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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    ProjectLibre

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AProjectLibre is an open source project management software built as a software as a service (SaaS) deployment.N/A

    SmartSuite

    Score10 out of 10
    N/ASmartSuite provides a collaborative Work Management platform that enables teams to plan, track and manage workflows - whether it be a project, an ongoing process or routine everyday tasks. SmartSuite helps coordinate people and work across all levels of an organization to ensure that team members have the information they need to accomplish the work that matters most. Team members can create a workflow, or choose from over 200 templates that can be tailored to their exact needs.

    $10

    per month per user

    Pricing
    ProjectLibreSmartSuite
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ProjectLibreSmartSuite
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    ProjectLibreSmartSuite
    Considered Both Products
    ProjectLibre
    No answer on this topic
    SmartSuite
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    92%
    Would buy again
    11 Answers
    94%
    Would buy again
    17 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    12 Answers
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    18 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    83%
    Happy with the feature set
    10 Answers
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    18 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    8 Answers
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    18 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    11 Answers
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    18 Answers
    Features
    ProjectLibreSmartSuite
    Project Management
    Comparison of Project Management features of ProjectLibre and SmartSuite
    Feature
    ProjectLibre
    6.8
    14 Ratings
    12% below category average
    SmartSuite
    9.1
    18 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Task Management7.414 Ratings9.218 Ratings
    Resource Management7.914 Ratings9.117 Ratings
    Gantt Charts8.213 Ratings9.114 Ratings
    Scheduling7.314 Ratings9.016 Ratings
    Workflow Automation5.812 Ratings9.117 Ratings
    Team Collaboration6.511 Ratings9.218 Ratings
    Support for Agile Methodology5.99 Ratings9.118 Ratings
    Support for Waterfall Methodology6.59 Ratings00 Ratings
    Document Management6.512 Ratings9.117 Ratings
    Email integration6.46 Ratings9.117 Ratings
    Mobile Access9.53 Ratings9.017 Ratings
    Timesheet Tracking5.79 Ratings9.214 Ratings
    Change request and Case Management5.97 Ratings9.016 Ratings
    Budget and Expense Management6.214 Ratings9.215 Ratings
    Professional Services Automation
    Comparison of Professional Services Automation features of ProjectLibre and SmartSuite
    Feature
    ProjectLibre
    6.7
    11 Ratings
    14% below category average
    SmartSuite
    9.2
    15 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Quotes/estimates6.16 Ratings9.214 Ratings
    Invoicing5.87 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project & financial reporting6.27 Ratings9.114 Ratings
    Integration with accounting software8.53 Ratings9.29 Ratings
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    Score7.3 out of 10
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    Enterprises
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    User Ratings
    ProjectLibreSmartSuite
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.5
    (14 ratings)
    9.2
    (18 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.8
    (3 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ProjectLibreSmartSuite
    Likelihood to Recommend
    ProjectLibre
    As a project management tool, especially with more straightforward timelines and components, ProjectLibre is a great alternative to some of the costly PM software tools. I have managed many projects with both MS Project and ProjectLibre, and I think ProjectLibre is a great alternative, especially when I've worked in regions of the world where users cannot afford other PM tools.
    Incentivized
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    SmartSuite
    It is best suited to be a google alternative for a google drive due to its multiple functions. Can add action items, upload multiple types of files and assign people responsibilities and tasks. It combines resource platform abilities with project management functionality in order to unite all your needs in one area.
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    Pros
    ProjectLibre
    • ProjectLibre is great for project management. It allows us to establish milestones and timeline planning for projects.
    • It allows us to stay organized among multiple projects.
    • It is extremely simple to use with a simple interface. It takes little time to plan out a project with key dates and provides a nice graphic.
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    SmartSuite
    • SmartSuite is a good collaboration tool
    • The capabilities of the platform are immense
    • The customization features allow users to set up the report type and view it exactly as they want
    • The choice of the fields to be used in the records and reports is really wide
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    Cons
    ProjectLibre
    • Customer service is not there - I understand that the product is open source but some kind of forum with FAQs, etc. can come in handy
    • App crashes at time for no reason. There have been instances where you try to create a new task and all the diagrams and other items get messed up
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    SmartSuite
    • A little better home screen, which is already in the works!
    • Better experience in the my work panel, which is also in the works already!
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    Likelihood to Renew
    ProjectLibre
    No answers on this topic
    SmartSuite
    I have a great expereance
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    Usability
    ProjectLibre
    No answers on this topic
    SmartSuite
    The product is usability friendly, easy to use, flexible and has all functions I need for my purposes
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    Support Rating
    ProjectLibre
    There are a lot of discussions online about it, and a customer addition based manual. While that can lead to some confusion, I am not the kind of person who likes talking on the phone. So it is easier to go online with ProjectLibre!
    Incentivized
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    SmartSuite
    They have a great tutorial and a lot of hits during the work process
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    Implementation Rating
    ProjectLibre
    No answers on this topic
    SmartSuite
    That's easy. Just try
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    Alternatives Considered
    ProjectLibre
    We decided to go with ProjectLibre because it is a free tool and there is a great community that supports us in case there are any questions or concerns about the software. This has allowed us to be able to invest time without having to worry about licensing costs or anything else.
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    SmartSuite
    For our team, SmartSuite contains all features that we need. Before we use Asana, Trello and tried to use Airtable. But all of these management systems did not satisfy us. Then we started using SmartSuite, got to know all the possibilities and decided to switch to it
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    Return on Investment
    ProjectLibre
    • ProjectLibre is free so it has allowed us to collaborate on MS Project files for users that run a Mac or Linux machine
    • Learning curve is minimal since it so closely resembles MS Project
    • Not all MS Project features (especially the newer editions) are present but it's best for users that are not the primary PM to user ProjectLibre.
    Incentivized
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    SmartSuite
    • We have to spend less time on checking where the project is at
    • We can have less PM's in the business
    • Our clients are happier thus leading to more business
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