Features
Top Performing Features
Scheduling
Scheduling capabilities allow users to set schedules on tasks, and create timelines and milestones.
Category average: 8.1
Chat
Instant messaging tool allows users to communicate with select other users in real-time threads.
Category average: 9
Notifications
Users can follow other users and/or join specific projects, electing to receive notifications when there are changes and updates.
Category average: 8.4
Discussions
Users can join groups or message boards for forum-style collaboration.
Category average: 8.5
Project Management
Project management software provides capabilities to streamline management of complex projects through task management, team collaboration and workflow automation
Task Management
This includes the ability to plan, track, collaborate and report on tasks.
Category average: 7.8
Scheduling
Scheduling capabilities allow users to set schedules on tasks, and create timelines and milestones.
Category average: 8.1
Workflow Automation
Workflow automation is the ability to route work requests along an approval process automatically.
Category average: 7.7
Mobile Access
Mobile access is the ability to access the software from a smartphone or tablet.
Category average: 8.5
Search
Users can search for related materials across files, discussions threads, schedules, etc. using project keywords or tags.
Category average: 7.9
Visual planning tools
Includes visual tools such as pinboards, mind-maps, or charts for collaborative brainstorming and/or workflow planning.
Category average: 7.8
Communication
Features that allow team members to communicate about collaborative projects and keep each other informed of their opinions and progress.
Chat
Instant messaging tool allows users to communicate with select other users in real-time threads.
Category average: 9
Notifications
Users can follow other users and/or join specific projects, electing to receive notifications when there are changes and updates.
Category average: 8.4
Discussions
Users can join groups or message boards for forum-style collaboration.
Category average: 8.5
Surveys
Users can create and participate in surveys to get input from other collaborators.
Category average: 8
Internal knowledgebase
Users can author or access “How-to” help and reference tips about internal processes.
Category average: 8.2
File Sharing & Management
Features that allow collaborators to view, work on, and organize files.
Versioning
Users can access the most up-to-date version of a document, track changes, and revert to older versions if needed.
Category average: 8.1
Video files
Supports video file types
Category average: 8
Audio files
Supports audio file types, such as .mp3, .mp4, and .wav
Category average: 8.2
Document collaboration
Users can edit files and attach comments to files.
Category average: 8.3
Access control
Users can control access to (shared) files, including different levels of access such as view-only or permission to edit.
Category average: 8.2
Advanced security features
Includes advanced security features such as file encryption or remote data wipe.
Category average: 8.3
Device sync
Device syncing that updates files connected to the cloud, keeping all files up to date regardless of where they are edited or viewed.
Category average: 8.6