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Built specifically for agency workflows, this platform addresses the unique challenges of managing multiple client projects simultaneously. Unlike generic project tools, it combines multi-project planning, resource management, time tracking, and external collaboration in one integrated solution.

Key capabilities for agency teams:

• Real availability planning – Schedule multiple engagements while accounting for actual team utilization across all projects, making bottlenecks and idle time visible at a glance
• Integrated AI functionality – Automate resource scheduling, generate status reports, estimate effort based on past projects, and document project history with one click
• Free external collaboration – Work with clients and freelancers without additional license fees, with precise permission controls to keep internal information private
• Accurate time tracking – Integrated directly into project workflows for real-time budget control, achieving up to 95% time tracking rates
• Day-to-day execution – React to plan changes and urgent requests based on skills and real calendar availability, reducing coordination overhead

The platform is GDPR compliant with data hosted exclusively on ISO 27001-certified servers in Germany. Over 10,000 teams use the solution to maintain optimal utilization, deliver projects on time, and keep both clients and team members satisfied. Setup assistance includes a 6-week onboarding guarantee with dedicated support for admins and users.

Superlist brings together work and personal task management in one intuitive platform that doesn't feel like traditional work software. This comprehensive solution helps you organize everything from grocery lists and family chores to project deadlines and meeting notes.

The platform excels at breaking down complex projects into manageable subtasks with infinitely nested lists, making it easy to track progress on both big goals and daily routines. AI-powered features transform meetings into structured notes with automatic action items and due dates, while the voice assistant converts spoken thoughts into organized tasks instantly.

Key capabilities include:

• Real-time collaboration for shared family lists and team projects
• Recurring tasks that handle habits and routine reminders automatically
• Cross-platform widgets for quick task entry from any device
• Offline support ensuring access to your lists anywhere
• AI meeting notes that extract actionable items without meeting bots

The app seamlessly handles both professional workflows like project tracking and meeting preparation, alongside personal organization including shopping lists, family events, and household tasks. With its clean interface and powerful nested organization system, Superlist makes it simple to maintain life balance without juggling multiple productivity apps.

OpenProject provides a comprehensive open source solution for classic, agile, or hybrid project management, empowering teams to collaborate effectively and achieve project goals. It emphasizes data sovereignty, offering on-premises installation for complete data control or secure hosting within the EU, adhering to high data security and privacy standards. Key features include:

• Project planning and scheduling: Utilize interactive Gantt charts to create and visualize project plans, break down activities, and manage timelines.
• Agile methodologies: Employ Scrum and Kanban boards for efficient team organization, task tracking, and clear progress visualization.
• Team collaboration: Centralize communication, document sharing, and task assignments to improve team synergy.
• Time and cost reporting: Track project hours and expenses accurately for better budget management and resource allocation.
• Task management: Create, assign, and monitor tasks throughout the project lifecycle.

Being open source, OpenProject ensures transparency, allowing users to inspect, modify, and distribute the software freely. It supports various integrations and offers different editions, including a free Community edition and supported Enterprise options.

Organize your personal and business life with a tool designed for simplicity and effective task management. Since 2007, users have chosen this platform to get things done without overwhelm. It's intuitive like email but far more structured, helping your team adapt quickly and focus on priorities.

Key benefits:

• Fewer, Efficient Meetings: Manage work asynchronously in projects and tasks, reducing status updates. Meetings become shorter and more effective with documented discussions.
• Increased Team Productivity: Help your team achieve more. Track all tasks and commitments, ensuring nothing is missed, leading to better results.
• Flexible Remote & Hybrid Work: Access work from anywhere with cross-platform apps (Mac, Windows, Android, iOS) that sync and work offline. Your office in the cloud.
• Better Work-Life Balance: Separate professional and private workspaces to maintain focus and efficiency in all areas of life.

Core features include Projects, Tasks with deadlines, Comments for clear communication, and customizable Views. Convert emails to tasks, use project templates, and share projects externally.

Taiga is a free and open-source project management tool designed for cross-functional agile teams to work effectively. It offers a feature-rich experience with a very simple start through its intuitive user interface, requiring no complex setup or training.

Key benefits include:

• Planning: Define deliverables with full team involvement, ensuring buy-in and allowing for timely pivots by regularly aligning with end-users.
• Team Interaction: Facilitate effective communication through daily stand-ups, progress sharing, and discussion of bottlenecks.
• Insight: Provide visibility of ongoing activities and completed deliverables to stakeholders, offering transparency into resource and time allocation.
• Ease of Use: Start easily and evolve by reflecting on performance and activating more features as needed. The intuitive interface supports cross-functional teams.
• Self-Hosted Option: For teams needing data on their own servers or customization, Taiga offers an on-premise solution that is easy to update, supports community contributions, is translated to over 20 languages, allows customization, and provides unparalleled security and control.

Taiga's core features adapt to your team's agile methodology:

• Kanban: Intuitive boards with customization for workflows (including EPICS and sub-tasks), multiple workflows with swim lanes, WIP limits, and extensive filtering.
• Scrum: Comprehensive tools for backlog and sprint planning (including EPICS and sub-tasks), estimations, sprint task boards, and burn-down charts.
• Issues: Integrated bug tracking with customizable issue types, priorities, and severities. Issues can be added to sprints or promoted to user stories.
• Dashboards/Reporting: Team performance dashboards, project timelines, personal dashboards, a Wiki function, and custom real-time reports via CSV URL link.
• Customization: Define team roles and permissions, utilize over 20 languages, and customize stages, colors, tags, and fields.
• Integrations/Migration: Embedded onboarding, various integrations (partly through Zapier), and project import/export functions.