{"id":1787,"date":"2022-12-29T14:15:05","date_gmt":"2022-12-29T14:15:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/?p=1787"},"modified":"2025-07-23T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T00:00:00","slug":"project-management-software-for-architects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/project-management-software-for-architects\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Best Project Management Software for Architects to Use in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Leading an architecture project can get pretty hectic \u2014 on the one side, you have the client and their expectations, and on the other, a bunch of project teams waiting on your call.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This balancing act can get real stressful real fast \u2014 especially if you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/manage-multiple-projects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">juggling multiple projects<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, we live in a tech-driven world, so there is software for everything nowadays \u2014 including software that keeps architects on top of their tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I tested out different architecture project management software and found the top 11 for you to choose from. Let\u2019s see which one will take <em>your<\/em> architecture project to new heights.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Project-management-software-for-architects-cover-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Project management software for architects - cover\" class=\"wp-image-13173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Project-management-software-for-architects-cover-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Project-management-software-for-architects-cover-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Project-management-software-for-architects-cover-1110x555.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Project-management-software-for-architects-cover-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Project-management-software-for-architects-cover-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Project-management-software-for-architects-cover-2048x1024.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Project-management-software-for-architects-cover-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e5f6fe\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>WHY TRUST US?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The apps we talk about are selected, tested, and written about by human reviewers who follow strict review and editorial guidelines. We pick solutions that are practical, purposeful, and can offer real value for the specific use case or business context we\u2019re covering \u2014 while also being justified in their pricing. Our methodology is transparent, clear, and available to everyone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/our-software-review-methodology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about our review methodology here \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"top-11-project-management-tools-for-architects-overview\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top 11 project management tools for architects \u2014 overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I sifted through the best and the worst PM software solutions available today. Here\u2019s an overview of the top 11 options architects like yourself should check out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Tool<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Best for<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Free trial<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Free plan<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Lowest price<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Plaky by CAKE.com<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Project planning and monitoring<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2705<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2705<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$3.99\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">ClickUp<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Tailor-made project views<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2705<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2705<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$7\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">nTask<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Total beginners<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2705<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2705<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$3\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">monday.com<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Collaborative documentation<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2705<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2705<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$9\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Asana<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Customizable workflows<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2705<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2705<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$10.99\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Wrike<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Project reporting<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2705<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2705<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$10\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Notion<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Unique projects<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2705<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2705<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$10\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Nifty<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Centralized collaboration<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2705<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2705<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$7\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">TeamGantt<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Gantt chart enthusiasts<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2705<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2705<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$49\/manager\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Teamwork<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Resource management&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2705<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2705<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$9.99\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">ArchiSnapper<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">On-site reports and inspections<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2705<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u274c<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$34\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>P.S. Those of you who already know the criteria you\u2019ll use to determine which architecture PM tool is for you \u2014 <a href=\"#1-plaky-by-cake-com-best-for-project-planning-and-monitoring\" type=\"internal\" id=\"#1-plaky-by-cake-com-best-for-project-planning-and-monitoring\">skip straight to the reviews<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"criteria-for-choosing-the-right-pm-software-for-architects\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Criteria for choosing the right PM software for architects&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Picking the right PM tool for your architecture firm isn\u2019t easy \u2014 because most of these tools aren\u2019t tailor-made for AEC (Architecture, Engineering, &amp; Construction). In reality, you\u2019ll have to check the features of any specific software and see how well they serve architecture projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For my tool overview, I mostly focused on the following feature sets:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Monitoring <\/strong>\u2014 Creating a building from scratch involves frequent on-the-go adaptation. So, I looked for features that provide quick insights into task progress, <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/project-deadline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project deadlines<\/a>, as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/project-timeline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">timeline<\/a> and budget tracking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Collaboration <\/strong>\u2014 From design to construction teams, you want everyone in the organization to be able to communicate and share files seamlessly. Additionally, since you\u2019ll probably have to check in with your clients often, I checked how each app could be used to keep clients up-to-date.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Project planning<\/strong> \u2014 I wanted to find features that&#8217;d let you plan deadlines ahead of time, with calendars and Gantt charts. Resource planning and robust <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/what-is-task-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">task management<\/a> options were a must, too.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ease of use <\/strong>\u2014 Your team will have to deal with a lot outside the PM tool itself, so you\u2019ll need something that\u2019s intuitive, easy to use, and quick to onboard.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Integrations<\/strong> \u2014 The most important integrations I paid attention to are CAD\/BIM (for architectural designers), time tracking (to stay on schedule and waste no time), and billing and invoicing (for budget tracking and easier client work) integrations.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Not every tool in this list fulfills all of these requirements \u2014 if it did, we wouldn\u2019t need a list. However, you should pay attention to which of these are most important to <em>your project<\/em> and pick a tool with that in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your project can fail if you and your team experience poor communication. Check out this post to learn more about the importance of communication in project management and how to improve it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/communication-in-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Why Is Communication Important in Project Management?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"1-plaky-by-cake-com-best-for-project-planning-and-monitoring\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1 <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/\">CAKE.com<\/a> \u2014 best for project planning and monitoring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Plaky is a reliable project management tool for architects, with an intuitive UI and an amazing free plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Manage AEC projects with Plaky<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-choose-plaky\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose Plaky?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed to be used by teams across many industries and sectors, Plaky will help you plan, carry out, and monitor any projects you have in mind, no matter their size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Fantastic task management options<br>&#8211; Intuitive and easy to use<br>&#8211; File sharing and collaboration options<br>&#8211; Time tracking integration with Clockify<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Limited integrations<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The main obstacle to project planning in a PM tool are its limitations. This is why I looked for software that\u2019s highly customizable \u2014 and that\u2019s exactly what Plaky is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Plaky\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/fields\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">custom fields<\/a>, you\u2019ll be able to set up any type of AEC project with ease \u2014 from a fountain to a football stadium. I especially love the filtering options that let you keep track of all tasks, even in the biggest projects, based on specific criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve made your project board, you can then monitor your tasks and keep an eye on your <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/scope-in-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">scope<\/a> with different board views.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, you can use the <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/kanban-tool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kanban view<\/a> to visually track your team\u2019s entire workload and task progress. That said, my favorite is the <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/gantt-chart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gantt view<\/a>, which helps you keep the project timeline on point and adjust it whenever necessary.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both you and I know that AEC teams often <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/missed-deadlines-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">miss deadlines<\/a> because of scheduling conflicts. Well, a Gantt chart should help you avoid this by letting you spot bottlenecks, like overlapping tasks, at a glance.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"674\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Spotting-bottlenecks-in-Plakys-Gantt-chart.png\" alt=\"Resource planning Gantt chart in Plaky project management software\" class=\"wp-image-13129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Spotting-bottlenecks-in-Plakys-Gantt-chart.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Spotting-bottlenecks-in-Plakys-Gantt-chart-534x300.png 534w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Spotting-bottlenecks-in-Plakys-Gantt-chart-1110x623.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Spotting-bottlenecks-in-Plakys-Gantt-chart-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Spotting-bottlenecks-in-Plakys-Gantt-chart-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spotting bottlenecks in Plaky\u2019s Gantt view<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>As far as other features go, these could prove rather useful when dealing with architecture projects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/activity-log\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Activity log<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Monitor your project by keeping track of every change made on your boards. One missing beam can lead to collapse, so Plaky makes sure you miss <em>nothing<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Communication and file sharing <\/strong>\u2014 Use in-item file sharing to keep all documents organized and available to the whole team. Your team can also collaborate within tasks through comments, @mentions, replies, and emoji reactions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Intuitive UI<\/strong> \u2014 This isn\u2019t just bias talking. Plaky\u2019s UI is by far the most intuitive on this list. I never had a shorter time acclimating to a PM tool than when I first started using Plaky. You can also use a variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/templates\/single-project\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project management templates<\/a> to get started fast.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time tracking <\/strong>\u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/help\/integrations\/track-time-in-plaky\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky\u2019s integration with Clockify<\/a> lets teams track the time they spend on tasks without ever leaving the app and later use Clockify to generate timesheets and invoices based on the logged hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This, however, does lead us to a flaw. Though super-useful for AEC, the Clockify integration is 1 of only 2 Plaky has for now (It also offers an <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/pumble-integration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">integration with Pumble<\/a>). A CAD\/BIM integration in the future could make it even better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, even without it, Plaky is a tool that\u2019ll help you manage your architecture project from the initial sketches to the completed construction. So, it\u2019s a safe bet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From streamlining architectural ideation to planning the construction process, there\u2019s a tool for everything! Check out our list of the best construction scheduling tools:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/best-construction-scheduling-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">9 Best Construction Scheduling Software to Try Out<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-plaky\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Plaky?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As for recent updates, <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/help\/whats-new\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky\u2019s Changelog<\/a> lists new workspace navigation, which has made it even more user-friendly. Another major change is the introduction of the CAKE.com account, which connects Plaky for project management, Clockify for time tracking, and Pumble for team collaboration in one universal account.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Available for:<\/strong> web, Android, iOS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Plan<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Pro<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$3.99\/user\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Enterprise<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$8.99\/user\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/bundle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAKE.com Bundle<\/a> (Plaky, Clockify, Pumble)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$12.99\/user\/month*<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>*billed annually<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container plaky-gradient-default pt-5 ps-lg-5 z-0 mb-5 pb-lg-4 pr-0\" >\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-lg-row align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-between gap-1 gap-lg-5\">\n        <div class=\"banner-text text-center text-lg-start text-white\">\n            <span class=\"translation-block lh-1 fs-16 text-white\">\n                Free architecture project management software            <\/span>\n            <p class=\"translation-block mw-300 fs-12 mb-2\">The right PM tool can serve as a sturdy foundation to any project. So try Plaky by CAKE.com and let it do the rest!<\/p>\n            <div class=\"cta-btns pt-4 d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-start gap-4 mb-4 mb-lg-0\">\n                <a aria-label=\"Sign up\" href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" class=\"btn rounded py-1 px-2 fs-12 btn-light\">\n                    Sign up                <\/a>\n                                <a aria-label=\"Learn more\" class=\"text-white px-2 fs-12\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\">\n                    Learn more                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/default@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Plaky logo\" media=\"(min-width: 998px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"max-w-350 img-fluid px-lg-0\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/default.png\" alt=\"Plaky screenshot\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"2-clickup-best-for-tailor-made-project-views\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2 <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ClickUp<\/a> \u2014 best for tailor-made project views<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ClickUp is a tool built with pure productivity in mind. Packed with various features that make work easier on a daily basis, the software is a good option for any type of project \u2014 including architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-choose-clickup\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose ClickUp?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ClickUp\u2019s large number of views, paired with their various customization options, makes it ideal for architecture firms that want plenty of options when it comes to their approach to management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Simple and intuitive to use<br>&#8211; Plenty of board views<br>&#8211; Good integration options<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Limited free plan<br>&#8211; Too complex to onboard fast<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of ClickUp\u2019s usability lies in its views. For starters, they\u2019re easy to use and don\u2019t cause screen clutter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I especially like the Timeline view. For architecture projects with tight deadlines, this view will let you make sure everything\u2019s on point. And it\u2019s pretty flexible, too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to the drag-and-drop functionality, you can easily adjust a task\u2019s deadline without needing to switch between different views. I found it very useful while setting up \u2014 even with atrocious touchpad sensitivity while moving across timeline items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another view that\u2019d come in handy is the Workload view, which lets you quickly visualize your team\u2019s capacity. However, I didn\u2019t get a chance to test it properly since it requires a paid plan.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"592\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ClickUps-timeline-view.png\" alt=\"Timeline view in ClickUp project management software\" class=\"wp-image-13130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ClickUps-timeline-view.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ClickUps-timeline-view-608x300.png 608w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ClickUps-timeline-view-1110x548.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ClickUps-timeline-view-768x379.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ClickUps-timeline-view-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ClickUp&#8217;s timeline view<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>A few more ClickUp features that stood out to me as useful for AEC include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Time tracking<\/strong> \u2014 ClickUp\u2019s built-in time tracker eliminates the need for external apps and lets you keep a keen eye on project progress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Whiteboards<\/strong> \u2014 ClickUp\u2019s whiteboards let you handle the initial phases of an architecture project more easily. Brainstorming sessions can be done in-app, and all the results can be saved without the need of additional files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Integrations <\/strong>\u2014 ClickUp lets you add the embed view, which connects any web app to your ClickUp board (although, to make full use of this, you\u2019ll need a paid plan). The architectural design template even comes with a pre-made embed view, sporting the CAD tool <em>Floorplanner.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Real-time chat <\/strong>\u2014 ClickUp\u2019s chat view helps teams communicate without ever leaving the app. This is useful for architecture projects, as your teams will most likely need to stay in constant contact to ensure everything is going according to plan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, ClickUp wasn\u2019t made with architects in mind \u2014 and this shows. Some features might be difficult to get used to (like its automation options), while others may need some tweaking before they can work perfectly for an architecture project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On top of that, some of the more useful features require a paid plan \u2014 like the aforementioned Workload view, as well as adding guests with permissions and saving emails in ClickUp (which is necessary for good <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/what-is-crm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CRM<\/a>).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-clickup\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in ClickUp?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In its most recent update, ClickUp released a new app center, making the search for integrations much easier. The company also reorganized and improved document navigation with collapsable headings in ClickUp\u2019s Docs, allowing users to choose what to focus on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Available for:<\/strong> web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Plan<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Unlimited<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$7\/user\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Business<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$12\/user\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Enterprise<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">POA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>*billed annually<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container plaky-gradient-landing-1 pt-5 ps-lg-5 z-0 mb-5  \" >\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-lg-row align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-between gap-1 gap-lg-5\">\n        <div class=\"banner-text text-center text-lg-start text-white\">\n            <span class=\"translation-block lh-1 fs-16 text-white\">\n                Free ClickUp alternative            <\/span>\n            <p class=\"translation-block mw-300 fs-12 mb-2\">Don\u2019t stretch your timeline for onboarding&nbsp;\u2014 and don\u2019t stretch your budget for overpriced tools. Try Plaky by CAKE.com instead!<\/p>\n            <div class=\"cta-btns pt-4 d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-start gap-4 mb-4 mb-lg-0\">\n                <a aria-label=\"Sign up\" href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" class=\"btn rounded py-1 px-2 fs-12 btn-light\">\n                    Sign up                <\/a>\n                                <a aria-label=\"Learn more\" class=\"text-white px-2 fs-12\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\">\n                    Learn more                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-1@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Plaky logo\" media=\"(min-width: 998px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"max-w-350 img-fluid \" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-1.png\" alt=\"Plaky screenshot\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"3-ntask-best-for-total-beginners\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ntaskmanager.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nTask<\/a> \u2014 best for total beginners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although not specifically made for architects, nTask is an all-encompassing cloud-based project management platform whose functionalities include a host of task and <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/project-management-software-features\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project management features<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-choose-ntask\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose nTask?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>nTask is a PM tool whose blend of ease-of-use, solid UI, and collaborative features makes it best for teams who haven\u2019t used PM tools before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Affordable paid plans<br>&#8211; Good file-tracking system<br>&#8211; Meeting management and integrations<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Limited free plan<br>&#8211; Lacking project views<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I appreciate nTask\u2019s <em>straight-to-the-point <\/em>interface. For teams who haven\u2019t used PM tools before, nTask\u2019s UI will make sure they need little to no onboarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The presentation is minimalistic, but clear \u2014 every button is labeled, so there\u2019s no confusion over <em>which option does what.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides the risk of a long onboarding process, another issue PM tool beginners often face is collaboration. As communication transfers into an unfamiliar software, you risk people <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/dangers-of-working-in-silos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">working in silos<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, nTask mitigates this with quality collaboration features.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, every task card includes a comment thread with the option to @mention team members, allowing information to flow more easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, nTask\u2019s file-sharing system should do wonders for architects \u2014 there are options to sort your files in individual tasks, organized in different folders and subfolders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I found this a great system for designers who are already used to sorting files like this on their own devices.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"592\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Setting-up-an-architecture-project-in-nTask.png\" alt=\"Architecture project in nTask project management software\" class=\"wp-image-13131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Setting-up-an-architecture-project-in-nTask.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Setting-up-an-architecture-project-in-nTask-608x300.png 608w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Setting-up-an-architecture-project-in-nTask-1110x548.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Setting-up-an-architecture-project-in-nTask-768x379.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Setting-up-an-architecture-project-in-nTask-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Setting up an architecture project in nTask<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>As for other features that could help you lead successful architecture projects, nTask also offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meeting management <\/strong>\u2014 You can plan and manage meetings in nTask in a separate tab, link the meeting with a task, add an agenda, and save the results for review. This could do wonders for AEC projects that require clients to be more involved.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Integrations<\/strong> \u2014 The basic <em>meet and calendar type<\/em> integrations in nTask leave much to be desired. However, with Zapier, you can get 1,000+ integrations, which lets you add different finance and time tracking apps for your project (unfortunately, no CAD\/BIM options, as far as I could tell). Even <em>Quickbooks<\/em> is available for integration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time tracking<\/strong> \u2014 nTask also offers a built-in time tracker, timesheets, and time estimates. This\u2019ll help you increase efficiency, and therefore productivity, by setting more accurate timelines for future tasks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Where I found nTask lacking, though, is the task views in its free plan. There are 3 in total, which is good compared to other free plans \u2014 but their actual usability is very limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The list view lacks custom fields in the free plan, the calendar view\u2019s filtering options are practically nonexistent, and the grid view just feels like a worse Kanban.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another major downside is how limited the free plan is in general \u2014 e.g., you need to get a paid plan if you want budget tracking, custom and advanced filters, and even the ability to create boards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-ntask\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in nTask?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As far as I can tell, nTask hasn\u2019t been updated in some time \u2014 there\u2019s no changelog I can reliably check.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Available for:<\/strong> web, Android, iOS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Plan<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Premium&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$3\/user\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Business<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$8\/user\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Enterprise<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">POA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>*billed annually&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"4-monday-com-best-for-collaborative-documentation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#4 <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">monday.com<\/a> \u2014 best for collaborative documentation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>monday.com is a well-known project management tool that can be used across most project-based industries, including architecture. Its main aim is to both keep your work assets organized and improve your workflow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-choose-monday-com\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose monday.com?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to its collaboration features, monday.com is best for users who need to share various materials throughout the projects and work on them together with the whole team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Workdocs for collaborative work and instant task creation<br>&#8211; WorkForms for client collaboration<br>&#8211; Plenty of board views<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Pricey paid plans and a limited free plan<br>&#8211; Overwhelming for new users<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Workdocs feature immediately caught my eye. It\u2019s a customizable project-wide document set in a separate view \u2014 and the whole team can collaborate on it. This increases team cohesion and gets everyone on the same page (no pun intended).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best part of monday.com\u2019s Workdocs is that you can turn any text \u2014 a task tied to a project, for example \u2014 into an actionable item. Better yet, you get real-time updates for your docs and can include hundreds of people within one workdoc and enjoy seamless collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In firms where tasks need to flow easily and any delay while creating tasks can be detrimental, workdocs prove themselves useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, when it comes to sharing task-specific documents, you only get 500 MB in the free plan \u2014 so if you\u2019re running a large team, you\u2019ll have to opt for a paid one.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Creating-an-item-from-a-workdoc-in-monday.com_.png\" alt=\"Worddoc example in monday.com project management software\" class=\"wp-image-13132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Creating-an-item-from-a-workdoc-in-monday.com_.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Creating-an-item-from-a-workdoc-in-monday.com_-531x300.png 531w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Creating-an-item-from-a-workdoc-in-monday.com_-1110x627.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Creating-an-item-from-a-workdoc-in-monday.com_-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Creating-an-item-from-a-workdoc-in-monday.com_-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Creating an item from a workdoc in monday.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Other monday.com features I liked that could prove useful in architecture projects include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>WorkForms <\/strong>\u2014 In monday.com, you can create custom forms, which should make collecting information from clients so much easier. Then, you can share the results via email, or just share the link to the form with the right people.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Different board views suitable for different uses<\/strong> \u2014 The Timeline view lets you keep an eye on deadlines, while the Workload view helps you determine how to allocate tasks in your team. And, there\u2019s over 15 more to choose from, assuming you\u2019ve signed up for a paid plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Customization options<\/strong> \u2014 monday.com\u2019s columns, items, and views can all be customized to fit your project. In general, this should help you set up your projects more easily in a tool that\u2019s not architecture-specific.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can tell, there\u2019s a throughline with most of these features \u2014 they\u2019re limited in the free plan. As robust as monday.com\u2019s features are, they\u2019re best for large companies that don\u2019t mind investing a lot of money in their PM tool of choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This amount of features, however, can make you overwhelmed easily \u2014 I personally was, while setting up a workdoc. So, you\u2019ll want to allocate some time for an in-depth onboarding process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-monday-com\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in monday.com?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, monday.com has been updating its AI features, adding task summaries and access management options. The company has also introduced managed columns, which let you update column options across all boards with just one click.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Available for:<\/strong> web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Plan<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Basic<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$9\/seat\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Standard<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$12\/seat\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Pro<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$19\/seat\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Enterprise<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">POA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>*billed annually<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container plaky-gradient-landing-2 pt-5 ps-lg-5 z-0 mb-5  \" >\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-lg-row align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-between gap-1 gap-lg-5\">\n        <div class=\"banner-text text-center text-lg-start text-white\">\n            <span class=\"translation-block lh-1 fs-16 text-white\">\n                Free monday.com alternative            <\/span>\n            <p class=\"translation-block mw-300 fs-12 mb-2\">Compared to most other solutions, monday.com is pretty expensive. Try a more affordable, reliable, and user-friendly option with Plaky by CAKE.com!<\/p>\n            <div class=\"cta-btns pt-4 d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-start gap-4 mb-4 mb-lg-0\">\n                <a aria-label=\"Sign up\" href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" class=\"btn rounded py-1 px-2 fs-12 btn-light\">\n                    Sign up                <\/a>\n                                <a aria-label=\"Learn more\" class=\"text-white px-2 fs-12\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\">\n                    Learn more                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-2@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Plaky logo\" media=\"(min-width: 998px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"max-w-350 img-fluid \" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-2.png\" alt=\"Plaky screenshot\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"5-asana-best-for-customizable-workflows\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#5 <a href=\"https:\/\/asana.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Asana<\/a> \u2014 best for customizable workflows<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Asana is a cross-team work platform that can be used across many industries and departments \u2014 from marketing and sales to architecture. It helps teams organize, track, and manage their projects, and it does that by offering a ton of useful features and tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-choose-asana\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose Asana?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Asana owes its versatility to its endless workflow customization options \u2014 that is, if you can splurge on the more expensive plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Lots of workflow customization options<br>&#8211; Goal tracking<br>&#8211; Real-time communication options<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Key features only available in paid plans<br>&#8211; UI can get clunky<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>No 2 projects are the same \u2014 and Asana knows this, so it gives you plenty of options to adjust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Asana\u2019s customizable fields, you can set up an architecture project easily and track anything your AEC project needs. These fields can be local (if you only need them in one specific board) or global (if you need to reuse them across your organization).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, you can use an array of filters in every view type to easily adjust and manage your project. This way, you can track budget, workload, and resources even without a separate view for that purpose.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I also liked the option to add custom task types \u2014 I didn\u2019t have to set up the same custom fields over and over again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, of course, I always like having the option to set a custom background and use emojis in my boards.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Filtering-a-view-in-Asana.png\" alt=\"Filtering options in Asana project management software\" class=\"wp-image-13133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Filtering-a-view-in-Asana.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Filtering-a-view-in-Asana-582x300.png 582w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Filtering-a-view-in-Asana-1110x573.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Filtering-a-view-in-Asana-768x396.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Filtering-a-view-in-Asana-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Using filters in Asana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not all about customization, though \u2014 other Asana features I found useful for architecture projects include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/gantt-chart-in-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Gantt charts<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>\u2014 These charts serve as visual representations of your projects\u2019 progress and a way to easily visually track the project timeline. But, the Gantt view is not available in the free plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Goals <\/strong>\u2014 Architecture projects usually take a while to complete. So, Asana\u2019s Goals view constantly reminds you of what you\u2019re working toward and gives you another tool to track that progress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Real-time communication<\/strong> \u2014 Asana helps your team communicate with comments, @mentions, and a board-wide messages tab. This way, you can be sure everyone is constantly on the same page, and no notification is missed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>But, once again \u2014 the free plan is where the fun stops. Asana suffers from the same issue most PM tools suffer from, which is the harsh limits the platform puts on its free plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another small gripe I had that could turn into a problem during a high-stakes project \u2014 I couldn\u2019t find a way to assign multiple people to one task. There should be a solution, according to one Asana forum answer, but I still couldn\u2019t locate it on my own board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-asana\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Asana?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most recent Asana update allows you to run manually triggered rules on multiple tasks \u2014 making manual rules a bit more like Asana\u2019s paid-plan automations. And speaking of paid plans, you can now set custom work schedules that show your team\u2019s actual working days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Available for:<\/strong> web, Windows, macOS, Android, iOS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Plan<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Personal (free)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Starter<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$10.99\/user\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Advanced<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$24.99\/user\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Enterprise<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">POA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Enterprise+<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">POA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>*billed annually<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"6-wrike-best-for-project-reporting\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#6 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wrike.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wrike<\/a> \u2014 best for project reporting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wrike is a project management tool whose main purpose is to boost productivity and improve workflows across many different projects.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-choose-wrike\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose Wrike?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wrike works best for users who want to frequently check up on their project health and make sure everything stays on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Good reporting options<br>&#8211; Approvals and guest approvals<br>&#8211; Gantt and calendar views<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Limited storage capacity across all plans<br>&#8211; Limited free plan<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I found Wrike\u2019s main attribute to be its reporting system, which is, surprisingly, actually rather useful even if you can\u2019t afford any of the paid plans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides the classic table and Kanban views, you have a chart view to play around with. There, you can get overviews on project health in any type of graph you like best \u2014 from a pie chart to a tree map. You can also add different metrics to these reports, e.g., all overdue tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On top of that, every chart you create has filters according to your created fields. So, from delays and time spent on tasks to resources and budget, you can use this tool to check on your project any time.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"676\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Wrikes-chart-view.png\" alt=\"Chart view in Wrike project management software\" class=\"wp-image-13134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Wrikes-chart-view.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Wrikes-chart-view-533x300.png 533w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Wrikes-chart-view-1110x625.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Wrikes-chart-view-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Wrikes-chart-view-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wrike\u2019s chart view<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I mentioned this was surprising, as it&#8217;s usually a paid plan feature. Well, that\u2019s where Wrike\u2019s free plan stopped surprising me.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As usual, a lot of the most useful functions are only available on the paid plans. However, if you opt for Wrike, you\u2019ll get some good features for AEC projects, like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Gantt and calendar views <\/strong>\u2014 These views will let you effectively manage your project timeline, making sure you have no bottlenecks or overlapping tasks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Custom roles<\/strong> \u2014 You can get a custom access role for your client with personalized permissions. This can help keep them in the loop and avoid them bugging you for unnecessary updates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Approvals<\/strong> \u2014 You can also speed up your workflow with easy task approvals in Wrike and even add guest approvals if you need more client input.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, even with the most expensive paid plan, you can only ultimately get 15 GB of storage. So, be mindful of your project\u2019s needs before picking this app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another thing I found strange \u2014 Wrike\u2019s free plan allows for unlimited users, but the cheapest paid plan lets you have 2 to 15. So, you\u2019re either all in or all out as far as the user count goes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-wrike\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Wrike?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most recently, Wrike added new filter options in its dashboard and table views, improving reporting and project tracking even further. It also added an integration with Klaxoon, an enterprise collaboration tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Available for:<\/strong> web, Windows, macOS, Android, iOS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Plan<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Team&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$10\/user\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Business<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$25\/user\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Enterprise<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">POA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Pinnacle<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">POA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>*billed annually<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container plaky-gradient-landing-3 pt-5 ps-lg-5 z-0 mb-5  \" >\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-lg-row align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-between gap-1 gap-lg-5\">\n        <div class=\"banner-text text-center text-lg-start text-white\">\n            <span class=\"translation-block lh-1 fs-16 text-white\">\n                Free Wrike alternative            <\/span>\n            <p class=\"translation-block mw-300 fs-12 mb-2\">As your business grows, Wrike\u2019s poor scaling options become a real problem. Use Plaky by CAKE.com instead and get unlimited users \u2014 in any plan!<\/p>\n            <div class=\"cta-btns pt-4 d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-start gap-4 mb-4 mb-lg-0\">\n                <a aria-label=\"Sign up\" href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" class=\"btn rounded py-1 px-2 fs-12 btn-light\">\n                    Sign up                <\/a>\n                                <a aria-label=\"Learn more\" class=\"text-white px-2 fs-12\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\">\n                    Learn more                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-3@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Plaky logo\" media=\"(min-width: 998px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"max-w-350 img-fluid \" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-3.png\" alt=\"Plaky screenshot\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"7-notion-best-for-unique-projects\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.notion.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Notion<\/a> \u2014 best for unique projects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Notion is work management software based on creating different pages and populating them with blocks, or rather, pieces of content. The pages can be about anything you want, so you can even set them up for architecture projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-choose-notion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose Notion?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Notion is more of a build-it-yourself project management tool. You build your ideal workspace by adding different pieces of content to it \u2014 perfect for unique projects that can\u2019t simply rely on a classic AEC board template.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Unique customization options<br>&#8211; Many file-sharing tools<br>&#8211; Financial management integrations&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; UI can feel disorganized<br>&#8211; More suited for individual use<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>My first impression of Notion is that it was made for individual use \u2014 but with time, I found many creative uses for it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The workspace itself reminds me of monday.com\u2019s workdocs \u2014 only with more free options (like charts and the Timeline view). I like that it\u2019s not bound to one board \u2014 this lets me add multiple projects as widgets, add graphs that reference different boards, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This added layer of customization is great for unique projects \u2014 for example, an art exhibit, or a custom home for a needy client \u2014 because you\u2019re not restrained by board options, or reducing everything to a task card.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key sketches, client needs updates, or timelines and project goals can all be kept within the same workspace. This way, as soon as your team boots up the app, the workspace reminds them of all relevant information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And with one click, they\u2019re back in the project.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Notions-Workspace-dashboard.png\" alt=\"Workspace dashboard in Notion project management software\" class=\"wp-image-13135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Notions-Workspace-dashboard.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Notions-Workspace-dashboard-603x300.png 603w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Notions-Workspace-dashboard-1110x552.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Notions-Workspace-dashboard-768x382.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Notions-Workspace-dashboard-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Notion&#8217;s Workspace dashboard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Make no mistake, however \u2014 Notion\u2019s boards act like a fully competent PM tool. Some useful AEC features it includes are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Different board views<\/strong> \u2014 With timeline, calendar, and board (Kanban) views, you\u2019ll be able to check up on your project in whichever way you want.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>File sharing<\/strong> \u2014 In Notion, you can also share files directly in the project itself, outside of individual tasks. But, since files work like widgets on the board, you need to be careful not to drown your tasks between rows and rows of files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Integrations<\/strong> \u2014 While there are no CAD\/BIM software integrations, there are plenty of financial management ones your AEC team will definitely need. For example, <em>Finta<\/em> for keeping tabs on your bank account balance and <em>Pop invoice<\/em> for creating client invoices (no <em>Quickbooks<\/em> integration, unfortunately).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In the end, Notion\u2019s uniqueness is both a benefit and a challenge. Yes, the list of options is huge \u2014 but it\u2019s a <em>literal <\/em>list of options, so it took a lot of scrolling for me to find the right one.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On top of that, the more widgets I added, the more disorganized my workspace felt. For even remotely large projects, this can quickly turn into a hellspace.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The lack of visual divide between the workspace, projects, and boards made it feel even more disorganized \u2014 half the time I wasn\u2019t sure which one I was working in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-notion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Notion?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, Notion restructured AI availability in its paid plans \u2014 full AI features are now only available on the Business and Enterprise plans. Other new updates include a new type of view (Feed view) and a database makeover, which has made them easier to use overall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to learn more about Notion\u2019s paid plans and the changes made to them, check out this helpful article:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/plaky\/notion-pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Notion Pricing in 2025: Plans and Feature Overview<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Available for:<\/strong> web, Windows, macOS, Android, iOS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Plan<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Plus&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$10\/user\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Business<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$20\/user\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Enterprise<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">POA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>*billed annually<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"8-nifty-best-for-centralized-collaboration\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#8 <a href=\"https:\/\/niftypm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nifty<\/a> \u2014 best for centralized collaboration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nifty is a project management tool that aims to increase productivity by keeping all the tools you need within one platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-choose-nifty\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose Nifty?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Centralized communication is the name of the game with Nifty, as the platform aims to enable collaboration without the need for third-party tools.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Cons<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Centralized collaboration<br>&#8211; Option to embed web tools<br>&#8211; Task dependencies<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Few integrations<br>&#8211; No pre-made templates<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The idea behind Nifty is to streamline your workflow so that all goals, tasks, and communication are kept within one app, thus ensuring mistakes are rarely made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For starters, all project communication can be done in Nifty. As always, comments are there for task-specific communication. There\u2019s also a project-wide discussion tab, for conversations where the whole team should participate (or be notified).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, what impressed me the most are private chats. Private chats negate the need for a third-party communication app, so your team doesn\u2019t have to waste time switching apps constantly just to say <em>thank you.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from communication, you can collaborate on different online apps by embedding them as a custom view.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, you can embed an online CAD tool. Everyone gets access to the design they\u2019re working on \u2014 and whenever there\u2019s a change, you won\u2019t waste time exporting and uploading the new design to your board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, this only applies if the tool has a web version \u2014 if it\u2019s a downloaded app, you can\u2019t embed it. Nifty\u2019s actual integration list is, in reality, pretty limited.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Creating-a-custom-view-in-Nifty.png\" alt=\"Custom views in Nifty project management software\" class=\"wp-image-13136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Creating-a-custom-view-in-Nifty.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Creating-a-custom-view-in-Nifty-603x300.png 603w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Creating-a-custom-view-in-Nifty-1110x552.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Creating-a-custom-view-in-Nifty-768x382.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Creating-a-custom-view-in-Nifty-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Creating a custom view in Nifty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Other features architects might find useful in Nifty include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Document and file sharing <\/strong>\u2014 Besides adding files to individual tasks, you can edit and sort them in a dedicated view to use as a knowledge base for the whole <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/project-roles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project team<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/dependencies-in-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Project dependencies<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Connect tasks with dependencies to create the perfect <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/waterfall-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Waterfall project management<\/a> structure. Most AEC projects still use this methodology, where the whole project revolves around dependent tasks, so Nifty offers a way to keep an eye on them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data imports<\/strong> \u2014 Architecture projects can take a while. If you decide to switch tools in the middle of one, Nifty gives you ways to import data from many different tools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, I didn\u2019t enjoy using Nifty mainly because I found its board setup tedious. It doesn\u2019t offer any pre-made templates \u2014 so none for AEC projects, either. I used the option of creating a template using Nifty\u2019s AI, but that also requires a detailed input and explanation you have to spend time thinking of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-nifty\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Nifty?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nifty recently added more options for @mentions \u2014 now you can mention everyone with an online status, a specific project role, etc. This way, you don\u2019t need to type out every individual name you want to mention.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The company also added an inbox search option, which lets you find specific keywords in conversations with your team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Available for:<\/strong> web, Windows, macOS, Android, iOS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Plan<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Personal<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$7\/user\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Pro&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$10\/user\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Business<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$16\/user\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Enterprise<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">POA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>*billed annually<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"9-teamgantt-best-for-gantt-chart-enthusiasts\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#9 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamgantt.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TeamGantt<\/a> \u2014 best for Gantt chart enthusiasts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>TeamGantt is a project management app that gives you plenty of options to clearly visualize and manage your project timeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-choose-teamgantt\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose TeamGantt?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like the software\u2019s name suggests, this app is a solid solution for anyone who prefers visualizing their projects and progress in a Gantt chart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Comprehensive Gantt chart functions<br>&#8211; RACI view<br>&#8211; Different communication options<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Non-intuitive, aside from the Gantt view<br>&#8211; Limited number of views&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>AEC projects often run on a tight schedule or need to stay flexible with their timelines. The ideal tool to manage this is a Gantt chart \u2014 and that\u2019s exactly what TeamGantt does best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019ve come across Gantt charts before or not, this tool is easy to use and intuitive, so you\u2019ll have no problem acclimating \u2014 I got a hang of it pretty quickly, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The chart itself has the same click-and-drag capabilities as ClickUp\u2019s, but honestly, it feels more refined when using it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The items within the chart also have dots next to them, and just by connecting those dots, you can create <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/dependencies-in-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">task dependencies<\/a>. I didn\u2019t even need to be told by the app what that option does \u2014 that\u2019s how intuitive TeamGantt is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a shame, though, that the rest of the app doesn\u2019t come as naturally as this chart. The task card is limited and offers no options to add, remove, or customize fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was especially bothered when I realized I have to manually input how complete my task is, <em>in percentages<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/TeamGantts-Gantt-view.png\" alt=\"TeamGantt's Gantt view\" class=\"wp-image-13137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/TeamGantts-Gantt-view.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/TeamGantts-Gantt-view-603x300.png 603w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/TeamGantts-Gantt-view-1110x552.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/TeamGantts-Gantt-view-768x382.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/TeamGantts-Gantt-view-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">TeamGantt&#8217;s Gantt view<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Even though I found TeamGantt\u2019s interface sort of awkward outside the chart, there were still some pretty useful features to find, like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>RACI view<\/strong> \u2014 This view lets you see who is responsible, accountable, consulted, or informed for each task. So, instead of simply having one assignee, you can add multiple, based on their level of ownership over the task they\u2019re assigned to. Unfortunately, it\u2019s not available in the free plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Built-in communication and transparency<\/strong> \u2014 Notes, checklists, and comments help teams stay on track in specific tasks. The discussion view is also available for any team-wide notifications or conversations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Document sharing<\/strong> \u2014 You can share documents in tasks, or go through all docs in a dedicated tab. The document tab\u2019s sorting only allows you to view either all files or files from your tasks specifically.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While I like the Gantt view, I was disappointed at the lack of access to any other view in the free plan. This meant I could only review my tasks in relation to the timeline \u2014 I couldn&#8217;t visualize them in any other way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If I wanted to compare my tasks by any other metric, I\u2019d have to open each one individually \u2014 and that\u2019d just take too much time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, I was doomed to either pay for a premium subscription, or stay in the Gantt view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-teamgantt\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in TeamGantt?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, TeamGantt added a new cost column, which could be ideal for keeping track of budget restraints in AEC projects. The platform also added the Duration, Due In, and Points columns, improving customization options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Available for:<\/strong> web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Plan<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Pro<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$49\/manager\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Unlimited Everything&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">POA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Construction Edition<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">POA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>*billed annually<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"10-teamwork-best-for-resource-management\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#10 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamwork.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Teamwork<\/a> \u2014 best for resource management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Teamwork is a project management tool with a large scope of capabilities \u2014 all packed in a neat UI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-choose-teamwork\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose Teamwork?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>AEC companies that need to keep a tab on resources \u2014 most importantly, human resources and <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/project-accounting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project accounting<\/a> for architects \u2014 will find Teamwork an adequate tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Budget-tracking options<br>&#8211; Team availability tracking<br>&#8211; Time management<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Limited free plan<br>&#8211; Complex feature set with a learning curve<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The first resource management option that stood out to me in Teamwork was the People view. In it, you can go into every team member\u2019s profile \u2014 which shows their availability, logged hours, milestones, etc. This information helps you effectively plan their workload.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also create a team, and use that to notify or assign all team members to tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then there\u2019s the finance view. It\u2019s comprehensive \u2014 and getting the hang of it took some time (just like most of Teamwork\u2019s features). But, after I did, I saw how useful it can be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can set a budget \u2014 either a fixed fee, a retainer, or based on time and materials \u2014 and add costs to keep a close eye on your finances. You can also add rates and track time, which is particularly useful if you want to use that data to charge your clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, speaking of charging, Teamwork lets you create invoices in-app too. You can track and update invoices, as well as calculate them based on the time logged and rates set.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Creating-and-editing-an-invoice-in-Teamwork.png\" alt=\"Invoicing in Teamwork project management software\" class=\"wp-image-13138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Creating-and-editing-an-invoice-in-Teamwork.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Creating-and-editing-an-invoice-in-Teamwork-603x300.png 603w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Creating-and-editing-an-invoice-in-Teamwork-1110x552.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Creating-and-editing-an-invoice-in-Teamwork-768x382.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Creating-and-editing-an-invoice-in-Teamwork-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Creating and editing an invoice in Teamwork<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Aside from resource management, Teamwork can help architects manage their projects with a few other key features, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dashboard<\/strong> \u2014 Keep track of your project health with the dashboard view and get real-time updates on things like <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/project-milestones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project milestones<\/a> and the project digest (a summary of project data, e.g., created\/completed tasks).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/project-time-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Time management<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>\u2014 Track time in-app and compare real and estimated task times. You can also track how many hours each team member has worked.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Collaboration<\/strong> \u2014 Share files and communicate using comments and the chat view. If necessary, you can also search through comments with a dedicated \u201ccomments\u201d view.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you need rigorous resource tracking, it probably means you have a large team. Teamwork\u2019s free plan only offers 5 seats \u2014 so that might be an issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also restricts a lot of the PM features you\u2019ll need \u2014 like project health and status reports, client users, multiple project budgets, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you don\u2019t want to increase your budget, Teamwork might not be the option for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-teamwork\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Teamwork?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most recent Teamwork update lets users create quotes for clients right in the app, expanding on its budget-tracking capabilities. Another recent update added AI summaries to comment threads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Available for:<\/strong> web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Plan<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Basics<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$9.99\/user\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Accelerate<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$19.99\/user\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Optimize<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">POA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Enterprise<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">POA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>*billed annually<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"11-archisnapper-best-for-on-site-reports-and-inspections\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#11 ArchiSnapper \u2014 best for on-site reports and inspections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ArchiSnapper is an architecture project management tool that aims to connect managers and on-site team members with an innovative mobile app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-choose-archisnapper\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose ArchiSnapper?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Teams that need to do a lot of on-site inspections and can\u2019t afford to waste time waiting until they get reported will find use in ArchiSnapper\u2019s mobile features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; On-site reporting<br>&#8211; Custom checklists<br>&#8211; Gantt charts<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; No free plan<br>&#8211; Poor UI design<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing I noticed with ArchiSnapper is its unique on-site reporting feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It involves a mobile app \u2014 which I tested out as well \u2014 that lets your team members create reports, punch lists, and inspect projects on-site. No wasted downtime between visiting the field and uploading the photos to a PM tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, you don\u2019t have to write everything down by yourself \u2014 ArchiSnapper\u2019s report template involves <em>a lot<\/em> of options, from plumbing to finishes. On the one hand, it\u2019s comprehensive \u2014 on the other, it&#8217;s a bit overwhelming.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While most of your work will be in the mobile app, the web app still lets you add projects, customize and compile reports, and manage a contact list. It\u2019s there to make sure your project stays organized and your reports get sorted so that no fixes go missed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, ArchiSnapper suffers from terrible UI, especially in its web version; it was hard for me to get my bearings over the confusing structure, let alone keep my project in line.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mobile version\u2019s UI is slightly better, though still not up to par.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ArchiSnapper-contant-list.png\" alt=\"Contact list in ArchiSnapper\" class=\"wp-image-13139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ArchiSnapper-contant-list.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ArchiSnapper-contant-list-603x300.png 603w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ArchiSnapper-contant-list-1110x552.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ArchiSnapper-contant-list-768x382.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ArchiSnapper-contant-list-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ArchiSnapper contact list<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Other than the unique on-site feature, ArchiSnapper offers even more AEC management functions, like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Gantt chart planning<\/strong> \u2014 You can set up a Gantt chart with phases, tasks, and even dependencies. I think it\u2019s a neat addition that you\u2019re able to export it as a PDF to share with the rest of the team too.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Custom checklists<\/strong> \u2014 Create a checklist as a template for faster reviews. As a team member is inspecting on-site, they can use the checklist and know exactly what to report on.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contact list<\/strong> \u2014 ArchiSnapper improves CRM by keeping all of your contacts readily available in one place.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As such a comprehensive and innovative tool, it\u2019s a shame that the design is holding ArchiSnapper back so much. If it ever improves on that front, it\u2019ll be a formidable force in the AEC tool space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there\u2019s one more gripe I had with this tool \u2014 the lack of a free plan. Sure, you can use a 14-day trial, but a limited free plan would be great for small teams with no resources for overpriced software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-archisnapper\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in ArchiSnapper?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ArchiSnapper also doesn\u2019t have a dedicated changelog. But, in the most recent update I could find, the platform redeveloped the framework for its mobile app. This update doesn\u2019t help users directly, but it allows ArchiSnapper\u2019s developers to roll out updates more frequently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Available for:<\/strong> web, Windows, macOS, Chromebook, Android, iOS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Plans<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u274c<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Deliver<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$34\/user\/month*<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>*billed annually<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"stay-on-top-of-your-architecture-project-with-plaky-by-cake-com\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stay on top of your architecture project with Plaky by CAKE.com<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the main reasons you should get architecture project management software is to make your project lighter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, as we saw throughout this list, most of these tools will only make your wallet lighter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of scaling because you <em>have to<\/em> (you employed more team members, increased your scope), scale because you <em>want to<\/em> with Plaky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With unlimited users, boards, and items, there\u2019s no concrete step to fear taking because it\u2019ll cost you heavily. 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