Replacement Guide

How to Build Your Own Project Insight

Replace Project Insight with a custom build. A complete picture of org-wide work

Weekend Project
32 features10 integrationsOne weekend

Estimated Timeline

Based on 32 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.

1
Setup & scaffolding
2 hours
2
Core features
4-6 hours
3
Polish & deploy
2 hours

Recommended Tech Stack

Next.js 14

Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components

Supabase

PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions

Tailwind CSS

Utility-first styling for rapid UI development

Prisma

Type-safe ORM for complex relational data models

Key Features to Replicate

Top features across 8 categories. See all 32 features

Collaboration(4 features)

AI-powered Meeting MinutesAIPremium

Automatically convert meeting notes into tasks, issues, and decisions. Auto log minutes to your projects so nothing gets lost in follow up.

Email & Chat CollaborationPremium

Turn emails and messages from Outlook, Gmail, Teams, and Slack into tasks, capturing work at the source and syncing it into your projects instantly.

Free Client View

Ensure client confidence without giving up a user seat. Assign clients tasks and approvals, share documentation, and report on project status with gated client views.

Shared Document ManagementPremium

Connect repositories and collaborate on project files in one place with access controls, task linking, and optional version control.

Reporting(4 features)

C-Suite Reporting AutomationAIPremium

Automate C-Suite reporting instantly with pre-built executive reports.

Data VisualizationsPremium

More project views than any other platform. Get a complete picture of work with over 20 data visualizations, including cross-level Gantt charts, Kanban, and status boards.

Personalized DashboardsPremium

Custom dashboards that surface the data and metrics PMs, executives, and clients need most.

Portfolio ReportingPremium

Choose from hundreds of built in reports or create your own. Share and schedule real time insights across projects or your entire portfolio. View all projects across organization including projects in other software tools.

Financial Management(3 features)

Automated QuickBooks InvoicingPremium

Automate timesheets, expenses, and invoicing. Sync project data with QuickBooks Online to eliminate double entry and gain real time revenue insight.

Budgeting & CostingPremium

Track labor, non labor, and revenue in one place with PMBOK aligned metrics, real time visibility, and accounting system integration.

Expense Tracking & ReportingPremium

Track, submit, and approve non labor costs using worksheets, tasks, or mobile. Manage approvals, reimbursements, and finance integrations.

Forecasting(3 features)

AI ForecastingAIPremium

Predict future capacity and rebalance workloads in seconds using AI.

AI What-If ModelingAIPremium

See the impact of changes instantly with AI what-if modeling.

What-If SimulationsAIPremium

Model scope, staffing, and priority changes in seconds. See how new work affects timelines, budgets, and capacity across projects and portfolios before you commit.

Resource Management(3 features)

AI Resource MatchingAIPremium

Let AI match the right people to every task automatically.

Capacity PlanningPremium

Effectively balance and monitor workloads-even when they involve multiple teams. See your organization's capacity and know where to assign work more efficiently.

Resource and Capacity ManagementAIPremium

Gain real time visibility into team workloads across your portfolio and use AI to forecast availability and allocate resources intelligently.

Scheduling(3 features)

Appointment CalendarPremium

Schedule and manage appointments across teams with drag and drop tools that update assignments and notify resources in real time.

Dependency ManagementPremium

Manage dependencies, quickly spot issues, and resolve resource conflicts before they impact progress.

Intelligent SchedulingAIPremium

Instantly rebalance timelines and workloads as priorities shift. Analyzes dependencies, capacity, and progress to keep every project and entire portfolio aligned in real time. Includes drag and drop, lead/lag, bulk scheduling, and dependency automations.

Workflow Automation(2 features)

Approval Routing & WorkflowsPremium

Streamline PTO, purchase, and project approvals in one hub with customizable routing, mobile access, and real time visibility across workflows.

Project Request WorkflowsPremium

Save time with standard processes to create, assign, and route project requests for approvals. Prioritize initiatives and automatically launch project plans.

Agile Management(1 features)

Agile & Sprint FeaturesPremium

Plan and manage Agile, waterfall, or hybrid sprints in one place. Track velocity, run cross project backlogs, and report across dev and non dev teams.

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Project Insight

Monthly$9/mo
Yearly$108/yr
5-Year Total$540

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~2 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$108
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$324
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$540
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 32 features at very easy complexity.

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