Workfront

workfront.com
Project Management
Weekend Project

Enterprise work management platform for teams and organizations

How to Replace Workfront

Overview

Workfront is a comprehensive work management solution that helps organizations manage projects, portfolios, and resources across teams. It enables teams to plan, execute, and track work while improving visibility and collaboration across the enterprise.

Features

44 features across 20 categories

Access(1)

Mobile App

Manage projects and tasks on-the-go with iOS and Android apps.

Agile(2)

Agile Boards

Manage sprints and backlog using Kanban and Scrum methodologies.

Burndown Charts

Track sprint progress and remaining work with burndown visualization.

Also in: monday.com, Jira, Jira

Analytics(1)

Predictive AnalyticsAIPremium

Use AI to forecast project completion dates and risks.

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Automation(1)

Approval Workflows

Automate approval processes with customizable workflows and notifications.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Collaboration(4)

Document Management

Centralize and organize project documents with version control.

Proof CollaborationPremium

Enable creative asset review and approval with annotation tools.

Team Collaboration

Enable real-time communication and updates across project teams.

Time Zone Management

Support distributed teams across multiple time zones.

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Communication(1)

Real-time Notifications

Receive instant alerts for project updates, assignments, and deadlines.

Also in: Jobber, Jira, Insightly

Customization(1)

Custom Forms

Create custom fields and forms to capture organization-specific data.

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Execution(2)

Task Management

Assign, track, and complete tasks with priorities and dependencies.

Workfront Boards

Manage work with flexible card-based boards and custom views.

Also in: Testim, Katalon, mabl

Finance(2)

Budget ForecastingAIPremium

Project future budget needs based on historical data and trends.

Budget ManagementPremium

Track project budgets and expenses against planned allocations.

Intake(1)

Work Requests

Accept and manage incoming work requests from stakeholders.

Integration(1)

API AccessPremium

Integrate with external systems using Workfront's REST and GraphQL APIs.

Planning(4)

Milestone Tracking

Define and monitor project milestones with automated notifications.

Predecessor Dependencies

Set task dependencies and define predecessor relationships.

Project Planning

Create and organize projects with timelines, milestones, and dependencies.

Template Library

Use pre-built project templates to accelerate project setup.

Portfolio(4)

Demand ManagementPremium

Prioritize incoming work requests and align with capacity.

Portfolio ManagementPremium

Manage multiple projects and align them with strategic business goals.

Portfolio OptimizationAIPremium

Analyze and optimize portfolio performance with AI-driven insights.

Program ManagementPremium

Organize related projects into programs for coordinated delivery.

Reporting(4)

Advanced ReportingAIPremium

Generate complex reports with pivot tables, charts, and data visualization.

Capacity ReportsPremium

Analyze resource capacity and identify over/under-allocation.

Custom Reports

Create detailed reports with customizable fields and filters.

Success MetricsPremium

Define and track project success criteria and KPIs.

Resource Management(5)

Resource Capacity PlanningPremium

Forecast resource needs and analyze capacity utilization.

Resource LevelingPremium

Automatically adjust schedules to resolve resource conflicts.

Resource PlanningPremium

Allocate and manage team resources across projects and initiatives.

Time-off Calendar

Track team availability and time-off to improve resource planning.

Workload BalancingPremium

Visualize and balance team workload across multiple projects.

Risk Management(3)

Change ManagementPremium

Track and manage project scope changes with impact analysis.

Issue Tracking

Log, categorize, and resolve project issues and risks.

Risk ManagementPremium

Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks proactively.

Security(2)

Audit TrailPremium

Track all changes and user activities for compliance and security.

User Permissions

Configure granular access controls and role-based permissions.

Tracking(2)

Baseline ComparisonPremium

Compare current project performance against baseline plans.

Time Tracking

Log and monitor time spent on tasks and projects for accurate reporting.

Visibility(2)

Dashboard

View real-time project status and key performance indicators.

Health Indicators

Monitor project health with visual status indicators and alerts.

Visualization(1)

Gantt Charts

Visualize project timelines and dependencies using interactive Gantt charts.

Pricing

Team

$750/mo
  • Project management
  • task tracking
  • basic reporting

Business

Popular
$1200/mo
  • Portfolio management
  • resource planning
  • advanced reporting

Work Management

$2500/mo
  • All Team and Business features
  • budget management
  • change management

Enterprise

Contact Sales
  • Full platform with custom integrations
  • dedicated support

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Workfront

Monthly$750/mo
Yearly$9k/yr
5-Year Total$45k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~3 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $8.8k
SaaS
$9k
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $26.3k
SaaS
$27k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $43.8k
SaaS
$45k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 44 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Workfront alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 44 features.

Buy Workfront

Monthly cost$7,500/mo
3-year total$270,000
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Better Value
Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Building could save ~$233,040 over 3 years.

Estimates based on 44 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

25 known integrations