Wrike
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Enterprise work management platform for teams of all sizes
How to Replace WrikeOverview
Features
46 features across 17 categories
Access(1)
Manage projects and tasks on-the-go with iOS and Android mobile applications.
Agile(1)
Manage sprints and backlogs with scrum and kanban-style agile boards.
Analytics(3)
Track KPIs like on-time delivery rate, resource utilization, and team velocity.
Gain AI-powered insights into team productivity patterns and workflow bottlenecks.
AI-powered insights that analyze work patterns to predict delays and identify risks.
Automation(3)
Automate repetitive tasks and create custom approval workflows using workflow builder.
Automate creation of recurring tasks for ongoing or repetitive work items.
Create reusable task templates with pre-defined steps and subtasks.
Collaboration(6)
View comprehensive activity logs of all changes, updates, and team interactions.
Store, share, and manage project documents with version control and access permissions.
Grant limited access to external stakeholders and clients without full licenses.
Review, annotate, and approve creative assets and documents with built-in proofing tools.
Enable team members to comment, mention, and collaborate within task contexts.
Collect project requests using customizable forms with structured intake processes.
Core(1)
Create, assign, and track tasks with custom fields, priorities, and dependencies.
Customization(3)
Customize the interface with your brand colors and logos for client-facing projects.
Create custom fields to capture project-specific data and metadata.
Define custom workflow statuses tailored to your organization's processes.
Financial(2)
Track billable hours, generate invoice data, and manage project profitability reporting.
Set budgets, track spending, and monitor project profitability in real-time.
Integration(2)
Extend Wrike functionality with REST API and pre-built integrations with third-party tools.
Convert emails into tasks and manage project communication through email.
Organization(1)
Organize projects in hierarchical folder structures with configurable permissions.
Planning(11)
Create project baselines to compare planned vs actual progress and performance.
Define task dependencies and identify critical path items for better planning.
Visualize project timelines and dependencies with interactive Gantt chart views.
Define and track major project milestones with automatic notifications at key dates.
Manage multiple projects and align work with business priorities and strategic goals.
Prioritize and rank projects based on strategic criteria and business value.
Create finish-to-start, start-to-start, and other dependency types between tasks.
Allocate resources, manage capacity, and balance workloads across teams.
Identify, track, and manage project risks with mitigation strategies.
Plan team capacity across projects and allocate resources based on availability.
Monitor individual and team workload distribution to optimize productivity and prevent burnout.
Productivity(2)
Perform bulk edits and actions on multiple tasks simultaneously to save time.
Save and reuse custom filtered views for quick access to specific project information.
Reporting(4)
Generate detailed reports on project status, resource utilization, and team performance.
Generate reports across multiple projects for enterprise-wide visibility.
Create custom dashboards with real-time metrics, charts, and KPI visualizations.
Monitor project status with color-coded health indicators and risk assessments.
Security(3)
Set granular permission levels at folder and project levels for security control.
Track all system changes and user activities with comprehensive audit logging.
Implement single sign-on with SAML support for enterprise security requirements.
Setup(1)
Access pre-built project templates for various industries and use cases.
Tracking(1)
Log billable and non-billable hours directly in Wrike for accurate project costing.
Visualization(1)
Organize work using customizable Kanban boards with drag-and-drop functionality.
Pricing
Free
- ✓Basic project management for up to 5 users
Team
- ✓Collaborative project management for teams
Business
Popular- ✓Advanced project management with portfolios
Enterprise
- ✓Custom solutions for large organizations
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Buying Wrike saves ~$33,432 over 3 years vs building.
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Integrations
28 known integrations