Project Management seems like a broad term, but in practice it has been defined for a long time and, no matter which delivery method you chose, it boils down to “get initiatives done properly, with coordination”.
Trying to compare the various Project Management tools out there is not an easy task because, in the end, it all depends on your needs. Every product, no matter which one, has some great features and some that are not so much.
In addition, there is a trend in productivity tools, that is looking to replace old technologies with new ones. Everyone is touting to eliminate e-mail communication or Excel spreadsheets with their tool, for example.
At Completix, we believe tried and true applications like email and spreadsheets are part of everyday life and trying to replace them would be detrimental; instead our philosophy is to leverage your current processes and integrate them into a platform that works for you and not the other way around.
There are 3 main categories of need:
These needs map to different product categories:
Once you know what you need, your search becomes much simpler.
The majority of “household” names out there are part of this category. Asana, Monday, etc. Even though they say they are Project Management tools, they lack the functionalities to make them so.
The primary function of these tools is to show you the tasks that need to be done by whom. Plus, they all have other features, of course, but in the end they are fancy task lists.
This category is for prosumers where coordination is all that is required.
This is the most competitive category, where a new way of doing thing is the norm. All tools in this category do a good job as long as you don’t try to creep in the Project Management category.
When delivering a project, you need more than a task list. You need to account for scope changes, budget, resource allocation, communication to stakeholders and much more.
A good project management tool should be able to provide everything you need to manage projects, as well as complementing your existing processes.
This category is for professionals where ensuring success of a project is a requirement.
The majority of tools in this category have a poor implementation, have a bad UI/UX and lack components for an all-in-one experience.
When communication with management is paramount, you need a tool that can unify and group all of your initiatives while distilling the data into an executive format.
These tools are primarily focused on PMOs and Executives to prioritize and analyze the potential value from a set of projects.
The majority of tools in this category are extremely complex to use, focus mainly on reporting and are plagued by poor usability by project managers and team members.
Completix bridges the gap between a PM and PPM tool. Completix has the functionality of a PPM tool combined with the components and the usability of a PM tool with a modern UI/UX feel.
With Completix you can:
The only way to really understand what’s best for you, is to try a product. There isn’t a shortcut to understand the fit for a productivity tool. In general, you will see, in the first few minutes of a test, if something is not right for you, meanwhile it will take a bit longer to validate the usability in your organization.
A good product should always offer a free trial on their best plan and a great customer service ready to answer all of your questions.
Don’t hesitate to contact us and we’ll be more than happy to explain why Completix is a better product for your company.
