# Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble) vs Silverbucket Comparison
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## AI Generated Summary
- **G2 reviewers report** that Kantata Professional Services Automation excels in providing comprehensive visibility across projects, resources, and financials. Users appreciate the **real-time dashboards** and reporting features, which help them understand utilization and project status effectively.
- **Users say** that Silverbucket stands out for its **dynamic user interface** , which allows consulting managers and employees to quickly assess occupancy and make informed decisions. This adaptability is highlighted as a key strength, making it user-friendly in various situations.
- **According to verified reviews** , Kantata Professional Services Automation has a significantly higher overall satisfaction score, indicating that users find it more reliable for meeting their project management needs. One user noted it has consistently met their requirements across multiple companies over eight years.
- **Reviewers mention** that while Silverbucket is easy to use and quick to set up, it may not offer the same depth of features as Kantata. Users have noted that adding new users and projects is straightforward, but some feel that the reporting capabilities could be improved.
- **G2 reviewers highlight** the quality of support for Silverbucket, which received high praise for its responsiveness and helpfulness. In contrast, while Kantata also has a solid support rating, users have expressed a desire for even more robust assistance during complex implementations.
- **Users report** that Kantata Professional Services Automation integrates well with other tools, such as Salesforce, allowing for streamlined operations across platforms. This integration capability is a significant advantage for teams looking to maintain consistent processes across their organization.



| | Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble) | Silverbucket | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 1,526 | 15 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (58.2% of reviews) | Mid-Market (46.7% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Starting at €11.00 | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble)

Pros:
- Project Management (35 reviews)
- Project Tracking (28 reviews)

Cons:
- Complex Usability (17 reviews)
- Learning Curve (16 reviews)

### Silverbucket

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble) | Silverbucket | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.1 (1196 reviews) | 7.3 (8 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.7 (1207 reviews) | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.2 (724 reviews) | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.7 (761 reviews) | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.3 (1092 reviews) | 9.4 (8 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.6 (752 reviews) | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.4 (1122 reviews) | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble)

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Silverbucket

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Silverbucket

Price: Starting at €11.00

Description: Silverbucket pricing is based on the amount of people in the resourcing pool.

Key Features:
- All features included except time tracking. 

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/silverbucket/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Project Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble)** | 7.0/10 | 455 |
| **Silverbucket** | N/A | N/A |

#### Tasks

| Feature | Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble) | Silverbucket | 
|---|---|---|
| **Creation & Assignment** | 8.1 (383 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Due Dates** | 8.1 (380 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Task Prioritization** | 7.3 (339 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **To-Do Lists** | 7.1 (321 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Dependencies** | 7.3 (330 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Mass Updates** | 6.5 (288 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Drag & Drop** | 7.2 (322 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Recurring Tasks** | 7.0 (312 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Projects

| Feature | Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble) | Silverbucket | 
|---|---|---|
| **Planning** | 7.9 (359 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Project Map** | 7.6 (305 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **GANTT** | 7.4 (338 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Calendar View** | 7.3 (339 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Views** | 7.4 (332 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Project Budgeting** | 7.9 (350 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Issue Tracking** | 7.0 (278 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Templates** | 7.7 (349 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Critical Path** | 7.1 (259 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Time & Expense** | 8.4 (402 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Methodologies** | 7.2 (291 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Resource Management

| Feature | Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble) | Silverbucket | 
|---|---|---|
| **Resource Definiton** | 7.7 (337 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Capacity** | 7.9 (350 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduling** | 7.9 (357 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Project Monitoring

| Feature | Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble) | Silverbucket | 
|---|---|---|
| **Baselining / KPIs** | 7.4 (317 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Allocation** | 7.9 (359 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | 7.8 (362 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble) | Silverbucket | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 5.0 (89 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 4.7 (87 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Project Management

| Feature | Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble) | Silverbucket | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 3.6 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | 4.0 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | 3.5 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | 3.9 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | 3.7 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 3.5 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | 4.0 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Resource Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble)** | 7.8/10 | 422 |
| **Silverbucket** | N/A | N/A |

#### Planning

| Feature | Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble) | Silverbucket | 
|---|---|---|
| **Resource Definiton** | 7.8 (335 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Capacity** | 7.9 (356 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduling** | 7.9 (356 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Optimization

| Feature | Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble) | Silverbucket | 
|---|---|---|
| **Performance** | 7.8 (344 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Forecasting** | 7.9 (359 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Corrections** | 7.2 (315 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 

### Professional Services Automation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble)** | 6.7/10 | 278 |
| **Silverbucket** | N/A | N/A |

#### Customer Management

| Feature | Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble) | Silverbucket | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customer Profiles** | 6.9 (173 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Sales** | 6.9 (175 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Marketing** | 5.6 (133 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Client Portal** | 6.4 (138 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Project Management

| Feature | Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble) | Silverbucket | 
|---|---|---|
| **Project Planning** | 7.8 (225 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Project Tracking** | 8.0 (232 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Definition** | 7.8 (213 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Management** | 8.0 (235 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Accounting

| Feature | Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble) | Silverbucket | 
|---|---|---|
| **Revenue Recognition** | 7.6 (209 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Invoice Management** | 7.1 (194 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Payments** | 6.6 (146 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Project Accounting** | 7.3 (197 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Budget Tracking** | 7.7 (207 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Portfolio Management

| Feature | Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble) | Silverbucket | 
|---|---|---|
| **Portfolio Definition** | 7.4 (165 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Portfolio Performance** | 7.3 (165 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Risk** | 6.6 (160 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Portfolio Mix** | 6.7 (144 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble) | Silverbucket | 
|---|---|---|
| **Forecasting** | 7.9 (213 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 7.9 (238 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **KPIs** | 7.4 (198 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble) | Silverbucket | 
|---|---|---|
| **Standard Integrations** | 7.1 (187 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow** | 7.3 (199 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Access Management** | 7.6 (198 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble) | Silverbucket | 
|---|---|---|
| **APIs** | 7.0 (162 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | 6.9 (154 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | 7.9 (214 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile** | 5.7 (168 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Offline Access** | 4.6 (123 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble) | Silverbucket | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 4.5 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 4.4 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Artificial Intelligence - Professional Services Automation

| Feature | Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble) | Silverbucket | 
|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Forecasting** | 6.0 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Smart task suggestions** | 5.1 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automated workflows** | 5.5 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Professional Services Automation

| Feature | Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble) | Silverbucket | 
|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | 4.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 4.2 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Work Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble)** | 7.0/10 | 211 |
| **Silverbucket** | N/A | N/A |

#### Automation

| Feature | Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble) | Silverbucket | 
|---|---|---|
| **Workflows** | 7.2 (151 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Customization** | 7.0 (164 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data repository** | 7.3 (160 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble) | Silverbucket | 
|---|---|---|
| **Permissions** | 7.8 (169 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Procedures** | 7.4 (151 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Work** | 8.2 (174 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Project management

| Feature | Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble) | Silverbucket | 
|---|---|---|
| **Task Prioritization** | 7.7 (165 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dependencies** | 7.4 (162 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Planning** | 8.0 (169 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Views** | 7.5 (163 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduling** | 7.8 (172 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Critical Path** | 7.2 (148 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | 7.9 (177 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Workload

| Feature | Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble) | Silverbucket | 
|---|---|---|
| **Resource Allocation** | 8.1 (173 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workspace** | 7.5 (163 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Configuration** | 7.3 (152 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Insights** | 7.8 (167 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Communication & Collaboration

| Feature | Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble) | Silverbucket | 
|---|---|---|
| **Communication Channels** | 7.0 (157 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | 6.8 (153 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration** | 7.6 (162 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Cost Management

| Feature | Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble) | Silverbucket | 
|---|---|---|
| **Project Budgeting** | 8.2 (167 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Time & Expense** | 8.8 (188 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Profitability** | 8.1 (160 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble) | Silverbucket | 
|---|---|---|
| **Front Office** | 7.2 (132 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Back Office** | 7.1 (130 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **External data** | 6.9 (112 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble) | Silverbucket | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 5.4 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 5.3 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Work Management

| Feature | Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble) | Silverbucket | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 4.5 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | 4.1 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | 3.5 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | 3.7 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Resource Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/resource-management)

**Unique to Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble) (3):** [Professional Services Automation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/professional-services-automation), [Project Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-management), [Work Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/work-management)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble) | Silverbucket | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 28.8% | 33.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 58.2% | 46.7% | 
| **Enterprise** | 13.0% | 20.0% | 

### By Industry

#### Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble)

- **Information Technology and Services:** 24.9%
- **Computer Software:** 14.5%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 14.3%
- **Management Consulting:** 9.5%
- **Consulting:** 3.5%
- **Financial Services:** 3.0%
- **Internet:** 2.6%
- **Accounting:** 1.8%
- **Telecommunications:** 1.6%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 1.5%
- **Other:** 22.7%

#### Silverbucket

- **Management Consulting:** 33.3%
- **Computer Software:** 20.0%
- **Construction:** 13.3%
- **Renewables & Environment:** 6.7%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 6.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 6.7%
- **Government Administration:** 6.7%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 6.7%

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## Top Discussions

### Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble)

- Title: [Does Mavenlink have an integration platform?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-mavenlink-have-an-integration-platform) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, Mavenlink M-Bridge is a bridge unlike any other integration platform. It’s the first purpose-built integration platform for services organizations,..."
- Title: [What does Mavenlink do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-mavenlink-do) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "The Kantata Cloud for Professional Services™ is a powerful collection of  resource management, financial management, project management, team collaboration,..."
- Title: [What is a good project management software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/kantata-cloud-for-professional-services-formerly-mavenlink-kimble-what-is-a-good-project-management-software) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Kantata can be a great Project Management tool. Feel free to learn more here: https://www.kantata.com/product/project-management-software "
- Title: [How much does MavenLink cost?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-does-mavenlink-cost) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "You can find more details on pricing here: https://www.kantata.com/pricing "
- Title: [What is MavenLink software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-mavenlink-software) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "The Kantata Cloud for Professional Services™ is a powerful collection of resource management, financial management, project management, team collaboration,..."

### Silverbucket

- Title: [Teams](https://www.g2.com/discussions/51825-teams) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Johan! 
Thank you for your question.  At least for now there aren't any plans to bring a new feature that provides team allocations in Silverbucket. "

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/kantata-professional-services-automation-formerly-mavenlink-kimble-vs-silverbucket)