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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (44.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (60.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Starting at $10.00 1 User Per Month
Shotgun
Star Rating
(11)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (44.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(12)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (60.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $10.00 1 User Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that ftrack excels in ease of use with a score of 8.9, while Shotgun struggles significantly in this area, receiving a low score of 5.8. Reviewers mention that ftrack's intuitive interface allows for a smoother onboarding experience, making it easier for teams to adapt quickly.
- Reviewers say that ftrack's task management features, such as Task Prioritization (9.3) and Dependencies (9.8), are highly rated, providing users with robust tools to manage complex projects. In contrast, Shotgun's task management capabilities are perceived as less effective, leading to challenges in project execution.
- Users on G2 highlight ftrack's superior project planning features, particularly its Project Map (9.4) and GANTT chart capabilities (9.2), which help teams visualize project timelines effectively. Shotgun, while functional, does not offer the same level of clarity and ease in project visualization, according to reviewers.
- G2 users mention that ftrack's resource management features, especially in Resource Definition (9.4) and Scheduling (9.4), are well-implemented, allowing for better allocation of team members to tasks. Shotgun, however, has received feedback indicating that its resource management tools are less comprehensive, leading to potential inefficiencies.
- Reviewers mention that ftrack's quality of support is rated highly at 9.3, with many users praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. In contrast, Shotgun's support quality has not received the same level of positive feedback, with users expressing frustration over slower response times.
- Users say that ftrack's project budgeting features (9.4) are robust and user-friendly, allowing for effective financial tracking throughout the project lifecycle. Shotgun's budgeting tools, while present, are often described as cumbersome and less intuitive, making financial oversight more challenging for users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Shotgun
No pricing availableftrack
Review
Starting at $10.00
1 User Per Month
Standalone, browser-based media review and approval.
For those who only need media review and review management, and nothing more.
- Interactive media review
- Review management
- Unlimited projects
Free Trial
Shotgun
No trial information availableftrack
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
6
9.3
9
Ease of Use
5.8
6
8.9
9
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
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Not enough data
Quality of Support
Not enough data
9.3
9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
6
8.7
9
Features by Category
Tasks
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
9.4
8
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9.3
7
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8.8
7
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9.8
7
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9.4
6
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9.3
7
Not enough data
9.5
7
Projects
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9.3
7
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9.4
6
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9.2
6
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9.4
6
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9.3
7
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9.4
6
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9.5
7
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9.5
7
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9.4
6
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9.3
7
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9.4
6
Resource Management
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9.4
6
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.4
6
Project Monitoring
Not enough data
9.4
6
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9.4
6
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9.5
7
Generative AI
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Administration
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Workload
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Communication & Collaboration
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Cost Management
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Integration
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Generative AI
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Communication
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Content & Documents
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Controls
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Project Management
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Remote Collaboration
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Generative AI
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Agentic AI - Project Collaboration
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Shotgun and ftrack are categorized as Project Management
Unique Categories
Shotgun has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Shotgun
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
ftrack
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Animation
33.3%
Telecommunications
11.1%
Motion Pictures and Film
11.1%
Marketing and Advertising
11.1%
Information Technology and Services
11.1%
Other
22.2%
Animation
60.0%
Media Production
30.0%
Computer Networking
10.0%
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Other
0.0%
Discussions
Shotgun has no discussions with answers
What is ftrack used for?
1 Comment
Official Response from ftrack
ftrack is a project management and collaboration platform designed for media and entertainment teams. It is used by studios in film, animation, VFX,...Read more
ftrack has no more discussions with answers
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