[ Progres... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-podio/reviews) [ Progres... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-podio/reviews) # Progress Podio Features ##### ## Platform (8) Customization Allows administrators to customize to accommodate their unique processes. Includes ability to create custom objects, fields, rules, calculations, and views. Workflow Capability Automates a process that requires a series of steps that typically require intervention by a several different users. Administrators can write rules to determine who and when a user needs to complete a step. Also includes notification of users when they need to take action. User, Role, and Access Management Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc. Internationalization Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies. Sandbox / Test Environments Allows administrators to easily develop and test changes to the CRM deployment. After changes are made admins can easily migrate the changes into the "live" or "production" environment. Document & Content Mgmt. Allows consuming, publishing and editing content from a central interface. Content management for CRM systems might include presentations, documents, images and other related electronic files. Performance and Reliability Software is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks quickly because they are not waiting for the software to respond to an action they took. Output Document Generation Allows administrators to create templates that enable users to quickly generate dynamic documents in various formats based on the data stored in the application. Show More ##### ## Sales Force Automation (9) Contact & Account Management Store and retrieve information associated to customer contacts and accounts. Track company-wide communication and information about contacts and accounts. Partner Relationship Mgmt. (PRM) Manage partners by tracking channel partner leads and sales opportunities. Provide a partner portal to collaborate with channels on sales opportunities and to share product, pricing, quoting, ordering, and training information Opportunity & Pipeline Mgmt. Manage sales opportunities through their lifecycle from lead to order. Track stages, values, and probabilities of close. Manage sales pipelines by individual sales rep, team, region, and company-wide. Task / Activity Management Manage and track tasks and activities. Assign due dates and integrate to calendars to manage daily schedules and priorities. Territory & Quota Management Assign and manage sales quotas and territories. Track progress against quotas. Change as needed. Desktop Integration Allows users to sync their Email, Calendar and Contact tools with their CRM system. Includes Microsoft Outlook and Google integration. Product & Price List Management Enter product/part numbers and manage the prices associated with them. Typically functionality allows users to add products and prices to opportunities and quotes if these modules are provided within the same system. Quote & Order Management Allows users to create a quote to be provided to a customer that contain at least products, prices and associated discounts. Order management allows users to process orders that contain products, prices and associated discounts. Customer Contract Management Management of contracts made with customers. Contract management includes negotiating the terms and conditions in contracts and ensuring compliance with the terms and conditions, as well as documenting and agreeing on any changes or amendments that may arise during its implementation or execution. Show More ##### ## Marketing Automation (4) Email Marketing Allows users to send email to contacts in bulk. Common features include: Built in Email templates, social media integration, Subscriber list management, sign up forms, success rate reports, AB testing and auto-responders. Campaign Management Optimizes the process for organizations to develop and deploy multiple-channel marketing campaigns to target groups or individuals and track the effect of those campaigns, by customer segment, over time. Lead Management Allows users to manage and track leads though a process. The lead process typically involves steps such as: 1. Lead Generation, 2. Customer Inquiry, Inquiry Capture, Lead Filtering, Lead Grading, Lead Distribution and Lead Qualification. Marketing ROI Analytics Enables analysis of effectiveness of an organizations various marketing activities Show More ##### ## Customer Support (5) Case Management Tracks issues/help requests reported by customers through the resolution process. Customer Support Portal Provides a convenient way for customers to get answers to inquiries, post service issues, place orders, view order histories, and gain access to other information contained in the knowledge base. Knowledge Base Information repository that provides a means for information to be collected, organized, shared, searched and utilized. Allows customers to get answers to common questions. Call Center Features Allows customer support professionals access to all information required to support the customer including customer information, case history and related customer social activity. Common features include: call recording, analytics, workforce management, call script management, and compliance management. Support Analytics Enables analysis of customer support activities to optimize customer support professionals, processes and tools. Show More ##### ## Integration (6) Data Import & Export Tools Ability to input, modify and extract data from the application in bulk through a structured file. Integration APIs Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc with other software applications. Breadth of Partner Applications To what extent are there partner applications readily available for integrating into this product? Partner applications typically provide complementary, best of breed functionality not offered natively in this product. Front Office Integrate with CRM, marketing, or customer service software. Back Office Provide integration with accounting software and ERP systems. External data Connect to external data sources such as databases or BI software. Show More ##### ## Mobile & Social (3) Social Collaboration Features Enables multiple users to interact by sharing information to achieve a common goal. Social collaboration focus's on the identification of groups and collaboration spaces in which messages are explicitly directed at the group and the group activity feed is seen the same way by everyone Social Network Integration Use public social networks to listen and engage with customers. Allows users to filter what’s important and respond quickly. Often this functionality allows questions and requests from customers on social networks to case management. Mobile User Support Allows software to be easily used on multiple mobile devices include phone and tablet devices. Show More ##### ## Reporting & Analytics (3) Reporting Enables reporting of all data contained within the system. Typically contains standard reports as well as the ability to create ad-hoc reports. Dashboards An easy to read, often single page, real-time user interface, showing a graphical presentation of the current status and historical trends of an organization’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to enable instantaneous and informed decisions to be made at a glance Forecasting Enables projection of sales revenue, based on historical sales data, analysis of market surveys and trends, and salespersons' estimates. Show More ##### ## Tasks (8) Creation & Assignment Create and assign tasks for individual users with details and due dates. Due Dates Set deadlines and milestones for tasks, manually or automatically (based on project templates). Task Prioritization Set priority levels on tasks so individuals can organize their work. To-Do Lists Each user can view their list of tasks to be completed without having access to other tasks. Dependencies Define dependencies between tasks and the rules to manage them. Mass Updates Allows users to update multiple tasks at the same time, accross multiple projects. Drag & Drop Users can move tasks and change dependencies using drag and drop. Recurring Tasks Define recurring tasks that can be scheduled automatically at pre-defined intervals. Show More ##### ## Projects (11) Planning Plan and create work breakdown structure (WBS) based on the scope of the project. Project Map Projects can be mapped out with milestones, due dates, deliverables and interdependencies. GANTT Provide visual representations of tasks, dependencies, and progress. Calendar View Planned projects are mapped to a schedule with due dates and deliverables detailed day-by-day. Views Create customized project views for internal and external purposes (eg: for customers). Project Budgeting Associate a budget with a project and allocate it accordingly by task or resource. Issue Tracking Track issues at the project or task level, and manage resolutions. Templates Provide standards templates that can be customized by users to create new projects. Critical Path Automatically calculate the critical path for projects and update it when projects change. Time & Expense Track time and expenses associated with projects or tasks. Methodologies Support agile and waterfall project management methodologies. Show More ##### ## Resource Management (3) Resource Definiton Create human and material resources and categorize them based on skills and other criteria. Capacity Monitor capacity in real time to track resource use and identify bottlenecks. Scheduling Allocate resources by matching capacity and demand, by project, team, or department. Show More ##### ## Project Monitoring (3) Baselining / KPIs Track key performance indicators or baseline assessments throughout project lifecycle or across multiple projects. Resource Allocation Monitor resource allocation to identify shortages and adjust accordingly. Dashboards Deliver dashboards that display project data and KPIs in real time. Show More ##### ## Task Creation (4) Creation & Assignment Create and assign tasks for individual users with details and due dates. Due Dates Set deadlines and milestones for tasks, manually or automatically (based on project templates). Drag & Drop Users can move tasks and change dependencies using drag and drop. Mass Updates Allows users to update multiple tasks at the same time, accross multiple projects. Show More ##### ## Task Management (4) Task Prioritization Set priority levels on tasks so individuals can organize their work. To-Do Lists Each user can view their list of tasks to be completed without having access to other tasks. Dependencies Define dependencies between tasks and the rules to manage them. Recurring Tasks Define recurring tasks that can be scheduled automatically at pre-defined intervals. Show More ##### ## Automation (3) Workflows Provide standard workflows that can be used accross the company. Customization Allow administrators to configure workflows and processes. Data repository Deliver a single data repository for all project information. Show More ##### ## Administration (3) Permissions Define and manage roles and access rights for the entire system. Procedures Maintain procedures for data access and governance. Remote Work Allow users to use the system online and on mobile devices. Show More ##### ## Project management (7) Task Prioritization Set priority levels on tasks so individuals can organize their work. Dependencies Define dependencies between tasks and the rules to manage them. Planning Plan and create work breakdown structure (WBS) based on the scope of the project. Views Create customized project views for internal and external purposes (eg: for customers). Scheduling Allocate resources by matching capacity and demand, by project, team, or department. Critical Path Automatically calculate the critical path for projects and update it when projects change. Dashboards Deliver dashboards that display project data and KPIs in real time. Show More ##### ## Workload (4) Resource Allocation Monitor resource allocation to identify shortages and adjust accordingly. Workspace Define customizable workspace for teams, departments, and external users. Configuration Provide drag and drop options to configure workspaces. Insights Monitor work accross the company and analyze performance. Show More ##### ## Communication & Collaboration (3) Communication Channels Support multiple channels for internal and external communications. Document Management Allow users to share and collaborate on documents and files. Collaboration Help users meet, share workspaces, and collaborate on tasks. Show More ##### ## Cost Management (3) Project Budgeting Associate a budget with a project and allocate it accordingly by task or resource. Time & Expense Track time and expenses associated with projects or tasks. Profitability Monitor project proftability by team or department. Show More ##### ## Communication (5) Chat Provide live chat tools for instant messaging Discussions Ability to involve multiple users in public or private discussions External Allow external users to use chat and discussions Feedback Provide functionality to create and manage polls and surveys Announcements Manage news and announcements by company or department Show More ##### ## Content & Documents (4) File Sharing Documents can be shared between users and teams Notes User can share notes with colleagues or external users Search Help users find documents and other types of content Versioning Keep track of document versions and related changes Show More ##### ## Controls (5) Custom Views Create personalized project views for collaboration Followers Allow users to follow tasks which are not assigned to them User Management Define and manage users access to documents and collaboration features Calendars Manage private and shared calendars and associated events Public Sharing Make project views available for the public. Show More ##### ## Project Management (4) Task Management Include features to create, assign, and manage tasks. Planning Deliver project plans that can be customized by users. Visibility Provide visibility into collaborative processes accross the company Integration Provide integration with task management and project management software. Show More ##### ## Remote Collaboration (4) Alignment Align remote employees with their colleagues and external users Accountability Define and track responsabilities for remote users Connectivity Allow users to connect to tools that they use remotely Offline Mode Users can work offline and changes are synced when they back online Show More ##### ## Generative AI (9) AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Google Workspace Project Management (2) Multi-step Planning Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Project Management (7) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Multi-step Planning Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Adaptive Learning Improves performance based on feedback and experience Natural Language Interaction Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - CRM (7) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Multi-step Planning Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Adaptive Learning Improves performance based on feedback and experience Natural Language Interaction Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Work Management (4) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Multi-step Planning Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Natural Language Interaction Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Project Collaboration (2) Multi-step Planning Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Show More ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Teamwork.com](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/9eb6683dc3f628c82367657f748c71f6/teamwork-com.svg "Teamwork.com") Teamwork.com 4.4/5 (1,175) ](https://www.g2.com/products/teamwork-com/reviews) [ ![Asana](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565345/asana.svg "Asana") Asana 4.4/5 (13,149) ](https://www.g2.com/products/asana/reviews) [ ![Basecamp](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_a4b2e76104efa19c85f3eaaca2791f87/basecamp.png "Basecamp") Basecamp 4.1/5 (5,355) ](https://www.g2.com/products/basecamp/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-podio/competitors/alternatives) ## Technology Glossary Features View full feature definition View definitions of the features and discover new technology terms. 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