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# VanillaPM Reviews
**Vendor:** VanillaPM  
**Category:** [Project Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-management)
## About VanillaPM
VanillaPM is project management software based on the PMBOK 8th edition framework, covering initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing. Scope management includes WBS structures, traceability matrices, and deliverable workflows. Scheduling tools feature Gantt charts, PERT estimation, and resource leveling. Hybrid methodologies are supported via Kanban boards and sprint planning. Analytics offer earned value management, Monte Carlo simulations, and schedule compression. Risk management includes registers, EMV calculations, and contingency planning. Budget tools track costs, manage baselines, and perform cost-benefit analysis. Stakeholder management provides engagement tracking, RACI matrices, and resource planning. Governance features include phase gate reviews, audit trails, and cross-module reporting. Knowledge management supports document workflows, version control, and full-text search.






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## VanillaPM Features
**Tasks**
- Creation & Assignment
- Due Dates
- Task Prioritization
- To-Do Lists
- Dependencies
- Mass Updates
- Drag & Drop
- Recurring Tasks
- Real-Time Updates

**Projects**
- Planning
- Project Map
- GANTT
- Calendar View
- Views
- Project Budgeting
- Issue Tracking
- Templates
- Critical Path
- Time & Expense
- Methodologies
- Project Time Tracking
- Bug Tracking
- Milestone Tracking
- Task Progress Tracking
- Activity Tracking
- Project Tracking
- Status Tracking
- Progress Tracking
- Agile Methodologies
- Sprint Planning
- Project Planning
- Release Planning
- Multiple Projects
- Multi-Department/Project
- Customizable Templates
- Project Templates
- Gantt/Timeline View
- Percent-Complete Tracking
- Reporting/Project Tracking
- Goal Setting/Tracking
- Time Tracking
- Traditional Methodologies
- Task Planning
- Traditional Methodologies

**Resource Management**
- Resource Definiton
- Capacity
- Scheduling
- Task Scheduling
- Project Planning/Scheduling

**Project Monitoring**
- Baselining / KPIs
- Resource Allocation
- Activity Dashboard
- Activity Dashboard

**Generative AI**
- AI Text Generation
- AI Text Summarization
- Generative AI

**Agentic AI - Project Management**
- Autonomous Task Execution
- Multi-step Planning
- Cross-system Integration
- Adaptive Learning
- Natural Language Interaction
- Proactive Assistance
- Decision Making
- Third-Party Integrations
- File Transfer

**Additional Functionality**
- Backlog Management
- API
- Retrospectives Management
- Task Management
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Supports Scrum
- Team Management
- Kanban Board
- Request Management
- Commenting/Notes
- Charting
- @mentions
- Planning Tools
- Projections
- Collaboration Tools
- Calendar Management
- Email Management
- Project Workflow
- Deadline Management
- Role-Based Permissions
- Alerts/Notifications
- Reporting & Statistics
- Customizable Fields
- AI Copilot
- Resource Management
- Workflow Management
- Template Management
- Negative Feedback Management
- Data Import/Export
- File Management
- Assignment Management
- Progress Reports
- Budget Management
- Real-Time Reporting
- Real-Time Notifications
- Requirements Management
- Search/Filter
- Issue Management
- Document Management
- Release Management
- For IT Project Management
- Product Roadmapping
- Change Management
- Mobile App
- Portfolio Management
- Testing/QA Management
- Billing & Invoicing
- Risk Management
- Web-based Deployment
- Idea Management
- Client Portal
- File Sharing
- Version Control
- Availability Management
- Productivity Analysis
- Multi-Channel Communication
- Forecasting
- Key Performance Indicators
- Remote Support
- Predictive Analytics
- Tagging
- Feedback Management
- User Management
- Network Diagram
- Project Management
- Document Storage
- Visualization
- Customizable Reports
- Time Clock
- Reminders
- Daily Reports
- Configurable Workflow
- Roadmapping
- Iteration Management
- Timeline Management
- KPI Monitoring
- For Small Businesses
- Chat/Messaging
- Messaging

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