[ Workfront Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/workfront/reviews) [ Workfront Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/workfront/reviews) # Workfront Features ##### ## Tasks (11) 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. Tasks Allows users to create, modify, and delete tasks Details Helps users capture all relevant details required to perform tasks Priority Assigns priorities to tasks and allows admin to change priorities 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 ##### ## Setup (4) Activities Provide standard activities and tasks that can be customized by users Flows Users can easily create flows using drag and drop features Dependencies Define and manage dependencies between tasks and workflows Notifications Include alters that can be used with workflows Show More ##### ## Management (3) Updates Ability to update multiple workflows at the same time Audit Trail Maintain a history of all workflow changes Integration Integrate with ERP or project management software Show More ##### ## Planning (6) 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. Workflow Define the stages of a workflow and assign tasks to each stage Backlog Tasks can be moved to a backlog based on priority and other criteria Optimization Ability to improve workflows and processes by analyzing the flow of tasks Show More ##### ## Optimization (3) Performance Monitor the performance of each resource by project, portfolio, or resource type. Forecasting Provide demand-driven forecasts to prepare and plan for future projects. Corrections Identify misutilizations and provide suggestions to improve planning and scheduling. Show More ##### ## Bug Reporting (3) User Reports & Feedback Give users in-app method of reporting bugs and leaving general performance feedback. Tester Reports & Feedback Give testers in-app method of reporting bugs and leaving general performance feedback. Team Reports & Comments Give team members method of reporting bugs and leaving comments on bug status. Show More ##### ## Bug Monitoring (3) Analytics Provide reproducible, insightful info surrounding bug and crash scenarios. Bug History Track history of bug status by application version, date, etc. Data Retention Store bug tracking data for an appropriate and useful amount of time. Show More ##### ## Prepare (4) Strategy Map Create and manage maps for multiple strategies at the department or company level. Strategy Model Provide pre-defined strategy models that can be customized and combined by users Rules Define rules to assign employees and resources to various strategic plans Frameworks Support multiple strategy frameworks such as Balanced scorecard and OKR Show More ##### ## Plan (4) Vision Statement Adds values, mission and vision statements to strategy plans Goals Assigns goals to strategic plans and define owners and milestones for each goal. Collaboration Allow users from multiple teams to collaborate on strategic planning and implementation. Cascade Planning Ensures that various teams, departments, and business entities are aligned with the strategy of the company. Show More ##### ## Optimize (3) Progress Tracking Monitor the progress of all activities related to strategy and identify opportunities for improvement. KPIs Include KPIs to track the status and success of strategic operations. OKR Define and monitor objectives, and key results (OKR). Show More ##### ## Kanban Boards (3) Kanban Cards Provide standard Kanban cards for various types of tasks that can be modified by users Drag and Drop Allows users to drag and drop cards to rearrange them in a board Visibility Boards provide visibility accross all projects, tasks, and users 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 (2) 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 (2) 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. Show More ##### ## Integration (3) 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 ##### ## Communication (4) 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 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 (3) 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 Show More ##### ## Execute (4) Performance Track the performance of strategy execution tasks and identity opportunities for improvement Communication Clearly communicate how strategy plans should be implemented accross all departments of the company Alignment Align all staheholders involved to improve collaboration, visibility, and performance Performance Track the performance of strategy execution tasks and identity opportunities for improvement Show More ##### ## Generative AI (9) 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. AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. Show More ##### ## Annotation Tools - Markup Software (3) Text Annotations Allows users to leave annotations on text. Video Annotations Allows users to leave annotations on videos. Image Annotations Allows users to leave annotations on images. Show More ##### ## Collaboration - Markup Software (3) Permissions Allows users to adjust the level of access other users have to certain projects. Commenting Enables uses to leave comments and bring attention to specific parts of the project. Tagging Allows uses to tag other individuals in order to notify the tagged person and draw their attention to specific content or tasks. Show More ##### ## Security - Markup Software (1) Version Control Provides the ability to track changes, revert to previous versions of a project, and manage edits. Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Bug Tracking (3) 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 Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Kanban 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 - 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 - 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 ##### ## Agentic AI - Workflow 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 ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![ClickUp](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b675771627028c890e21cb68228a24e9/clickup.svg "ClickUp") ClickUp 4.6/5 (12,150) ](https://www.g2.com/products/clickup/reviews) [ ![Wrike](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/e7b3c8ae7b46d6fdecc3c383064c2ca8/wrike.svg "Wrike") Wrike 4.2/5 (4,451) ](https://www.g2.com/products/wrike/reviews) [ ![Teamwork.com](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/9eb6683dc3f628c82367657f748c71f6/teamwork-com.svg "Teamwork.com") Teamwork.com 4.4/5 (1,176) ](https://www.g2.com/products/teamwork-com/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/workfront/competitors/alternatives) ## Technology Glossary Features View full feature definition View definitions of the features and discover new technology terms. 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