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Users consistently praise Workfront for its centralized project management and ease of use, which significantly enhances team collaboration and task tracking. The platform's ability to streamline workflows and provide real-time visibility into project statuses is highly valued, making it easier for teams to stay organized and aligned. However, many users note a common limitation in the steep learning curve for new users, which can complicate initial setup and navigation.

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"Streamlines Project Management, but Interface Needs Simplification"
What do you like best about Workfront?

I find Workfront incredibly beneficial for managing projects from start to finish; it helps me set up timelines, assign tasks, track progress, and keep all communications and documents centralized, which keeps my team aligned and on schedule. I really appreciate how Workfront reduces the chaos of tracking tasks scattered across emails and spreadsheets. Its ability to improve visibility into project timelines and facilitate cross-team communication is particularly valuable. My favorite aspect is the visibility it offers—it allows me to see project timelines, task ownership, and deadlines all in one unified platform, significantly simplifying my planning and prioritizing tasks. I rely heavily on the task management tools, project timelines, and automated approvals because they help me stay organized, move projects forward, and substantially reduce the amount of manual follow-up I typically need to do. Additionally, Workfront’s integration capabilities with tools like Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Adobe products enhance communication and creative work. The switch from using multiple disconnected systems, like Asana, to Workfront has notably improved collaboration and centralized project tracking for my team. Ultimately, it lays a robust foundation once everything is set up, offering a solid structure to support our project management needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Workfront?

I find some features of Workfront to be overly complex or not very intuitive, which can make setting up certain workflows or reports time-consuming. The interface can also feel a bit heavy, especially for new users. Additionally, the initial setup was somewhat challenging due to the many options and customization capabilities, which took time to configure user accounts, teams, and workflows. Lastly, I think the interface could be simplified by streamlining the menus and making key features easier to find for new users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mark H.
MH
Estimator/PM
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Effective Task Management with Real-Time Collaboration"
What do you like best about Workfront?

I appreciate how Workfront has tremendously improved communication within our construction team, resolving issues associated with poor or absent communication. Workfront’s ability to clearly display who is assigned to specific tasks eliminates confusion and reduces errors significantly. I absolutely love the real-time collaboration feature, which is far more efficient compared to other software with delayed refresh times. With Workfront, as soon as a task is updated or changes are made, everyone involved is immediately aware, allowing us to act swiftly and minimize delays. The visual clarity provided by Workfront's interface ensures there are no ambiguities regarding task assignments, which enhances overall project management. Switching from Smartsheet to Workfront was beneficial, primarily due to its superior communication capabilities across multiple devices and locations. The easy initial setup allowed us to get started quickly, providing a smooth transition to using this powerful tool. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Workfront?

At the time of use, not all functions available on the web version were accessible on the app. Specifically, there were some financial analytics features that could not be processed on the app. Although this issue was not the biggest concern, it was an inconvenience until it got integrated. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Aksen D.
AD
Senior Digital Marketing Manager
Marketing and Advertising
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Streamlined Project Management, Some Speed Issues"
What do you like best about Workfront?

I love how Workfront significantly reduces chaos and provides clear deadlines, helping me manage complex projects efficiently. The structured and organized approach it offers to project management is invaluable, ensuring that everything stays on track without unnecessary confusion. The automated processes within Workfront are also a major benefit, streamlining workflows and reducing manual effort, which greatly enhances productivity. Additionally, the initial setup of Workfront was very easy, making the transition smooth and hassle-free. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Workfront?

I am not satisfied with Workfront's load speed and user experience. The load speed is not as fast as I would like, which can be frustrating when I am trying to quickly manage projects and work on tasks. Additionally, the user experience is not as smooth or intuitive as it could be, making it less efficient to navigate through the software and utilize its features effectively. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Emre K.
EK
CRM Analyst & BDE
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Guest users or non-business users of the software, not included in G2 scores.
"Workfront Brings Structure and Visibility to Complex Work"
What do you like best about Workfront?

What I like most about Workfront is how it brings structure and visibility to complex work. It makes it easy to see priorities, ownership, and timelines in one place, which really helps teams stay aligned and focused without constant back-and-forth. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Workfront?

it can feel a bit heavy and complex at times. Some workflows take longer than expected to set up, and the interface has a learning curve, especially for new or non-technical users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

"Streamlines Project Management with Stellar Integration"
What do you like best about Workfront?

I have a good experience with Workfront. It streamlines project management, collaboration, and resource management with features like automated workflows, real-time collaboration tools, and centralized planning and intake, which increase efficiency. Workfront provides a central platform for creating, managing, and visualizing marketing plans and connects them to execution. I appreciate its ability to integrate with other cloud services, like Salesforce, and Adobe Experience Cloud products such as Adobe Creative Cloud and Adobe Analytics, which is particularly beneficial for marketing teams. The initial setup of Workfront was as easy as setting up Gmail, which is convenient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Workfront?

I wish the user interface could be more attractive to reflect a more modern and AI-driven product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mohit G.
MG
Business Analysis Module Lead
Telecommunications
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Complex but Powerful Project Management with Workfront"
What do you like best about Workfront?

I like that Workfront helps to manage complex work in a structured and controlled way. I appreciate its support for both Agile and waterfall methodologies. The strong dashboard reporting using CI/CD pipelines is also a valuable feature for me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Workfront?

Reporting could be better as the options are limited. There should be more ticket status options in project management, which are also limited. It's a complex tool and is costly. Reporting should have more analytics and customization, which it lacks. The UI for project management should be easier to use, especially for those who are accustomed to JIRA. The initial setup is time-consuming as it requires a lot of admin effort. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sree K.
SK
Software Engineer II in Test
Information Technology and Services
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Great for Organization, But Setup and Usability Need Improvement"
What do you like best about Workfront?

It really helps keep everything organized for our testing work. I can easily see which tasks need to be completed and who is responsible for each one, which is especially helpful when there’s a lot of automation going on during the sprint. I also appreciate how simple it is to comment and ask questions directly within a task, so I don’t have to chase people down via email. Having all the updates and files in one place honestly saves me a lot of time. Plus, I like that it integrates with other tools we use, so I don’t have to constantly switch between tabs. While it’s not perfect, these features definitely make a noticeable difference in my work week. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Workfront?

Workfront isn’t always as intuitive as I expected, particularly when you’re new to it or setting up something fresh for the testing team. There are a lot of features packed in, which is great in some ways, but it can also make the interface feel overwhelming and confusing at times. I often found myself clicking around quite a bit just to figure out how to handle basic tasks. Getting it up and running with our automation workflow took longer than anticipated, and integrating it with some of our other tools wasn’t very seamless either. Customer support is decent, but responses can be slow, which isn’t ideal when you need quick assistance. I use Workfront almost daily, but I still wish certain processes, like assigning tasks or updating priorities, were more straightforward. If they simplified some of these areas, it would definitely save us time and reduce frustration. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Kamleshkumar K.
KK
Sr Consultant - QA Automation
Computer Software
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Guest users or non-business users of the software, not included in G2 scores.
"Workflow Automation That Transforms Productivity"
What do you like best about Workfront?

The workflow automation feature is the best part, as it helps eliminate repetitive tasks. With it, we can easily automate notifications, task assignments, and approvals. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Workfront?

Although workflow automation provides many options, the initial setup is somewhat complicated and requires a significant amount of effort. Additionally, I have noticed some performance lag in certain instances, particularly with loading times, as it sometimes takes a while for tasks under a project to appear. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Victor F.
VF
Product Manager
"Solid Approval Flows, Steep Learning Curve"
What do you like best about Workfront?

I like that Workfront has very solid approval flows, which make it useful for marketing and legal compliance. I also appreciate the tight integration with other Adobe tools like Adobe assets and Adobe campaign. It's quite nice to have it integrated into the Adobe ecosystem. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Workfront?

I think it's quite a steep learning curve for non PM users. The UI can feel a bit slow and cluttered. I felt like at the beginning, it was kind of like an overconfiguration risk. So it's quite easy to make it too bureaucratic. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

MG
Project Manager
Information Technology and Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
""Workfront:Thumbs Up to AI as the epitome of our smooth process automation,Sluggish UI is a concern."
What do you like best about Workfront?

Thumbs up to AI as my epitome for smooth automation of processes which streamline workflows for smooth operations. Great for centralizing all my work. Love it for resource allocation of resources to my projects task to ensure the resources are optimized effectively. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Workfront?

I love it for centralizing my work management.

Great for resource allocation to projects tasks and optimization.

I have not loved the interface is sluggish and looks old at least they should work on that. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Pricing Insights

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Time to Implement

4 months

Return on Investment

15 months

Average Discount

15%

Perceived Cost

$$$$$

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