Kanban tool
Optimized for visualizing work and tracking progress
We’ve tried loads of tools and seen how ShiftLeft CORE can transform project management. It automates the dull tasks, boosts communication, and syncs data. This leads to smoother projects and better teamwork.
After thorough testing and real-world use, we’ve put together a list of the top project management tools that work well with ShiftLeft CORE. We checked each one for compatibility, features, and how it boosts project management workflows with ShiftLeft CORE.
Pros | Cons |
Pricing | Limited integrations |
Managing multiple projects | Setting up takes time |
Viewing work processes | Outdated design |
For full visualization of a project, Kanban Tool has the required features. From our experience with solutions like these, Kanban Tool has one of the best-looking interfaces out there. Offering real-time solutions on team collaboration helps businesses to better manage tasks including tracking deadlines. Accommodating to a range of business types, we can happily say it offers cloud and on-premise deployments.
Kanban Tool starts at $6/user/month and can be fully scaled up from there. We’re a fan of the feature allowing users to organize backlogged items requiring finishing as well as in-progress tasks and those that have been completed. It’s an especially useful feature as it allows each user to set heir own specific workflow for a customized interface. Allowing users to predict completion dates, Kanban Tool is ideal for companies with tight deadlines.
Pros | Cons |
Customer Support | Limited customization |
Reporting | Limited forecasting |
Lots of features | Steep learning curve |
Providing priority management tools for project operations, Project Manager is the ideal solution for keeping clear sights on objectives across a range of projects. Offering a centralized dashboard for all users, Project Manager also supports integrations from third-party software including Trello, and Slack for improved information-sharing.
Starting at just $1/user/month, Project Manager is ideally suited as a personal task management tool for small to mid-sized businesses, or those working as professionals. We really like that there is a comprehensive view of tasks across all projects, making it suitable for personal use. Furthermore, with the alert functions and automated notifications, the entire team can be kept updated on changes in tasks, get messages, and even receive calls. As such, we think it’s a top option for small businesses looking to get fast response and turnaround times when it comes to staff engagement.
Pros | Cons |
Scheduling | Inactivity lockout |
Easy to use | Limited integrations |
Time tracking |
A fully collaborative resource management software, Float offers real-time project planning and scheduling. There are several features we particularly like. These include the drag-and-drop features, editing tools, keyboard shortcuts, and an overall intuitive interface, which makes starting on Float a breeze. Additionally, we found the team availability management option a great tool for planning projects based on user capacity. It allows individuals to set work hours, time off, and where and when the user is working for increased transparency.
At just $6 per user, with unlimited projects, Float is a great budget option for small to mid-sized teams. Float offers a range of reporting tools, all designed to track team utilization and inform business decisions. There are excellent search features in Float as well, so users can search for people, projects, tags, and so on. Additionally, with managers able to check project progress alongside scheduled hours versus logged hours, projects can be checked for meeting deadlines and budgets efficiently, allowing early identification of weak areas. As such, for businesses looking to improve their budgeting and financials, Float is an ideal solution for providing budget forecasts and resource allocation.
Pros | Cons |
Visualizing workflows | Steep learning curve |
Secure software | Bugy at times |
Efficient task management | Mobile App |
Agile teams can use Jira as a process management tool in their business. Essentially, it’s a track-and-release software supporting Kanban, Scrum, and hybrid model workflows. We’ve found the ability to create project roadmaps in Jira to be especially functional, allowing teams to map every project and its subsequent progress. The interface includes drag-and-drop functionalities for all project details.
With flexible pricing, Jira can be tailored to businesses of any size. Small teams with fewer than 10 users get it free, while growing team plans start at $7/user/month. We were surprised to find that users can access thousands of business tools here, from productivity to source code apps. As such, Jira’s functionality is ideal for businesses looking to create stories, distribute tasks throughout a team, and even plan sprints.
Pros | Cons |
Customizable | No offline mode |
Affordable | Mobile App |
User Friendly | Slow at times |
This digital workspace is designed for small to large businesses, and enables streamlining of processes. We like Notion as a well-rounded workflow platform that has options for managing projects, records, calendars, notes, and more. Key features we appreciate are the portfolio tracker, and database management, data export, and documentation tools.
There are four Notion pricing plans starting at $10/user/month. These provide more features as businesses scale up. For on-the-go options, we really like Notion as it has apps for iOS and Android devices. System integration is provided by an application programming interface (API) to third-party apps such as Twitter, Figma, and Google Sheets for additional streamlining. Essentially, businesses that have workers in remote locations can manage, view, and fulfil tasks for complete project tracking.