Digital production management software comes in handy when you’re managing projects that involve lots of people and multiple steps, from initial design to final delivery. Here’s what you should look for when shopping around; plus our list of the best digital production management software we’ve tested.
– Wrike
Wrike is the best digital production management software we tested. It’s super easy to use and has features that take care of a lot of tasks, like managing your budget. Project management software, or digital production management as it’s known in the industry, is a way for film crews to keep track of everything from budgets to deadlines to equipment. And at $12 a month for up to five users, Wrike is by far the most cost-effective solution we found.
– Trello
Trello is a digital production management software that lets you organize and keep track of projects from start to finish. You can assign tasks to your team, post comments, upload files and photos, set deadlines and deadlines, add reminders or due dates. Plus, it’s browser-based so you can access it from anywhere.
– Asana
Asana is a powerful digital production management software that’s ideal for teams of any size. It can be used to track tasks, manage projects, and collaborate with coworkers and clients. Plus, it’s got great integrations with other popular productivity tools like Slack and Dropbox. Asana is free for up to 15 users on a basic plan or $9 per user per month on the premium plan.
– Quip
Quip is the best digital production management software we’ve tested because it’s easy to use, offers a wide range of collaboration tools, and has a modern look. It’s best for teams working on small-to-medium-sized projects with few to no deadlines. All of Quip’s features are designed for real work, not just for looks or ease of use.
– Basecamp 3
Basecamp 3 is the best digital production management software we tested. It’s a comprehensive, all-in-one solution that provides robust project management, task and time tracking, reporting, chat and video conferencing, instant file sharing and more. Basecamp 3 is also the most user-friendly app we reviewed.
– Microsoft Project
Smartsheet was built to help teams plan, organize, and manage projects of all sizes. The platform is designed to be used by project managers as well as by team members from every discipline: from design and development to marketing and sales.
– Todoist (five sentences)
Todoist is a powerful task manager that organizes your work into manageable tasks with clear deadlines. It’s perfect for those who want to get more things done in less time but don’t know where to start.
– Podio
Podio is a flexible project management and collaboration software that offers many features to help teams stay on top of their projects. Some of the features include: a task board, file sharing, chat rooms and alerts that notify team members about what’s happening with their projects. Podio also has apps for your phone or tablet which allow you to access your project from anywhere.
– Smartsheet
Smartsheet is one of the best project management apps we tested. It’s a great option for small teams, but it doesn’t have some of the features that can make or break larger projects. And while it’s intuitive and easy to use, we found it to be lacking in functionality when compared with other digital project management software. That said, if you’re looking for a straightforward solution and don’t need a lot of customization, Smartsheet is worth a try.
