Kantata Reviews

Simplified Project Management United and Effective.

Comments: I like the time tracking functionality has made billing to clients more accurate and transparent which has led to better trust and relationships.

Pros:

I really like the ability to unify all phases of a project from planning and time tracking to team collaboration and finances in one tool is extremely valuable.

Cons:

What I might like less about the platform is if at some point I find its learning curve relatively a bit complicated especially for new users who may not be familiar with integrated project management systems.

Easy to use and implement.

Comments: Overall it has been a positive addition to the business.

Pros:

Ease of use and implementation. Knowledgebase is extensive.

Cons:

Some basic features lack customisation and could use with better enhancements.

Mavenlink Review

Pros:

We like the ability to share a work space with clients

Cons:

It is cumbersome and tough to get reporting out of. Also just the general space used for reporting leads to scroll bars inside of scroll bars.

Great System with Some Room for Improvement

Pros:

The project tracking, in terms of the timesheet collection and revenue management this works great for our business and is absolutely essential.

Cons:

From an overall user perspective, the system can be quite clunky to use without adequate training which has caused some hiccups.

Professional Services - Product with great potential

Comments: Really happy with the product and continuing to learn more each day

Pros:

User friendly and insights configuration

Cons:

Reports not able to update in real time. Takes 30-40min to refresh data

Great platform for project management!

Comments: The tool has been great, we never have any downtime, clients love it, and it helps us keep multiple projects on track. Customer support and our CSM have been responsive and helpful!

Pros:

Great tool for maintaining client communications and managing timelines effectively!

Cons:

It would be great for the Project Plan to have more configurations options and editing capabilities like in Excel.

Avis kantata

Pros:

Kantata software is very good software for task management. Not only do I save time and productivity, but its user interface is easy as well as the prices which are proportional

Cons:

The disadvantages of kantata are that it does not have a free version and despite the easy access of its user interface, the latter remains a little customizable

Kantana

Comments: My overall experience has been pleasant using Kantana. I continue to use their product today.

Pros:

The features I like and use the most on Kantana are the project planning features. It is reliable and well put together.

Cons:

I don't think there is anything about Kantana that I don't like. It is put together well and reliable.

Comprehensive solution for time tracking

Pros:

The time tracking and resource allocation features are very well integrated into the system (and with other systems like Jira). This has become our main view of anything to do with scheduling and timesheet management.

Cons:

To be fair, this is not about Kantata but the integration. While well done, Kantata replicates all comments from Jira and that leads to duplicate comments and notifications. It is more of an annoyance rather than a real problem.

The complete solution for efficient project management.

Comments: I love it a lot, from creating and assigning tasks to tracking the time spent on each activity and managing resources, I can have a more complete view of my projects in real time.

Pros:

It is very good and I no longer have the need to jump between different tools or documents to be able to have a clearer view of the status and progress of my projects.

Cons:

Well, the platform allows me customization to a certain extent, there may be limitations in terms of completely adapting to the more specific needs of certain organizations.

We're Making it Work

Pros:

I love that it has given our agency a central place to track all projects/tasks as well as time/budgtes.

Cons:

You have to constantlty seek out information that pertains to you. Email is outdated in the digital world so this being the primary means of notification is not helpful for us. Things like push notifications and in application notifications are a simple feature that would be massively helpful fo the user. Also, the mobile version of this project is basically unuseable, it seems like as a whole this software is very slow to update and integrate new features that are requested by its users.

Getting better

Comments: Nice tool with powerful reporting that needs significant improvement on usability.

Pros:

Robust reporting, integration to NetSuite, hierarchical team management, Activity feed

Cons:

Ease of use needs significant improvement. Needs user configurable workflows and fields. User roles and security have no flexibility. Interface and reporting designed by someone who never has to use the application to run their day.

Kantata Review

Comments: My overall experience with Kantata software has been positive. The extensive feature set and seamless integration with development tools provided a comprehensive solution for software development projects. The software proved to be a valuable asset in managing code, collaborating with team members, and ensuring version control. While there was a learning curve associated with some advanced features, the software's capabilities justified the initial investment of time and effort. Overall, my experience with Kantata software has been productive and beneficial in facilitating efficient software development processes.

Pros:

One of the things I liked most about Kantata software was its powerful and comprehensive feature set. It offered a wide range of functionalities that catered to various aspects of software development, including code management, version control, and collaboration. The seamless integration with popular development tools and platforms made it easy to streamline the development process and improve productivity. Additionally, the robust reporting and analytics capabilities provided valuable insights into the project's progress and performance.

Cons:

While Kantata software had many positive aspects, one thing I liked least was the learning curve associated with its advanced features. Some functionalities required a bit of time and effort to master, especially for users who were new to the software or had limited technical expertise. Additionally, the software's user interface, although functional, could benefit from some improvements in terms of visual design and intuitiveness. However, these minor drawbacks did not significantly affect the overall performance and functionality of the software.

The definitive tool to manage projects and maximize results.

Comments: It has been great I have experienced a significant improvement in my ability to plan, execute and control my projects efficiently.

Pros:

I love how it combines all the necessary tools in one place, which improves efficiency and communication across the team.

Cons:

I have occasionally experienced some occasional technical difficulties, such as errors loading large files or slow system response at times of high demand.

Kantata for Resource Management

Pros:

Project setup and resource allocation entry is easy.

Cons:

Scheduled hours and allocations seem to have a disconnect for resource assignment use.

Kantata can replace multiple tools to manage projects, recourses and track time

Comments: We managed to replace multiple tools with a singe Kantata:- project management-resource utilization-time entries-expenses-billing

Pros:

It's great to have a single tool to manage projects, time and expenses, also it gives you a great visibility or resource utilization. Also it gives you a great overall analysis on all of your projects

Cons:

I takes time to configure Kantata to your business needsrequires some training due to configuration complexityvisibility of uploaded files against a single project is not great

Very powerful PSA tool

Comments: Kantata has given our company the visibility it needed into revenue forecasting and allocation of our consultant resources.

Pros:

The integration of full-featured resource management, project management and financial forecasting. Tight integration with Salesforce CRM.

Cons:

The product is very complex and requires a steep learning curve. Certain features are very difficult to use.

Needs Improvements But Works Well for Viewing Burn Rates

Comments: In the beginning, Kantata really helped us have a better view of project health, but as we have grown and clearly defined processes, etc. Kantata has not grown with us. It looks and feels dated.

Pros:

The best thing about Kantata is the ability to see project burn rates at a glance. The time-tracking system is a huge part of that being accurate as well. There are multiple options for our team to track their time so that we can see project burn rates.

Cons:

There are several things that haven't been improved at all in the 6+ years that we've used this software. For example, basic things like not being able to customize your task statuses (or at least new options being added), being able to mark a task as complete even when none of the checklist items have been checked off, and not getting a notification when a due date is coming up to remind a team member of a deadline before it is missed, etc. The mobile version is pretty much useless which is sad now that the working world is mostly remote.

The Ultimate Services & Operations Management Software

Comments: The only way to describe this would be "It has been and still is fun to work with". It's a great piece of software, and once you get used to its logic you will be able to do great things - and by great things I mean measure exactly how much you sell your services for and how much resources you are actually using.
This, plus see employee performance, project performance, you can create custom fields to cover for any special requirement.

Pros:

- Integrations and API - An excellent Salesforce bridge is available and can be fully customised (if you know Java!). You also get other connectors for Jira, Slack, and an API that allows you to do virtually anything. - Integrated GoodData reporting - If you are technical enough you can improve your workflows by adding custom fields and creating custom metrics. I used this solution to monitor the performances of the entire Professional Services team at Emarsys. - The software itself is essentially like Microsoft Project but online and with conversations & invoices generation - you can manage anything from a very small and basic project to a massive 2 years project thanks to the versatile task management interface. GANTT charts are available and, of course, if you know how to use GoodData you can dig even further into the project reports. - Resourcing wise it has a Master Planning tool which looks a bit like Resource Guru but completely integrated with the software, so you are really buying the full package with Mavenlink.

Cons:

I believe the biggest flaw in Mavenlink is the absence of a "real" administrator. Essentially, you can be an admin but if a project is set to "Invitation only" you cannot join it unless someone invites you. So being a Mavenlink admin is not like being a Jira admin where you can do anything you want, you are more of a "open projects administrator". The workaround is to have an integration user creating the projects and a good integration with your CRM that allows you to update fields that would be otherwise not accessible. Mind that you can still remove the integration user from the project, and at that point the only way to re-enter the project is to ask the project lead to invite you. This should clear any security concerns, if your projects require extreme privacy.

Good value all around

Pros:

The tool is quite easy to learn and is very intuitive. It was easy to set up and customer support was great (at least in 2016 - we've been clients for almost 5 years). It integrates with a few other platforms like Salesforce and can be customized using API. In addition, it provides client access and we see constant improvements.

Cons:

Two biggest concerns: 1. You can't perform mass actions on tasks/milestones/issues. I.e. if you need to update multiple tasks with the same dates or status or assignee - you can't do it. You'll need to edit each task manually. 2. There are issues with email notifications - there were a few outages last year that resulted in delayed notifications which impacted our work.

Great at what it does but too limited

Comments: Mavenlink is a tool that definitely helps with project management, time tracking, and resource management. I would like to see it become a bit more colorful and implement some of the features that other project management and agile tools have as standard such as: color coding and duplication of entire projects.

Pros:

I like the ease of adding tasks, making templates for projects, logging time for tasks, and scheduling shared resources.

Cons:

I would like to be able to color-code things (tasks and projects) to more easily tag similar items. I would prefer to see when posts were added to the activity feed and not just which day. I would like to be able to see a resource's task list from their perspective. It would save a lot of time if you could duplicate a project if all but a few details were going to be identical.

Our Next-Generation Project Management Tool

Comments: Our overall experience has been wonderful over the past few years. We were able to enable our PM team to become more metrics and data-driven, expanding their capabilities. Change Orders are a big business process that we solved by using Mavenlink. Approval and communication have been GREATLY streamlined! Before, we were managing change orders through written communication and supporting documentation, but now we are able to have the discussion in project meetings, then pass through the Change Order approval as a budget change and there is an affirmative action on their part. It's great!

Pros:

The activity dashboard is the best part of Mavenlink. A feed that allows you to keep track of official communications and notes is perfect, plus it keeps clients involved. The API is also very strong and allows us to generate reports FAR beyond what is offered by Mavenlink. Our ability to manage projects and people has greatly increased due to the features that have been implemented since we switched to Mavenlink.

Cons:

The Gantt chart needs a lot of work. The interface is slow and clunky, plus it is not a great view for the executives and sponsors, visually speaking. The purpose of this chart is not really to "manage" the project, but instead show a high level overview of everything. There is currently no great way to show this to execs and sponsors. There needs to be a better mobile experience as well. We need a fully functional way to log time, complete tasks, post activity and generally manage projects from Android and iOS.

WRIKE to MAVENLINK USER

Comments: Used Wrike for ~8 months and moved to Mavenlink over a year ago. In write you can't track time and expenses. The wrike issue tracking isn't great too. Before moving to Mavenlink, I looked at ~12+ project management tools. It's a pain to move platforms. So we didn't want to make the wrong move. There are so many tools out there. For us, a big priority was being able to track time and projects all in one place. Mavenlink does that and more. It's an awesome tool esp. for design teams and if a lot of your team is virtual.

Pros:

- Time tracking integration. Don't have to use a third party tool. - Smart project task management. - Easy to track if "to do" is a "task" or an "issue" (very helpful for website projects where you have a TON of issues to deal with). - Easy to move tasks around and see the overall items you're working on. - Google docs integration. - You can track conversations all in one feed-- on more email. - You can respond via email.

Cons:

- So many features. I don't use all of them. - They add on cool features... but want you to pay for them. - Expensive -- but worth it when you're managing a team and don't want to login to a ton of applications. - No dropbox integration. - Takes awhile to get used too. - You can't rename the issue or task items. For example, sometimes I want to change the status title from "needs info" to "client review" -- and I can't edit the status (I could do this in Wrike).

Reliable tool but not ideal for Finance Reporting

Comments: Easy to use, reliable in terms of saving data but this tool feels outdated due to the manual staff allocation process. Also the finance and staffing reporting doesnt work for me. Im not a fan of that.

Pros:

I like that my staffing projections are easy to access, view and share across digital teams.

Cons:

Forecasting hours by the week/month needs to be automated - this is too manual and time consuming at the time. Need to be able to drag and drop hours, or somehow more speedily be able to populate staff allocations. Also finance reporting / utilization reporting is incredibly difficult of not impossible due to my current access level. I have to rely on the finance and resourcing department for all reporting - this is not sustainable for project management.

Software well tailored for our business needs

Comments: Overall, the experience is become better and better. I'd say the UI still has some usability issues.

Pros:

Great master planning for resources and allocations.

Cons:

Two biggest pet peeves are the following: 1. It's irritating that you must delete a recreate a time entry if you enter it on the wrong day of the week on the Timesheets view. Should be able to just change the date of the entry. Other similar software allows this. 2. On Master Planning, I want to see how many hours are represented in the allocation every week not just how many hours by percentage across the span of weeks the allocation runs. This make it hard to determine quickly how many hours the resource has for each allocation for that week.