Planview AgilePlace Reviews

“Great Task Management Kanban Board

Pros

The interface is user friendly with intuitive features.

Cons

As per me, I believe the color and design could benefit from some improvement.

“A complete project management solution built with an agile approach!

Pros

The standout feature of this application is its agile project planning, which revolves around kanban, data analytics and smart visual management. The task organization, backlog, color coding and drag-and-drop functionality makes this application a must have for agile planning.

Cons

I find the application to be less intuitive. For the new users like, you have to spend a bit of time in learning the app in order to understand how to run it smoothly. The reporting feature could offer more detailed insights to make the application more robust. It would also be helpful to have an option to manage scrolling as the board can become crowded with numerous tasks.

“Good experience

Pros

Compared to other agile management tools especially for kanban boards, the UI is simple and sleek. The desktop app is also good and it offers decent customization options.

Cons

The free tier lacks features and integrations which makes it slightly expensive for my team.

“Project Management and Customization

Pros

Installation of this application is extremely easy. I can create and manage cards across different lanes, also properly tag and assign cards to users. It offers great flexibility in planning releases and deployment.

Cons

Customization and creating ad hoc customized lanes and cards are not well-supported. It is also not possible to establish customized rules or logic to control cards.

“Has Potential

Pros

Each card represents a project and you can visually see the status and details associated with it. It is like having post-it notes on a board. You get an overview at a glance and can see who is assigned to each task. Immediate notifications are sent if someone makes changes to your project. However keeping up with a lot of changes can be a bit hard at times.

Cons

When diving into each project, there is a wealth of information you must know about which can be both beneficial and overwhelming at the same time. However, if there was any change you can get confuse. Although I'm not a regular user I do keep up with the listed projects. The search function is decent but I would prefer to see the results in a better view.

“Very good enterprise-grade portfolio tracking tool

Pros

There are many impressive features such as clear task relations, funnels and various ticket types. It promotes collaboration and is easy to learn.

Cons

It would be beneficial to have a native integration for Power BI. The notification system is not perfect.

“LeanKit for large teams

Pros

Setting up and using boards is easy. If you use kanban for development, it seems to be a good tool.

Cons

There are no tools provided to manage backlogs for large products across multiple versions. The planning capability for SAFe is also missing.

“Great Software, but a Little on the Pricey Side

Pros

This software has everything we need in a Kanban board. It is easy to use and allows customization of the boards appearance with subcategories. We used it for our daily standups and weekly meetings.

Cons

The features are excellent but the high cost is what provoked us to switch to another product.

“It's a Project Tracking Tool | Not the Best, Not the Worst

Pros

I really like the way Leankit visualizes tasks as "cards" so you can easily see what you and your co-workers are working on. It may seem visually overwhelming at first but there are filtering options to show only the cards you are attached to or make others cards transparent for a quick view of your tasks.

Cons

It is quite basic in terms of functionality. Additionally, if you have only one lane for projects being worked on and it becomes overcrowded with cards, a notification pops up asking for a reason of why you exceeded the time limit. However, you can enter anything you want in the dialog box, making it completely unnecessary. I wouldn't mind this as much if the lane indicated that it had exceeded the time limit without the annoying popup.

“Good All-Around Project Board

Pros

LeanKit is a simple and intuitive way to create and track tasks for kanban. I have used other tools and I am quite satisfied with LeanKit. It integrates with SSO (Okta) and offers a smooth experience. It is very user-friendly and allows integration with other systems like ticketing systems.

Cons

I can't think of any specific issues, except for the difficulty of deleting cards that you accidentally create. You need an admin to remove them. Just use the application and get used to not having the option to delete cards for corrections.

“Better than Asana

Pros

The swim lanes are customizable and you can color code the tickets based on their category (stories, epics, etc.). It is easy to customize the behavior and the cards are displayed like a proper kanban board rather than a list. However it lacks workflows like Jira.

Cons

There is a slight lag. Sometimes, you ends up customizing a lot that leads to a slightly awkward experience.

“Great introduction into Kanban and Lean project management

Pros

The interface is clean and easy to use. You can configure boards with the necessary lanes and sublanes. Boards can easily link to each other, allowing project managers to monitor progress on sub boards. The ability to choose colors and card types for indicating the current status within a lane has greatly improved project visibility.

Cons

I do believe their pricing model is somewhat high compared to other available options. It would be great to have a version specifically designed for small teams with the necessary features.

“Leankit: CSR made easy

Pros

This program does an excellent job of showing where our team stands with a project. There are multiple ways to communicate and track progress such as leaving comments, moving cards between lanes and applying tags. It provides a comprehensive birds-eye view of our teams progress. Parent cards and child cards are helpful for tracking projects across different boards. It is incredibly useful and user friendly.

Cons

The limitations with lanes and the lack of a sleek design can make it visually challenging and overwhelming, particularly when there are numerous cards in a lane.

“LeanKit as a business management tool

Pros

LeanKit helps us keep all our teams projects and collaborative efforts organized. It provides a good visualization of work progress.

Cons

As my department's work is fairly repetitive, it can sometimes feel cumbersome to use Kanban for all of our tasks.

“Great for personal and business kanban

Pros

It is simple to use and set up. The interface is visually appealing and easy to navigate, with convenient drag and drop features.

Cons

Some of the reporting features were difficult to customize or modify, and the instructions provided were not always detailed enough.

“LeanKit

Pros

I am a big fan of the Kanban board functions and the visibility it provides to our folders. It allows us to move our projects to the completed stage once we have had all the necessary meetings with the business, which greatly contributes to our teams organization. The Kanban board is a user friendly and well organized tool that keeps our communication on track. Another aspect I love is the ability to personalize profiles with pictures.

Cons

I have been using this board/software for approximately three months, and so far I haven't come across anything that I dislike.

“Really good project management platform

Pros

Instead of the typical list format found in other project management tools, LeanKit offers visual cards or 'projects' that can be easily moved into different lanes, assigned and more. Its ease of use is fantastic and it has an aesthetically pleasing interface.

Cons

They consistently update the appearance and introduce new features, which is fantastic. However, sometimes it leads to issues. Although this doesn't happen frequently but it can be frustrating when it does occur. Additionally, the reporting could be improved to provide better insights.

“Great Kanban with flexibility and simplicity

Pros

The customization options are excellent. Boards can be tailored precisely to our needs. Overall, it is a simple system for users to learn. And If you talk about the flexibility offer by this software so yes it offers a lot.

Cons

Certain options that should be basic are only available in the highest paid tier. The pricing jump seems unnecessary compared to the benefits offered at those higher tiers. I would appreciate some changes in how cards are set up and displayed. It would also be beneficial to have easier integration with external apps for enhanced functionality.

“Overall very intuitive.

Pros

I find the Kanban style of listing tasks on my plate to be very helpful. It enables me to plan ahead and prevents me from wasting time wondering what I should do next.

Cons

While it works well for large scale projects, I wish there was an easier way to create cards for small projects. Sometimes I receive small tasks and unless I address them immediately, I often forget about them. Is there a way to create a shortcut for quick card creation?

“Solid tool for kanban squad management.

Pros

I really the full customization capability of the board to suit the requirements of our team. There is a wide range of functionality available for editing cards, breaking down tasks and more.

Cons

The UI feels a bit dull unless you have a color system in place to differentiate different types of tasks. Overall the system also feels a bit cumbersome when it comes to editing cards.

“An intuitive approach to managing a project Kanban is very useful

Pros

This project management software is incredibly easy to use and understand. I particularly enjoy the availability of templates especially the Dve Opps Template. Additionally the mobile app is highly convenient.

Cons

The software lacks a specific area for managing risks. However there are alternative methods to overcome this and incorporate issue tracking.

“Why this costs money I'm not sure

Pros

Leankit serves as a decent collaboration suite that proves helpful in tracking details related to project management. However considering there are free or mostly free alternatives like Trello available, I am not entirely convinced why this software is worth the investment.

Cons

Firstly, the Trello interface is cleaner and more intuitive. Secondly the basic version of Trello, which is sufficient for 90% of users is free.

“A strong Kanban app with focus on ease of use

Pros

It is a fantastic, user-friendly Kanban app with a clean interface and easy to use boards. It allows quick changes to projects quickly and efficiently.

Cons

The interface feels a bit outdated compared to similar apps and could benefit from better support for non-Apple ecosystems.

“Flexible lean project management tool

Pros

Leankit was fast, flexible and allowed our team to work independently. Although our company eventually transitioned to a more feature rich tool that better suited our needs, I would still consider Leankit a great solution that deserves a spot on your shortlist.

Cons

During my usage, it wasn't easy to share work across multiple boards. The only option at the time was to create a master board and establish dependencies from there. This approach only worked if you planned it from the beginning. However, if you decided later on that you wanted to do this, it became much more difficult to retroactively build that hierarchy. Additionally, it would strip new lines from descriptions, and while there were workarounds with tags, it was frustrating not to have automatic wrapping.

“Easy way to both manage own tasks and maintain visibility and collaboration with teammates

Pros

Task creation is not a hassle anymore with this software. It can be as simple or as complex as you want, ranging from a basic task name to including start/end dates, resource assignments, categorization and more.

Cons

It is challenging to have subcategories as everything is organized in columns. It would be great to have a Windows like organizational structure.

“Easy to use and navigate software for project management

Pros

Most actions can be accomplished with just a click of the mouse or even through simple drag and drop. I also like the option to customize colors for different types of tickets.

Cons

Sometimes, when I drag a ticket and move it to another lane, it doesn't save there, and I have to try moving it multiple times until it finally drops into the designated lane.

“LeanKit makes my first intro to kanban

Pros

The amount of learning content available is truly incredible. The standard subscription is complete and reasonably priced. The easy to use RSS/calendar feeds make integration with my calendar a seamless experience. Additionally, the wide variety of templates greatly assists beginners like me in quickly getting started. The implementation of responsive design across the desktop and iOS app is well-executed.

Cons

The UI is functional and straightforward but it feels a bit basic. Applications that you use throughout the day should evoke feelings of love and warmth (similar to Slack). As someone completely new to lean and kanban and with my tendency to jump in without reading documentation, I would prefer having a search field in the in-app help instead of links to tutorials and knowledge base. I want to be able to open the help window, type "how do I X the Y?" and instantly see the results. Interestingly, clicking the (?) icon in the toolbar opens the Privacy Policy.

“Robust Tool

Pros

Leankit allows you to create a completely customized board while staying true to the essence of Kanban. It provides an easy way to see who is working on what and when a task has been assigned to you.

Cons

It sends an excessive number of emails. Every little change made to a task or board is emailed to you, even if you were the one who made the change. While I understand that some email notifications may be necessary, there should be an option to subscribe to only specific types of notifications.

“Easy to manage and track business task progress

Pros

LeanKit is designed to be user friendly and easy to navigate. The "card" format is visually appealing and highly functional.

Cons

I would like to see more detail, possibly behind the cards and perhaps different formats for those who prefer a more list-like structure.

“BUYER BEWARE: No Refunds if you Prepay!

Pros

I followed the Kaban Lean Method.

Cons

The Basic Level is too limited compared to other solution providers.

“Lots of features, but too complicated

Pros

The customization options, features and flexibility provided by the software is quite impressive.

Cons

I have experienced technical issues and faced difficulties unsubscribing from emails. The customer service was unhelpful and the process for tasks was tedious.

“The best Kanban

Pros

Setting it up is not an issue and it offers good value. There are plenty of templates available to get started and it's easy to use.

Cons

Perhaps the color palette isn't the best?

“Helps us organize a lot of tasks for a medium sized team

Pros

It's easy to use and offers rich functionality. The webinars and tools provided are helpful in getting the team on board.

Cons

Despite the availability of numerous integrations, it seems there is still room for improvement. Essential scrum supporting tools like the burndown chart are not intuitive to use from day one.

“The Most Intuitive Product

Pros

The ease of use is a major advantage.

Cons

I haven't encountered any issues yet.

“Awesome for multifaceted swimlanes

Pros

Once you get used to it, the interface become intuitive. It offers great flexibility, allowing you to flood your favorite problem children with email tasks until they scream (or create a spam filter). The presence of multiple swimlanes and sublanes is mind blowing. Seriously... experiment!

Cons

There is a slight learning curve (although it's not a major issue, trust me). Additionally, the tags are not selectable.