After years of using Trello as standard for kanban boards, Jack Wallen thinks he’s found his next go-to in ProofHub.
I’ve been using Trello for kanban boards for quite some time now. One of the main reasons for this is that the interface is easy to use and highly customizable. Because I am curious, I am always looking for new solutions to the same problem. That search led me to a service I had never paid much attention to: ProofHub.
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ProofHub is an all-in-one project management tool that includes everything you need to move projects forward. You get full control over both teams and projects to help you deliver on time. With ProofHub, there is a very shallow learning curve, so anyone can get up and running with the platform very quickly. There are also no per-user charges, just fixed-price plans.
The ProofHub feature set includes:
- Workflows
- Kanban boards
- Project categories
- Project statuses
- Forms
- Custom Roles
- Bulk allocation
- Apps and integrations
- Table Views
- Gantt charts
- Calendars
- Notes
- Files
- Timelines
- Discussions
But what is it about ProofHub that makes me think this is my next kanban board solution? Let me explain.
ProofHub onboarding made easy
One of the first things you notice about ProofHub is how well designed the onboarding process is. When you first sign up for your account, ProofHub will hold your hand during the initial setup of your project (Image A).
Image A
During the onboarding process, you work your way through configuring the service for a team or organization, creating your first project, adding your first tasks to the project, defining the workflow stages for your tasks (Figure B), view the different layouts available for your account and add team members.
Figure B
Even after you’re done with that onboarding process, ProofHub will highlight the different sections of the view so you’re instantly familiar with how you interact with the UI (Figure C).
Figure C
But what else makes ProofHub worth your consideration?
Kanban and Gantt made easy
Once you’ve completed the onboarding process, you’ll already have a full-fledged kanban board ready to serve. It contains your workflow and the first tasks you added (Figure D).
Figure D
With ProofHub, kanban boards work exactly as expected, with easy-to-add tasks, drag-and-drop between workflows, and all the features you’d expect from such a tool. One feature I really like about ProofHub’s kanban boards is the Job History tab in cards (Figures E). This feature keeps you informed of every change made to a map and by which user.
Figures E
The thing about ProofHub is that it is committed to making everything easy. You may have team members who don’t fully understand how project management works, but once they get on board with ProofHub, they will find that they are perfectly capable of doing whatever it takes without having to put too much effort into any kind of learning curve. . It’s that simple.
One telling thing about ProofHub is that it even makes Gantt charts easy to understand. Gantt charts can quickly become overwhelming, so if a service can present them in a way that anyone can start using them, regardless of experience, that’s something special. And ProofHub does this to perfection. Even those team members who have never heard of the term Gantt should have no problem getting started with the feature.
ProofHub is an affordable and accessible project management tool
If you’re looking for a project management service, you can’t go wrong with ProofHub. It offers all the features you need without the complexity. And if you’re curious, ProofHub offers flat pricing starting at $89 per month for the Ultimate package and $45 per month for the Essential package. look at the pricing and feature matrixand start your free trial today.
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