Flowboard vs Productive.io
Productive gets agencies. Flowboard gets agencies and gets out of the way.
Productive.io is one of the few tools built for agencies. But its pricing complexity, steep learning curve, and missing client portal leave gaps. Flowboard fills them.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Flowboard | Productive.io |
|---|---|---|
| Project management | ||
| Time tracking | ||
| Native CRM | Sales pipeline only | |
| One-click invoicing | ||
| Client portal | ||
| Real-time profitability | ||
| Resource planning | ||
| Per-user pricing | Tiered + add-ons | |
| Messaging | ||
| Simple onboarding | One afternoon | Weeks to configure |
Why agencies choose Flowboard over Productive.io
Client portal included
Productive has no client portal. Your clients can't see project progress, approve deliverables, or download files without a separate tool. Flowboard's portal is built in.
Learn moreSimpler pricing
Productive's pricing has multiple tiers with feature gates and add-ons for things like budgeting and time-off tracking. Flowboard has one price — every feature included.
Learn moreFaster to set up
Productive requires significant configuration before it's useful — custom fields, budget types, rate cards. Flowboard is designed to work out of the box in one afternoon.
Native messaging
Productive has no built-in chat. Teams still need Slack. Flowboard has native messaging attached to projects, so conversations stay where the work happens.
Learn moreSwitch from Productive.io this week.
Most agencies are migrated and running in one afternoon.