Overall Rating
4.4
64 Reviews
Rating Distribution
5
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4
(28)
3
(4)
2
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1
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Satisfaction Score
Ease of use
9
Value for money
9
Customer Support
9
Functionality
9
Overall Rating
4.4
64 Reviews
Rating Distribution
5
(32)
4
(28)
3
(4)
2
(0)
1
(0)
Satisfaction Score
Ease of use
9
Value for money
9
Customer Support
9
Functionality
9
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Brightpod opinion
Brightpod opinion
Pros
The seamless integration of tools within the software greatly enhances productivity which I really appreciate.
Cons
I would love having a dedicated place to report errors and bugs. For now this option is missing
Ease of use
8
Value for money
8
Customer Support
8
Functionality
10
Anonymous
Not Specified, 1-10 employees
Jul 16, 2021
Project management
Project management
Pros
Managing market team projects is not a problem anymore on this platform with its intuitive drag-and-drop functionality.
Cons
So far I haven't come across any issues with this platform.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
8
Customer Support
8
Functionality
8
Boariu
Marketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
Less than 6 months
Apr 27, 2019
Great task management
Great task management
Pros
Assigning tasks and the card-style layout make it effortless to create customized workflows.
Cons
The software is a bit pricey for me. Also the layout is cluttered to some extent. Also it would be very helpful to have a mobile app as well.
Ease of use
7
Value for money
8
Customer Support
8
Functionality
8
Anonymous
Not Specified, 500+ employees
Less than 6 months
Apr 02, 2019
The Best Task Managment Software Money Can Buy!
The Best Task Managment Software Money Can Buy!
Pros
Using it is a breeze all thanks to its clean interface and easy to use features. Staying on top of recurring tasks is a piece of cake. The customer support is exceptional and it's a joy to see my feature requests turning into actual features.
Cons
It would be even better if the recurring tasks could be set to "First Monday of the Month" in addition to the option for the same date.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Anonymous
Not Specified, 1-10 employees
More than a year
Mar 01, 2019
Perfect for Small Team Colaboration
Perfect for Small Team Colaboration
Pros
I am impressed that the software was specifically designed for the marketing vertical. It offers a team friendly environment packed with a wide range of features.
Cons
I would love to see a better process for project tracking in production.
Ease of use
4
Value for money
8
Customer Support
4
Functionality
8
Bobby
Marketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
Less than a year
Jan 14, 2019
Brightpod
Brightpod
Pros
I enjoy the level of detail Brightpod provides. It offers numerous options to customize projects to your liking.
Cons
The design does appear a bit busy. With the multitude of options available, it is easy to feel frustrated or annoyed while navigating through the site.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
8
Customer Support
8
Functionality
10
Anonymous
Not Specified, 1-10 employees
Dec 17, 2018
Excellent Project Management Solution for Marketers
Excellent Project Management Solution for Marketers
Pros
Brightpods marketing-focused design makes it incredibly user friendly. It has all the features I was seeking which includes file sharing, a content editorial calendar, recurring tasks, delegation capabilities and more. We use it to collaborate both internally and with external agencies and freelancers.
Cons
Brightpod has fulfilled all my needs I had so far. I haven't discovered any dislikes yet!
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Katie
Religious Institutions, 51-100 employees
More than a year
Nov 18, 2018
A Project Management Tool for Compartmentalized Thinkers
A Project Management Tool for Compartmentalized Thinkers
Pros
Brightpod is an online project management tool that organizes projects as "pods." Like most project management tools, it allows you to set milestones, assign tasks, upload files, exchange messages and track project time for each pod or project. One notable feature that is particularly beneficial for consultants and freelancers is the ability to track budgeted time, assign clients and attach team leads to each pod.
Cons
For me Brightpod falls somewhere between the simple yet powerful task management of Trello and the advanced project management features of software like Asana or Podio. It left me a bit undecided. It's good but it didn't quite align with my preferred way of working online.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
8
Customer Support
8
Functionality
8
Susan
Management Consulting, 1-10 employees
Less than 6 months
Sep 21, 2018
A Good Effort By Brightpod
A Good Effort By Brightpod
Pros
Brightpod offers the flexibility to set up different pods. Which later you can assign to different team members. This is something that ensures excellent organization and preventing team members from feeling confused with multiple boards.
Cons
The major issue I encountered with Brightpod was its UI. Some aspects of the site weren't designed for efficient use and tasks that took me 2 minutes with other tools would take at least double that time with Brightpod. I shared some of these concerns through their live chat and I believe they have plans to implement some improvements soon. However still waiting for the improvements
Ease of use
7
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
8
Anonymous
Not Specified, 1-10 employees
Less than 6 months
Aug 23, 2018
Thi easy-to-use project management tool helps improve accountability, transparency and performance.
Thi easy-to-use project management tool helps improve accountability, transparency and performance.
Pros
The software allows me to create and customize my own workflow and its simple drag and drop feature lets me prioritize tasks based on urgency and deadlines. The integration with Google Drive and Dropbox is a major plus for quick and easy document transfers.
Cons
Sometimes an individual can feel overwhelmed and confused due to the availability of so many features and activities all in one place.
Ease of use
6
Value for money
6
Customer Support
10
Functionality
8
sheron
Not Specified, N/A employees
Less than a year
Jul 13, 2018
A Project Management software to focus on completion and billing
A Project Management software to focus on completion and billing
Pros
BrightPod is pleasingly simple yet offers all the essential features needed to track projects and milestones. What I appreciate the most is the ability to project revenue and track potential project deviations by setting billing variables (using formulas, although not provided as a feature).
Cons
The only aspect I didn't like was the UX and UI. In terms of material design or a more visually appealing look, BrightPod falls a bit short. I understand that visuals don't affect its capabilities but since it's a paid software, aesthetics do matter.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
6
Customer Support
10
Functionality
6
Andr�s
Not Specified, N/A employees
Less than 6 months
May 25, 2018
A great product for such an amazing price!
A great product for such an amazing price!
Pros
BrightPod has almost all the necessary features for a project management tool. and if I considering the price for all the features available it's quite reasonable.
Cons
The only feature that Asana has which BrightPod lacks is a time tracking tool. They make you pay extra to access this feature.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
7
Anonymous
Not Specified, 11-50 employees
Less than a year
May 09, 2018
Brightpod is a decent project management solution without app support
Brightpod is a decent project management solution without app support
Pros
I love the ease of adding projects and managing tasks across my team. As a leader I can get a clear picture of what my team is working on and delegate tasks accordingly.
Cons
The main thing I dislike is the absence of a dedicated mobile app for this software. It would be very useful especially when I am away from my computer at night. As it is the time when I like to be able to manage projects and tasks through mobile.
Ease of use
6
Value for money
6
Customer Support
8
Functionality
5
David
Not Specified, N/A employees
Less than a year
Apr 11, 2018
Trello with more features
Trello with more features
Pros
The visually appealing layout of this project management software makes it incredibly pleasing to the eye. It simplifies task grouping and provides a clear view of each process's stage. I particularly enjoy the convenience of easily duplicating common workflows.
Cons
There aren't as many levels of subtasks as some team members are accustomed to. So it has been a bit challenging to adjust the task layering coming from another project management tool.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
7
Customer Support
10
Functionality
8
Anonymous
Not Specified, 51-100 employees
Less than a year
Mar 15, 2018
Brightpod has made project management for my social media team simple and efficient.
Brightpod has made project management for my social media team simple and efficient.
Pros
Whats not to love about this software? The pods are very much customizable which provides various ways to achieve the same goal. Collaboration is also simple especially for projects involving more than a few team members.
Cons
Currently, there is no mobile application and I believe having one would greatly enhance its usefulness in the future.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Joe
Not Specified, 11-50 employees
Less than a year
Nov 19, 2017
It's a great way to organize projects.
It's a great way to organize projects.
Pros
We use it a lot to organize and track our projects. Its incredibly intuitive and one of the finest.
Cons
Occasionally, unsolicited announcements pop up. If I had any questions, I would ask. However it is a minor concern of mine as those pop-ups aren't too inconvenient.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
8
Customer Support
10
Functionality
8
Michael
Marketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
Less than a year
Sep 21, 2017
We are using the software to organized a new start up
We are using the software to organized a new start up
Pros
We appreciate how we can clearly share our status with clients. I also admire the ability to assign tasks to team members and store data.
Cons
I wish the calendar options were more extensive. Additionally, it would be great if tasks could be organized according to client calendars.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Monica
Marketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
Less than a year
Jul 02, 2017
Lovely program, very easy to use and aesthetically pleasing
Lovely program, very easy to use and aesthetically pleasing
Pros
I love the program's structure. Also it's extremely easy to navigate and the "pod" setup is fantastic for keeping things organized and compact.
Cons
The program is not optimized for mobile use. You cannot use it on mobile devices. Even though from a customer support team I've been come to know that a mobile-friendly app is in the works. So lets see when it will be introduced.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
8
Customer Support
10
Functionality
7
Sarah
Graphic Design, 1-10 employees
Less than a year
Jun 01, 2017
Love Brightpod, great for staying organized as a team.
Love Brightpod, great for staying organized as a team.
Pros
Brightpod is fantastic for maintaining team organization. It has been invaluable for writing projects, ensuring that no one duplicates content because assignments are easily managed.
Cons
Everything is great. the only thing I wish for is the ability to select custom colors for the initials used to assign projects.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Cara
Not Specified, N/A employees
Less than a year
Jun 01, 2017
Very Efficient
Very Efficient
Pros
The system can be fully customized to suit our needs. we are loving it so far!
Cons
I have noticed tasks getting duplicated without any apparent reason.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Lindsay
Marketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
Less than a year
Oct 27, 2016
Easy way to track projects
Easy way to track projects
Pros
It's easy to use with a simple interface and I like all the available features.
Cons
I simply wish there was a customer service phone number.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Ashley
Information Technology and Services, 11-50 employees
Less than 6 months
Oct 27, 2016
98% Awesome
98% Awesome
Pros
Ease of use is excellent. Also everything is visible.
Cons
Even after multiple exchanges I still cannot drag and drop on my calendar.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
Travis
E-Learning, 11-50 employees
Less than a year
Oct 25, 2016
BSE Loves Brightpod
BSE Loves Brightpod
Pros
Ease of use, colors and the overall look of the system are appealing.
Cons
I wish it could integrate with invoicing and billing systems and have a more detailed client portal.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Samantha
Marketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
More than a year
Oct 23, 2016
Great service
Great service
Pros
All the organization components are excellent.
Cons
N/A
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Craig
Marketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
Less than 6 months
Oct 23, 2016
Smart & Easy
Smart & Easy
Pros
The Project Management and drag-and-drop functionality are standout features.
Cons
Since its a paid service, I can't use it for my personal projects with friends and family.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Kyle
Farming, 11-50 employees
Less than 6 months
Oct 21, 2016
Love it!!!!
Love it!!!!
Pros
There are softwares that offers everything but are not easy to use. But this is not the case with this one. So I am happy.
Cons
No cons. Yet to discover one!
Ease of use
10
Value for money
6
Customer Support
6
Functionality
8
Thanh
E-Learning, 500+ employees
Less than 6 months
Oct 21, 2016
Brings Visibility to all your projects
Brings Visibility to all your projects
Pros
The product is great for time management.
Cons
I need to familiarize myself with the software.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Aditya
Not Specified, N/A employees
Free Trial
Oct 21, 2016
The best first seven weeks in the professional world!
The best first seven weeks in the professional world!
Pros
The functionality and customer service are two of the top notch features.
Cons
I am unable to move task lists into another pod while retaining all the related data, files and comments.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
Alex
Marketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
Less than 6 months
Oct 19, 2016
Great tool to keep all my task in on place and get them accomplished.
Great tool to keep all my task in on place and get them accomplished.
Pros
The design is simple.
Cons
One thing I believe the software lacks is the ability to create custom fields.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
Nick
Marketing and Advertising, 51-100 employees
Less than 6 months
Oct 18, 2016
My Review For BrightPod
My Review For BrightPod
Pros
The graphics and layout are quite impressive.
Cons
The difficulty lies in editing certain task descriptions and the emergence of confusing windows.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
6
Customer Support
8
Functionality
6
Miguel
Marketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
Less than 6 months
Oct 18, 2016
Brightpod Review
Brightpod Review
Pros
I really like the way everything is displayed. Unlike competing project management apps, the projects are organized in an easily viewable hierarchical format. I love that I can see the pods collectively, then individually, and then view the tasks themselves, all within one window. There's no jumping from page to page or struggling with navigation. Everything is straightforward and even color-coded.
Cons
It would be wonderful if this program had a built-in timer feature instead of manually logging in each time.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
8
Customer Support
10
Functionality
8
Sarah
Graphic Design, 1-10 employees
Less than a year
Oct 17, 2016
Brightpod is a superior app for managing, recording, and billing collaborative projects
Brightpod is a superior app for managing, recording, and billing collaborative projects
Pros
all commendable features are such as The price, ease of use, intuitive nature and email-based.
Cons
It could have a better connection between time recording and tasks. When recording time, there's only a notes field and it doesn't have to be tied to a task, which makes it easier to use but less useful for billing presentations. I suppose the entire time recording feature could be more comprehensive with a designated space to enter time for all tasks.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
Joe
Marketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
Less than 6 months
Oct 17, 2016
Great for marketing teams, but lacks some integrations
Great for marketing teams, but lacks some integrations
Pros
It's user-friendly and the templates come in handy. Collaboration is even easier now that we can duplicate pods and task lists for similar projects.
Cons
There is limited or no integration with CRM and/or billing software to automate the invoicing process.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
8
Functionality
7
Kristen
Computer Software, 11-50 employees
More than a year
Oct 16, 2016
Nice for organization
Nice for organization
Pros
There are plenty of features and options for organizing tasks.
Cons
It can be a bit confusing at times
Ease of use
8
Value for money
8
Customer Support
10
Functionality
8
Caroline
Marketing and Advertising, 11-50 employees
Less than 6 months
Oct 16, 2016
Brightpod does the job!
Brightpod does the job!
Pros
One of the feature that standout to me is the Tasks Lists.
Cons
I am happy with the software and its features so far
Ease of use
9
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Tyler
Pharmaceuticals, 51-100 employees
Less than 6 months
Oct 15, 2016
Happy Customer
Happy Customer
Pros
The workflows, choice between list view and workflow view, and predefined workflows for digital marketing work are excellent. The customer service is outstanding. the integrated support interface is very much simple and convenient to use. Also the customer support team responds promptly.
Cons
It can become expensive with a busy project schedule.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Lamees
Not Specified, 1-10 employees
Less than a year
Oct 15, 2016
Brightpod for project management - great
Brightpod for project management - great
Pros
Its user friendly and visually appealing. especially for managers who need to view project status.
Cons
I haven't come across the option to send reminders about deadlines to assigned individuals and pod managers. Have this feature will be fantastic.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Monica
Higher Education, 101-500 employees
Less than 6 months
Oct 15, 2016
Good, basic marketing projected management tool
Good, basic marketing projected management tool
Pros
It's easy to use.
Cons
It doesn't offer any customization options.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
6
Customer Support
6
Functionality
6
Chad
Non-Profit Organization Management, 101-500 employees
Less than 6 months
Oct 14, 2016
Generally ok but lacks features
Generally ok but lacks features
Pros
The ease of use and UI are the best.
Cons
The product isn't entirely intelligent.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
6
Customer Support
8
Functionality
6
Olha
Marketing and Advertising, 51-100 employees
Less than 6 months
Oct 14, 2016
So Far So Good
So Far So Good
Pros
The ability to drag team members when required, ability to attach files and notify different team members about anything with an ease is noteworthy.
Cons
Having a desktop and mobile app would be fantastic since I dislike having multiple browser windows open. It would be great to create multiple teams within a task and assign different completion levels to team members.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
Barrett
Entertainment, 11-50 employees
Less than 6 months
Oct 13, 2016
Simple and Organized
Simple and Organized
Pros
It's simple and intuitive.
Cons
It generates too many email notifications. Well there is possibility that it happens due to how our team utilizes it.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
Joe
Marketing and Advertising, 11-50 employees
Less than a year
Oct 13, 2016
A simple, easy, and elegant way to run an editorial process
A simple, easy, and elegant way to run an editorial process
Pros
Collaboration was very easy. Also thanks to the simple and straightforward interface. The software has just the right set of features.
Cons
I am happy client
Ease of use
10
Value for money
8
Customer Support
8
Functionality
8
Paul
Writing and Editing, 1-10 employees
Less than a year
Oct 13, 2016
Great for collaboration
Great for collaboration
Pros
I really like the option can indicates your progress on a task, rather than a simple "done" or "not done" status.
Cons
Tasks assigned for "assistance" do not appear on my personal calendar.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
8
Customer Support
8
Functionality
10
Stephanie
Marketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
Free Trial
Oct 11, 2016
Good Management System
Good Management System
Pros
It's somewhat easy to use.
Cons
The recurring feature is something I am not so sure of.
Ease of use
6
Value for money
8
Customer Support
5
Functionality
8
Chris
Marketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
Less than a year
Oct 09, 2016
Great Marketing Project Management Tool
Great Marketing Project Management Tool
Pros
It offers ease of use and you don�t have to pay a lot to enjoy all its features. In short the cost is reasonable
Cons
Of course, I would love to have all the premium account features included but I understand that they have a business to run. As soon as I can justify it I will be purchasing the premium account.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
7
Functionality
8
Caleb
Marketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
Less than a year
Oct 08, 2016
Brightpod works
Brightpod works
Pros
The calendar function is remarkable.
Cons
It's challenging to sort tasks by name or date in specific views without exporting insights.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
7
Marie
Marketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
Less than a year
Oct 08, 2016
Kim's feedback
Kim's feedback
Pros
Its user-friendly and comes with a simple dashboard that feels personal rather than overly corporate.
Cons
The scrolling on the pods can be a little annoying especially when they are quite full.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
8
Customer Support
7
Functionality
8
Kim
Computer Software, 51-100 employees
Less than 6 months
Oct 06, 2016
Brightpod has been a great way for our team to keep organized at work!
Brightpod has been a great way for our team to keep organized at work!
Pros
The setup process is not at all complex.
Cons
When marking something as complete, you have to mark it as incomplete in order to add any additional information.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
Meagan
Medical Devices, 51-100 employees
Less than a year
Oct 06, 2016
Flexible and Full-Featured
Flexible and Full-Featured
Pros
BrightPod is easy to use, flexible and reasonably priced.
Cons
When creating a new task, I wish there was a way to directly proceed to writing a full description.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Karl
Computer Software, 11-50 employees
Less than 6 months
Oct 05, 2016
Great! But take your time.
Great! But take your time.
Pros
Firstly it is online. Secondly it is easy to figure out.
Cons
I require more assistance on so many things... There are too many contacts (chat, email) and mostly are unnecessary.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
8
Customer Support
7
Functionality
8
Paul
Graphic Design, 11-50 employees
Less than a year
Oct 05, 2016
Filters
Brightpod opinion
Brightpod opinion
Pros
The seamless integration of tools within the software greatly enhances productivity which I really appreciate.
Cons
I would love having a dedicated place to report errors and bugs. For now this option is missing
Ease of use
8
Value for money
8
Customer Support
8
Functionality
10
Anonymous
Not Specified, 1-10 employees
Jul 16, 2021
Project management
Project management
Pros
Managing market team projects is not a problem anymore on this platform with its intuitive drag-and-drop functionality.
Cons
So far I haven't come across any issues with this platform.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
8
Customer Support
8
Functionality
8
Boariu
Marketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
Less than 6 months
Apr 27, 2019
Great task management
Great task management
Pros
Assigning tasks and the card-style layout make it effortless to create customized workflows.
Cons
The software is a bit pricey for me. Also the layout is cluttered to some extent. Also it would be very helpful to have a mobile app as well.
Ease of use
7
Value for money
8
Customer Support
8
Functionality
8
Anonymous
Not Specified, 500+ employees
Less than 6 months
Apr 02, 2019
The Best Task Managment Software Money Can Buy!
The Best Task Managment Software Money Can Buy!
Pros
Using it is a breeze all thanks to its clean interface and easy to use features. Staying on top of recurring tasks is a piece of cake. The customer support is exceptional and it's a joy to see my feature requests turning into actual features.
Cons
It would be even better if the recurring tasks could be set to "First Monday of the Month" in addition to the option for the same date.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Anonymous
Not Specified, 1-10 employees
More than a year
Mar 01, 2019
Perfect for Small Team Colaboration
Perfect for Small Team Colaboration
Pros
I am impressed that the software was specifically designed for the marketing vertical. It offers a team friendly environment packed with a wide range of features.
Cons
I would love to see a better process for project tracking in production.
Ease of use
4
Value for money
8
Customer Support
4
Functionality
8
Bobby
Marketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
Less than a year
Jan 14, 2019
Brightpod
Brightpod
Pros
I enjoy the level of detail Brightpod provides. It offers numerous options to customize projects to your liking.
Cons
The design does appear a bit busy. With the multitude of options available, it is easy to feel frustrated or annoyed while navigating through the site.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
8
Customer Support
8
Functionality
10
Anonymous
Not Specified, 1-10 employees
Dec 17, 2018
Excellent Project Management Solution for Marketers
Excellent Project Management Solution for Marketers
Pros
Brightpods marketing-focused design makes it incredibly user friendly. It has all the features I was seeking which includes file sharing, a content editorial calendar, recurring tasks, delegation capabilities and more. We use it to collaborate both internally and with external agencies and freelancers.
Cons
Brightpod has fulfilled all my needs I had so far. I haven't discovered any dislikes yet!
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Katie
Religious Institutions, 51-100 employees
More than a year
Nov 18, 2018
A Project Management Tool for Compartmentalized Thinkers
A Project Management Tool for Compartmentalized Thinkers
Pros
Brightpod is an online project management tool that organizes projects as "pods." Like most project management tools, it allows you to set milestones, assign tasks, upload files, exchange messages and track project time for each pod or project. One notable feature that is particularly beneficial for consultants and freelancers is the ability to track budgeted time, assign clients and attach team leads to each pod.
Cons
For me Brightpod falls somewhere between the simple yet powerful task management of Trello and the advanced project management features of software like Asana or Podio. It left me a bit undecided. It's good but it didn't quite align with my preferred way of working online.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
8
Customer Support
8
Functionality
8
Susan
Management Consulting, 1-10 employees
Less than 6 months
Sep 21, 2018
A Good Effort By Brightpod
A Good Effort By Brightpod
Pros
Brightpod offers the flexibility to set up different pods. Which later you can assign to different team members. This is something that ensures excellent organization and preventing team members from feeling confused with multiple boards.
Cons
The major issue I encountered with Brightpod was its UI. Some aspects of the site weren't designed for efficient use and tasks that took me 2 minutes with other tools would take at least double that time with Brightpod. I shared some of these concerns through their live chat and I believe they have plans to implement some improvements soon. However still waiting for the improvements
Ease of use
7
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
8
Anonymous
Not Specified, 1-10 employees
Less than 6 months
Aug 23, 2018
Thi easy-to-use project management tool helps improve accountability, transparency and performance.
Thi easy-to-use project management tool helps improve accountability, transparency and performance.
Pros
The software allows me to create and customize my own workflow and its simple drag and drop feature lets me prioritize tasks based on urgency and deadlines. The integration with Google Drive and Dropbox is a major plus for quick and easy document transfers.
Cons
Sometimes an individual can feel overwhelmed and confused due to the availability of so many features and activities all in one place.
Ease of use
6
Value for money
6
Customer Support
10
Functionality
8
sheron
Not Specified, N/A employees
Less than a year
Jul 13, 2018
A Project Management software to focus on completion and billing
A Project Management software to focus on completion and billing
Pros
BrightPod is pleasingly simple yet offers all the essential features needed to track projects and milestones. What I appreciate the most is the ability to project revenue and track potential project deviations by setting billing variables (using formulas, although not provided as a feature).
Cons
The only aspect I didn't like was the UX and UI. In terms of material design or a more visually appealing look, BrightPod falls a bit short. I understand that visuals don't affect its capabilities but since it's a paid software, aesthetics do matter.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
6
Customer Support
10
Functionality
6
Andr�s
Not Specified, N/A employees
Less than 6 months
May 25, 2018
A great product for such an amazing price!
A great product for such an amazing price!
Pros
BrightPod has almost all the necessary features for a project management tool. and if I considering the price for all the features available it's quite reasonable.
Cons
The only feature that Asana has which BrightPod lacks is a time tracking tool. They make you pay extra to access this feature.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
7
Anonymous
Not Specified, 11-50 employees
Less than a year
May 09, 2018
Brightpod is a decent project management solution without app support
Brightpod is a decent project management solution without app support
Pros
I love the ease of adding projects and managing tasks across my team. As a leader I can get a clear picture of what my team is working on and delegate tasks accordingly.
Cons
The main thing I dislike is the absence of a dedicated mobile app for this software. It would be very useful especially when I am away from my computer at night. As it is the time when I like to be able to manage projects and tasks through mobile.
Ease of use
6
Value for money
6
Customer Support
8
Functionality
5
David
Not Specified, N/A employees
Less than a year
Apr 11, 2018
Trello with more features
Trello with more features
Pros
The visually appealing layout of this project management software makes it incredibly pleasing to the eye. It simplifies task grouping and provides a clear view of each process's stage. I particularly enjoy the convenience of easily duplicating common workflows.
Cons
There aren't as many levels of subtasks as some team members are accustomed to. So it has been a bit challenging to adjust the task layering coming from another project management tool.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
7
Customer Support
10
Functionality
8
Anonymous
Not Specified, 51-100 employees
Less than a year
Mar 15, 2018
Brightpod has made project management for my social media team simple and efficient.
Brightpod has made project management for my social media team simple and efficient.
Pros
Whats not to love about this software? The pods are very much customizable which provides various ways to achieve the same goal. Collaboration is also simple especially for projects involving more than a few team members.
Cons
Currently, there is no mobile application and I believe having one would greatly enhance its usefulness in the future.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Joe
Not Specified, 11-50 employees
Less than a year
Nov 19, 2017
It's a great way to organize projects.
It's a great way to organize projects.
Pros
We use it a lot to organize and track our projects. Its incredibly intuitive and one of the finest.
Cons
Occasionally, unsolicited announcements pop up. If I had any questions, I would ask. However it is a minor concern of mine as those pop-ups aren't too inconvenient.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
8
Customer Support
10
Functionality
8
Michael
Marketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
Less than a year
Sep 21, 2017
We are using the software to organized a new start up
We are using the software to organized a new start up
Pros
We appreciate how we can clearly share our status with clients. I also admire the ability to assign tasks to team members and store data.
Cons
I wish the calendar options were more extensive. Additionally, it would be great if tasks could be organized according to client calendars.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Monica
Marketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
Less than a year
Jul 02, 2017
Lovely program, very easy to use and aesthetically pleasing
Lovely program, very easy to use and aesthetically pleasing
Pros
I love the program's structure. Also it's extremely easy to navigate and the "pod" setup is fantastic for keeping things organized and compact.
Cons
The program is not optimized for mobile use. You cannot use it on mobile devices. Even though from a customer support team I've been come to know that a mobile-friendly app is in the works. So lets see when it will be introduced.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
8
Customer Support
10
Functionality
7
Sarah
Graphic Design, 1-10 employees
Less than a year
Jun 01, 2017
Love Brightpod, great for staying organized as a team.
Love Brightpod, great for staying organized as a team.
Pros
Brightpod is fantastic for maintaining team organization. It has been invaluable for writing projects, ensuring that no one duplicates content because assignments are easily managed.
Cons
Everything is great. the only thing I wish for is the ability to select custom colors for the initials used to assign projects.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Cara
Not Specified, N/A employees
Less than a year
Jun 01, 2017
Very Efficient
Very Efficient
Pros
The system can be fully customized to suit our needs. we are loving it so far!
Cons
I have noticed tasks getting duplicated without any apparent reason.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Lindsay
Marketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
Less than a year
Oct 27, 2016
Easy way to track projects
Easy way to track projects
Pros
It's easy to use with a simple interface and I like all the available features.
Cons
I simply wish there was a customer service phone number.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Ashley
Information Technology and Services, 11-50 employees
Less than 6 months
Oct 27, 2016
98% Awesome
98% Awesome
Pros
Ease of use is excellent. Also everything is visible.
Cons
Even after multiple exchanges I still cannot drag and drop on my calendar.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
Travis
E-Learning, 11-50 employees
Less than a year
Oct 25, 2016
BSE Loves Brightpod
BSE Loves Brightpod
Pros
Ease of use, colors and the overall look of the system are appealing.
Cons
I wish it could integrate with invoicing and billing systems and have a more detailed client portal.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Samantha
Marketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
More than a year
Oct 23, 2016
Great service
Great service
Pros
All the organization components are excellent.
Cons
N/A
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Craig
Marketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
Less than 6 months
Oct 23, 2016
Smart & Easy
Smart & Easy
Pros
The Project Management and drag-and-drop functionality are standout features.
Cons
Since its a paid service, I can't use it for my personal projects with friends and family.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Kyle
Farming, 11-50 employees
Less than 6 months
Oct 21, 2016
Love it!!!!
Love it!!!!
Pros
There are softwares that offers everything but are not easy to use. But this is not the case with this one. So I am happy.
Cons
No cons. Yet to discover one!
Ease of use
10
Value for money
6
Customer Support
6
Functionality
8
Thanh
E-Learning, 500+ employees
Less than 6 months
Oct 21, 2016
Brings Visibility to all your projects
Brings Visibility to all your projects
Pros
The product is great for time management.
Cons
I need to familiarize myself with the software.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Aditya
Not Specified, N/A employees
Free Trial
Oct 21, 2016
The best first seven weeks in the professional world!
The best first seven weeks in the professional world!
Pros
The functionality and customer service are two of the top notch features.
Cons
I am unable to move task lists into another pod while retaining all the related data, files and comments.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
Alex
Marketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
Less than 6 months
Oct 19, 2016
Great tool to keep all my task in on place and get them accomplished.
Great tool to keep all my task in on place and get them accomplished.
Pros
The design is simple.
Cons
One thing I believe the software lacks is the ability to create custom fields.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
Nick
Marketing and Advertising, 51-100 employees
Less than 6 months
Oct 18, 2016
My Review For BrightPod
My Review For BrightPod
Pros
The graphics and layout are quite impressive.
Cons
The difficulty lies in editing certain task descriptions and the emergence of confusing windows.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
6
Customer Support
8
Functionality
6
Miguel
Marketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
Less than 6 months
Oct 18, 2016
Brightpod Review
Brightpod Review
Pros
I really like the way everything is displayed. Unlike competing project management apps, the projects are organized in an easily viewable hierarchical format. I love that I can see the pods collectively, then individually, and then view the tasks themselves, all within one window. There's no jumping from page to page or struggling with navigation. Everything is straightforward and even color-coded.
Cons
It would be wonderful if this program had a built-in timer feature instead of manually logging in each time.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
8
Customer Support
10
Functionality
8
Sarah
Graphic Design, 1-10 employees
Less than a year
Oct 17, 2016
Brightpod is a superior app for managing, recording, and billing collaborative projects
Brightpod is a superior app for managing, recording, and billing collaborative projects
Pros
all commendable features are such as The price, ease of use, intuitive nature and email-based.
Cons
It could have a better connection between time recording and tasks. When recording time, there's only a notes field and it doesn't have to be tied to a task, which makes it easier to use but less useful for billing presentations. I suppose the entire time recording feature could be more comprehensive with a designated space to enter time for all tasks.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
Joe
Marketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
Less than 6 months
Oct 17, 2016
Great for marketing teams, but lacks some integrations
Great for marketing teams, but lacks some integrations
Pros
It's user-friendly and the templates come in handy. Collaboration is even easier now that we can duplicate pods and task lists for similar projects.
Cons
There is limited or no integration with CRM and/or billing software to automate the invoicing process.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
8
Functionality
7
Kristen
Computer Software, 11-50 employees
More than a year
Oct 16, 2016
Nice for organization
Nice for organization
Pros
There are plenty of features and options for organizing tasks.
Cons
It can be a bit confusing at times
Ease of use
8
Value for money
8
Customer Support
10
Functionality
8
Caroline
Marketing and Advertising, 11-50 employees
Less than 6 months
Oct 16, 2016
Brightpod does the job!
Brightpod does the job!
Pros
One of the feature that standout to me is the Tasks Lists.
Cons
I am happy with the software and its features so far
Ease of use
9
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Tyler
Pharmaceuticals, 51-100 employees
Less than 6 months
Oct 15, 2016
Happy Customer
Happy Customer
Pros
The workflows, choice between list view and workflow view, and predefined workflows for digital marketing work are excellent. The customer service is outstanding. the integrated support interface is very much simple and convenient to use. Also the customer support team responds promptly.
Cons
It can become expensive with a busy project schedule.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Lamees
Not Specified, 1-10 employees
Less than a year
Oct 15, 2016
Brightpod for project management - great
Brightpod for project management - great
Pros
Its user friendly and visually appealing. especially for managers who need to view project status.
Cons
I haven't come across the option to send reminders about deadlines to assigned individuals and pod managers. Have this feature will be fantastic.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Monica
Higher Education, 101-500 employees
Less than 6 months
Oct 15, 2016
Good, basic marketing projected management tool
Good, basic marketing projected management tool
Pros
It's easy to use.
Cons
It doesn't offer any customization options.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
6
Customer Support
6
Functionality
6
Chad
Non-Profit Organization Management, 101-500 employees
Less than 6 months
Oct 14, 2016
Generally ok but lacks features
Generally ok but lacks features
Pros
The ease of use and UI are the best.
Cons
The product isn't entirely intelligent.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
6
Customer Support
8
Functionality
6
Olha
Marketing and Advertising, 51-100 employees
Less than 6 months
Oct 14, 2016
So Far So Good
So Far So Good
Pros
The ability to drag team members when required, ability to attach files and notify different team members about anything with an ease is noteworthy.
Cons
Having a desktop and mobile app would be fantastic since I dislike having multiple browser windows open. It would be great to create multiple teams within a task and assign different completion levels to team members.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
Barrett
Entertainment, 11-50 employees
Less than 6 months
Oct 13, 2016
Simple and Organized
Simple and Organized
Pros
It's simple and intuitive.
Cons
It generates too many email notifications. Well there is possibility that it happens due to how our team utilizes it.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
Joe
Marketing and Advertising, 11-50 employees
Less than a year
Oct 13, 2016
A simple, easy, and elegant way to run an editorial process
A simple, easy, and elegant way to run an editorial process
Pros
Collaboration was very easy. Also thanks to the simple and straightforward interface. The software has just the right set of features.
Cons
I am happy client
Ease of use
10
Value for money
8
Customer Support
8
Functionality
8
Paul
Writing and Editing, 1-10 employees
Less than a year
Oct 13, 2016
Great for collaboration
Great for collaboration
Pros
I really like the option can indicates your progress on a task, rather than a simple "done" or "not done" status.
Cons
Tasks assigned for "assistance" do not appear on my personal calendar.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
8
Customer Support
8
Functionality
10
Stephanie
Marketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
Free Trial
Oct 11, 2016
Good Management System
Good Management System
Pros
It's somewhat easy to use.
Cons
The recurring feature is something I am not so sure of.
Ease of use
6
Value for money
8
Customer Support
5
Functionality
8
Chris
Marketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
Less than a year
Oct 09, 2016
Great Marketing Project Management Tool
Great Marketing Project Management Tool
Pros
It offers ease of use and you don�t have to pay a lot to enjoy all its features. In short the cost is reasonable
Cons
Of course, I would love to have all the premium account features included but I understand that they have a business to run. As soon as I can justify it I will be purchasing the premium account.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
7
Functionality
8
Caleb
Marketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
Less than a year
Oct 08, 2016
Brightpod works
Brightpod works
Pros
The calendar function is remarkable.
Cons
It's challenging to sort tasks by name or date in specific views without exporting insights.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
7
Marie
Marketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
Less than a year
Oct 08, 2016
Kim's feedback
Kim's feedback
Pros
Its user-friendly and comes with a simple dashboard that feels personal rather than overly corporate.
Cons
The scrolling on the pods can be a little annoying especially when they are quite full.
Ease of use
8
Value for money
8
Customer Support
7
Functionality
8
Kim
Computer Software, 51-100 employees
Less than 6 months
Oct 06, 2016
Brightpod has been a great way for our team to keep organized at work!
Brightpod has been a great way for our team to keep organized at work!
Pros
The setup process is not at all complex.
Cons
When marking something as complete, you have to mark it as incomplete in order to add any additional information.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
Meagan
Medical Devices, 51-100 employees
Less than a year
Oct 06, 2016
Flexible and Full-Featured
Flexible and Full-Featured
Pros
BrightPod is easy to use, flexible and reasonably priced.
Cons
When creating a new task, I wish there was a way to directly proceed to writing a full description.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Karl
Computer Software, 11-50 employees
Less than 6 months
Oct 05, 2016
Great! But take your time.
Great! But take your time.
Pros
Firstly it is online. Secondly it is easy to figure out.
Cons
I require more assistance on so many things... There are too many contacts (chat, email) and mostly are unnecessary.
Ease of use
10
Value for money
8
Customer Support
7
Functionality
8
Paul
Graphic Design, 11-50 employees
Less than a year
Oct 05, 2016