Wrike
Best for Schedules with approvalsWrike pairs hybrid schedules with Gantt charts, dependencies, and approval steps, so a manager can trace a missed date back to the task or review that caused it. The Business plan adds custom workflows and real time reports that suit enterprises with formal review steps. Request forms feed new work into the same timeline view, which helps a large organization route requests from many departments. The free plan covers basic task management, while the Team plan adds Gantt charts and shared dashboards. Wrike asks for more setup time than simpler tools, since folders and custom fields need care to get right. Enterprises that accept that setup gain hybrid plans that match their review process.
Price: $10 per user/month (billed annually)
Free plan: Yes
Website: wrike.com
What we like
- Gantt charts with dependencies
- approvals sit beside schedules
Watch out for
- Setup takes longer than simpler tools