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Head-to-head · Agency Project Management Software

Productive vs Workamajig

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Productive #1 in Agency Project Management Software 5.7/10 From $10/user/mo · 14-day trial ✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Productive
Workamajig #8 in Agency Project Management Software 4.7/10 From $45/user/mo ✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Workamajig

Productive leads on 1 check, Workamajig on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreProductive · 5.7/10
  • Lowest starting priceProductive · $10/user/mo

Productive scores higher on our rubric for agency project management software: 5.7 against 4.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

Productive is cheaper to start at $10/user/mo against $45/user/mo.

Productive is the better fit for agencies wanting broad PSA coverage. Workamajig is the better fit for creative agencies needing proofing and finance.

  • Productive fits best

    Agencies wanting broad PSA coverage

  • Workamajig fits best

    Creative agencies needing proofing and finance

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Side by side

Feature Productive 5.7/10 Visit ↗ Workamajig 4.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 5.7 4.7
Ranking #1 in Agency Project Management Software #8 in Agency Project Management Software
Best for Agencies wanting broad PSA coverage Creative agencies needing proofing and finance
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $10/user/mo (best) $45/user/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Live chat, Docs Email, Phone, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 23+ integrations 15 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Productive 1/6 · Workamajig 1/6
Client portal Not published Not published
Resource planning Not published Not published
Time tracking ✓ ✓
Profitability reporting Not published Not published
Invoicing Not published Not published
Project budgets Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Covers budgets, profitability, resources, time, tasks, and client access
  • Offers boards, lists, timelines, calendars, and Gantt layouts
  • Includes web, desktop, mobile, API, automation, and AI capabilities
  • Covers intake through invoicing in one agency-focused platform
  • Combines resource scheduling, time tracking, proofing, and approvals
  • Includes client portals, accounting, reporting, and AI features
Cons
  • No ongoing free plan; the trial lasts 14 days
  • Advanced reporting, recurring budgets, and teams require Professional
  • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of task-only teams
  • No free plan; paid plans start at $45 per user monthly
  • Platform options are web-based or self-hosted
  • Automation is documented as a beta Workamajig Labs feature
Our verdict

Productive is a professional services automation and project management platform for agencies, consultancies, and other service businesses. It brings project and task management together with budgeting, profitability tracking, resource…

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Workamajig is agency management software for advertising agencies, marketing firms, and in-house creative teams. It brings project intake, project and task management, resource scheduling, time tracking, digital proofing, client access,…

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  1. ProductiveAgency Project Management Software 5.7From $10/user/mo · 14-day trial
  2. WorkamajigAgency Project Management Software 4.7From $45/user/mo

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Productive — where it wins

    • Covers budgets, profitability, resources, time, tasks, and client access
    • Offers boards, lists, timelines, calendars, and Gantt layouts
    • Includes web, desktop, mobile, API, automation, and AI capabilities

    Where it doesn't

    • No ongoing free plan; the trial lasts 14 days
    • Advanced reporting, recurring budgets, and teams require Professional
    • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of task-only teams

  • Workamajig — where it wins

    • Covers intake through invoicing in one agency-focused platform
    • Combines resource scheduling, time tracking, proofing, and approvals
    • Includes client portals, accounting, reporting, and AI features

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; paid plans start at $45 per user monthly
    • Platform options are web-based or self-hosted
    • Automation is documented as a beta Workamajig Labs feature
  • Productive5.7/10 · From $10/user/mo · 14-day trial

    A broad agency PSA platform combining delivery, budgets, resources, time, and clients.

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  • Workamajig4.7/10 · From $45/user/mo

    A broad agency platform that connects creative delivery with scheduling, proofing, and finance.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026