Synergist vs Workamajig

Synergist7.3Visit Workamajig4.7Visit

Higher score Synergist #7 in Agency Project Management Software 7.3/10 From £13/user/mo ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Synergist

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Workamajig #8 in Agency Project Management Software 4.7/10 From $45/user/mo ✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Workamajig

• Synergist fits best

  UK agencies wanting affordable PSA features

• Workamajig fits best

  Creative agencies needing proofing and finance

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Side by side

Feature	Synergist 7.3/10 Visit ↗	Workamajig 4.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.3	4.7
Ranking	#7 in Agency Project Management Software	#8 in Agency Project Management Software
Best for	UK agencies wanting affordable PSA features	Creative agencies needing proofing and finance
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	$45/user/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Email, Phone, Docs	Email, Phone, Docs
Compliance	ISO 27001, GDPR, 2FA	GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	20 integrations	15 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Synergist 5/6 · Workamajig 1/6
Client portal	Not published	Not published
Resource planning	✓ (best)	Not published
Time tracking	✓	✓
Profitability reporting	✓ (best)	Not published
Invoicing	✓ (best)	Not published
Project budgets	✓ (best)	Not published
Our review
Pros	Covers CRM, quoting, projects, resources, timesheets and profitability Supports many accounting integrations, including Sage, Xero and QuickBooks Includes web, iOS, Android, API and self-hosted options	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	Pricing combines hosting, user subscriptions, tier minimums and onboarding No free plan is available Advanced capabilities require Professional or Enterprise tiers	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	Synergist is an agency management and project management system for creative, design, digital, marketing, PR and professional services businesses. It combines CRM and pipeline management with estimating, quoting, project planning, resource… Read the review →	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,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Synergist — where it wins

  • Covers CRM, quoting, projects, resources, timesheets and profitability
  • Supports many accounting integrations, including Sage, Xero and QuickBooks
  • Includes web, iOS, Android, API and self-hosted options

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing combines hosting, user subscriptions, tier minimums and onboarding
  • No free plan is available
  • Advanced capabilities require Professional or Enterprise tiers

• 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

• Synergist7.3/10 · From £13/user/mo

  A broad agency PSA system with flexible user pricing and a complex tier structure.

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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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