InnovationCast
InnovationCast: A portfolio-focused innovation platform for organizations with complex idea programs. Ranked #31 of 32 in Idea Management Software by our editors (5.8/10); pricing: Paid; best for large innovation departments with portfolio needs.
At a glance
- Editor score5.8 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forLarge innovation departments with portfolio needs
- Free planNo
- Paid from$2,999/mo
- Idea scoringYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Supports challenges, always-on collection, forms, workflows, and scoring
- Adds validation workspaces, prioritization, and innovation portfolio management
- Includes Microsoft Teams and Power BI connectivity on Enterprise
Where it doesn't
- Starts at $2,999 per month with no free plan
- Microsoft Teams and Power BI are limited to the Enterprise plan
- Web-only platform with a limited integration set
Our verdict on InnovationCast
InnovationCast is collaborative innovation management software for organizations that collect, develop, evaluate, validate, and implement ideas. It supports employee innovation, customer and partner participation, focused innovation challenges, always-on idea collection, custom submission forms, configurable multi-stage workflows, voting, scoring, and assessment. The product is aimed at innovation managers, directors, executives, and teams running internal or open innovation programs, particularly where idea work needs to connect with project and portfolio management.
Pricing is structured for larger programs. The Standard plan costs $2,999 per month and includes unlimited members, one community, two admins, 10 active challenges or categories, and your logo. Plus costs $4,199 per month and adds a second community, a third admin, 20 active challenges or categories, branding, and Single Sign-On. Enterprise costs $7,199 per month and includes five communities, five admins, unlimited active challenges or categories, a Microsoft Teams app, a Power BI connector, and a dedicated success manager. The published plans make the product a substantial investment, with no free plan for smaller teams to trial.
Its strongest fit is a structured innovation department that needs more than idea collection: validation workspaces, collaboration, feedback-based evaluation, prioritization, and portfolio oversight are all part of the feature set. Personalized activity streams and multilingual support also support broader participation. Integration breadth is narrower, however, with Microsoft Teams and Power BI identified as the available integrations, and the platform is web-based. Organizations that need a focused innovation operating environment and can justify the monthly cost should consider InnovationCast; smaller teams or buyers prioritizing low-cost access and a wider ecosystem should look elsewhere.
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InnovationCast fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $2,999/mo |
| Submission sources | Mixed |
| Evaluation workflow | Yes |
| Idea scoring | Yes |
| Idea voting | Yes |
| Custom idea fields | Yes |
| Duplicate detection | Not verified |
| Idea limit | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | ISO 27001, GDPR |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: Microsoft Teams, Power BI |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | innovationcast.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
InnovationCast integrations
InnovationCast lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- Microsoft Teams
- Power BI
Alternatives to InnovationCast
- IdeanoteBroad idea collection, evaluation, automation, and AI features across flexible plans.9.4
- Sideways 6A low-cost idea platform for Microsoft-centric teams with structured evaluation tools.9.2
- ViimaA flexible idea management platform with mobile access, scoring, workflows, and integrations.9.0
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