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Professional services automation software for small businesses

10 ranked, with a plain verdict on every entry.

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Ora comes first on this list for startups and small agile teams, and offers a free plan for up to ten members forever. Milient Software is built for project-based teams, and allows seamless data transfer between different systems via integrations. Productive serves Agencies and consultancies, and provides AI-powered reporting for key financial insights.
RANKENTRYSCORETRENDFROM
1OraProvides built-in time tracking and estimates for every task96.0NEW–
2Milient SoftwareThe product is designed to keep projects on schedule and budgets in check94.0NEW–
3ProductiveIntegrates with many external tools to improve workflow94.0NEW$12/user/month
4ProofHubOffers simple fixed price plans with no per user fee94.0NEW$45/month
5QuantimIntegrates with major accounting software like Sage and Xero92.0NEW–
6BloomAccepts credit cards, ACH payments, and mobile options90.0NEW–
7BonsaiSaves time with automated workflows90.0NEW£15/user/month
8DeltekDelivers speed, clarity, and control to projects90.0NEW–
9Design ManagerTracks project profitability and item level margins88.0NEW–
10PRODUCERAllows users to export shot lists and call sheets with one click86.0NEW–
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The ranking, in detail

01

Ora

Get more done with your team

Ora is a project management tool designed to help teams get more done together. It combines task tracking, time logging, and chat into one platform.

Best for startups and small agile teams
96.0
02

Milient Software

Smart tools for projects, people and knowledge

Milient Software provides tools for project management, time reporting and knowledge sharing. It helps project-driven teams work smarter by giving them clear control over projects and people.

Best for project-based teams
94.0
03

Productive

All-in-one CRM plus project management, budgeting and invoicing for agencies

Productive is an end-to-end professional services automation platform. It runs projects, budgets, and resources in one place with real-time insights.

Best for Agencies needing combined CRM, project management, time tracking, budgeting and invoicing in one platform
94.0
04

ProofHub

ProofHub is an all-in-one project management and team collaboration platform that helps teams plan work, track tasks, and review content in one centralized workspace.

ProofHub is a project management and team collaboration software designed for teams of all sizes.

Best for Beginner and growing teams seeking minimal learning curve with flat-fee pricing and functional onboarding within days
94.0
05

Quantim

Smarter workflows and data-driven decisions for UK businesses

Quantim is an all-in-one project management system for UK professional services. It combines time tracking, cost management, and reporting in one cloud platform.

Best for UK engineering and construction firms
92.0
06

Bloom

Organise clients, stand out, grow faster, and get paid.

Bloom is an all-in-one business workspace and CRM designed for creative professionals. It consolidates essential tools to make brand experiences clean and professional.

Best for creative freelancers and small agencies
90.0
07

Bonsai

All-in-one platform combining contracts, proposals, and accounting

Bonsai is a unified platform for service businesses. It consolidates projects, clients, and billing into one integrated system.

Best for Freelancers needing contracts, proposals, tax tools, and accounting together
90.0
08

Deltek

The intelligent platform for project-driven work

Deltek provides an intelligent platform for project-driven work. It powers the lifecycle from ERP to analysis.

Best for project-based businesses like A&E and GovCon firms
90.0
09

Design Manager

Manage smarter and design faster for your firm.

Design Manager is interior design project management software that runs residential projects with clarity and cost precision. It centralises specifications, sourcing, purchase orders, and client invoicing in one place to keep data accurate.

Best for residential interior design firms
88.0
10

PRODUCER

The right tool for your next job collaboration production

PRODUCER is an all-in-one solution delivering seamless workflow management for creative professionals. It serves teams, businesses, and individual content creators.

Best for content houses and production companies
86.0
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Positions 1, 2 and 3 are available to buy for twelve months.

Frequently asked questions

What do the top four say they are built for?

Ora says it is built for startups and small agile teams, and Milient Software for project-based teams. Productive says it is built for Agencies and consultancies, and ProofHub for Marketing teams.

What should a buyer check before signing up?

Ora states that Ora limits the free tier to only ten team members. Quantim states that the product requires a custom quotation rather than offering fixed public pricing, and Bloom that the Starter plan limits active projects to three and workflows to one. PRODUCER states that the free plan limits users to only two projects per company account. Those are the limits each product publishes itself, not a full account of any plan.

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