Flat Features
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Tasks
Tasks | Allows users to create, modify, and delete tasks | Not enough data | |
Details | Helps users capture all relevant details required to perform tasks | Not enough data | |
Priority | Assigns priorities to tasks and allows admin to change priorities | Not enough data |
Kanban Boards
Kanban Cards | Provide standard Kanban cards for various types of tasks that can be modified by users | Not enough data | |
Drag and Drop | Allows users to drag and drop cards to rearrange them in a board | Not enough data | |
Visibility | Boards provide visibility accross all projects, tasks, and users | Not enough data |
Planning
Workflow | Define the stages of a workflow and assign tasks to each stage | Not enough data | |
Backlog | Tasks can be moved to a backlog based on priority and other criteria | Not enough data | |
Optimization | Ability to improve workflows and processes by analyzing the flow of tasks | Not enough data |
Task Creation
Creation & Assignment | Create and assign tasks for individual users with details and due dates. | Not enough data | |
Due Dates | Set deadlines and milestones for tasks, manually or automatically (based on project templates). | Not enough data | |
Drag & Drop | Users can move tasks and change dependencies using drag and drop. | Not enough data | |
Mass Updates | Allows users to update multiple tasks at the same time, accross multiple projects. | Not enough data |
Task Management
Task Prioritization | Set priority levels on tasks so individuals can organize their work. | Not enough data | |
To-Do Lists | See feature definition | Each user can view their list of tasks to be completed without having access to other tasks. | Not enough data |
Dependecies | Define dependencies between tasks and the rules to manage them. | Not enough data | |
Recurring Tasks | Define recurring tasks that can be scheduled automatically at pre-defined intervals. | Not enough data |
Automation
Workflows | Provide standard workflows that can be used accross the company. 10 reviewers of Flat have provided feedback on this feature. | 90% (Based on 10 reviews) | |
Customization | Allow administrators to configure workflows and processes. | Not enough data | |
Data repository | Deliver a single data repository for all project information. | Not enough data |
Administration
Permissions | Define and manage roles and access rights for the entire system. | Not enough data | |
Procedures | Maintain procedures for data access and governance. | Not enough data | |
Remote Work | Allow users to use the system online and on mobile devices. | Not enough data |
Project management
Task Prioritization | Set priority levels on tasks so individuals can organize their work. | Not enough data | |
Dependecies | Define dependencies between tasks and the rules to manage them. | Not enough data | |
Planning | Plan and create work breakdown structure (WBS) based on the scope of the project. | Not enough data | |
Views | Create customized project views for internal and external purposes (eg: for customers). | Not enough data | |
Scheduling | Allocate resources by matching capacity and demand, by project, team, or department. | Not enough data | |
Critical Path | Automatically calculate the critical path for projects and update it when projects change. | Not enough data | |
Dashboards | Deliver dashboards that display project data and KPIs in real time. | Not enough data |
Workload
Resource Allocation | Monitor resource allocation to identify shortages and adjust accordingly. | Not enough data | |
Workspace | Define customizable workspace for teams, departments, and external users. | Not enough data | |
Configuration | Provide drag and drop options to configure workspaces. | Not enough data | |
Insights | Monitor work accross the company and analyze performance. | Not enough data |
Communication & Collaboration
Communication Channels | Support multiple channels for internal and external communications. | Not enough data | |
Document Management | See feature definition | Allow users to share and collaborate on documents and files. | Not enough data |
Collaboration | Help users meet, share workspaces, and collaborate on tasks. | Not enough data |
Cost Management
Project Budgeting | Associate a budget with a project and allocate it accordingly by task or resource. | Not enough data | |
Time & Expense | Track time and expenses associated with projects or tasks. | Not enough data | |
Profitability | Monitor project proftability by team or department. | Not enough data |
Integration
Front Office | Integrate with CRM, marketing, or customer service software. | Not enough data | |
Back Office | Provide integration with accounting software and ERP systems. | Not enough data | |
External data | Connect to external data sources such as databases or BI software. | Not enough data |
Communication
Chat | Provide live chat tools for instant messaging | Not enough data | |
Discussions | Ability to involve multiple users in public or private discussions | Not enough data | |
External | Allow external users to use chat and discussions | Not enough data | |
Feedback | Provide functionality to create and manage polls and surveys | Not enough data | |
Announcements | Manage news and announcements by company or department | Not enough data |
Content & Documents
File Sharing | See feature definition | Documents can be shared between users and teams | Not enough data |
Notes | User can share notes with colleagues or external users | Not enough data | |
Search | Help users find documents and other types of content | Not enough data | |
Versioning | Keep track of document versions and related changes | Not enough data |
Controls
Custom Views | Create personalized project views for collaboration | Not enough data | |
Followers | Allow users to follow tasks which are not assigned to them | Not enough data | |
User Management | Define and manage users access to documents and collaboration features | Not enough data | |
Calendars | Manage private and shared calendars and associated events | Not enough data | |
Public Sharing | Make project views available for the public. | Not enough data |
Project Management
Task Management | Include features to create, assign, and manage tasks. | Not enough data | |
Planning | Deliver project plans that can be customized by users. | Not enough data | |
Visibility | Provide visibility into collaborative processes accross the company | Not enough data | |
Integration | Provide integration with task management and project management software. | Not enough data |
Remote Collaboration
Alignment | Align remote employees with their colleagues and external users | Not enough data | |
Accountability | Define and track responsabilities for remote users | Not enough data | |
Connectivity | Allow users to connect to tools that they use remotely | Not enough data | |
Offline Mode | Users can work offline and changes are synced when they back online | Not enough data |
Generative AI
AI Text Generation | Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. | Not enough data | |
AI Text Summarization | Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. | Not enough data | |
AI Text Generation | Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. | Not enough data | |
AI Text Summarization | Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. | Not enough data | |
AI Text Generation | Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. | Not enough data | |
AI Text Summarization | Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. | Not enough data |