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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 ListsView full feature definition

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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%
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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 ManagementView full feature definition

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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

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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