Ideas, insights, and inside looks at how modern teams collaborate, manage work, and scale smarter – with a dash of product updates and stories from the trenches
ActiveCollab is built for agency scale – think full workflows, client portals, billing. Bonsai leans lean and freelancer-first – contracts, proposals, invoices. Use the wrong one, and you’ll fight missing features or feel overbuilt. Choose the one that aligns with your business, not your dreams.
Compare • • 8 min read
ActiveCollab handles agency workflows and client ops; Jira is all about dev sprints and issue tracking. Use the wrong one, and your devs fight with process while your clients scratch their heads. Choose the tool that fits your DNA, don’t force yourself to adapt.
Compare • • 9 min read
ActiveCollab gives agencies built-in workflows and client-facing tools; Wrike offers heavy-duty flexibility and granular control. Pick wrong, and you’ll either get boxed in or buried in complexity. Choose the one that actually supports your process, not forces you to rework it.
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Marketing KPIs are only useful if they measure what actually moves the needle. Clicks and impressions might look good on paper, but real impact comes from tracking actions that tie to revenue. Pick the wrong KPIs, and you’ll optimize for noise instead of results.
Marketing • • 7 min read
Hello, everyone! Welcome to ActiveCollab’s latest updates! In August, we worked on the Uninvoiced report and Reminders.In September, we added:Teams to People,Notification Reminders.Read along to learn more!TeamsManaging teams, even from a single workspace, can feel stressful at times, especially if ...
Blog Home • • 2 min read
ActiveCollab packs agency tools (time‑tracking, invoices, client access) into one platform. Trello stays laser simple with boards and cards. Pick wrong, and you’ll either waste time building missing features or drown in cluttered menus. Choose smart, choose what fits your style.
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ActiveCollab gives you built‑in agency firepower; Monday lets you sculpt every workflow. Each has trade‑offs. Pick the one that fits your team’s rhythm, because a tool that forces you to bend isn’t going to make life easier, it’ll just bend you out of shape.
Compare • • 9 min read
Choosing between ActiveCollab and Asana? One’s built for teams that want simplicity and built‑in tools; the other’s for agencies that eat complexity for breakfast. Pick wrong, and you get feature overload or missing essentials. Get it right, and you barely notice you switched – in a good way.
Compare • • 8 min read
Choosing between ActiveCollab and Basecamp? Both tools help teams stay organized, but their features and workflows suit different needs. This post breaks down how they compare in 2025 – from collaboration and task management to reporting and client work visibility.
Compare • • 9 min read
Hello, everyone! Welcome to ActiveCollab’s latest updates! In July, we worked on daily capacity overview, AI-generated tasks and subtasks, and AI expense logging.This month, we’re bringing you:improved Uninvoiced report, andbetter Reminders,Read on to see how these changed.Uninvoiced reportThe Uninvoiced ...
Recaps • • 2 min read
Workforce capacity planning is part math, part people skills, and all about avoiding chaos. Nail it, and your team stays productive without drowning in work or twiddling thumbs. Miss the mark, and it’s deadlines, burnout, and budget creep all at once.
Productivity • • 8 min read
Capacity planning shows how much work your team can handle. But the format you use decides whether you stay ahead or fall behind. Get the balance right, and you’ll dodge burnout, missed deadlines, and last-minute scrambles.
Productivity • • 6 min read