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Hello, everyone! Welcome to ActiveCollab’s latest updates! In October, we improved the Editor, Duplicate Projects, Invoices and Estimates, and Calendar Event Reminders.November brought updates to:Projects Reports, andClients and Addresses. Let’s take a closer look at these!Projects ReportsYou can ...
Recaps • • 2 min read
Low employee utilization isn’t just lost revenue, it’s a sign of deeper issues like poor planning, unclear roles, or bloated processes. Improving it means fixing the root causes: balancing workloads, setting clear priorities, and making sure time spent actually drives value.
Productivity • • 7 min read
Employee utilization rate shows how much of your team’s time goes to billable work vs. total capacity. Calculating it helps spot underused talent, justify hiring, and improve profitability. Done right, it turns gut feelings into measurable insight, and smarter staffing decisions.
Productivity • • 7 min read
Hello, everyone! Welcome to ActiveCollab’s latest updates! In September, we worked on Teams and Reminders.In October, we focused on:the Editor,Duplicate Projects,Invoices and Estimates, and Calendar Event Reminders.Let’s see what each of these is all about!The EditorEffective communication is essential ...
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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.
Compare • • 8 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 ...
Recaps • • 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.
Compare • • 9 min read
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