WorkOtter Reviews

Pros

Ease of access is something every project manager, team, boss, or client, looks for in much of the planning process. Provided within the Excel Spreadsheet, helping to better utilize WorkOtter, are different resources which enable easier accessibility. As a project manager, efficiency is something I'm always looking for, without having to go through the hurdles of worrying about maintaining organization. The WorkOtter forecasts enable me to see the efficiency/productivity of different departments/projects within the company without having to recreate the wheel. It also allows me to see how different members of the team are keeping up with responsibilities – effectively managing productivity all at once – and keep track of workload. Certain projects will burden team members, but it’s difficult to assess without a system that provides that resource and WorkOtter provides the analyses to highlight areas of need be it hiring new staff or contracting. I can use the resource management and capacity features to increase productivity while also enabling the Open API's to connect with other systems. Data collecting on WorkOtter allows for presumptive planning by stretching projects out to better visualize productivity of tasks. The project timeline keeps managers focused on what’s coming up, what’s overdue, and what’s been completed. It’s more than just a list of dates but a visual tool that is color-coded and for those who want to move from the usual, basic, calendar and date method.

Cons

Getting started can be a little overwhelming. There are a lot of features and it takes a bit of time to get comfortable with the platform. I had to sit down and study it in order to feel truly comfortable and this is something that could get in the way for others who aren't apt to figuring things out on their own.

Pros

The thing I like most about WorkOtter is that it is cloud based and so it can be used collaboratively within a large group without any issue. And that enables real time update and tracking making it very efficient.
Tons of necessary features like interactive dashboard, gantt chart, PM features, forecasting, budgeting etc makes it a must have tool for project management.
The dashboards are tailored to type of user, customizable reports, instant sharing, automatic distribution are some of the most desired features.
Compatibility with excel and microsoft project is a big plus.
I am using it for about two years and really satisfied with it.

Cons

No notable cons, but aesthetically could be a little more attractive. But still does the job enough.

Pros

What I like the most about Work Otter is how simple and intuitive it is to work with and I am saying that compared to all other systems I've tried before. Overall it can be simple but it has advanced features that come in handy for a project manager, features such as status reporting, risks mitigation, changes to the project etc.
Another feature that made a huge difference is that I can subscribe to a certain report and WorkOtter sends me regular emails with updates so I don't have to log in all the time to see what's happening to my project.

Cons

I am not a fan of cloud based systems and that's how Work Otter works but so far it's working so let's see how it goes...

Pros

It's so easy to customize WorkOtter that it allows me to adapt it to my needs as they shift around all the time. Being able to attach docs with no storage limits is great. WorkOtter allows team members to keep up with work and track time very easily. It's really simple to use even though it has advanced PM features like changes, risks, issues & status reporting. One of my favorites is that reports can be automatically emailed to user saving me so much time.

Pros

This is a great tool for seamlessly integrating all team members into the project management process. Displays and reports are easily customizable for use in any industry. It's wonderful that it can be integrated with most programs I use for managing like Microsoft Project and Excel.

Cons

For the most part I have no complaints. It has been a critical resource. There are a few features that are not available on mobile. However, I work in construction and some of my team works in the field with limited access to a computer. The fact that there is a mobile option has been very useful.

Pros

This software takes the guess work out of understanding what my supervisors are wanting done per task. The automated team collaboration is my life saver.

Cons

It took a little time for my co-workers and myself to get used to using it, but that had nothing to do with the software. Once we all knew how things worked we fell right into place quite rapidly.

Pros

WorkOtter gives more attention to the overall process of projects and portfolios than other task-based systems. The ability to use their "What-if" sandbox in order to project a myriad of variables gives managers the ability to think ahead and plan for contingencies. The software's ability to communicate with other stand-alone products such as Microsoft Project and JIRA makes this a great tool for companies with departments that are not already directly connected to WorkOtter. The visibility between forecasted and actual time spent on projects is invaluable.

Cons

As with all large-scope platforms, there is a learning curve to WorkOtter, but the good thing is that they've been at this for a long time and know how to get you the help you need. The software is currently only able to be used in "the cloud."

Pros

Work Otter is a very fun and dynamic system to operate on. I quite enjoy the oportunity of configuring the display, which makes it appealing for me to use it often. The practicability of using worksheets and dashboards are a pro for me since I like organizing things on sight and having them easy to find and to operate on. Receiving the reports on my email is also very useful, since it also serves as a reminder to work on a specific project. Until now I have appreciated it very, it has had me working more effectively than many other systems I have tried before.

Pros

Gives a clear overview and the ability to track progress and spot the room for growth/doormat opportunities with Issues, Risks, Changes, Status Reporting features. And can't omit mentioning the support team that really helped us get started and not get buried under the limitless settings.

Cons

Not the software's fault but we had to get our process down to make the most of it

Pros

I love that we have the ability to give end clients access to submit requests and what not. I also love that this app has given our company the ability to stay on track and on the same page. Without it, we would miss deadlines like crazy

Cons

There isn't anything i really don't like. Like any new software, its hard to learn the ins and outs at first, but once you learn your way around, its great!

Pros

- planning characteristics of project management;
- productive dashboards can be accessed by other team members for position tracking;
- portfolio option of organization for projects;
- easier than many other systems available;
- option to email reports automatically;
- Support team has helped the team with questions on getting started.

Pros

The easy to use and convert ability

Cons

None

Pros

I like the user interface - i have the ability to see and arrange projects into a portfolio and then try out different resource plans plus Simple timesheet that allows users to ask for more time and adjust their schedule for approval

Cons

Nothing really so far except that currently English is the only language supported and i have some of my staffs in other non-English speaking countries.

Pros

Easy to use, any one can use it and understand the steps for a good project management. I'm a PMP certificated and could find every thing I need to manage my tasks. Would recomende this software to any one who is thinking about planning and executing a project.

Pros

As a beginner in my project management career this was a great find. I have used a ton of the popular programs in the past, but something was always missing. If it was missing it was highlighted as a coming soon feature. This is different. One of favorite features is how it automates the reports. Another is how you can highlight milestones. There are so many standard features that are a time saver to me. Along with emailing them to people outside of the project having the ability to talk with my team members is key. I will be using or suggesting this software for all of my future projects.

Cons

I enjoyed it, the traing time for clients is always a con for me.

Pros

WorkOtter is a great project management software because of its simplicity. It is easy to use and has visually appealing layouts which help team members easily keep up with work. The software also allows users to link and attach documents with no data usage caps and with unlimited storage which is an awesome feature because storage is expensive!

Cons

I can't think of anything bad to say. I really like it!

Pros

I like the most with this product is that you will be able to detect the specific area of the project having delays or problems.

Cons

So for, the only thing that i like the list with the product is that when the internet connection is slow, it affects the performance of Workotter

Pros

Its highly configurable (I can readjust fields and UI according to my preferences). It's very sophisticated and basically, contains every feature I need as a project manager in one place, yet it's easy to use and has a very straight forward user interface. I'm very happy about finding a tool that can truly support collaboration across different teams in our organization and make information available in organized and efficient ways.
WorkOtter can also be integrated with other platforms such as JIRA and MS Project.

Cons

I believe the colors (design) could be a bit lighter to make the platform look and feel a bit nicer.

Pros

I guess, it's the product where a lot of different software in. It was wery important to know that it works well with JIRA, Excel and Microsoft Project. Automatically reports emailed to users cool tool, also it's one of those few products where it's possible to manage Gantt charts with interactive features

Cons

I guess that mobile version should have the same features as the desktop. Today it's "must have" that all mobile apps gives us possibility to do our work using mobile suggestions

Pros

There are so many things that I like about this software but just to name a few I would have to say for sure the cohesive way it functions with Microsoft Excel. We are at the beginning of our companies development, and so until diving into this program we have been using strictly Microsoft software to maintain scheduling, data, reports, etc.. The transition has been easy and enjoyable as everything aligns very well with our current documents and what other employees are comfortable using at this beginning stage.
Another great thing I have discovered about this software are the interactive visuals within reports. These are great for understanding the flow of finances, the growth (or lack of it) that is taking place, along with the strategies that are underway that are (or aren't) making an impact. Now that I have this tool in front of me, I can better make decisions and in turn, provide more impactful data to the other people on my team.

Cons

Nothing! It has been such a game-changer within our business in just the few months we have been using it.

Pros

The ability to plan a project to a very detailed or very simple level with all options in between. Very adaptable to the level of planning a particular product needs.

Cons

Single-currency. For international projects it would be very impactful to be able to see fiscal amounts in currencies used, rather than having to manually calculate outside the systems.

Pros

- Our WorkOtter rep Dave, gave our team the best possible training. It only took us 3.5 weeks to get our entire team onboarded and using the program.

- The open APIs allow us to sync with various sytems including JIRA and even excel sheets. This allows us to pipe data directly to our clients!

- Dashboards that can be customized. What's even more amazing is that these dashboards are community-based, so improvements and additions are being made constantly.

- Most important for us, since we are always on the road, is the ability of the system to work well as a mobile experience.

Cons

Onboarding was great, but getting that started took a bit of time. Not so much a CON for the software or its team.....everyone's resources have been stretched thin due to COVID-19. We'll get through this!