Progress Podio

Customizable work management apps for teams.

Progress Podio, owned by Progress Software, lets organizations build their own apps for projects, CRM, and other workflows, rather than adapting to a fixed structure someone else designed. A no-code builder shapes the data structure, dashboards, and views (table, kanban, calendar, and badge), while if-this-then-that automations handle repetitive steps such as task assignments, document generation, and emails. Permissions are granular enough to control precisely who can see and act on what, and free external licenses let clients join shared workspaces, a detail that matters for organizations working closely with outside partners.

That level of customization is Podio's real strength, appealing to teams that want software shaped around their exact process rather than the other way around.

At a glance

Who's it for?

It fits organizations that want custom apps built around their process, with fine control over who can see and do what.

Strength

Its highly customizable apps and granular permissions make it attractive for organizations with specific access-control needs.

Trade-off

It needs real admin setup before it becomes usable for day-to-day work.

When to choose it

A strong option for organizations willing to invest admin time into custom apps with tight permission control.

Progress Podio pricing

Free

$0

Up to 5 users

  • Task management
  • Apps and workspaces

Plus

$11.20 per user / month

Billed annually, or $14 billed monthly

  • Unlimited items
  • Unlimited client users
  • User management
  • Simple workflows

Premium

$19.20 per user / month

Billed annually, or $24 billed monthly

  • Advanced workflow automation
  • Visual reports
  • 25,000 automation actions per month

Prices in USD, checked October 2026. Prices exclude VAT and local taxes unless stated, and may vary by region, team size, and billing period. Vendors change plans often. See current Progress Podio pricing →

Why teams choose it

  • Highly customizable apps
  • Automations
  • Granular permissions

FAQ

Is Progress Podio free to use?

Yes. Progress Podio has a free plan, up to 5 users. The free plan includes: Task management; Apps and workspaces. Paid plans start at $11.20 per user / month (Plus).

Does Progress Podio have desktop or mobile apps?

Progress Podio is available on Web, Mobile.

What integrations does Progress Podio support?

Progress Podio integrates with tools like Google Workspace, Zapier, among others.

Is Progress Podio cloud-based or self-hosted?

Progress Podio is cloud-based (SaaS); there's no self-hosted option.

What team sizes is Progress Podio built for?

Progress Podio is designed for these team sizes: Small team, Mid-size.

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