Head-to-head
Productive vs Workamajig
An honest, feature-by-feature look at Productive and Workamajig for creative teams — where each is stronger, what they cost, and what neither includes.
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Where Productive and Workamajig differ
Of the 8 capabilities creative teams typically stitch together, Productive fully includes 4 and Workamajig fully includes 2.
Video & Image Review
Workamajig partially covers video & image review; Productive doesn't include it.
Calendar & Scheduling
Productive includes calendar & scheduling; Workamajig covers it partially.
AI Assistant (kloudie)
Productive includes ai assistant (kloudie); Workamajig doesn't include it.
What neither includes
Whichever you pick, you'll still be stitching tools around it for the rest of the workflow. kloudboard includes all of the below in the same workspace:
- Video & Image Review
- Built-in Chat
- Freelancer Payments
- File Storage & Drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Productive or Workamajig better for creative teams?
Productive covers more of the workflow out of the box (4 of the 8 capabilities we track fully included, vs 2), but the right pick depends on which capabilities your team actually uses. The comparison table above shows exactly where they differ.
How much do Productive and Workamajig cost?
Productive starts at $9/user/mo (Essential, billed annually; $12 monthly), with Professional at $25/user/mo and Ultimate at $33/user/mo — all with a 3-seat minimum, a 14-day trial, and no free-forever plan. Workamajig starts at $49/user/month with a 10-user minimum (dropping to $47 at 25+ and $45 at 50+ seats), has no free plan and no free trial, and bills annually as prepay-11-get-1-free; client and vendor logins are free and unlimited.
What do both Productive and Workamajig lack?
Neither fully includes video & image review, built-in chat, freelancer payments and file storage & drive. kloudboard includes all of these in one workspace, with a free plan for up to 5 members.
Is there one tool that replaces both Productive and Workamajig?
kloudboard combines kanban boards, frame-accurate video and image review, built-in chat (with Slack, Discord, and WhatsApp bridging), freelancer payments, file storage, calendar, and a free AI assistant in one workspace — free forever for up to 5 members, with Pro at a flat $20/member/mo.
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