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Visitproject-open vs Synergist
What both publish
| Fact | project-open | Synergist |
|---|---|---|
| API | The product includes an OpenACS API Browser and XML-RPC package, and the installation wiki lists a REST interface module. | Synergist offers an open API for sharing data with other systems and automating record creation; custom fields and views are available through it. |
| Deployment | The maker offers Windows, VMware virtual machine, Docker and native Linux installation options, and says it can also run the software as SaaS. | Synergist is available as a cloud service or on-premise, with browser access and native server support for Windows or Mac on-premise deployments. |
| Headquarters | Barcelona, Spain | Bollington, Cheshire, United Kingdom |
| Project management | Its project module covers planning, tracking, Scrum/agile work, portfolios, tasks, milestones, baselines, risks, changes and timesheets. | Project tools include phase and stage planning, Gantt and list views, milestones, dependencies, project templates and budget and profit tracking. |
project-open plans
- Standard—
- Professional—
- Platinum—
- Community EditionFree
- Professional Edition€12 a month
- Enterprise Edition€24 a month
Synergist plans
- Foundation£300 a month
- Professional£650 a month
- Enterprise£1,600 a month
Pick project-open if…
project-open suits service organizations that need project planning and accounting alongside portfolio coordination, IT service management or professional services workflows. It may also suit teams seeking self-hosted or SaaS deployment and Linux or Windows access.
Pick Synergist if…
Synergist is aimed at creative, marketing, digital, PR, and design agencies, as well as professional services consultancies selling time and expertise. It may suit teams needing project, resource, and financial management together.