The problem

Generic tool,
real chaos 

Generic project management tools just don’t cut it for agencies. Here’s what happens instead:
Too rigid planning for fast-paced agencies
Workload remains a mystery  
Overstretched or unused capacity
Time doesn’t get tracked
Client feedback gets lost
Nobody wants that. But if your tool doesn’t speak "agency", its almost inevitable.
The consequences

Why do generic tools fail agencies?

Generic project management tools are built for everyone – but not for the specific challenges agencies face:
multiple projects running in parallel, spontaneous client requests, changing teams, and constant need for coordination.
This is exactly where generic tools quickly hit their limits – and cause problems:
Too little flexibility in project planning
Capacity is only superficially visible
No or clunky time tracking
Client communication takes too long
The solution

A tool that understands agencies

There are tools that specialise in the specific requirements of agencies, such as awork. The features of such tools reflect the workflows within creative teams and provide them with optimal support.

Create project transparency and stay flexible

Whether you’re working on long-term roadmaps or making last-minute changes, an agency-specific project management tool like awork keeps all project information, tasks, and team members centrally organised and transparently accessible.

This allows your team to remain flexible and reliably plan and manage projects without any important details getting lost.

Manage team capacity with precision

A must-have for any agency tool is integrated capacity planning, enabling you to allocate your resources with precision.

With a tool like awork, bottlenecks can be identified and resolved early on, and team workload remains visible at all times.

Easily involve external partners in projects

Solutions tailored to agencies should make it simple to involve external partners or clients without additional costs. With features like awork Connect, this is straightforward and incurs no extra fees.

This speeds up approval and feedback processes and ensures that all project communication is centralised in one place.
Time Tracking

Seamlessly integrate time tracking into daily work

Agencies need integrated time tracking that is tailored to their workflows and creative teams.

A tool like awork provides an intuitive way to track time, enabling transparent invoicing.
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Comparison

Features, agencies actually 
need

Generic project tool
Off-the-shelf
project management
Projects run in parallel, but you lose track.
Capacity planning is superficial or missing.
Time tracking needs to be set up separately or via external tools.
Collab with externals in long email threads.
awork
Built for the reality of agency work
Multi-project planning
Keep all your parallel projects and deadlines in view.
Accurate capacity planning
Plan resources precisely and avoid overloads.
Seamless time tracking
Track project times directly in the tool – intuitive and fast.
awork Connect
Invite clients and partners directly into your projects.
Frequently asked
questions
&
answers
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