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Kanbanize vs LiquidPlanner

Kanbanize logo

Kanbanize

Project Management

Enterprise Kanban software for agile teams

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
LiquidPlanner logo

LiquidPlanner

Project Management

Predictive project management

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Kanbanize no per user price or minimum user count is published, despite the page being headed simple pricing; LiquidPlanner rebranded to Tempo Portfolio Manager; the pricing page shows no published figures, only an early access sign-up
  • They diverge on capability: Kanbanize covers Kanban boards, LiquidPlanner covers Predictive scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kanbanize and LiquidPlanner actually diverge.

Attributes where Kanbanize and LiquidPlanner differ
AttributeKanbanizeLiquidPlanner
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded20122006

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Project Management).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Kanbanize

  • Kanban boards
  • Portfolio Kanban
  • Workflow automation
  • Timeline
  • Azure DevOps
  • GitHub
  • ISO 27001
  • Ios support

Only in LiquidPlanner

  • Predictive scheduling
  • Resource management
  • Time tracking
  • Workload management
  • Salesforce

Both cover

  • Analytics
  • Jira
  • Slack
  • SOC 2
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Kanbanize

  • Kanban boards and portfolio management for scaled agile teamsnot LiquidPlanner
  • Linking strategy and OKRs to delivery workflowsnot LiquidPlanner

LiquidPlanner

  • Productivitynot Kanbanize
  • Collaborationnot Kanbanize
  • Task managementnot Kanbanize
  • Organizationnot Kanbanize

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Kanbanize

  • No per user price or minimum user count is published, despite the page being headed simple pricing
  • Automation rules are a paid add on on both plans, capped at 300 on Standard
  • SSO is a paid add on rather than included at either tier
  • File storage is 100 GB on Standard against 1 TB on Enterprise, and API calls are capped on Standard without the limit being stated
  • A dedicated cloud instance, IP whitelisting and 24/7 support are Enterprise only

LiquidPlanner

  • Rebranded to Tempo Portfolio Manager; the pricing page shows no published figures, only an early access sign-up

Pricing, plan by plan

Kanbanize

On request
  • Team$149/month
    • 15 users
    • Unlimited boards
    • Kanban analytics
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Custom pricing
    • SSO
    • Advanced security

LiquidPlanner

On request
  • Essentials$15/month
    • Project management
    • Basic scheduling
  • Professional$25/month
    • Predictive scheduling
    • Resource management
    • Analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose Kanbanize if

  • You need kanban boards.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want portfolio kanban.
Kanbanize review

Choose LiquidPlanner if

  • You need predictive scheduling.
  • You also want resource management.
LiquidPlanner review

Questions people ask

Is Kanbanize or LiquidPlanner better?
Neither clearly leads. Kanbanize starts at On request and LiquidPlanner at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kanbanize or LiquidPlanner?
Kanbanize starts at On request and LiquidPlanner at On request.
Does Kanbanize or LiquidPlanner run on more platforms?
Kanbanize runs on Web, Ios, Android. LiquidPlanner runs on Web.
What is Kanbanize best used for?
Kanbanize is most often used for kanban boards and portfolio management for scaled agile teams, linking strategy and okrs to delivery workflows. Of those, kanban boards and portfolio management for scaled agile teams and linking strategy and okrs to delivery workflows are not what LiquidPlanner is typically brought in for.
What can Kanbanize do that LiquidPlanner cannot?
Kanbanize covers Kanban boards, Portfolio Kanban, Workflow automation, Timeline. LiquidPlanner covers Predictive scheduling, Resource management, Time tracking, Workload management. Both handle Analytics, Jira, Slack, SOC 2.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Kanbanize: Is Businessmap (formerly Kanbanize) free or paid?

Businessmap offers a free Standard plan with all features included. Enterprise plan and add-ons require custom pricing through contact sales. No per-seat pricing is published.

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LiquidPlanner: How is Tempo timesheets pricing calculated for my organization?

Pricing is per-user per month and scales based on organization size. For 1-10 users: $1.00/user; 11-100 users: $5.21/user; 101-250 users: $3.66/user; scaling down to $0.25-$0.39/user for organizations with 5,000+ users.

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Kanbanize: What discounts does Businessmap offer for annual billing?

Businessmap provides over 20 percent savings when choosing annual plans versus monthly billing. Exact pricing figures are not published on the page.

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LiquidPlanner: What license matching requirement exists for Tempo?

Your Tempo license size must match your Jira license size, with a user defined as anyone who can log into Jira.

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Kanbanize: What are the storage and API limits on Businessmap?

Standard plan includes 100 GB file storage and limited API calls. Enterprise plan provides 1 TB storage with unlimited API access. Automation rules are limited to 300 on Standard; Enterprise offers unlimited.

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LiquidPlanner: Is there a free trial for Tempo timesheets?

Yes, Tempo offers a free trial available through the Atlassian Marketplace.

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LiquidPlanner: What deployment options are available for Tempo?

Both Cloud and Data Center deployment options are offered, with annual billing available.

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