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Kanbanize vs Paymo

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Kanbanize

Project Management

Enterprise Kanban software for agile teams

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Paymo logo

Paymo

Project Management

Work & project management for teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Paymo has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Kanbanize no per user price or minimum user count is published, despite the page being headed simple pricing; Paymo every advertised price rises after 3 months, with Plus going from $10.90 to $15.90 per user and Pro from $16.90 to $23.90
  • They diverge on capability: Kanbanize covers Kanban boards, Paymo covers Task management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kanbanize and Paymo actually diverge.

Attributes where Kanbanize and Paymo differ
AttributeKanbanizePaymo
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Desktop
Founded20122008

Identical on both: 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
  • Analytics
  • Timeline
  • Jira
  • Azure DevOps
  • GitHub

Only in Paymo

  • Task management
  • Time tracking
  • Invoicing
  • Gantt charts
  • Resource scheduling
  • Google Workspace
  • Zapier
  • SSL encryption

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android 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 Paymo
  • Linking strategy and OKRs to delivery workflowsnot Paymo

Paymo

  • Time tracking for freelancersnot Kanbanize
  • Project management for small teamsnot Kanbanize
  • Invoice generation and client managementnot 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

Paymo

  • Every advertised price rises after 3 months, with Plus going from $10.90 to $15.90 per user and Pro from $16.90 to $23.90
  • The free plan allows 1 user, 1 client and 2 projects
  • The Solo plan is still capped at 3 clients and 5 projects
  • Gantt charts, task dependencies and scheduling require the Plus plan
  • Integrations are excluded from both the free and Solo plans

Pricing, plan by plan

Kanbanize

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

Paymo

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 user
    • unlimited time tracking
    • unlimited invoices
  • Solo$5.9/month
    • 1 user
    • flat rate/retainer projects
    • 3 clients
  • Plus$10.9/month
    • unlimited users
    • spreadsheet view
    • recurring tasks
  • Pro$16.9/month
    • unlimited users
    • Gantt charts
    • task dependencies

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 Paymo if

  • You need task management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop.
  • You also want time tracking.
Paymo review

Questions people ask

Is Kanbanize or Paymo better?
Neither clearly leads. Kanbanize starts at On request and Paymo at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kanbanize or Paymo?
Paymo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Kanbanize and Free for Paymo.
Does Kanbanize or Paymo run on more platforms?
Kanbanize runs on Web, Ios, Android. Paymo runs on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop.
Can I use Paymo for free?
Yes. Paymo has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Kanbanize starts at On request.
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 Paymo is typically brought in for.
What can Kanbanize do that Paymo cannot?
Kanbanize covers Kanban boards, Portfolio Kanban, Workflow automation, Analytics. Paymo covers Task management, Time tracking, Invoicing, Gantt charts. Both handle Slack, Web support, Ios support, Android support.

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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Paymo: What is the storage limit by plan?

Free: 1GB, Solo: 5GB, Plus: 50GB, Pro: 500GB.

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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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Paymo: Can I use Paymo with multiple users on the Free plan?

No, Free and Solo plans are limited to 1 user only. You need Plus or Pro for multiple users.

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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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Paymo: What happens after the promotional pricing period ends?

Regular prices apply: Solo $9.90/month, Plus $15.90/user/month, Pro $23.90/user/month.

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Paymo: Is there a discount for annual billing?

Yes, annual payment offers up to 40% discount compared to monthly billing.

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