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LiquidPlanner vs Podio

LiquidPlanner logo

LiquidPlanner

Project Management

Predictive project management

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Podio logo

Podio

Project Management

The flexible team collaboration platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Podio has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: LiquidPlanner rebranded to Tempo Portfolio Manager; the pricing page shows no published figures, only an early access sign-up; Podio the free plan stops at 5 users and 100 items across the whole organisation
  • They diverge on capability: LiquidPlanner covers Predictive scheduling, Podio covers Workspaces.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which LiquidPlanner and Podio actually diverge.

Attributes where LiquidPlanner and Podio differ
AttributeLiquidPlannerPodio
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20062009

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 LiquidPlanner

  • Predictive scheduling
  • Resource management
  • Time tracking
  • Analytics
  • Workload management
  • Jira
  • Salesforce
  • SOC 2

Only in Podio

  • Workspaces
  • Apps
  • Workflows
  • Tasks
  • Calendar
  • Google Drive
  • Dropbox
  • Zapier

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

LiquidPlanner

  • Productivitynot Podio
  • Collaborationnot Podio
  • Task managementnot Podio
  • Organizationnot Podio

Podio

  • Building custom workspaces and apps without codenot LiquidPlanner
  • Project and task management for a small teamnot LiquidPlanner
  • Client collaboration with external users on the paid plansnot LiquidPlanner
  • Simple workflow automation between appsnot LiquidPlanner

Where each one falls short

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

LiquidPlanner

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

Podio

  • The free plan stops at 5 users and 100 items across the whole organisation
  • Workflow automation is capped at 25,000 actions a month even on Premium at $19.20 per user
  • API access is a paid add-on from $23 a month, and higher call rates run to $159
  • Extra automation is billed separately, from $39 up to $559 a month
  • Visual reports, email integrations and PDF generation all require Premium

Pricing, plan by plan

LiquidPlanner

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

Podio

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 5 users
    • 100 items maximum per organization
    • Basic task management
  • Plus$11.2/per user/month
    • $14/user/month monthly
    • Unlimited items
    • Task automation
  • Premium$19.2/per user/month
    • $24/user/month monthly
    • Advanced automation with 25,000 actions/month
    • Enhanced API

Which should you pick?

Choose LiquidPlanner if

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

Choose Podio if

  • You need workspaces.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want apps.
Podio review

Questions people ask

Is LiquidPlanner or Podio better?
Neither clearly leads. LiquidPlanner starts at On request and Podio at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, LiquidPlanner or Podio?
Podio has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for LiquidPlanner and Free for Podio.
Does LiquidPlanner or Podio run on more platforms?
LiquidPlanner runs on Web. Podio runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Podio for free?
Yes. Podio has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. LiquidPlanner starts at On request.
What is LiquidPlanner best used for?
LiquidPlanner is most often used for productivity, collaboration, task management, organization. Of those, productivity and collaboration are not what Podio is typically brought in for.
What can LiquidPlanner do that Podio cannot?
LiquidPlanner covers Predictive scheduling, Resource management, Time tracking, Analytics. Podio covers Workspaces, Apps, Workflows, Tasks. Both handle Slack, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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Podio: How much does Podio cost?

Podio offers a free plan with up to 5 users and 100 items limit. Paid tiers start at $11.20/user/month (annual) or $14/user/month (monthly) for Plus, and $19.20/user/month (annual) or $24/user/month (monthly) for Premium.

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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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Podio: Is Podio free?

Podio offers a free plan for up to 5 users with basic task management features and a maximum of 100 items per organization. Paid plans are required for more users or items.

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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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Podio: What limits are on Podio's free plan?

The free plan supports up to 5 users and stores a maximum of 100 items per organization. API calls are limited to 1,000 per hour on the base tier.

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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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