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Kantata vs Teamwork

Kantata logo

Kantata

Professional Services

AI-powered professional services automation, formerly Mavenlink

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Teamwork logo

Teamwork

Professional Services

Project management software that lets you work your way

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Teamwork has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Kantata no transparent pricing tiers or rates published on the pricing page; Teamwork the free plan allows 5 users, 5 projects and 100 MB of file storage
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kantata and Teamwork actually diverge.

Attributes where Kantata and Teamwork differ
AttributeKantataTeamwork
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotesubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android, Desktop, Api
FoundedUnknown2007

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Professional Services).

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 Kantata

Nothing recorded that Teamwork does not also cover.

Only in Teamwork

  • Task management
  • Gantt charts
  • Board view
  • Time tracking
  • Project templates
  • Client management
  • Invoicing
  • Resource scheduling

What people use each for

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

Kantata

  • Reducing cost leakage in professional services operationsnot Teamwork
  • Increasing resource utilization across global operations teamsnot Teamwork
  • Improving revenue forecasting accuracy for pipeline planningnot Teamwork
  • Boosting service margins through better project managementnot Teamwork
  • Automating workflows across connected business toolsnot Teamwork

Teamwork

  • Project and task management for client services teamsnot Kantata
  • Tracking billable time, budgets and profitability against projectsnot Kantata

Where each one falls short

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

Kantata

  • No transparent pricing tiers or rates published on the pricing page
  • Pricing is entirely custom based on company size, goals, and team structure
  • Customers must complete a form before receiving pricing information from a PSA Advisor

Teamwork

  • The free plan allows 5 users, 5 projects and 100 MB of file storage
  • Projects are capped even on paid plans, at 300 on Basics and 600 on Accelerate
  • Automations are rationed by tier, at 100 on free, 20,000 on Accelerate and 100,000 on Optimize
  • Single sign on is Enterprise only
  • The two highest tiers publish no price at all

Pricing, plan by plan

Kantata

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Kantata review.

Teamwork

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 5 projects
    • Max 5 users
    • Task/list/board/Gantt views
  • Basics$9.99/month
    • Unlimited projects
    • Unlimited users
    • Unlimited templates
  • Accelerate$24.99/month
    • All Basics features
    • Smart forms
    • 20,000 automations
  • Optimize$null/month
    • Custom pricing
    • Quoting
    • 100,000 automations

Which should you pick?

Choose Kantata if

Nothing in the data separates Kantata from Teamwork on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Kantata review

Choose Teamwork if

  • You need task management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop, Api.
  • You also want gantt charts.
Teamwork review

Questions people ask

Is Kantata or Teamwork better?
Neither clearly leads. Kantata starts at On request and Teamwork at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kantata or Teamwork?
Teamwork has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Kantata and Free for Teamwork.
Does Kantata or Teamwork run on more platforms?
Kantata runs on Web. Teamwork runs on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop, Api.
Can I use Teamwork for free?
Yes. Teamwork has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Kantata starts at On request.
What is Kantata best used for?
Kantata is most often used for reducing cost leakage in professional services operations, increasing resource utilization across global operations teams, improving revenue forecasting accuracy for pipeline planning, boosting service margins through better project management. Of those, reducing cost leakage in professional services operations and increasing resource utilization across global operations teams are not what Teamwork is typically brought in for.
What can Kantata do that Teamwork cannot?
Teamwork covers Task management, Gantt charts, Board view, Time tracking.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Kantata: How much does Kantata cost?

Kantata does not publish standard pricing. Pricing is custom-built for each customer based on company size, business goals, and how the team works. Interested customers submit a form to discuss pricing with a PSA Advisor.

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Teamwork: What is the difference between Basics and Accelerate plans?

Basics ($9.99/user/month) includes time tracking and basic automations (100 limit). Accelerate ($24.99/user/month) adds smart forms, capacity planning, 20,000 automations, client invoicing, and integrations with HubSpot and QuickBooks.

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Kantata: Is Kantata pricing based on per-seat licensing?

Kantata does not use standard per-seat pricing. Each plan is tailored to individual business requirements, company size, and team structure, determined through direct consultation with their sales team.

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Teamwork: How much do I save with annual billing?

Annual subscriptions save 29% compared to monthly billing on paid plans. The Free plan is not affected.

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Teamwork: Is there a free trial available?

Yes, 14-day free trials are available for Basics and Accelerate plans. No credit card is required.

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