NextTask

What NextTask is

NextTask is an operations platform for retail chains, hospitality groups, and service businesses coordinating work across locations. Teams can assign store tasks, set priorities and deadlines, attach supporting files, and track completion. For visual merchandising, managers can distribute planograms and photo-based instructions, then collect store photos for head office review. Recurring unit counts can be scheduled, with store submissions tracked in real time.

Managers can send announcements to all stores or selected groups and receive read receipts and acknowledgements. Businesses running multiple chains or brands can keep their data, tasks, and reporting separate. Store staff can use responsive smartphone and tablet access to complete tasks, upload photos, and communicate with head office. The listed platforms are Android, iOS, and web.

The Base Plan costs 250 ZAR per user per month, is billed monthly, and has a minimum of 10 users; prices exclude VAT. A 30-day free trial covers up to three users, includes core features, and does not require a credit card. Plans include training materials, video tutorials, a knowledge base, and a video library; enterprise customers also receive personalized training sessions. Support is available by email, phone, and WhatsApp from 8 AM to 6 PM SAST. The company lists encryption, secure cloud hosting, regular security audits, and regular backups.

Who it suits

NextTask suits multi-location retail, hospitality, and service organizations that need to coordinate store tasks, merchandising, counts, and announcements. It may also suit businesses managing separate workflows for several chains or brands.

Limits

The free trial lasts 30 days and covers up to three users. The Base Plan costs 250 ZAR per user per month, requires at least 10 users, includes 10GB of file storage, and excludes VAT.

Getting started

1. Visit the NextTask website.
2. Start the 30-day free trial for up to three users; no credit card is required.
3. Use NextTask on the web or on Android or iOS.
4. Select a paid plan if continuing beyond the trial.

Verdict

Choose NextTask if your organization coordinates operational work across multiple locations and needs task tracking, merchandising workflows, or recurring counts. Review the 10-user Base Plan minimum and VAT exclusion when budgeting; the trial is limited to three users for 30 days.