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SmartTask

What SmartTask is
SmartTask combines project management, CRM, resource management, time tracking, budgeting, and client communication in one work management product. Tasks support recurring schedules, reminders, dependencies, subtasks, custom fields, and activity logs. Views include lists, Kanban-style boards, calendars, timelines, dashboards, portfolios, filtered layouts, and project overviews. Time tools record entries, timesheets, billable time, billing and cost rates, and project budgets. Resource features cover AI-driven planning, time-off tracking, capacity planning, and utilization reports. Automation rules and guest access are available. Listed connections include Slack, Microsoft Teams, HubSpot, Zoho Projects, Trello, Notion, Jira, Monday.com, Salesforce, Typeform, Airtable, Wrike, Asana, ClickUp, and Toggl. Slack can turn conversations into tasks, add comments, and connect projects with channels for notifications. SmartTask runs on Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, and the web. A free plan is available; paid plans start at $6/user/mo billed annually.
Who it suits
SmartTask is designed for creative teams, marketing firms, consultancies, and high-tech teams. It suits groups that want tasks, budgets, resources, and client work in one system.
What it does well
- Free plan includes unlimited tasks and users
- Offers many project and portfolio views
- Includes time tracking and project budgeting
- Provides AI-driven resource planning
- Runs on web, desktop, and mobile
What to know first
- Advanced controls are reserved for Enterprise
- Some features depend on paid plans
- Custom branding is listed as an add-on
Limits
Free Forever includes unlimited tasks, users, projects, contacts and guests. Timeline views, dashboards, portfolios, time tracking and budgeting are listed in Business, while advanced controls and priority support are in Enterprise.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free Forever | per user / month billed yearly · Unlimited tasks · Unlimited users · Unlimited projects · Unlimited contacts · Unlimited guests · Karma Points · Embed views · Access to all features | Free |
| Premium | per user / month billed yearly · Custom fields · Milestones · Reminders · Forms · Private groups · Workflows · AI Agents · Attendance | $6 |
| Business | per user / month billed yearly · Timeline view · Dashboards · Portfolios · Time tracking · Budgeting · Call recording integration · Custom branding (Add on) | $11 |
| Enterprise | Contact Sales · Single sign-on (SSO) · Whitelabel · Enterprise API access · Customer Success Manager · Access to managed services | On request |
As smarttask.io lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit https://www.smarttask.io/
- Start with the Free Forever plan or select a paid plan
- Open SmartTask on the web, Windows, Mac, Android or iOS
- Create projects and tasks using lists, boards or other views
- Connect services such as Slack, Microsoft Teams or Salesforce
Verdict
SmartTask covers planning, delivery, staffing, time, and client coordination across many platforms. The free tier is broad, while paid plans add workflows, reporting, budgeting, and enterprise services.
Questions
Does SmartTask have a free plan?
Yes. Free Forever costs nothing per month when billed yearly and includes unlimited tasks, users, projects, contacts and guests.
Which platforms support SmartTask?
SmartTask is available on Android, iOS, macOS, Windows and the web.
Can SmartTask connect to Slack?
Yes. Slack can turn conversations into SmartTask tasks, add task comments and link projects with Slack channels for notifications.
What does Business add?
Business includes timeline views, dashboards, portfolios, time tracking, budgeting and a call-recording integration; custom branding is an add-on.
Facts from SmartTask's own pages
- Automation rules
- Yes · smarttask.io, 23 Sept 2026
- Desktop apps
- The help center documents downloadable desktop apps for Windows and Mac. · guide.smarttask.io, 11 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · smarttask.io, 23 Sept 2026
- Guest access
- Yes · smarttask.io, 23 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- The pricing page lists Slack, Microsoft Teams, HubSpot, Zoho Projects, Trello, Notion, Jira, Monday.com, Salesforce, Typeform, Airtable, Wrike, Asana, ClickUp, and Toggl among apps to connect or replace. · smarttask.io, 11 Oct 2026
- Intended teams
- The maker describes SmartTask as designed for creative teams, marketing firms, consultancies, and high-tech teams. · smarttask.io, 11 Oct 2026
- Mobile apps
- SmartTask's help center says mobile apps are available for Android and iOS. · guide.smarttask.io, 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy and data handling
- The privacy policy says SmartTask does not sell personal information and processes customer workspace data as needed to provide, secure, maintain, support, and improve the service. · smarttask.io, 11 Oct 2026
- Product
- SmartTask combines project management, CRM, resource management, time tracking, budgeting, and client communication in one work management product. · smarttask.io, 11 Oct 2026
- Project views
- The product offers task list, Kanban-style board, calendar, timeline, dashboard, portfolio, filtered, and project overview views. · smarttask.io, 11 Oct 2026
- Resource planning
- Its resource management features include AI-driven resource planning, time-off tracking, capacity planning, and utilization reports. · smarttask.io, 11 Oct 2026
- Security
- SmartTask says its measures may include encryption in transit, authentication and access controls, role-based permissions, logging and monitoring, backups, and disaster recovery procedures. · smarttask.io, 11 Oct 2026
- Slack integration
- The Slack integration can turn Slack conversations into SmartTask tasks, comment on tasks, and link projects with Slack channels for notifications. · smarttask.io, 11 Oct 2026
- Paid from
- 6 · smarttask.io, 23 Sept 2026
- Support
- The pricing page offers meeting scheduling and chat, and Enterprise includes priority support and a Customer Success Manager. · smarttask.io, 11 Oct 2026
- Task management
- Features include recurring tasks, reminders, dependencies, subtasks, custom fields, and task activity logs. · smarttask.io, 11 Oct 2026
- Time and budgets
- SmartTask supports time entries, timesheets, billable time, billing and cost rates, and project budgeting. · smarttask.io, 11 Oct 2026
- Time tracking
- Yes · smarttask.io, 23 Sept 2026
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