--- title: The 14 Best Collaboration Software Tools for Productive Teams description: Productive teams are crucial for any organization. We've researched 11 of the top tools to keep your team on track toward success. image: https://blog.flock.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Project%20management%20with%20gantt%20chart.jpeg --- [![Flock](https://blog.flock.com/hubfs/FlockBlog_Logo/Flockblog-v2-inverted.svg) ](https://blog.flock.com/) [![Flock](https://blog.flock.com/hubfs/FlockBlog_Logo/Flockblog-v2.svg) ](https://blog.flock.com/) × × ##### Try Flock today! 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[Is Neo Mail the Best Free Business Email Provider? Brutally Honest Review](https://blog.flock.com/is-neo-the-best-free-business-email-provider) 2. [How India works: 2020 insights from Flock users](https://blog.flock.com/india-2020-insights-flock) 3. [How we manage a globally distributed team—tips from Flock managers](https://blog.flock.com/managing-globally-distributed-team) 20 min read # The 14 Best Collaboration Software Tools for Productive Teams ![Project management with gantt chart](https://blog.flock.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Project%20management%20with%20gantt%20chart.jpeg) ![Project management with gantt chart](https://blog.flock.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Project%20management%20with%20gantt%20chart.jpeg?width=1000&name=Project%20management%20with%20gantt%20chart.jpeg) Digging through the [exhaustive number of team collaboration tools](https://blog.flock.com/best-business-collaboration-software) on the market can be overwhelming. How do you find the best collaboration software to improve your team’s productivity? And how do you know it’s effective before you adopt it? Have no fear, Flock is here! We did the digging. We tested dozens of team collaboration tools and evaluated them based on features and pricing, to present to you the 10 best team collaboration [software](https://www.softwareworld.co/10-best-live-chat-software/) for your business. ### Best Team Collaboration Tools - [Flock](https://blog.flock.com/best-collaboration-software-productive-teams#Flock) - [Slack](https://blog.flock.com/best-collaboration-software-productive-teams#Slack) - [Interntx](https://blog.flock.com/best-collaboration-software-productive-teams#Internxt) - [Microsoft Teams](https://blog.flock.com/best-collaboration-software-productive-teams#Teams) - [Monday.com](https://blog.flock.com/best-collaboration-software-productive-teams#Monday) - Productive - [Nifty](https://blog.flock.com/best-collaboration-software-productive-teams#Nifty) - [Asana](https://blog.flock.com/best-collaboration-software-productive-teams#Asana) - [JIRA](https://blog.flock.com/best-collaboration-software-productive-teams#JIRA) - [Trello](https://blog.flock.com/best-collaboration-software-productive-teams#Trello) - [Google Drive](https://blog.flock.com/best-collaboration-software-productive-teams#Drive) - [Dropbox](https://blog.flock.com/best-collaboration-software-productive-teams#Dropbox) - [Quip](https://blog.flock.com/best-collaboration-software-productive-teams#Quip) - [Xtensio](https://blog.flock.com/best-collaboration-software-productive-teams#Xtensio) - [Teamwork](https://blog.flock.com/best-collaboration-software-productive-teams#Teamwork) - [Salesmate](https://blog.flock.com/best-collaboration-software-productive-teams#Salesmate) - [Softr](https://blog.flock.com/best-collaboration-software-productive-teams#Softr) - [Proofhub](https://blog.flock.com/best-collaboration-software-productive-teams#Proofhub) ## [![Get More Done Take teamwork to the next level with Flock's Guide to Workplace Collaboration Software](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4323997/cf901c43-25d4-472e-9791-06b74d4b1f5d.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4323997/cf901c43-25d4-472e-9791-06b74d4b1f5d) ## Team Communication Tools ### [Flock](https://flock.com/) ![Flock collaboration tools](https://blog.flock.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Flock_April2019/images/collaboration-img-3-9f86a0d8.jpg?width=1220&name=collaboration-img-3-9f86a0d8.jpg) We’d be remiss not to include Flock in our list of collaboration tools for [productive teams](https://blog.flock.com/usingflock/7-flock-hacks-to-help-you-be-more-productive-at-work). We’ve touted our [features and pricing](https://blog.flock.com/usingflock/getting-started-with-flock-509b13b5096) here on this blog, but here’s the deal: #### Features - Direct and team messaging - Video conferencing and screen sharing - File-sharing - Advanced search - Guest management - Announcements - Directory - Auto-generated mailing lists - To-dos - Polls - Notes - Reminders - Share code snippets - Process automation - Integrations #### Pricing - PRO plan: $4.50 per licensed user, per month (**best value!**) - Custom pricing for large enterprises & organizations [![Centralize your team's communication and take teamwork to the next level. 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If you want more storage, you can get 2TB for €9.99, 5TB for €19.99, and 10TB for €29.99. Annual and lifetime plans are also available on our website.     ### [Microsoft Teams](https://products.office.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/group-chat-software) ![microsoft teams interface](https://blog.flock.com/hubfs/microsoft-teams-interface.png) *Microsoft Teams* Microsoft Teams is a newer tool, packaging together many [Microsoft products](https://products.office.com/en-us/compare-all-microsoft-office-products-4-column?&activetab=tab:primaryr2) like Skype, Office, and OneDrive. #### Features - Direct and team messaging - Live Events - up to 10,000 viewers - Video conferencing and screen sharing - Built-in Office 365 apps: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint. - File-sharing - Advanced search - Guest management - Announcements - Directory - Integrations #### Pricing - Free for chat only - $12.50 per user/month for Office 365 Business Premium - $20.00 per user/month for Office 365 E3 *See our best team conferencing tools for business *[*here*](https://blog.flock.com/best-business-video-conferencing)*.* ## Team Project Management Tools ### **ProofHub**   ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcU_upwjxNh-GeKe8DINFIGJtPaSjoIUT4T1kxStTmVIVJ1UUezNRwhJxZmseRvpHlmGU4fdU9SeWagpXh3fwhQIcYQrFRpvwRw9dvSFsK6CDqiv2Ms_WTTuX56KS-VXH4Z3RQG9Q?key=mA-rHSAB3v8OJP4WjrfTBwQh) [ProofHub](https://www.proofhub.com/) is an all-in-one project management and team collaboration software that helps you manage projects, teams, and documents from a centralized place. **Key features   ** - Real-time chat - Discussion board - Task comments  - Centralized file sharing  - Search     - Announcements  - Notes  - Forms   - Calendar   - Native integration with Google Drive, DropBox, and One Drive    - Proofing Task management  - Gantt chart  - Reports    **Pricing **   - **Essential plan:** $45 per month, unlimited users, up to 40 projects    - **Ultimate plan:** $89 per month, unlimited users, unlimited projects - 14-day free trial             ### [Monday.com](http://Monday.com) ![multiple screens showcasing Monday features](https://blog.flock.com/hubfs/monday%20In%20A%20Glance.jpg) *Monday.com* Monday offers team and [project management features](https://blog.flock.com/usingflock/apps-and-integrations-for-todays-product-managers) with an assortment of different project trackers and file-sharing abilities. #### Features - Customizable project tracking templates - Calendar view - Files view - File-sharing - Desktop and mobile - Integrations - Process automation #### Pricing - Based on user size - $39 - $1599+ per month ### Productive ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXf5mNfCxb1tyg82fVr8yt1L-ay7rWhiXFggI4F7mQvsMoBlPreXKYAJIi25bCc83R7a-TRLq4biMs-oZu3B-Jy7Jp6P8TVgan2y31J-l3QzJQEe0A_ojMnWQzTiFJuhoHtp6Rj-gw?key=8mdCBEI6n8OOjL208Bex4Q) Productive stands out from similar project management and [professional services automation software](https://productive.io/) by providing **professional services for businesses**. **Features:** - Customizable templates - Project tracking - Time & expense management - Resource scheduling - Billing & invoicing - Task management - Document sharing - Integrations **Pricing:** - **Basic Plan**: $9/month (for small teams) - **Pro Plan**: $24/month (for growing businesses) - **Ultimate Plan**: $32/month  (for complex organizations) ## **Nifty** ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXddJrm0CtSCOj2MkylvKrndr7OikVBGUFOZ6KwOlz9yq8R_o-POc2C04XuCON0PA9ECEikaejxayyClBsstLcjfT1ZnLBNef8FAb24_gdcPtoUbuoV6GwOu0D9INWWO_x82O9AG?key=HZDBoPeS0_KCmnrj4fG5LQ) [**Nifty**](http://niftypm.com/) is a powerful team project management and collaboration platform that brings tasks, timelines, docs, and discussions into one connected workspace. Built for smooth teamwork, it keeps everyone aligned without constant context switching. Nifty is ideal for teams that want to plan, execute, and communicate all in the same place. **Key features**** **** ** - Milestone tracking - Team discussions - Task comments - Project timelines - Document collaboration - Real-time chat - Workload view - Automations - Recurring tasks - Time tracking - Kanban, List, Timeline, and Calendar views - Reporting - Google Docs and Drive integration - Slack, Zoom, and GitHub integrations **Pricing** Free Forever: $0** **Starter plan: $7 per month Pro plan: $10 per month Business plan: $16 per month Unlimited plan: Custom pricing ### [Asana](https://asana.com/) ![Asana's timeline view](https://blog.flock.com/hubfs/Timeline.png) *Asana's task tracker* Asana isn’t just for [development teams](https://blog.flock.com/usingflock/6-essential-flock-apps-for-developers-a14988932fc4). Asana is similar to Monday.com in its focus on tracking work and getting it done. #### Features - Customizable project tracking templates - Calendar view - Files view - File-sharing - Desktop and mobile - Templates - Integrations #### Pricing - Basic - Free for up to 15 users - Premium - $10.99 per user, per month - Business - $24.99 per user, per month - Custom pricing for large enterprises & organizations ### [JIRA](https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira) ![JIRA board view](https://blog.flock.com/hubfs/Jira%20Board.png) *JIRA project board* JIRA’s value lies in its ability to track projects and manage bug fixes in a product. This makes it effective for client-facing teams, especially [SaaS companies](https://blog.flock.com/theflockway/selling-saas-in-india-4-things-you-need-to-know). #### Features - Customizable project tracking templates - Reporting - Integrations #### Pricing - Standard: **starting at **$7 per user, per month - Premium: **starting at** $14 per user, per month - Max 5,000 users ### [Trello](https://trello.com/en) ![Open Macbook running Trello on a web browser](https://blog.flock.com/hubfs/Trello-Web-Macbook-Pro.png) *Trello* Trello offers a free plan that allows [project and task tracking](https://blog.trello.com/project-management-power-ups) on a business-ready level. For more features, businesses can opt into their business or enterprise plan. #### Features - Customizable project tracking cards - Create and comment via email - Automation - Calendar view - Map view - Voting - Integrations (“Power-Ups”) #### Pricing - Free plan with limited features - Business class: $9.99 per user, per month - Enterprise: $20.83 per user, per month ## Team Collaboration Tools ### [Google Drive](https://www.google.com/drive/) ![Google Drive's main interface](https://blog.flock.com/hubfs/604444-google-drive-web.png) *Google Drive* At this point, Google Drive is eponymous with [file sharing](https://support.flock.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000431214-File-Sharing). Its impressive storage, collaborative abilities, and cross-device sync makes it a leader for collaborative teams. #### Features - Storage - Shared Drives - Docs, Sheets, Slides - Assign tasks - Request approvals - Track versions - Device sync - Sharing, viewing, collaborating - AI-powered search - Integration #### Pricing - Personal: Free for up to 15GB - Enterprise: $8 per user, per month + $1 per 25GB ### [Dropbox](https://www.dropbox.com/) ![Dropbox integration with Mac desktop](https://blog.flock.com/hubfs/dropbox-native.png) *Dropbox* Dropbox is another leader in cloud-based file-sharing, in part due to its ease of use. Dropbox has also recently launched a [Timelines feature](https://blog.dropbox.com/topics/product/paper-timelines), which makes for great project planning and tracking alongside file-sharing. #### Features - Storage - Shared folders - Assign tasks - Track versions - Device sync - Sharing, viewing, collaborating - To-dos - Gantt-style timelines - Personalized suggestions - Remote wipe - Integration #### Pricing - Standard: $12.50 per user, per month - Advanced: $20 per user, per month ### [Quip](https://quip.com) ![Quip's slides tool](https://blog.flock.com/hubfs/Slides-Hero%20(1).png) *Quip's Slides feature* Quip is among the newer players in collaborative software. Quip allows for easy file sharing with group chat and direct messaging features. Its pricing is competitive, and Quip touts building “[a culture of action](https://quip.com/blog/transform-work-culture-for-speed-innovation)” among teams. #### Features - Sharing, viewing, collaborating - Documents, spreadsheets, and slides - Group chat and 1:1 messaging - Integration #### Pricing - Starter: $10 per user, per month - Enterprise: $25 per user, per month ### [Xtensio](http://xtensio.com/) ![xtensio 2](https://blog.flock.com/hs-fs/hubfs/xtensio%202.jpg?width=250&name=xtensio%202.jpg) *Xtensio's customizable documents* Xtensio is a collaboration tool that allows team members to create and share beautiful living documents easily.  ### Features - Intuitive page builder - Branded documents  - Customizable templates - Dedicated workspace - Access anytime, anywhere - Responsive presentations - Password-protected links - Downloadable documents in PDF/PNGs ### Pricing - Basic: $8/mo/user - Full Access: $15/mo/user - Custom pricing for enterprise ### [Teamwork](https://www.teamwork.com/) ![Teamwork-Projects-Portfolio-View-5](https://blog.flock.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Teamwork-Projects-Portfolio-View-5.jpg?width=1827&name=Teamwork-Projects-Portfolio-View-5.jpg)*Teamwork sets up project management over multiple styles* [Teamwork](https://www.teamwork.com/) is a powerful, feature-rich yet easy to use [Project Management Tool](https://thedigitalprojectmanager.com/tools/best-project-management-software/) used by over 20,000 companies. #### Features - View tasks as lists, [gantt charts](https://thedigitalprojectmanager.com/tools/free-gantt-chart-software/) or board views - [Time tracking](https://traqq.com/blog/the-top-15-windows-time-tracking-apps-in-2021/) allows you to track the amount of time being spent on tasks and increases accountability. - Resource and workload management allows you to assess team member workloads for more efficient task planning and distribution. - Task and project creation and management, upload files, add comments all in one centralized location. - Tailor client free access and permissions to areas such a [time tracking and invoicing](https://apploye.com/time-tracking-invoicing/), perfect for agencies. - Track project progress with dashboards, board view and project health status updates. - Excellent customer support centre. #### Pricing - Free Forever: Max 5 users, 2 projects - Pro: $10 per month per user (billed annually), $12.50 billed monthly - Premium: $18 per month per user (billed annually), $22.50 billed monthly - Contact for Enterprise rates   ## Salesmate ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/j_fXFtPanGvnrdWZC-IA46p5nNUyiFU6urspzDM9rjWZbQubrW4WL66gMpmEWEfURRhMSAO7HKTdTs0xnoEmDGeLf9v7tqWCmHTj1uXj9e3N09u58ICMGbX7t21D2i9-CdojbgeSy8YXFnnBAwMhBMI) Salesmate is the ultimate solution for productive teams seeking seamless collaboration. With its innovative features, including a [collaborative email inbox](https://www.salesmate.io/blog/best-shared-inbox-software/), it empowers teams to work together efficiently, streamline communication, and boost productivity like never before. ### Features: - Team inbox - Sales automation - Sales pipeline management - Contact management - Google workspace native integration (2-way sync) - Marketing automation - [Lead scoring](https://breadcrumbs.io/revenuepedia/what-is-lead-scoring/) - Text messaging - Built-in calling - Email sequence and campaigns   ### **Pricing:**   Salesmate provides a free trial for 15 days. - Starter plan - $12/user/month - Growth plan - $24/user/month - Boost plan - $40/user/month - Enterprise plan - Custom pricing   ### Softr   [Softr](https://www.softr.io/) is the easiest way to build secure portals and internal tools powered by your business data — no coding required   Functionality: - Onboarding - Performance management - Knowledge sharing - Time off management - Feedback collection - IT support ticketing - Custom code functionality - Advanced permissions - Integrations - Guest management - Enterprise-grade security   ## Pricing - Free:  - Basic: USD $49 per month  - Professional: USD $139 per month - Business: USD $269 per month  - Eneprise: Custom     [Productivity](https://blog.flock.com/tag/productivity), [Collaboration](https://blog.flock.com/tag/collaboration) [![Get More Done Take teamwork to the next level with Flock's Guide to Workplace Collaboration Software](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4323997/cf901c43-25d4-472e-9791-06b74d4b1f5d.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4323997/cf901c43-25d4-472e-9791-06b74d4b1f5d) [![Best Workforce Productivity Tools for Modern Teams](https://blog.flock.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Jun-24-2026-10-49-17-4345-AM.png?width=710&name=undefined-Jun-24-2026-10-49-17-4345-AM.png)](https://blog.flock.com/best-workforce-productivity-tools-for-modern-teams) [Productivity](https://blog.flock.com/topic/productivity) [Best Workforce Productivity Tools for Modern Teams](https://blog.flock.com/best-workforce-productivity-tools-for-modern-teams) [![Manali Kulkarni](https://blog.flock.com/hubfs/14446137_1315511991826218_3222968060618415267_n.jpeg) ](https://blog.flock.com/author/manali) [ Manali Kulkarni ](https://blog.flock.com/author/manali) [ Manali Kulkarni ](https://blog.flock.com/author/manali) [![Manali Kulkarni](https://blog.flock.com/hubfs/14446137_1315511991826218_3222968060618415267_n.jpeg) ](https://blog.flock.com/author/manali) TOP STORIES 1. 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