SwiftKanban
Kanban project management software
Project, portfolio & program management software
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$7 per user per month
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- Agriculture, fishing, and forestry
- Banking and insurance
- Professional services (engineering, legal, consulting, etc.)
What is SwiftKanban
SwiftKanban is a web-based Kanban project management tool used to visualize work, manage flow, and track delivery across teams. It targets Agile and Lean teams that need configurable Kanban boards, work-in-progress controls, and analytics for throughput and cycle time. The product emphasizes Kanban-specific practices such as explicit policies, classes of service, and flow metrics, and it supports scaling across multiple teams and projects through roll-ups and reporting.
Kanban-specific flow analytics
SwiftKanban includes metrics and charts oriented to Kanban operations, such as cycle time and throughput reporting. These capabilities support ongoing flow improvement and forecasting discussions. Compared with broader work management tools, the analytics are more directly aligned to Kanban method concepts rather than generic task reporting.
Configurable boards and policies
Boards support customizable workflows with columns, swimlanes, and work item types to match different service lines and teams. The product supports WIP limits and policy-driven execution, which helps teams operationalize Kanban rules. This flexibility is useful when teams need different workflows without forcing a single template.
Supports multi-team rollups
SwiftKanban supports organizing work across multiple teams and projects, enabling higher-level visibility beyond a single board. This helps program or portfolio stakeholders review status and flow at an aggregate level. It is relevant for organizations that want Kanban execution at team level while maintaining cross-team reporting.
Less broad PPM coverage
While it can support portfolio-style rollups, SwiftKanban is primarily designed around Kanban execution and flow management. Organizations needing full program/portfolio functions (e.g., complex resource management, financials, or extensive governance workflows) may require additional systems. This can increase process fragmentation for enterprise PPM use cases.
Learning curve for metrics
Teams unfamiliar with Kanban flow metrics may need time to interpret cycle time, throughput, and related charts correctly. Misconfiguration of workflows or inconsistent item definitions can reduce the usefulness of analytics. Adoption often benefits from Kanban coaching or internal enablement.
Limited general collaboration suite
The product focuses on work visualization and flow rather than providing an all-in-one collaboration suite. Organizations that expect extensive document management, chat, or broad cross-functional workspace features may find gaps. This may lead to reliance on separate tools for communication and content.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Team | $0 — Free | 3 Users, 2 Boards (max); 5 Standard Card Types; 5 Custom Card Types; Standard Templates; Basic Metrics. (Sign-up link on vendor site). |
| Group | $7 per user / month (paid annually) | Everything in Team; Up to 50 users & 20 boards (max); 10 Custom Card Types; Custom Templates; Advanced Reports; Scrumban features; Data import/export; Free trial link on vendor site. |
| Enterprise | $15 per user / month (paid annually) | Everything in Group; Unlimited users & boards; Unlimited card types; Dashboards; Exhaustive analytics; Enterprise Boards; Card Hierarchy; Portfolio Lane; API access; Integration adaptors (add-on); Free trial link; On-premise available (contact sales). |
| SwiftESP (add-on) | $15 per user / month (vendor pricing page) | Risk Assessment; Demand/Capability Analysis; Capacity & Scope Forecast; Fluidity; Aging; Trial available on request. (Note: the vendor purchase page shows an ESP line-item at US $20/user/month — see notes). |
| Story Mapping (add-on) | $15 per user / month | 3-level hierarchy; Configurable card types; Single story map across projects; Release & sprint planning; Multiple zoom levels; Trial on request. |
Notes: All prices on the vendor pricing page are shown “per User, per Month, paid Annually.” The official purchase page (buy.swiftkanban.com) additionally displays line items for an ESP module (US $20/user/month), a Reader license (US $7/user/month) and Phone Support (US $100/month). Both pages are vendor-owned; pricing differences are noted above.
Seller details
SwiftKanban (Digite, Inc.)
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