Workast
Task management software
Project, portfolio & program management software
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What is Workast
Workast is a task management application designed to help teams capture, assign, and track work, with a primary focus on managing tasks directly from Slack. It supports lightweight project workflows such as task lists, due dates, assignees, and basic reporting for small to mid-sized teams. A key differentiator is its Slack-first experience, including creating and managing tasks from Slack channels and messages, alongside a web interface for broader task visibility.
Slack-native task capture
Workast centers task creation and updates inside Slack, which reduces context switching for teams that operate primarily in chat. Users can turn messages into tasks and manage assignments and due dates without leaving Slack. This approach fits teams that want task tracking without adopting a heavier project management suite.
Simple team task workflows
The product emphasizes straightforward task lists, ownership, and due dates rather than complex project structures. This can make onboarding easier for small teams and non-PMO users. It is well-suited to operational checklists, support handoffs, and recurring team processes managed as tasks.
Web app for oversight
In addition to Slack interactions, Workast provides a web interface to view and manage tasks across channels and teammates. This helps managers or coordinators review workload and status outside of chat history. It also supports organizing tasks into lists/projects for basic structure.
Limited PPM depth
Workast is not designed for advanced portfolio and program management needs such as multi-project roadmapping, dependency management, or complex resource planning. Teams needing standardized governance, stage gates, or cross-project capacity management may outgrow it. It generally fits task-centric execution more than end-to-end PPM.
Slack dependency for best value
The strongest workflows assume Slack is the primary collaboration hub. Organizations using other chat platforms or preferring email-first task intake may not realize the same efficiency gains. If Slack usage is inconsistent across teams, task capture and adoption can become uneven.
Fewer advanced automation options
Compared with broader work management platforms, Workast typically offers fewer options for complex automations, custom objects, and highly configurable workflows. This can limit use cases that require extensive process modeling or tailored data structures. Teams may need additional tools for sophisticated reporting and workflow orchestration.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | $0 per month (Free forever) | Light task management for Slack & Webex; unlimited users; 100 MB storage; Slack integration. |
| Standard | $39 per month (billed annually) | 8 users included; $4.95 per additional user / month; includes web & mobile app, list/board/calendar views, custom lists & forms, 1 GB per user storage; 10 uses of select Professional features per team. |
| Professional | $49 per month (billed annually) | 8 users included; $9.95 per additional user / month; advanced project features (subtasks, custom tags, templates, time tracking, task dependencies); 5 GB per user storage; 14-day trial available. |
| Enterprise | Contact sales | For organizations (200+ users), multi-workspace deployment and additional security/compliance; custom pricing and account management. |
