Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble)
Professional services automation software
Project management software
Resource management software
Work management software
Project, portfolio & program management software
Enterprise automation software
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What is Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble)
Kantata Professional Services Automation is a cloud-based PSA platform that combines project delivery, resource planning, time and expense capture, and financial management for services organizations. It targets professional services teams that need to manage project execution alongside utilization, forecasting, and revenue/margin visibility. The product portfolio reflects the consolidation of the former Mavenlink and Kimble PSA offerings, with integrations to common CRM and accounting/ERP systems.
End-to-end services operations
The platform covers core PSA workflows including project planning and delivery, time and expense, resource scheduling, and project financials. This reduces reliance on separate tools for delivery and back-office tracking. It is well-suited to organizations that need project execution tied to utilization and margin outcomes.
Resource planning and forecasting
Kantata supports capacity planning, utilization tracking, and forward-looking resourcing based on pipeline and project demand. Teams can model staffing scenarios and identify over/under-allocation across roles and time periods. This is a differentiator versus tools that focus mainly on task/project execution without services-specific forecasting.
Services financial visibility
The product provides project-level financial controls such as budgets, rate cards, billing models, and margin tracking. It supports operational reporting for delivery leaders and finance stakeholders to monitor performance across projects and portfolios. This helps services firms connect delivery activity to revenue recognition and profitability processes (often via integrations).
Implementation and admin complexity
PSA deployments typically require configuration of roles, rate structures, billing rules, and approval workflows, which can be time-consuming. Organizations may need dedicated administrators and partner support to align the system with their delivery and finance processes. This can be heavier than adopting simpler work management tools.
User experience varies by module
Because the product lineage includes multiple platforms (Mavenlink and Kimble), user experience and workflows can feel inconsistent across modules in some environments. Standardizing processes across teams may require change management and training. Buyers should validate which PSA experience and UI they will receive for their edition and modules.
Integration and reporting dependencies
Advanced financial processes often depend on integrations with CRM and accounting/ERP systems, which can add cost and ongoing maintenance. Reporting requirements may require additional configuration, data modeling, or BI tooling to meet executive and finance needs. Data quality and governance become important when multiple systems of record are involved.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 (permanently free) | Official KB references mention a “Free plan” and free collaboration features; file upload limit 2GB on Free plan. |
| Professional | Contact sales / Custom pricing | Plan name referenced in KB (features vary by plan); public site directs users to request pricing. |
| Teams | Contact sales / Custom pricing | Plan name referenced in KB (features vary by plan); public site directs users to request pricing. |
| Premier | Contact sales / Custom pricing | Higher-tier plan (Premier) — mobile Time & Expenses require Premier or Enterprise; larger upload limit (5GB) on Premier/Enterprise. |
| Enterprise | Contact sales / Custom pricing | Enterprise features referenced (SSO/SAML availability, multi-entity/global features); pricing is tailored and requires contacting Kantata/Sales. |
Seller details
Kantata, Inc.
Irvine, CA, USA
2022
Private
https://www.kantata.com/
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