Bordio
Work management platform for result-driven teams
About Bordio
Bordio is a work management platform that combines project planning, task scheduling, calendar management, and team collaboration in a single board view. Its unique waiting list feature lets teams park future tasks that can't be scheduled yet, while built-in meeting scheduling, time tracking, and Google Calendar sync eliminate the need for separate tools.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Generous free plan for personal use with core features including Google Calendar sync and time tracking
- Unique waiting list/backlog concept makes it easy to capture ideas without cluttering your schedule
- Simple, intuitive interface that looks like a physical office board — minimal learning curve
- Built-in meeting scheduling eliminates the need for separate calendar tools
- Affordable team pricing at \u00245/user/month compared to competitors like Monday or Asana
- Combines calendar, tasks, notes, and time tracking in one tool — reduces app switching
Cons
- Limited integrations beyond Google Calendar — no native Slack, Zapier, or advanced third-party connections
- Mobile app lags behind the desktop version in performance and feature parity
- No advanced analytics or customizable report templates for data-driven teams
- Limited customization options — fewer color choices, no task card auto-coloring
- No Gantt chart or timeline view for complex project planning
- Notes tool lacks advanced features like table functions and rich embeds
Key Features
Calendar Planner
Schedule tasks and events on specific days with a visual calendar view that shows your entire workload at a glance.
Kanban Board
Organize tasks in customizable kanban columns with drag-and-drop functionality and custom task statuses.
Waiting List / Backlog
Park future tasks that can't be scheduled yet in a dedicated backlog area, then drag them onto the calendar when ready.
Meeting Scheduling
Schedule meetings directly in the app with email invitations, without needing external scheduling tools.
Google Calendar Sync
Two-way sync with Google Calendar to manage all your events and tasks in one place.
Time Tracking
Built-in timer and time estimates per task to track how long work actually takes and manage team workload.
Workload Management
Set time estimates for tasks and meetings to gauge realistic team capacity and prevent overcommitment.
Recurring Tasks & Events
Automate routine work by setting tasks and events to repeat on custom schedules.
Project Notes
Dedicated notes tool for each project with rich formatting, eliminating the need for a separate note-taking app.
Team Schedule View
Consolidate and view all team members' tasks across projects to coordinate work and spot conflicts.
Pricing
- 10 personal projects
- Project guests
- 500MB storage
- Week view
- Tasks, events & time blocks
- Subtasks & recurring tasks
- Reminders & due dates
- Time tracking (timer)
- Google Calendar integration
- Custom task statuses
- Task/event comments
- Notes & attachments
- Everything in Personal
- Unlimited projects & storage
- Unlimited teams
- Kanban board & table view
- Team schedule & workload reports
- Project summary & performance reports
- Project archive
- Roles & permissions
- Custom fields
- Mobile app (iOS & Android)
- 14-day free trial
Best For
Small Team Project Planning
Teams of 2-20 people use Bordio to plan sprints, assign tasks, and track progress across projects on a single visual board.
Freelancer Task & Calendar Management
Freelancers use the free plan to manage client projects, schedule deadlines, and track time without paying for enterprise tools.
Daily Work Scheduling
Professionals use the calendar planner to time-block their day, scheduling tasks alongside meetings for realistic workload planning.
Remote Team Coordination
Distributed teams use the team schedule view to see everyone's workload and coordinate task assignments across time zones.
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