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Project KickStart
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Project KickStart is desktop project management software that guides users from a raw idea to a complete task list and project schedule, including phases, goals, obstacles and solutions, in under 30 minutes. It generates Gantt charts with task dependencies and integrates with Act! and Outlook for contact and calendar syncing. Version 6 adds a project dashboard, backup and restore, cost tracking, and optional cloud collaboration via Webplanner.com.
What it's for
Creating a project task list and schedule from an initial ideaGenerating Gantt charts with task dependenciesBrainstorming sessions to define goals and identify obstaclesTracking project costs and completion ratesImporting and exporting contacts/activities with Act! and OutlookManaging multiple projects from a single dashboardBacking up and restoring project files
Features 19
- Act! integration (import contacts, export tasks as activities)
- Backup & restore with password protection, including attachments
- Comment logging with time/date/author stamps
- Customizable preferences for default directories
- Drag and drop task reordering in task list
- Easy Project Wizard for guided planning
- Enhanced task list with status, priority, and one-click complete
- Gantt charts with auto task linking and dependencies
- Ground-to-cloud publishing via Webplanner.com
- Obstacle and risk identification
- Outlook integration for contacts and calendar
- PKS Updater for automatic version updates
- Project Dashboard with cross-project task overview
- Project templates and drag-and-drop project libraries
- Running total cost calculator and cost tracking
- Task & calendar reporting
- Task dependencies
- Teams of assignees
- Waterfall methodology support
At a glance
free trial
TypeDesktop app
DeploymentInstalled (local)
Integrations
Act!OutlookWebplanner.com
Pricing
Exact pricing is not shown on the pages reviewed; a dedicated pricing link exists but no figures were listed.