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Workast: AI-Driven Task Management

Workast helps small and mid-market teams automate routine task administration. It is designed for businesses that use Slack and seek to reduce manual work in routing requests.

Pricing

Workast offers a freemium model with a free Essential plan (Slack-only). Paid tiers include Standard and Professional, with a 14-day trial available for the Professional plan. Enterprise pricing is available for organizations with over 200 users.

At a glance

Best for
Small businesses, Mid-market companies, Digital agencies, SaaS startups, Teams using Slack
Key use cases
Client Request Routing, Client Onboarding, Meeting Management, Lead Capture
Integrations
Slack, Webex, Google Calendar, Gmail, Google Drive
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How AI is used

Workast is a productivity platform that integrates task management with team communication. It is designed for growing businesses, such as digital agencies and SaaS startups, to handle incoming tasks with less manual oversight.

The tool supports several ways to organize work, including list, board, calendar, and timeline views. It features an AI agent that can triage tasks by priority or project and assign them to team members based on predefined rules.

For teams using Slack or Webex, the software supports creating and managing tasks directly within those channels. This may help keep project updates within the conversation flow.

Buyers should note that the free Essential plan is limited to Slack-only use. Access to the web application, custom reports, and advanced project views requires a paid tier.

Key Features

  • AI Task Triage

    Organizes incoming tasks by priority, type, or project and routes them to the appropriate teammate.

  • Automated Subtask Generation

    Uses AI to break larger tasks into detailed subtasks to help create project roadmaps.

  • No-Code Workflow Builder

    Supports the creation of rules using keywords, dates, or tags to trigger actions and reminders.

  • Slack and Webex Integration

    Supports task creation, updates, and notifications directly within communication channels.

  • Custom Public and Private Forms

    Captures requests and data via forms that are converted into tasks in real time.

  • Multi-View Tracking

    Provides list, board, calendar, and timeline views to monitor project progress and dependencies.

Use Cases

  • Client Request Routing

    Using AI to triage incoming client requests and assigning them to specific team members based on keywords.

  • Client Onboarding

    Using templates to launch new client spaces with pre-assigned tasks and subtasks.

  • Meeting Management

    Using the platform to distribute meeting agendas and track minutes as actionable tasks.

  • Lead Capture

    Converting web form submissions into tasks for the sales or intake team.

Integrations

  • Slack
  • Webex
  • Google Calendar
  • Gmail
  • Google Drive
  • Zapier
  • Trello import
  • CSV import
  • CSV export

FAQ

What is the difference between the Essential and Standard plans?

The Essential plan is free and limits task management to within Slack. The Standard plan adds access to the web browser application, including list, board, and calendar views.

Does Workast require coding to set up automations?

No, Workast includes a no-code workflow builder that allows users to define triggers and actions using rules.

Is there a free trial for the paid versions?

Yes, a 14-day trial is available for the Professional plan to evaluate the web application.

Source category: Productivity

Source subcategory: Workflow Automation

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