--- description: Learn how Podio can help your business. GetApp provides users in South Africa with the most detailed information on software tools, prices and features. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: Podio Reviews, Prices & Ratings | GetApp South Africa 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Instant Messaging Software](/directory/320/instant-messaging-chat/software) > [Podio](/software/10188/podio) # Podio Canonical: https://www.getapp.za.com/software/10188/podio Page: 1 / 16\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/10188/podio?page=2) > Podio is a business software that helps teams work together more effectively. It provides a centralized platform for managing projects, tasks, and communication. Podio caters to a range of industries, including accounting, real estate, and marketing agencies, enabling teams to streamline their workflows and boost productivity. A tool that your team will love to use, that's entirely customizable to suit how you run projects most efficiently. > > Verdict: Rated **4.3/5** by 362 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.3/5** | 362 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Progress Software - **Location**: Bedford, US - **Founded**: 1991 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$14,00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Freemium for up to five people. Plus: $14/employee/month (billed monthly) or $11.20/employee/month (billed annually). Premium: $24/employee/month (billed monthly) or $19.20/employee/month (billed annually). Custom plans are also available for larger teams. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1 000, 1 001–5 000, 5 001–10 000, 10 000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Chinese, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish - **Available Countries**: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - API - Accounting - Activity Dashboard - Activity Tracking - Agile Methodologies - Alerts/Notifications - Assignment Management - Business Process Automation - Calendar Management - Chat/Messaging - Client Management - Client Portal - Collaboration Tools - Commenting/Notes - Communication Management - Contact Management - Cost-to-Completion Tracking - Customizable Reports - Deadline Management - Document Management ## Integrations (15 total) - Box - Campaign Monitor by Marigold - Dropbox Business - Evernote Teams - FreshBooks - GoTo Meeting - Google Calendar - Google Docs - Google Drive - Microsoft Excel - OneDrive - OpenText HighTail - Progress ShareFile - Zapier - Zendesk Suite ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Instant Messaging Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/320/instant-messaging-chat/software) ## Related Categories - [Instant Messaging Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/320/instant-messaging-chat/software) - [Project Management Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/332/project-management/software) - [Task Management Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/570/task-management/software) - [Productivity Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/330/productivity/software) - [Advertising Agency Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/299/advertising/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Every business needs reminders and tasks, and Podio’s in-built task system makes this seamless. Team communication is effortless, project management is simplified, and any invoicing or payment-related issues are resolved with impressive speed. > > **Cons**: Podio still has room for improvement with new features. Two key areas that come to mind are: A redesigned, modern mobile app The ability to assign user roles at the app and field level > > I have been working with Podio for over 10 years, and it continues to impress me as an amazing CRM tool. Even today, I keep discovering new features, which speaks to the depth and versatility of the system. Overall, my experience with Podio has been truly excellent. ----- ### "Highly Customizable CRM" — 5.0/5 > **Stacey** | *25 July 2025* | Real Estate | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Highly customizable to how you want to setup/run your CRM. If there is a certain layout or feature you want, Podio can likely do it. > > **Cons**: There is a learning curve to build out the apps within Podio, but once you get the hang of it, it gets easier > > Everyone we have worked with has been extremely helpful and quick to respond. We are planning to work with a Podio partner in the coming weeks, but so far, their customer service has been outstanding. ----- ### "Podio CRM management" — 3.0/5 > **Tonya** | *24 November 2024* | Accounting | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10 > > **Pros**: It does help find and keep track of all our date > > **Cons**: Connecting the third party apps and you have to pay someone for support > > We have been using it for years now some days it’s great others I get frustrated ----- ### "Helping, but still a learning Curve" — 5.0/5 > **Alyssa** | *28 January 2026* | Commercial Real Estate | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: i like how the podio is turning in now for the future and it will be more easier and save time since there will be an AI > > **Cons**: Wha I like least is that AI can sometimes feel overwhelming or confusing at first, especially when there’s a lot of new informational all at once. ----- ### "PODIO is it for you?\!" — 4.0/5 > **Jon** | *29 April 2023* | Real Estate | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Integration easy.. open source, use zapier from time to time too > > **Cons**: No Referrals / partner program Being provided for loyal users / programmers like me > > VG, it's been my bread and butter ----- Page: 1 / 16\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/10188/podio?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/10188/podio) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-MX | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | ----- ## Structured Data