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Cadence vs Stackboard vs Gridwork
Cadence leads in 11 of 15 rows where they differ. Green marks the leader in each row.
Cadence 86Leads 11 of 15 rows · Best overall
Stackboard 82Leads 6 of 15 rows · Easiest to learn
Gridwork 80Leads 4 of 15 rows · Best for complex schedules
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| Cadence Best overall | Stackboard Easiest to learn | Gridwork Best for complex schedules | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scores | |||
| BSR score | 86 | 82 | 80 |
| User rating | 4.7 ★ | 4.5 ★ | 4.2 ★ |
| Reviews | 5,620 | 4,102 | 1,980 |
| Ease | 8.6 | 9.5 | 7.2 |
| Features | 9.2 | 7.0 | 8.8 |
| Value | 8.5 | 9.0 | 7.4 |
| Support | 8.0 | 7.4 | 8.6 |
| Pricing | |||
| Starting price | $10 | $6 | $12 |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Free trial | 14-day trial | Free plan | 30-day trial |
| Features | |||
| Features included | 8 / 8 | 5 / 8 | 6 / 8 |
| Kanban boards | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Gantt charts | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Time tracking | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Guest access | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automations | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Docs & wikis | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile app | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Details | |||
| Biggest strength | Every view (board, Gantt, list) on the same data | Zero training needed | Real critical-path Gantt charts |
| Biggest weakness | Can feel slow on large workspaces | No Gantt or dependencies | No kanban view |
| Platforms | Web, Mac, Windows, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Mac, Windows |
| Best fit | 1–5,000 users | 1–100 users | 50–10,000 users |