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Podio

by Progress · Burlington, United States · Since 2009

Work management and collaboration.

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Starting price
Free plan
Free trial / plan
Free plan
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Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.5
transparency & India fit

What is Podio?

Podio is team chat & collaboration from Progress, based in Burlington, United States and has been building software since 2009. Work management and collaboration.

Team collaboration tools provide channels, direct messages, file sharing and integrations so work conversations leave WhatsApp. Suites such as Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 bundle chat; dedicated products compete on search, threads and integrations.

A free plan is available, with paid plans for growing teams.

What works well

  • +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
  • +17 years in business — a mature, stable product

What to watch out for

  • Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB

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Podio features

Category-standard capabilities plus what Podio adds. Verify depth in a demo.

  • Channels, threads and DMs
  • Video and voice huddles
  • File sharing and search
  • App integrations and bots
  • Guest access for clients
  • Wikis and knowledge bases
  • Mobile apps with notifications control
  • Admin controls and compliance
  • Free plan to start without a card

Podio pricing

Entry price

Free plan

Free plan, paid tiers for more users and features

How Podio charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on podio.com.

Specifications

Category
Team chat & collaboration
Vendor
Progress
Headquarters
Burlington, United States
Founded
2009
Pricing model
Freemium
Starting price
Free plan
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India
No

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Podio — frequently asked questions

What is Podio?+

Podio is team chat & collaboration by Progress. Work management and collaboration.

How much does Podio cost?+

Podio has a free plan. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans.

Does Podio offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — Podio offers a free plan you can start with.

Is Podio made in India?+

No. Podio is developed by Progress in Burlington, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.

Who is Podio best suited for?+

Podio suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for team chat & collaboration.

What are the best alternatives to Podio?+

Popular alternatives in team chat & collaboration include Zoho Cliq, Zoho Connect, Flock. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Podio deployed?+

Podio is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

About Progress

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Progress · Burlington, United States · Founded 2005 · 2 products in our catalogue

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