Intervals - Review

Pelago's Intervals is a time tracking and task management software for project managers. This program is web-based. Pelago is a company started in 2000 that focused on web design. They created Intervals in order to meet their own billing and project management needs. Subscriptions to Intervals are laddered. For a limited version of the program, geared toward individuals and freelancers, it is free. This version provides one project and up to four users with unlimited time tracking and tasks. A basic version of Intervals which allows up to 10 projects to be tracked at one time, will cost $20 per month. Other subscriptions include

25 projects for $50 per month, tracking up to 50 projects for $100 per month, and the top shelf version which allows for unlimited project tracking and with SSL encryption for $175 per month.

The features of Intervals include:

• The ability to track time comprehensively
• The ability to keep all of your information in one place
• The ability to know, to the hour, how long specific tasks take
• In the paid subscriptions, you can invoice clients from the program
• Simplified project management that makes sense to small companies
• Complex task management including: Document uploads and tracking, notes and comments, due dates, and email reminders about what is due
• The ability to share documents online
• The ability to create reports easily
• The ability to customize Intervals to fit your tasks, billing needs, and clientèle

Intervals also includes a self-paced tutorial guide the first time you use certain features. The program walks you through all of the steps to set it up and have it running quickly. This program is very easy to learn to use. The tutorial system for Intervals is very thorough and is very useful even to those who do not plan to continue using this program.

Intervals is a great simple program for small businesses, freelancers and independent contractors. Because the program was created by a web design company, it is especially suited for businesses dealing with web and graphic design. If you or your company has had a difficult time keeping tasks organized and tracking time, this program can jump-start you to the road of success. Because it comes with information not just on how to use the program, but also on how to manage time effectively, it is a treasure for those new to project management.