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| Developer(s) | awork GmbH |
|---|---|
| Initial release | 2021 |
| Operating system | Web application (cross-platform) |
| Platform | Cloud computing, Web browser, iOS, Android |
| Type | Project management software, Collaboration software |
| License | Proprietary, Software as a service (SaaS) |
| Website | awork |
awork is a cloud-based project management software platform developed and operated by awork GmbH, a privately held company headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. The software is primarily designed for agencies and offers features for project planning, project execution, external collaboration, task management, documentation, and time tracking.[1]
History
[edit]awork GmbH was established in 2021 and has since expanded its operations and funding.
The company was founded by Tobias Hagenau, Lucas Bauche, and Nils Czernig, who previously co-founded the agency-focused ERP platform HQLabs. After HQLabs was acquired by BID Equity, the founding team reinvested in their new venture—awork.[2] In January 2023, the company closed a €5 million Series A funding round led by Hi Inov-Dentressangle and Swiss Post Ventures, supporting product development, team expansion, and international growth.[3] By mid-2025, awork expanded into the United Kingdom.[4] As of 2025, the company employs over 50 people and has an estimated annual revenue of US$7.5 million.[5]
Product
[edit]The company's product is a cloud-based project management software called awork.
It offers a range of project management features for agencies and project-based teams. It enables users to organise projects, plan resources based on team availability, assign and schedule tasks, and track time within a unified workspace.
Key features include:
- Resource-based planning
- Cost-free external collaboration
- Task assignment and scheduling
- Real-time calendars
- Integrated documentation
- Time tracking
- Automation and permission controls
The platform connects with a wide range of business tools through built-in integrations and provides an open API.[6][7]
Integrations
[edit]The platform integrates with various business and productivity tools.
This includes integrations with Slack,[8] Microsoft Teams,[9] Google Workspace,[10] Personio,[11] Salesforce,[12] Zapier,[13] Make,[14] n8n,[15] Raycast,[16] and others.
Data Security
[edit]awork’s data security practices are designed to meet European data protection standards.
All user data is hosted exclusively in the European Union, ensuring GDPR compliance and alignment with EU data protection standards.[17][18]
Target Market
[edit]awork is primarily aimed at agencies in the advertising, creative, digital, and media sectors.[19]
The software is designed to support organisations with teams of 10 to over 100 employees, and is particularly focused on businesses that require close, ongoing collaboration with clients and frequent integration of freelancers or external partners. Its features are tailored to help these businesses manage multiple projects and clients, coordinate distributed teams, and maintain flexible, transparent workflows.[20] Notable customers include thjnk, fischerAppelt, Ströer, and EnBW.[21]
Reception
[edit]awork has been reviewed by independent sources and ranked in software industry listings.
In 2025, according to OMR Reviews, awork was ranked first of the most popular tools of 2024[22], leading multiple categories such as Project Management, Work Management, Agency Software, Workflow Management, Project Collaboration, and Task Management.[23]
Competitive Position
[edit]awork operates in a competitive market alongside several other project management software platforms.
Competitors include platforms such as Asana, Trello, ClickUp, and Monday.com. According to industry reviews, its differentiators include:
- Focus on agency workflows
- Cost-free external collaboration features
- Exclusive European hosting and GDPR compliance[24]
Mission and Culture
[edit]According to the company, awork promotes a work culture, emphasising well-being, autonomy, and transparency.[25]
awork publishes the annual Work Happiness Report, which analyses workplace satisfaction in German-speaking countries.[26] The company also published the Agency Happiness Report, focusing specifically on agency work environments.[27]
Recent Developments
[edit]awork’s recent activities include securing funding and expanding into new markets.
See also
[edit]External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "awork Reviews & Features 2025". OMR Reviews. Software Reviews GmbH. Archived from the original on 2024-12-10. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ "BID Equity acquires HQLabs None: a leading provider of agency software in Germany". BID Equity (in German). BID EQUITY GmbH. Archived from the original on 2025-06-03. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ "awork closes €5 million Series-A to become No.1 in the DACH region – Hi Inov". Hi Inov. Hi Inov S.A.S. 2023-01-18. Archived from the original on 2025-04-18. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ "awork expands into the British market". Startup City Hamburg. HIW Hamburg Invest Wirtschaftsförderungsgesellschaft mbH. 2025-04-10. Archived from the original on 2025-06-03. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ "awork: Revenue None: Competitors,Alternatives". Growjo. Archived from the original on 2025-06-03. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ "The awork Test - What does the tool from Hamburg offer? - pm-tools". pm-tools.info. Eike Venzmer. 2024-03-29. Archived from the original on 2025-04-18. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ Siebert, Jan (18 May 2023). "awork - Wozu braucht man das? Erfahrungen und Alternativen!". Digital Affin Verzeichnis (in German). tomorrow web GmbH. Archived from the original on 2025-04-25. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
- ^ "awork". Slack Marketplace. Slack Technologies None: LLC. Archived from the original on 2025-06-03. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ "awork". Microsoft AppSource. Microsoft Corporation. Archived from the original on 2025-06-03. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ "awork - Google Workspace Marketplace". Google Workspace Marketplace. awork GmbH. 2023-09-02. Archived from the original on 2025-06-03. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ "awork integration". Personio. Personio SE & Co. KG. Archived from the original on 2025-02-09. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ "Aviando - awork". Aviendo (in German). Aviendo GmbH. 14 October 2024. Archived from the original on 2025-02-18. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ "awork Integrations". Zapier. Zapier Inc. Archived from the original on 2025-05-15. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ "awork Integration". Make. Archived from the original on 2025-01-23. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ "awork integrations". n8n. n8n GmbH. Archived from the original on 2024-08-03. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ "Raycast Store: awork". Raycast. Raycast Technologies None: Ltd. Archived from the original on 2025-06-03. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ "Legal and privacy - While using awork (app)". awork. awork GmbH. Archived from the original on 2025-04-21. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ "Ist awork das richtige Tool für Dich?". OMT (in German). OMT GmbH. Archived from the original on 2024-06-18. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ "awork - Agentursoftware Guide". Agentursoftware Guide (in German). Agenturberatung hm43. 2020-05-20. Archived from the original on 2025-03-21. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ "The best rated project management tool awork". awork. awork GmbH. Archived from the original on 2025-04-19. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ Jäger, Mathias (2023-01-18). "awork holt 5 Millionen in Series-A-Runde - Hamburg Startups". Hamburg Startups Blog (in German). HIW Hamburg Invest Wirtschaftsförderungsgesellschaft mbH. Archived from the original on 2024-12-08. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ Erdner, Marvin (2025-01-20). "Die beliebtesten Top 100 Tools im DACH-Raum 2025". OMR (in German). ramp106 GmbH. Archived from the original on 2025-02-15. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ "awork Reviews & Features 2025". OMR Reviews. Software Reviews GmbH. Archived from the original on 2024-12-10. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ "awork vs. Asana Comparison". OMR Reviews. Software Reviews GmbH. Archived from the original on 2025-06-03. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ "We are awork - a workmanagement software company". awork. awork GmbH. Archived from the original on 2025-05-05. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ "Arbeitsglück: Work Happiness Report 2024 - Ministerium für Glück und Wohlbefinden". Ministerium für Glück und Wohlbefinden (in German). Gina Schöler. 2024-05-27. Archived from the original on 2024-11-20. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ Servatius, Frederic M. (2025-02-10). "Warum Arbeiten in der Agentur sinnlos ist - absatzwirtschaft". Absatzwirtschaft (in German). solutions by HANDELSBLATT MEDIA GROUP GmbH. Archived from the original on 2025-03-28. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ "awork expands into the British market". Startup City Hamburg. HIW Hamburg Invest Wirtschaftsförderungsgesellschaft mbH. 2025-04-10. Archived from the original on 2025-06-03. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ "awork closes €5 million Series-A to become No.1 in the DACH region – Hi Inov". Hi Inov. Hi Inov S.A.S. 2023-01-18. Archived from the original on 2025-04-18. Retrieved 2025-06-03.