What is Pie?
Pie makes complex projects simple to execute and govern, and it’s easy to adopt by team members. It’s especially made for IT consulting firms and new product development departments. Pie helps you drive your projects with frameworks and repeatable processes that you can improve to ensure superior project results. Generative AI is now available for generating project plans from scratch. You can also use Pie to execute hybrid agile projects that have both agile and waterfall method needs. Project management tools are defined in three categories: 1) Task-focused tools like Asana, Microsoft Project, and Monday. Good for task list needs. 2) Developer-focused tools like Jira and GitHub. Good for coding ticket tracking needs. 3) Process-focused and portfolio-focused tools like Pie. Good for flexible methodology-driven project needs. If you need category 3 for repeatable-type projects that thrive on good process content and management portfolio governance, then Pie is the better fit for your needs. If you just need a task list tool or a developer ticketing system, we can do that, but the other tools are just fine. If you want a tool to help you think slow, react fast with phased projects, such as for consulting client engagements or new product development lifecyles, then Pie is a better fit.
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Pie Reviews (3)
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Review Summary
Generated using AI from real user reviews
PIE Matrix earns consistently strong marks as a lightweight project management tool that teams can implement and master quickly.
Users highlight its visual reporting capabilities, particularly the framework showing what happened, what is happening, and what should be happening—praised as effective for bridging communication between project managers and executives. The platform also scores points for seamless Microsoft Project imports, a fast interface, full SaaS access, and a template library that lets teams reuse and standardize processes. Setup is reportedly fast enough that teams can be operational within a day.
All reviewers emphasize ease of use and strong support, positioning PIE Matrix as a practical alternative to larger, more established competitors. The main selling point appears to be simplicity paired with solid feature set rather than enterprise breadth—it's positioned as a tool for teams wanting streamlined visibility and process coordination without complexity.
★★★★★
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Vermont Information Processing“PIE Matrix has allowed our Software Development Teams and Software…”
PIE Matrix has allowed our Software Development Teams and Software Implementation Teams streamline their projects and fine tune their processes. We've been able to utilize PIE Matrix to allow for better visibility to project progress and for new customer training. It's been a great addition to our company culture.
★★★★★
Thursday, October 3, 2013
TriageTraining“This app makes technical communication between PMs and Business Executives…”
This app makes technical communication between PMs and Business Executives effortless. Visual displays of "What Happened?" "What is Happening?" "What should be Happening?" are the best in the business.
★★★★★
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Computer Aid“PIEmatrix is hands down the best lightweight PM and Process…”
PIEmatrix is hands down the best lightweight PM and Process Tool on the market. It allows you import all of your currently running projects from Microsoft Project seamlessly. And, you could get your whole team set up in only a day or so. Although they are not as well known as some of the big guys (e.g. AtTask), their product is easy to use and well supported. Best elements of PIEmatrix are: - Fast interface. - Completely SaaS, pick up from any computer. - Library feature: you can find existing templates and store your teams templates. I recommend you check our PIEmatrix.