Function Point

What is Function Point?

Function Point is all-in-one management software for creative and marketing agencies. It combines CRM and estimating, project management, resource management, team collaboration and agency financials. The vendor says it has served agencies since 1997 and is used by more than 500.

Key features of Function Point

• CRM and estimating: Blended estimates and custom rate cards.
• Project management: File sharing, time tracking and project briefs.
• Resource management: Staff utilization and workload forecasting.
• Team collaboration: A client portal and team communication.
• Agency financials: Expense tracking, project budgeting and batch invoicing.
• Business reporting: Project ROI, revenue forecasting and staff billability.

How Function Point works

Agencies estimate work in the CRM, convert it to projects, schedule staff against capacity, track time and expenses and invoice in batches. Reports then show profitability and billability.

Who uses Function Point?

Creative, marketing and professional services agencies that bill by time and project use Function Point. The vendor shows a 4.3 out of 5 Capterra rating.

Function Point pricing

Function Point does not state pricing on its homepage; it links to a pricing page and offers a demo. A free trial is not mentioned.

Function Point integrations

The vendor lists QuickBooks Online and Desktop integration and links to a separate integrations page.

Function Point alternatives

Workamajig is agency management software with a similar all-in-one scope. Asana and Basecamp are general project tools without agency financials. Wimi and Kanban Tool cover collaboration and task tracking rather than billing.