--- title: "2025 Capterra Shortlist for Idea Management | Capterra" description: "Discover the highest-rated & most popular Idea Management Software of 2025. Make Capterra Shortlist your first stop when searching for software." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/idea-management-software/shortlist/" page_type: "shortlist" language: "en" --- # 2025 Capterra Shortlist for Idea Management - [All Products](https://www.capterra.com/idea-management-software/) - [Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/idea-management-software/shortlist/) [How it was made](#methodology) ## / Get to a better list with verified ratings & reviews Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popularsoftware products. Explore, save your progress, and share with colleagues. Want to learn more? [Read Full Scoring Methodology](https://www.capterra.com/resources/proprietary-data-research/#capterra-shortlist-methodology) ## Our Top 5 Picks 2025 Capterra Shortlist The five highest-scoring tools from our shortlist, compared on the metrics that matter most. | Metric | [Asana (Top Rated)](https://www.capterra.com/p/184581/Asana-PM/) | [Miro (Easy to Use)](https://www.capterra.com/p/128955/Miro/) | [ClickUp (Top Support)](https://www.capterra.com/p/158833/ClickUp/) | [monday.com AI Work Platform (Feature Rich)](https://www.capterra.com/p/147657/monday-com/) | [Confluence (Great Value)](https://www.capterra.com/p/136446/Confluence/) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Rating | 4.5 (13,627 reviews) | 4.7 (1,697 reviews) | 4.6 (4,613 reviews) | 4.6 (6,079 reviews) | 4.5 (3,708 reviews) | | Capterra score | 97/100 | 92/100 | 92/100 | 92/100 | 92/100 | | Starting price | $10.99/month | $10.00/month | $10.00/month | $9.00/month | $5.42/month | | Free plan | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | | Free trial | Available | Available | Not available | Available | 7-day trial | | Standout Feature | Accounting | Activity Dashboard | Approval Workflow | Accounting | Projections | | Integrations | 111 integrations | 45 integrations | 88 integrations | 39 integrations | 21 integrations | --- ## Explore the Full Idea Management Shortlist [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/184581/Asana-PM/) ## [Asana](https://www.capterra.com/p/184581/Asana-PM/) [4.5 (13627)](https://www.capterra.com/p/184581/Asana-PM/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/184581/Asana-PM/reviews/) [](https://www.capterra.com/p/184581/Asana-PM/) Asana turns ideas into action — submissions enter the Enterprise Work Graph® with an owner, a process, and a link to strategy. Overall Score 97/100 Popularity: 49/50 Ratings: 48/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.4 Customer Service 4.3 Features 4.4 Value for Money 4.4 Paid plans start at $10.99Per Month Free Trial Free Version Category Features 7/14 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/158833/ClickUp/) ## [ClickUp](https://www.capterra.com/p/158833/ClickUp/) [4.6 (4613)](https://www.capterra.com/p/158833/ClickUp/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/158833/ClickUp/reviews/) [](https://www.capterra.com/p/158833/ClickUp/) ClickUp is the world’s first Converged AI Workspace, bringing together all work apps, data, and workflows. Overall Score 92/100 Popularity: 45/50 Ratings: 47/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.3 Customer Service 4.5 Features 4.6 Value for Money 4.6 Paid plans start at $10.00Per Month Free Trial Free Version Category Features 5/14 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/136446/Confluence/) ## [Confluence](https://www.capterra.com/p/136446/Confluence/) [4.5 (3708)](https://www.capterra.com/p/136446/Confluence/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/136446/Confluence/reviews/) [](https://www.capterra.com/p/136446/Confluence/) Confluence is the AI-powered workspace where knowledge drives impact, helping every team tackle their toughest challenges. Overall Score 92/100 Popularity: 45/50 Ratings: 47/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.3 Customer Service 4.3 Features 4.4 Value for Money 4.3 Paid plans start at $5.42Per Month Free Trial Free Version Category Features 8/14 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/128955/Miro/) ## [Miro](https://www.capterra.com/p/128955/Miro/) [4.7 (1697)](https://www.capterra.com/p/128955/Miro/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/128955/Miro/reviews/) [](https://www.capterra.com/p/128955/Miro/) Miro is a visual workspace for innovation that enables distributed teams of any size to dream, design, and build the future together Overall Score 92/100 Popularity: 44/50 Ratings: 48/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.5 Customer Service 4.3 Features 4.6 Value for Money 4.4 Paid plans start at $10.00Per Month Free Trial Free Version Category Features 4/14 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/147657/monday-com/) ## [monday.com AI Work Platform](https://www.capterra.com/p/147657/monday-com/) [4.6 (6079)](https://www.capterra.com/p/147657/monday-com/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/147657/monday-com/reviews/) [](https://www.capterra.com/p/147657/monday-com/) On monday.com's open platform, teams of all sizes can create custom solutions to organize new ideas from ideation through execution. Overall Score 92/100 Popularity: 45/50 Ratings: 47/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.5 Customer Service 4.4 Features 4.5 Value for Money 4.3 Paid plans start at $9.00Per Month Free Trial Free Version Category Features 4/14 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/207199/Padlet/) ## [Padlet](https://www.capterra.com/p/207199/Padlet/) [4.9 (297)](https://www.capterra.com/p/207199/Padlet/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/207199/Padlet/reviews/) [](https://www.capterra.com/p/207199/Padlet/) Padlet offers beautiful boards and canvases for visual thinkers and learners. Overall Score 90/100 Popularity: 40/50 Ratings: 50/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.8 Customer Service 4.6 Features 4.7 Value for Money 4.6 Paid plans start at $9.99Per Month Free Trial Free Version Category Features 10/14 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS ## Get the full software list now ### The latest prices and features straight to your inbox. Compare anytime. [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/76113/Wrike/) ## [Wrike](https://www.capterra.com/p/76113/Wrike/) [4.4 (3032)](https://www.capterra.com/p/76113/Wrike/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/76113/Wrike/reviews/) [](https://www.capterra.com/p/76113/Wrike/) Wrike is the AI-powered work delivery platform to capture, manage, and execute on your best ideas from concept to completion. Overall Score 89/100 Popularity: 42/50 Ratings: 47/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.2 Customer Service 4.3 Features 4.3 Value for Money 4.2 Paid plans start at $10.00Per Month Free Trial Free Version Category Features 6/14 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/171956/Mural/) ## [Mural](https://www.capterra.com/p/171956/Mural/) [4.5 (135)](https://www.capterra.com/p/171956/Mural/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/171956/Mural/reviews/) [](https://www.capterra.com/p/171956/Mural/) The online brainstorming tool for easy, online collaboration to ensure everyone's best ideas come to life. Overall Score 80/100 Popularity: 33/50 Ratings: 47/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.4 Customer Service 4.4 Features 4.4 Value for Money 4.2 Paid plans start at $12.00Per Month Free Trial Free Version Category Features 8/14 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/265222/FigJam/) ## [FigJam](https://www.capterra.com/p/265222/FigJam/) [4.8 (37)](https://www.capterra.com/p/265222/FigJam/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/265222/FigJam/reviews/) [](https://www.capterra.com/p/265222/FigJam/) Collaborative whiteboard designed for teams to brainstorm and ideate together, with templates for diagrams, design sprints, and more. Overall Score 78/100 Popularity: 30/50 Ratings: 48/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.6 Customer Service 4.3 Features 4.5 Value for Money 4.6 Paid plans start at $3.00Per Month Free Trial Free Version Category Features 10/14 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/144020/Aha/) ## [Aha!](https://www.capterra.com/p/144020/Aha/) [4.7 (564)](https://www.capterra.com/p/144020/Aha/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/144020/Aha/reviews/) Aha! Ideas helps you crowdsource feedback, engage your community, analyze trends with AI, and prioritize what drives revenue. Overall Score 77/100 Popularity: 30/50 Ratings: 47/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.4 Customer Service 4.8 Features 4.6 Value for Money 4.6 Paid plans start at $59.00Per Month Free Trial Free Version Category Features 9/14 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/211643/LucidSpark/) ## [Lucidspark](https://www.capterra.com/p/211643/LucidSpark/) [4.7 (385)](https://www.capterra.com/p/211643/LucidSpark/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/211643/LucidSpark/reviews/) Lucidspark is a virtual whiteboard where teams can bring their best ideas to light. Brought to you by the makers of Lucidchart. Overall Score 77/100 Popularity: 29/50 Ratings: 48/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.5 Customer Service 4.5 Features 4.5 Value for Money 4.4 Paid plans start at $7.95Per Month Free Trial Free Version Category Features 9/14 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/141357/MindMeister/) ## [MindMeister](https://www.capterra.com/p/141357/MindMeister/) [4.6 (299)](https://www.capterra.com/p/141357/MindMeister/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/141357/MindMeister/reviews/) [](https://www.capterra.com/p/141357/MindMeister/) MindMeister is an intuitive mind mapping tool that facilitates real-time collaboration, idea management and project planning. Overall Score 76/100 Popularity: 30/50 Ratings: 46/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.6 Customer Service 4.1 Features 4.4 Value for Money 4.1 Paid plans start at €6.50Per Month Free Trial Free Version Category Features 10/14 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/128088/XMind/) ## [XMind](https://www.capterra.com/p/128088/XMind/) [4.5 (120)](https://www.capterra.com/p/128088/XMind/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/128088/XMind/reviews/) [](https://www.capterra.com/p/128088/XMind/) A full-featured mind mapping & brainstorming tool that helps to unleash creativity, capture inspiration, brainstorm ideas, and more. Overall Score 75/100 Popularity: 28/50 Ratings: 47/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.4 Customer Service 3.9 Features 4.4 Value for Money 4.3 Paid plans start at $5.99Per Month Free Trial Free Version Category Features 8/14 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/10015404/Bordio/) ## [Bordio](https://www.capterra.com/p/10015404/Bordio/) [5.0 (48)](https://www.capterra.com/p/10015404/Bordio/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/10015404/Bordio/reviews/) [](https://www.capterra.com/p/10015404/Bordio/) Bordio is a new work management platform where you can manage your team's projects, plan tasks, track workload, and schedule meetings. Overall Score 69/100 Popularity: 21/50 Ratings: 48/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 Features 4.9 Value for Money 4.9 Paid plans start at $5.99Per Month Free Trial Free Version Category Features 8/14 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/167267/Ideawake/) ## [Ideawake](https://www.capterra.com/p/167267/Ideawake/) [4.7 (87)](https://www.capterra.com/p/167267/Ideawake/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/167267/Ideawake/reviews/) Shockingly simple idea management platform proven to transform ideas into impact. Overall Score 68/100 Popularity: 20/50 Ratings: 48/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.6 Customer Service 4.8 Features 4.6 Value for Money 4.5 Paid plans start at $650.00Per Month Free Trial Free Version Category Features 13/14 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/169061/ITONICS/) ## [ITONICS](https://www.capterra.com/p/169061/ITONICS/) [4.6 (35)](https://www.capterra.com/p/169061/ITONICS/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/169061/ITONICS/reviews/) Connect ideas with strategy, portfolios, and execution to turn the right ideas into initiatives faster with workflows and AI support. Overall Score 66/100 Popularity: 19/50 Ratings: 47/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.2 Customer Service 4.8 Features 4.3 Value for Money 4.1 Paid plans start at Not provided by the vendor Category Features 10/14 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/211799/Yumana/) ## [Yumana](https://www.capterra.com/p/211799/Yumana/) [4.7 (36)](https://www.capterra.com/p/211799/Yumana/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/211799/Yumana/reviews/) [](https://www.capterra.com/p/211799/Yumana/) Launch structured idea campaigns, evaluate contributions, and scale innovation through one platform. Overall Score 65/100 Popularity: 18/50 Ratings: 47/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.6 Customer Service 4.8 Features 4.4 Value for Money 4.4 Paid plans start at Not provided by the vendor Category Features 10/14 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/266309/Accubate/) ## [Accubate](https://www.capterra.com/p/266309/Accubate/) [4.8 (26)](https://www.capterra.com/p/266309/Accubate/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/266309/Accubate/reviews/) [](https://www.capterra.com/p/266309/Accubate/) Accelerator & Incubation Management platform to launch, manage, and automate any program. Overall Score 64/100 Popularity: 16/50 Ratings: 48/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.7 Customer Service 4.8 Features 4.5 Value for Money 4.7 Paid plans start at $149.00Per Month Free Trial Free Version Category Features 9/14 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/10014272/Frameable-Whiteboard/) ## [Frameable Whiteboard](https://www.capterra.com/p/10014272/Frameable-Whiteboard/) [4.6 (32)](https://www.capterra.com/p/10014272/Frameable-Whiteboard/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/10014272/Frameable-Whiteboard/reviews/) [](https://www.capterra.com/p/10014272/Frameable-Whiteboard/) Frameable Whiteboard is a digital whiteboard solution for MS Teams offering board creation, to do lists, flexible access, & more. Overall Score 63/100 Popularity: 16/50 Ratings: 47/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.6 Customer Service 4.3 Features 4.5 Value for Money 4.5 Paid plans start at $4.00Per Month Free Trial Free Version Category Features 7/14 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [View All Idea Management Software](https://www.capterra.com/idea-management-software/) Most Popular Popularity Score Popular Highly Rated Ratings Score Highest Rated To ensure objectivity and avoid any bias, Capterra Shortlist mathematically combines two key dimensions: a ratings score and a popularity score. These two dimensions are combined to plot top products on the grid and create a total score for a stack-ranked list view—all independent of vendor influence. Date published:March 28, 2025