5 Task Management Software Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: November 19th, 2023

Start A Task Management Software

Here are some real life success stories of starting a task management software:

1. SmartTask ($48K/year)

Shyamal Parikh, founder of SmartTask, came up with the idea for his project management tool while working in his father's unorganized business. He saw the need for a tool that could help businesses manage tasks and sales in a more efficient and organized manner. After personally visiting hundreds of businesses and validating the idea, Shyamal decided to build SmartTask and has since attracted notable clients such as Amul, Adecco, and ABB.

How much they make: $48K/year
How much did it cost to start: $0
Current team size: 8

I Bootstrapped My $48K/Year Project Management Software [From India]

SmartTask is a project management tool that has received $300K in seed funding this year and it currently has 40,000+ active users, serving prominent brands such as Amul, Adecco, Ecolab, and ABB, among others, aiming to make people 3x more productive.

About

Shyamal started SmartTask about 7 years ago

Revenue

Shyamal grew the business to $4K/month

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2. Planndu ($8.4K/year)

Yarik and Kate, a Software Engineer and a Product Designer, came up with the idea for Planndu after realizing that existing productivity apps were difficult to operate and didn't effectively manage tasks. They decided to create a single app that combined all the necessary features for effective time management. Since launching in April 2022, Planndu has seen consistent growth in signups and subscriptions, with 851 new users joining last month and a 24% MoM growth in revenue from subscriptions. The founders have big plans for the future, including expanding to iOS and desktop platforms.

How much they make: $8.4K/year
How much did it cost to start: $300
Current team size: 2

62 Days And $300: How We Built An App That Helps Increase Productivity

Planndu is a productivity app that offers a focus timer, task prioritization, and note-taking features to help users manage their time; the company's revenue from subscriptions has grown by a commendable 24% month-over-month with 851 new users joining last month, proving its success.

About

Yarik started Planndu almost 2 years ago

Revenue

Yarik grew the business to $700/month

Costs

It cost Yarik $300 to start the business

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3. Digno ($540K/year)

How much they make: $540K/year
Current team size: 8

How he bootstrapped to $45k MRR in under 6 months for Employee Engagement SaaS

Digno, a cutting-edge platform founded in 2020 to relieve post-pandemic HR gaps by replacing ineffective employee assessment procedures, made around $45K MRR in its first six months, with projections to reach $82K MRR by year-end, and targets mid-to-large level companies with 3-500 employees.

Revenue

Mahir grew the business to $45K/month

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