Product

Detailed description of each version, function, and management model method of ZenTao
Core products
Community Edition
Our community version is completely free, with no user limits or time restrictions. It's packed with management features that support essential development project management workflows.
Open & Accessible
Free open-source solution with dual ZPL/AGPL licensing and API-enabled modules.
All-in-One Solution
End-to-end lifecycle management covering all aspects of development processes.
Proven Quality
Pioneering open-source project management tool with rapid updates and a commitment to excellence.
Rock-Solid Security
On-premise deployment option, advanced security features, and automated backups to keep your data safe.
ZenTao Biz
ZenTao Biz takes our open-source foundation to the next level, adding robust features that close the management loop and foster team collaboration. It's built for businesses that need a tailored approach to project management.
Complete Project Oversight
Stay updated with activity logs and calendars, analyze projects with reports, and manage on-the-go with our mobile app.
Source Code Integration
Manage GIT or SVN repositories online, view commit history and comments, and streamline code reviews.
Simplified Operations
Seamless integration with Word and Excel, LDAP support for automated login, and bulk data management.
Premium Support
Access remote and face-to-face assistance, extensive video tutorials, and training resources.
ZenTao MAX
ZenTao Max creates a powerful development management ecosystem, delivering end-to-end project control and CMMI-aligned processes to fast-track your certification.
Waterfall Mastery
The full waterfall model supports 20+ advanced tools for design, matrix management, and more.
Progress at a Glance
Interactive Gantt charts and smart weekly reports turn complex data into clear project insights.
CMMI Made Simple
Breeze through Level 3 certification with 90% of requirements covered out of the box.
Smart Asset Hub
Unite your requirements, test cases, and issues in one powerful knowledge center.
ZenTao IPD
Our IPD Edition offers essential management functions spanning from initial requirements to final decision reviews.
Do the Right Things
Comprehensive management from market analysis to project kickoff guarantees customer-centric outcomes.
Do Things Right
Structured IPD interface and development process to minimize project risks.
Strategic Investment Decisions
Guide R&D processes with defined checkpoints to validate project alignment.
Complete Lifecycle Management
Seamless control from concept to launch, creating a fully integrated business cycle.
Core features
Product Management
ZenTao centers on product-driven management, bridging program goals with deliverables. Product defines WHAT we do.
  • Itemized requirement management
  • Requirement change control
  • Version-based requirement tracking
  • Requirement review process
  • Modular requirement organization
  • Parent-child requirement hierarchy
  • Requirement tracking matrix
  • Requirement import/export
  • Product roadmap planning
  • Release management
Project Management
In ZenTao, projects are the active process of turning product concepts into deliverables. Project defines HOW we make it.
  • Objective alignment
  • Team collaboration
  • Agile iteration cycles
  • Smart requirement handling
  • Task breakdown & tracking
  • Time tracking insights
  • Progress visualization
  • Built-in quality management
  • Interactive Kanban views
  • Robust version control
QA Management
ZenTao's QA management system integrates essential quality control features such as test case management, bug tracking, and automated testing tools, making it a comprehensive solution for project quality management.
  • Bug management
  • Test case management
  • Test suite organization
  • Test execution workflows
  • Results analysis
  • Dynamic test reporting
  • Test case library
  • Automation frameworks
Performance Management
ZenTao boosts development efficiency through quantitative management, BI analysis, and data visualization. Its built-in metrics system quantifies project processes and offers instant recalculations. The visual BI designer enhances data interpretation.
  • Comprehensive data tracking
  • Custom tables
  • Custom charts
  • Pivot tables
  • Visual dashboards
  • Various reports
  • Metric management
  • Measurement library management
  • Quantitative analysis
  • Performance optimization
Distinctive Feature
product management
Program management bridges strategy and execution for executives and PMOs. It streamlines multi-team and complex project scenarios, providing a structured collaborative environment. This feature helps organizations achieve higher value by unifying management across diverse projects.
Requirement Management
Collect, analyze, distribute, and track requirements using a center hub to achieve end-to-end requirement management.
Workflow Management
Customize ZenTao with tailored workflows to meet your organization's specific needs and configurations.
Feedback Management
ZenTao centralizes feedback collection and tracking, enabling full lifecycle management of user input. This effectively helps teams improve response times, enhance product quality, and ultimately increase user satisfaction.
Document Management
Enhance R&D management processes, promote team collaboration, and preserve company knowledge assets.
Asset Library Management
Manage internal organizational experiences, accumulate process assets, and promote knowledge transfer within the company.
Market Management
Provide scientific and rigorous market management methods to help businesses accurately understand the market and make informed decisions.
AI
AI features enable seamless integration of artificial intelligence into business operations, ushering in a new era of efficient work practices.

PM Methodologies and Frameworks

Scrum
ZenTao provides comprehensive Scrum support, including concept mapping, role alignment, and full-process support for product, sprint, and release management, enabling effective agile implementation.
Waterfall
The classic Waterfall approach ensures project success through rigorous phase division and thorough requirement analysis. It still has irreplaceable applications in certain scenarios despite agile's popularity.
Kanban
Enables management transparency, identifies bottlenecks, accelerates product flow, and promotes efficient collaboration and integrated management.
IPD
Integrated Product Development (IPD) is a systematic approach promoting cross-functional collaboration and innovation for efficient product development and delivery.
SAFe
ZenTao offers comprehensive scaled agile support with cross-functional team, ART, and PI management capabilities.

Hybrid Management Models

Agile+
Enables seamless collaboration between Scrum and Kanban teams within a single project, allowing flexible switching between Scrum and Kanban methodologies at different project phases. This approach also facilitates cross-team cooperation for groups with diverse management styles.
Waterfall+
An integrated model that combines Waterfall, Scrum, and Kanban methodologies, merging the structured processes of Waterfall with the adaptability of agile methods. This fusion ensures both systematic project progression and the ability to respond quickly to changes.

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