LeanKit

What LeanKit does

LeanKit, now operating as Planview AgilePlace, is an enterprise Kanban and visual work management software company founded in 2009 and headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee. It was acquired by Planview in 2016 and subsequently rebranded as Planview AgilePlace (2024) while retaining the LeanKit trademark as a legacy identity. The company provides SaaS-based Kanban boards that enable organizations to visualize and manage the flow of work from strategy to delivery, with native support for Lean and Agile practices including WIP limits, lane policies, swim lanes, multi-team roll-up boards, OKR alignment, and interactive roadmaps. The product is differentiated by its proprietary Connected Work Graph (AI-powered dependency mapping) and Planview Anvi (a generative AI assistant for natural language querying, sentiment analysis, and bulk card editing).

LeanKit operates as a product line within Planview's broader connected work platform, which also includes Planview Portfolios, Planview Hub, Planview Viz, Planview AdaptiveWork, Planview ProjectPlace, Planview PPM Pro, Planview ChangePoint, Planview Release, and Planview ProjectAdvantage. Revenue is generated via per-user/seat SaaS subscriptions sold through a hybrid GTM model combining enterprise field sales, inside sales with a 30-day no-credit-card free trial, and a global partner network of resellers and system integrators. Named enterprise customers include Vertafore, BECU, Matisa, Verisk, Huntington National Bank, and IKEA, spanning insurance, financial services, railway equipment manufacturing, data analytics, banking, and retail.

Name

LeanKit

Legal name

Planview

Website

https://leankit.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

LeanKit, operating as Planview AgilePlace, provides enterprise SaaS Kanban and visual work management software for organizations scaling Lean and Agile practices. Acquired by Planview in 2016, it serves transformation offices, PMOs, R&D, software engineering, and finance teams across global enterprises.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Agile Planning Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Work Management & Collaborative Workflow Platforms (HDAEAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

AI Application Enablement Platforms (Copilot/Agent Frameworks, SDKs) (HDAEANAJ), iBPMS (Intelligent BPM Suites) & Process Automation Suites (HDAEAHAG)

Keywords

• Enterprise kanban software
• Agile work management
• Project portfolio management
• Strategic portfolio management
• Lean agile planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Franklin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. SaaS Subscription (Per User/Seat): Planview AgilePlace is a SaaS product offered on a subscription basis. Pricing is per user/seat, with tiers differentiated by features and team size. A 30-day free trial with no obligation or credit card is available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

LeanKit, now operating as Planview AgilePlace, is an enterprise Kanban software-as-a-service product that lets organizations and teams visually track and manage the flow of work from strategy to delivery. It provides configurable Kanban boards with WIP limits, lane policies, swim lanes, and multi-team roll-ups, combined with AI-powered insights through the Planview Anvi assistant and the Connected Work Graph for automated dependency mapping. It is sold on a per-user/seat subscription and is positioned as the work-delivery layer within Planview's broader strategic portfolio management platform.

Product overview

Planview offers a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on Planview AgilePlace (formerly Planview LeanKit), an enterprise Kanban software for visual work management and delivery. The platform is complemented by Planview Anvi, a generative AI assistant, and integrates with portfolio management (Planview Portfolios), value stream management (Planview Viz, Planview Hub), enterprise architecture, roadmapping, idea management, and various acquired solutions including AdaptiveWork, ProjectPlace, PPM Pro, ChangePoint, ProjectAdvantage, and Release/Plutora. The products work together to connect strategic portfolio management through agile delivery to outcome measurement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Planview AgilePlace (formerly Planview LeanKit / LeanKit) Enterprise Kanban software-as-a-service that enables organizations and teams to visually track and manage the flow of work from strategy to delivery using configurable Kanban boards, Lean and Agile metrics, and AI features to promote continuous flow of value; sold on a per-user/seat subscription and targeted at transformation offices, PMOs, finance, R&D, and software product engineering teams.
• Planview Anvi Generative AI assistant for the Planview platform that delivers expert-level guidance and intelligent actions powered by deep domain expertise and contextual data intelligence; enables natural language queries, sentiment analysis, lane insights, backlog curation, bulk card editing, and automated analysis across the work ecosystem.

Quantifiable outcome

• Vertafore IT organization developed and delivered products faster and more efficiently after adopting Lean-Agile framework with AgilePlace
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability6 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Atlassian JiracoreTechnology or IntegrationEnterprise-level integration between Planview AgilePlace and Jira, enabling teams to work in their tool of choice while maintaining portfolio visibility. Jira is the most prominently listed integration on the AgilePlace integrations page.
• Microsoft Azure DevOpscoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration between Planview AgilePlace and Microsoft Azure DevOps, enabling development teams to connect their DevOps workflows with AgilePlace's Kanban boards and strategic portfolio management.
• Broadcom Rally SoftwaresecondaryTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Broadcom Rally Software (formerly CA Technologies / Rally Software) for enterprise Agile planning, issue tracking, and testing connectivity.
• digital.aisecondaryTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with digital.ai for enterprise Agile planning, testing, and release management capabilities connected to Planview AgilePlace.
• ServiceNowcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration between Planview AgilePlace and ServiceNow for ITSM, service desk, and operational workflow connectivity. Allows teams to integrate work delivery with enterprise service management.
• Planview Partner NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlanview maintains a global partner network including Become a Partner and Find a Partner programs. Partners include system integrators, VARs, and consulting partners who resell and deploy Planview solutions.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Atlassian: Atlassian's Jira (and Jira Align) dominate enterprise Agile planning, issue tracking, and Kanban-style work management. AgilePlace is positioned as the Lean/Agile delivery layer that integrates with Jira rather than replaces it, making Atlassian the most direct competitive and ecosystem peer.
• Monday.com: Monday.com is a collaborative work management platform with Kanban-style boards, automations, and an enterprise GTM motion targeting cross-functional teams. It competes for the same work-visualization and process-management buyers as AgilePlace.
• Smartsheet: Smartsheet is an enterprise work execution and collaborative work management platform with Kanban-style views, automations, and project/program management capabilities. It competes for the same EPMO and transformation buyer set as AgilePlace.
• Microsoft (Azure DevOps / Planner): Microsoft Azure DevOps Boards and Microsoft Planner offer native Agile/Kanban planning inside the Microsoft enterprise ecosystem. Bundled with Microsoft 365 and Azure contracts, it is a direct Agile planning peer with deep enterprise penetration.
• Broadcom (Rally / Clarity): Broadcom Rally is an enterprise Agile planning and value-stream management platform, and Clarity is a PPM suite. Rally competes directly with AgilePlace for enterprise Agile-at-scale buyers, particularly in regulated industries.
• Asana: Asana is a work management platform serving cross-functional teams with Kanban-style boards, project tracking, and goal/OKR features. It competes for the same software product engineering and transformation buyer set as AgilePlace.
• Wrike: Wrike (now part of Citrix) is an enterprise work management and project management platform with Kanban boards, automations, and dashboards. It targets mid-market and enterprise teams with similar use cases to AgilePlace.
• Targetprocess: Targetprocess is a visual work management and Agile-at-scale platform built around Kanban and SAFe-style visualizations. It targets the same enterprise Agile buyer set as AgilePlace, particularly in software product engineering.
• ClickUp: ClickUp is a unified work/project management platform with Kanban boards, docs, goals, and automations, and is increasingly targeting enterprise buyers. It competes with AgilePlace for collaborative and project-driven work management.

Broad incumbents

• ServiceNow: ServiceNow is a broad enterprise platform offering ITSM, workflow automation, and increasingly project/work management capabilities. AgilePlace integrates with ServiceNow but competes for cross-functional work management budget inside large enterprises.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/PlanviewSolutions
• Facebookfacebook.com/PlanviewCo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/leankit
• Instagraminstagram.com/lifeatplanview

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors2 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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