Company Overview
Zenkit was founded in 2014 by Martin H. and Timo K., headquartered in Munich, Germany. It is an innovative collaboration platform that blends project management with database capabilities. Zenkit's philosophy is "one tool for every methodology" — supporting Kanban boards, Gantt charts, tables, calendars, mind maps, and more, catering to needs from simple to-do lists to complex enterprise-level project management.
What sets Zenkit apart is its fusion of database flexibility with project management visualization — users can customize field types, establish relationships, set filters and sorting conditions as they would in a database, while managing project progress through intuitive visual views like Kanban or Gantt charts.
Related provider: Zenkit Project Management
Products
| Product | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Zenkit To-Do | Task Management | Lightweight personal to-do tool supporting lists and simple project management |
| Zenkit Hypernotes | Knowledge Management | Collaborative note-taking and knowledge base tool with rich text and nesting |
| Zenkit Base | Project Management | Core project management module with Kanban, Gantt, table, and calendar views |
| Zenkit Suite | Integrated Suite | Complete collaboration suite including Base, To-Do, Hypernotes, and all tools |
| Zenkit Business | Enterprise | Enhanced enterprise version with advanced permissions, audit logs, and dedicated support |
| Zenkit API | Data Interface | RESTful API and Zapier integration connecting 1500+ third-party tools |
Key Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Multi-View Mode | Switch between 5 views: Kanban, Gantt, Table, Calendar, and Mind Map |
| Database Engine | Custom fields, relational tables, filters, and sorts for flexible data management |
| GDPR Compliant | Data stored on German servers, fully compliant with EU GDPR regulations |
| Team Collaboration | Real-time comments, file sharing, task assignment, and @mention notifications |
| Automated Workflows | Trigger-based automation reducing repetitive manual tasks |
| Rich Integrations | Zapier, Webhook, REST API, and native integrations with 1500+ apps |
Technology Stack
- Architecture: Web-based SaaS platform with native mobile applications
- Clients: Responsive Web App, iOS and Android native apps
- Integrations: REST API, Zapier (1500+ app connections)
- Data Storage: Germany-based servers, EU GDPR compliant
- Company: Axonic GmbH (Munich, Germany)
Market Position
Zenkit competes in the project management and database hybrid space against the following alternatives:
| Competitor | Comparison |
|---|---|
| Airtable | Pioneered the "database + spreadsheet" model, similar functionality but higher pricing |
| Notion | More focused on knowledge management and document collaboration, less specialized for PM |
| Monday.com | Enterprise-grade PM platform with strong visualization, less flexible than Zenkit |
| Asana | Task management and workflow automation focused, lacks database-level customization |
| Basecamp | Minimalist PM centered on team communication, less feature depth than Zenkit |
| Smartsheet | Spreadsheet-style PM suited for traditional enterprise users |
