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Best Editorial Calendar Software

Kordiam alternatives

8 tools scored in the same category. 1 score higher than Kordiam's 4.2/5.

Ranked by independent composite score, not by payment. Nobody on this page paid to be here.

Before you switch — what Kordiam does well

  • Editorial-first workflows that map to real newsroom roles and handoffs
  • Inline review and annotation tools that speed up copyediting and approvals
  • Unifies planning, production, and distribution into a single workspace

And where it was marked down

  • The user interface can be simplified further
#1AirtableBest-in-Class

A flexible relational database and no-code platform for building AI-powered editorial workflows

Scores 0.1 higher than Kordiam

4.3
out of 5
#2AsanaStrong Choice

AI-powered work management platform orchestrating complex editorial workflows and multi-channel content campaigns

Scores 0.2 lower than Kordiam

4.0
out of 5
#3PublishPressStrong Choice

Professional editorial, permission, and workflow management tools for WordPress content teams and digital publishers.

Scores 0.4 lower than Kordiam

3.8
out of 5
#4MultiCollabFair Fit

Google Docs-style real-time collaboration and editorial commenting directly within the WordPress block editor

Scores 0.7 lower than Kordiam

3.5
out of 5
#5StoryChiefMarginal Fit

A centralized platform to plan, create, and distribute content across multiple channels with AI-driven optimization.

Scores 1.2 lower than Kordiam

3.0
out of 5
#6Monday.comMarginal Fit

A versatile AI-powered Work OS for centralizing editorial workflows and cross-team project management

Scores 1.2 lower than Kordiam

3.0
out of 5

Unified creative operations platform for managing digital assets and complex editorial workflows

Scores 1.2 lower than Kordiam

3.0
out of 5
#8TrelloMarginal Fit

A visual project management tool that helps teams organize tasks, collaborate on projects, and boost productivity. (Now: Acquired by Atlassian in 2017; it continues to operate under the Trello brand name as part of the Atlassian suite.)

Scores 1.3 lower than Kordiam

2.9
out of 5

Common questions

What is the best alternative to Kordiam?

On Benchmark Grid's independent scoring, Airtable is the highest-scoring alternative in Best Editorial Calendar Software at 4.3/5, against Kordiam at 4.2/5. Which is right for you depends on your publication's size, revenue model and vertical.

Why would a publisher move away from Kordiam?

Our editors flagged: The user interface can be simplified further. Whether those matter depends on your setup — many publishers run Kordiam successfully despite them.

Are these alternatives ranked by paid placement?

No. Every tool here is ranked by a composite score set by SODP's editorial team across 12 criteria. Vendors cannot pay for inclusion, for a score, or for a position on this page.

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