# Programa Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Programa the right Architecture solution for you? Explore 73 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/248518/Programa/reviews --- Programa 4.8 (73) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of Programa Ease of use 4.8 Customer Service 5.0 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews SE Sara E Creative DirectorDesign, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The ability to share the schedule directly with our clients, suppliers, and manufacturers has allowed us to ensure the teams are across the same information.“ October 23, 2025 LL Luisa L Operations e Project ProcurementArchitecture & Planning, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “the inability to share the purchase status with clients, the lack of invoice management when Stripe is not used, and the fact that when exporting the Schedule in PDF, the Status does not appear.“ October 23, 2025 RL Riccardo L Product ManagerArchitecture & Planning, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “Possibility to add presentations from Canva and pins from Pinterest, probably the best integrations for interior architectural design that are not technical.“ October 24, 2025 SE Sara E Creative DirectorDesign, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I am currently experiencing issues with multi-currencies, which are not allowing me to invoice my European clients - this has been an ongoing issue with no resolution between Stripe and the Programa.“ October 23, 2025 KL Kirstyn L Interior DesignerDesign, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “The customer support is second to none, the systems streamlined, clean and user friendly, and we LOVE the emails showcasing other studios, new product integration, and Programa updates.“ October 23, 2025 KF Krista F Interior DesignerDesign, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “The iPad and mobile formats need improvement- sometimes parts of pages are cut off or buttons are hidden in those views.“ October 23, 2025 RP Raini P FounderDesign, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “It completely transformed our studio — I was able to grow my team and achieve our most profitable year to date after nine years in the industry and trying countless online tools.“ October 24, 2025 RB Robin B OwnerDesign, Self-employedUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “It seems like sometimes it is not saving changes like reordering items in schedules so having to repeat tasks is frustrating.“ October 24, 2025 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 73 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use EA Eugenia A. Interior Designer Founder Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Programma Review — from a Wellness Interior Designer" October 24, 2025 5.0 Overall, Programma is an excellent tool for interior designers — especially those managing multiple projects and product specifications. It’s clean, intuitive, and has truly simplified how I organize my design library and manage my workflow. Pros As an interior designer, I love how Programma helps me stay organized and on track with all my client projects. My favorite feature is the product library — being able to save and reuse products across different projects saves so much time. I also love the URL import tool; it makes it incredibly easy to bring in furniture and decor directly from the internet while automatically picking up the key details I need. Since I curate a collection of non-toxic, sustainable, and wellness-focused products, having everything stored and specified in one place feels effortless. It keeps my projects consistent and professional while allowing me to quickly share these curated selections with clients. Cons I found the mood board tool a bit limiting — it didn’t feel as flexible as I needed when creating visual presentations. That said, it might have been updated since I last tried it a few months ago. Also, for invoicing, I wish there were more flexibility. It would be great to have the ability to create and save invoices for my own records without having to send them directly to clients, or to have a simple download option included in the standard plan. Switched from [Buildertrend](https://www.capterra.com/p/70092/Buildertrend/)[Smartsheet](https://www.capterra.com/p/79104/Smartsheet/) On my own now, one person business, loved it. Review Source MJ Marcia J. Interior Designer Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Programa x MAZOMA" October 24, 2025 4.0 My experience with Programa has been great. I feel that it has helped our design firm stay organized with our projects, and created easy handoffs to contractors. Pros I love having a project database. Being able to use Programa pinboards as a presentation tool and schedules as a project management tool makes it so much easier (and prettier) to stay organized and balance communication between client, designer, and contractors. Cons There are still some kinks that need to be worked out. I think the calendar/task lists have potential to be beneficial, but I wish they had more features like color coding, etc. I also wish clients could leave notes on pinboard components. Alternatives considered [Mydoma Studio](https://www.capterra.com/p/155585/Mydoma-Studio/) Reason for choosing Programa I used Mydoma at a previous studio and wanted to try something different. The overall interface felt more sophisticated and professional looking. We love the look of the website and client dashboard. Review Source CF Clare F. Interior Designer Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Increased productivity" October 23, 2025 4.0 Has significantly my productivity and smoother system to communicate design details with third parties Pros Online links, Project Management, Schedule and Product Library. Ability to keep all information in one place and easy to share with others. Cons There's not enough flexibility in changing layout of schedules as different trades prefer different formats Alternatives considered [Google Docs](https://www.capterra.com/p/160756/Google-Docs/) Reason for choosing Programa better support, Australian, schedule features Review Source HC Heather C. Lead Designer and Business Manager Design Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Programa Makes it Easier to Work Smarter" October 23, 2025 5.0 I have used several other procurement and project management software's, none of which even come close to how streamlined and easy to use as Programa. Clients have all had a great experience with using it so far, and it keeps the decision making process clear and concise. No more tracking down yes's and no's in email threads. It also on the back end of things makes procurement reconciliation so much easier as it tracks the profit of each item, with all the purchasing details in there which has always been a sticky point with previous software's. Now I don't have to have multiple documents for one project. Yay! Pros I love how interactive it is with clients. Getting organized feedback on specs has been such a game changer for progressing projects more clearly. The URL function makes it so easy for me to get a finish schedule put together efficiently. Having the QR code has made job sites so much more organized. I can post one up so that any trades person has access to my latest set of interior drawings, all specs needed for the job, and any 3D renders of the space. Cons I wish there was a function to be able to share schedules easier B2B, and have there be better way to share more information with other firms or trades, that would include information we may not want clients to see. I am about to switch to a new Programa account (as we have two companies now), but there is no way for me to share the existing projects I have with the new Programa account, meaning I have to manage two accounts for a while. There are also instances where maybe an architect working on the project needs more access to the information than the client would, and it makes it hard to "share" full access without them paying for a seat under our account. Switched from [Studio Designer](https://www.capterra.com/p/217839/Studio-Designer/) Studio Designer was really clunky. a lot of room for human error and made reconciliation a nightmare. it also wasn't very visual and clients often couldn't tell what each item was because the pictures were so tiny. Their templates were often messy or one would get discontinued mid-project so client facing stuff would look different and it was just not for me. Review Source KG Kylie G. Interior Designer Construction Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Close to perfect (for us)!" October 24, 2025 4.0 The Programa team has been very supportive with us trying to extend the use of the website and its intended uses. The interface is incredibly user friendly and requires minimal "training" to understand how to use the features, including when new ones are released, and has be easily navigated by all our clients, with wide ranging levels of technology skills. Pros We have been easily able to adapt Programa to meet our business needs, even though we utilise it for more than just Interior Design Projects. The flexibility of the layouts, costing, and sharing options, provides us with the ability to cater to each projects requirements, while providing our clients, in office staff and contractors with seamless, live information. The ability to add custom or library stored products and materials has made the production of Schedules easy and time efficient. Customer Service have been very helpful when we've had any challenges and have always taken feedback on board when we've provided it. The number of available features for the subscription cost is well worth the investment for our teams time. Cons The flexibility is limited if you are wanting to use it for a broader scope than it was designed for. It would be great if AI features could be added allowing products and materials to be rendered into the clients plans/elevations for clients that are particularly visual in understanding their scheme. Switched from [Microsoft Excel](https://www.capterra.com/p/176574/Excel/) The flexibility of creating job specific Schedules as well as the ease of providing access to live documentation. Review Source KC Karen C. Interior design professional and architect tech Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "I love programa" October 24, 2025 5.0 I love how helpful the team is, and the quick video tutorials. We love how easy everything is to navigate, and the aesthetic is so simple and beautiful. Pros How streamline it helps my Interior architectural design business flow especially the schedules. How it elevated our presentations through pinboard where we can share inspo and our 3D modeling. Its very cost-effective. Cons Project management still needs improvement; I would love to see a calendar sync feature with Google or a similar option. I would love to see more Canadian vendors show up on your portal. Switched from [Mydoma Studio](https://www.capterra.com/p/155585/Mydoma-Studio/) I didnt love their aesthetic, it was too bulky I dont really remember how their systems operated, but it was not as simple as programa Review Source JT Jo T. Interior Designer Design Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Beautiful, professional and streamlined." October 27, 2025 5.0 The program has been easy to use and adapt to. It did require me to change my process, which some designers I know struggled with, but it's helped me to streamline things and better track products and changes. I really like that the client gets a dashboard to find everything and they all seem to use it without any issues. My trades are all jumping on board now, using the QR code on site more too. It makes me look more professional and helps me to be more organised, with all relevant files and products to hand. Pros Ease of use, visually clear and beautiful, professional look to clients, having product library, project management and to do list all in one place. Cons Not being able to easily jump to the client dashboard page. Not being able to tell if I'm doubling up in the product library or easily clean it up. Not being able to close projects in the project management timeline to only include active projects. I would also like to be able to better separate active projects from completed ones from the homepage, without closing them, so clients and trades can still access them. It would also be good to have more common products in the trade portal, such as all the polytec and laminex colours, popular joinery fittings, such as pull out bins, hampers, magic corners, etc., Abi Interiors tapware, blum, hafele, etc. Alternatives considered [Houzz Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/199689/Houzz-Pro/) Reason for choosing Programa It was too limited and too expensive. I looked at it a long time ago, but not recently. Switched from [Trello](https://www.capterra.com/p/211559/Trello/)[Canva](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/) To make scheduling faster, using the product library and, at the time, the clipping tool, to make using schedule spreadsheets less tedious. Review Source EB Emily B. Owner Design Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A seamless platform for managing design projects from concept to completion" October 23, 2025 5.0 Programa has transformed how I manage projects from concept to completion. It brings structure, efficiency, and clarity to both client communication and internal workflows. Having one system for budgets, revisions, and approvals has made projects run far more smoothly. Programa is an invaluable tool for any design studio. It’s helped me present work more professionally, stay organised, and save hours of coordination time. Also love how they keep evolving! Highly recommended. Pros As an interior designer, Programa has been a huge time-saver. The project dashboard keeps all phases, budgets, and approvals in one place, making collaboration seamless. I especially like being able to share live links with clients and contractors for quick feedback. The material and product library is another strong feature, it’s easy to upload and manage finishes, link selections to budgets, and maintain consistency across projects. The interface feels thoughtfully designed for creative professionals and presents beautifully in meetings. Cons The mobile and tablet version is more limited than desktop, which can make on-site work less efficient. Some reporting options and export templates could be more customisable. Also wish it could link to my emails to easily add in supplier and their info. Switched from [Houzz Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/199689/Houzz-Pro/) Programa was cheaper, and better support with direct contact with your support team. Review Source SE Sara E. Creative Director Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "I have yet to come across a product that services designers > clients the way Programa does." October 23, 2025 5.0 Being an international remote interior design studio, Programa covers a wide range of tools that we previously used manually. The ease of being able to adjust a specification and communicate this with several parties has allowed efficiency, no matter where my project is located. Being an Aussie, based in the UK, working on projects in Saudi Arabia, I have yet to come across a product that services designers > clients the way Programa does. It's truly game-changing. Pros Having all the administrative tools in one place to be able to complete the mundane task effectively. The ability to share the schedule directly with our clients, suppliers, and manufacturers has allowed us to ensure the teams are across the same information. Cons I am currently experiencing issues with multi-currencies, which are not allowing me to invoice my European clients - this has been an ongoing issue with no resolution between Stripe and the Programa. However, the team have been very attentive and communication is always on point, we still have yet to figure out the issue. Switched from [Mydoma Studio](https://www.capterra.com/p/155585/Mydoma-Studio/) I liked the interfacing better in programa and more suited for designers. I do still use mydoma studio for my rendering (integration with coohoom) would be something I would highly suggest looking into adding Review Source RP Raini P. Founder Design Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "FOUNDER Raini Peters " October 24, 2025 5.0 It completely transformed our studio — I was able to grow my team and achieve our most profitable year to date after nine years in the industry and trying countless online tools. It’s now my go-to platform, and I’m so glad I discovered it. Having all our projects in one place make the work flow seamless. Out clients love the flow also. Pros The value Programa has brought to our projects has made us unstoppable. Their customer support is truly world-class, and thanks to the efficiency we’ve gained, we now have the capacity to take on larger, more complex projects with ease. Cons I would like to be able to add larger MB spec sheets. Having more options to move the sizes of the presentation crops. Switched from [Thryv](https://www.capterra.com/p/156926/Thryv/) Cause the program was horrible to use the UX and UI was nit well designed Review Source RB Robin B. Owner Design Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Programa Review" October 24, 2025 5.0 I've used many other programs and love that Programa is easy to learn, the aesthetic is minimal and professional, and it has many tools built in, like time tracking and invoicing, which make it a very good value. Pros I like the clean, minimal aestethic, ability for my clients to approve or reject items and having everything in one place. Cons It is a little glitchy and slow at times. It seems like sometimes it is not saving changes like reordering items in schedules so having to repeat tasks is frustrating. Alternatives considered [Studio Designer](https://www.capterra.com/p/217839/Studio-Designer/)[Mydoma Studio](https://www.capterra.com/p/155585/Mydoma-Studio/) Reason for choosing Programa Aesthetic, pricing, ease of use and setup. Switched from [Indema](https://www.capterra.com/p/212662/Indema/) I was waiting for Indema to launch their new version and was hoping that it would be better than the very glitchy version they currently had but they took years and I got tired of waiting. Review Source SB Shae B. Interior Designer Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy to navigate" February 24, 2025 5.0 Overall, the program works great for our team to stay on top of multiple projects. All of our schedules and project information stays within the one program and allows collaberation to be easy between team members and clients. Pros It's incredibly easy to navigate and offers a great balance of customization for individual projects. It also includes helpful personalised features like time tracking and to-do lists to help with time management and staying organised. Cons Occasionally there are minor glitches, however, this is typically resolved by refreshing the browser. A smoother experience without the need for refreshing would be ideal. Switched from [Houzz Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/199689/Houzz-Pro/) Company owner made the switch by trialing programa and we haven't gone back. Review Source RAR Rossy Anne R. President Furniture Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A Great platform for teams." January 17, 2025 5.0 Overall its been great using it. For my team. It was very easy to adapat to because of the numerous training videos available. Clients too appreciate how organized it is. Pros I like that Programa made the FFE proceas simpler and efficient for my team. We have been using sheets before and now all projects are in Programa. I also appreciate the consistent improvements of the platform that addrsses designer recommendations. Cons A little option to customize would be great.if there can be an app version too for tablets so that its nicer to view while on site. Switched from [Google Sheets](https://www.capterra.com/p/169718/Google-Sheets/) When we are still using sheets. Different designers have different input and format. Wc leads to inconsistent output from our studio. Review Source LH Linda H. Director Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Programa is set to revolutionise how architects and interior designers manage their projects. " August 1, 2022 5.0 The support, professionalism, open and honest communication is second to non! We have absolutely loved our journey with Programa so far. Whilst it still has areas of improvement, we are so excited to be on the journey. By using Programa our practice has experienced increased efficiency, accuracy and ease of use - overall we are outputting a more professional result for our stakeholders. Pros Programa has been a game changer for our team! Preparing and managing our FFE schedules has been been more streamlined, accurate and professional. Cons Let me start by saying we believe in Programa!!!! As a starting point, the software has a good base but lots of areas that need improvement, all of which we have provided detailed feedback on. We are super excited to see these developments rolled out in the near future. Switched from [Houzz Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/199689/Houzz-Pro/) Ultimately, Houzz Pro was never going to integrate with Xero despite being told for two years the integration was coming. Whilst there are many excellent features - many of which we miss, in the end the lack of transparency and honesty it ultimately what made us switch. We also love the fact that Programa is an Australian company. Review Source JK Jill K. Interior Designer Design Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Love Programma!" October 27, 2025 4.0 Overall I really like the product. It makes my life easier, and gives my brain a bit of space for design. Pros I love the interface, it is clear and easy to use. I also like the abilty to make spreadsheets of the schedule and time tracker. I like the fuction that my clients can approve items, and that gives me a paper trail all in one spot. I haven't fully used everything yet, because I haven't had time. Everytime I've reached out with a question, I can easily find the answer in the guides or using the online chat. That is super helpful. Cons I would like to be able to add shipping/freight into my line items in the schedule. Right now I can only do a special add on, and it often gets over looked by clients. I would also like to be able to select the catagories I would like on a spreadsheet import, like I am able to in the pdf. Mostly, I would like to be able to deselect the image. Please add a room catagory - so it makes sorting easier. It would also be nice if the photos and links I import into the schedule could be automatically added to a project board. I have to do it twice. I would also like to be able to make a pdf of the project boards. Review Source KN Kayla N. Creative Director and Founder Architecture & Planning Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Grateful there's something out there for us." October 24, 2025 4.0 I would say it is a 7.5/10. I enjoy the client dashboard though more customization would be awesome. Pros I like the schedule function, as a Interior Architect too much time is wasted on excel spreadsheets. Its very easy to use and the price is reasonable for the functionality. Cons If I could lower the price I would but I know this is a new company and I'm hoping with more volume of customers you'll be able to add features that make the price irrelevant. I think the pinboard feature is a little clunky, it could be that I'm still new but it would be amazing if you could directly import the schedule images with one click so that arranging a concept board would be simpler. Switched from [Microsoft Excel](https://www.capterra.com/p/176574/Excel/) To save time and focus more on designing. Review Source TM Tamaryn M. Interior Designer Design Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Excellent Program for Interior Designers" October 28, 2025 5.0 Programa has been an incredible tool for streamlining my interior design projects. The platform keeps everything organized — from specifications and mood boards to supplier details and client communication. It’s intuitive, beautifully designed, and genuinely saves me hours of admin work each week. I highly recommend it to any designer looking to simplify their workflow and elevate their client experience. Pros Very easy to use, I love how organized Programa makes my projects. Having specs, and supplier information all in one place saves so much time and keeps everything consistent. It really simplifies communication with clients and trades. Cons The spec books could be a bit more visually polished in terms of layout and presentation. It would be great to have more flexibility with design customization and formatting to better match the overall aesthetic of client presentations. Review Source EB Estelle B. Design Information Manager Design Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Learning User" January 13, 2025 4.0 Pretty good - it was a slow ramp up to understand everything but all is good now. Pros I liked the schedule organization and the project library the most. Cons I wish the project management was organized a bit differently. Switched from [Gather](https://www.capterra.com/p/10002522/Gather/) We wanted the schedules that Programa offers Review Source HA Hady A. Director Design Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Some Studio" January 13, 2025 5.0 Love programma, it has made scheduling an enjoyable process. Pros Programma provides a great database for the products we regularly specify. Cons Needing to refresh, for some products to appear. Review Source RJ Rebecca J. Director Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "We love Programa!" June 27, 2023 4.0 Overall very positive. It's the best management program on the market with great integration across accounting etc. An app would be great! Pros I like that it's designed and made in Australia. The feedback we send is always addressed and often really quickly. They're constantly improving and adding value to the program Cons The different screens within the schedule, to add notes you need to go to another page again. It would be good to be able to link products that are used all the time, and if you update one product from the library, it changes all of them Reason for choosing Programa Programa is far superior and Australian made for Australian industry Review Source CJ Calvin J. Senior Associate Design Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Design Partnership Studio Review" November 3, 2022 5.0 Pros We love how simple it is to schedule in programa. This has saved us a lot of time on repeat commercial projects. The software is easily accessible online and can be accessed anywhere. We also love the tracking of our suppliers as we start to expand internationally. Cons \- It would be great if the images in the printable schedules and icons (links in particular) are larger so that teams can understand they can click on the links as well as see the image a bit better. This is particularly needed when illustrating patterns. - We are looking forward to the project timeline feature. This will be a game changer to understand our studio's entire portfolio of work in a timeline format. - It would be great to bundle projects together within one folder. Example: we have 4 projects for 1 brand. we would like to see this all in one folder for easier allocation and cleaner UX. Review Source SL Sarah L. Principle Designer Design Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Thankyou for creating this program!!" August 2, 2022 5.0 From the first day I started using this program, I knew it was something special. The support from the staff is nothing short of amazing and the tools within are critical to any Designer managing projects. Pros It has everything a designer needs in one spot and makes us, the designers look and feel organised for our clients and their projects. Cons Presentation tools and boards could be further developed- that would be amazing and I am sure you are already one step ahead. Review Source AM Amanda M. Director Design Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Interior Concepts review" August 2, 2022 5.0 Pros The ease in creating FF&E schedules with duplicate options and drop in from product library. In addition the clipper tool is fantastic. Loving the ease of this function. Other items I use daily is the WIP and being able to connect timer directly from WIP. Cons I connected to Xero but do not run invoices from Programa simply due to the fee applied through third party software Stripe. The fee is too high and the reconciliation of fees through Xero is not simple. I choose to use Xero directly and run payments through B2B pay or direct EFT. I would love if programa had a gantt chart function for projects for ease of mapping projects and timeline. At the moment I am looking to another software to run in conjunction with Programa to manage this. Reason for choosing Programa Easier to use, more functionality tailored to design industry and cost. Review Source LS Lena S. Assistant Interior Designer Design Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great software, excited to see future developments" June 28, 2023 4.0 Pros Our studio uses programa's schedule and invoice feature regularly. We really like the interface/ visual component, especially for client facing presentations, the browser extension. Cons Some missing features: ability to apply credits to invoices, customization of schedule type fields, no mobile app currently, difficulty linking images on pin boards, calendar for project management Reason for choosing Programa Best visual interface, ability to manage projects from a schedule, task, and financial aspect. Review Source FF Fiona F. Owner Architecture & Planning Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "review" June 28, 2023 4.0 Managing client selections Pros Easy to use, good functions and has a really nice style in how it presents the information Cons Not easy to see on a phone ... i.e. looking up a selection and then seeing the specifications and attachments Review Source