What is Cardinal?

Cardinal is an analytics-driven product management platform designed to assist product teams in aligning goals and data across various tools, providing comprehensive visibility into product development. Its primary objective is to equip product managers with the necessary data and insights for making well-informed decisions.

What Makes Cardinal Unique?

Cardinal stands out by seamlessly integrating with existing tools such as analytics platforms, project management systems, and revenue tracking, allowing users to establish goals and KPIs that automatically monitor progress.

Key Features

• Integration with data sources like Mixpanel, Amplitude, Jira, and Notion for real-time data in product specifications.
• Goal and KPI setup for automatic progress tracking across various tools.
• Impact mapping to evaluate initiatives and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Centralized visibility into product development across teams and projects.
• Real-time discussions and feedback on product specifications and objectives.
• Smart document creation driven by data and insights.

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Who is Using Cardinal?

Cardinal is tailored for:

• Product Managers – To gain insights for prioritization and specifications.
• Designers – To access live product specifications linked to engineering tasks.
• Engineers – To understand priorities and the context behind features.
• Executives – To monitor the progress and health of products and initiatives.
• Cross-functional Teams – To discuss and provide feedback on product specifications.

Support Options

Cardinal offers a variety of support resources, including:

• Email and in-app support.
• An online knowledge base with setup guides, tips, and tutorials.
• Onboarding assistance and training.
• An active community forum for user interaction.

Pricing

Please note that pricing information may not be up to date. For the most accurate and current pricing details, refer to the official Cardinal website.

Integrations and API

Cardinal supports numerous integrations, including:

• Analytics: Mixpanel, Amplitude, Posthog, Tableau, Sigma.
• Project Management: Jira, Linear, Shortcut.
• Documents: Notion, Figma.
• CRM: Salesforce, Hubspot.

Cardinal is continuously expanding its integration ecosystem and offers a robust API for custom integrations and extensions, allowing product teams to connect Cardinal with any internal tool or data source.

FAQ

• How long does it take to set up Cardinal? Most teams can get started within 1-2 weeks, with onboarding assistance available for a quick setup.
• What systems can Cardinal connect to? Cardinal integrates with analytics, project management, revenue data, support tickets, and more, with ongoing expansion of integrations.
• Does Cardinal support single sign-on (SSO)? Yes, SAML-based SSO is available for Enterprise plans, facilitating easy onboarding for new users.
• Is Cardinal built for remote teams? Absolutely. Cardinal is designed to provide transparency across distributed teams, with all features functioning effectively in remote settings.
• What happens if we exceed our monthly active user limit? You will be billed for any additional active users beyond your plan’s limits, with no service interruption.

Useful Links and Resources

• Cardinal Website
• Pricing Page
• Integrations
• Contact Sales