Broadcom Clarity vs Microsoft Project Server vs Planview Daptiv comparison

Broadcom and Microsoft are both solutions in the Project Portfolio Management category. Broadcom is ranked #1 with an average rating of 7.6, while Microsoft is ranked #5 with an average rating of 8.3. Broadcom holds a 9.3% mindshare in PPM, compared to Microsoft’s 5.0% mindshare. Additionally, 91% of Broadcom users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 87% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

Broadcom Clarity

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91% willing to recommend

Microsoft Project Server

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87% willing to recommend

Planview Daptiv

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2,123 Views
934 Comparison Views

83% willing to recommend

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Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Project Portfolio Management category, the mindshare of Broadcom Clarity is 9.3%, down from 10.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Project Server is 5.0%, down from 6.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Planview Daptiv is 3.2%, up from 1.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Project Portfolio Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Broadcom Clarity	9.3%
Microsoft Project Server	5.0%
Planview Daptiv	3.2%
Other	82.5%

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George Anghelache

Delivery Transformation Lead at Banca Transilvania

Broad perspective on strategic management exists but integration challenges hinder efficiency

The product execution part, such as planning and executing, is done through Atlassian tools, specifically Jira. We wanted to upgrade our ability to understand how all these products and teams are working against strategic goals, tracking expenses and time, but the integration between Broadcom Clarity and Atlassian Jira is very cumbersome and not straightforward. Their integration, even with ConnectALL, is just adequate, but it's never going to be great because they are actively trying to sell Rally. To make Broadcom Clarity a perfect product, I think with Jira, nothing can be done. To be fair, I don't know exactly how Rally integration works as I've only read about it, but I know that in marketing papers, it seems amazing with full-on integration, whereas with Jira, it just doesn't work that effectively.

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JorgeValenzuela

Owner at CPSTECH

Collaborative task management simplifies office work, but agile methodology features need enhancement

In order to improve Microsoft Project Server, collaborative features could be enhanced, as it is possible to improve it in a collaborative way similar to other office products, for example, using cloud drives like OneDrive. Another feature is Kanban or other features such as Scrum with agile methodologies. Microsoft Project Server is limited and falls short in using agile methodologies, which is the most important issue to improve. Microsoft Project Server is a good product; it is possible to improve regarding enabling agile features because the teams in my work are using Trello and Jira products due to the blackboards, Kanban, and Scrum. To do activities and stopping activities is more comfortable and easier to use, making it more practical in my teamwork. These features do not exist in Microsoft Project Server.

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reviewer2068344

Director of Operations at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

Useful project management capabilities, beneficial dashboards, but project planning could improve

The areas that should be improved in Planview Daptiv are a subject that can be viewed differently depending on who you ask. I feel they should focus on excelling in one specific area rather than providing average capabilities in many areas. For example, their project planning software is satisfactory but not as advanced as Microsoft Projects. The same goes for the capacity planning tool and reporting capabilities, which can be improved upon by using custom Excel spreadsheets or by hiring a business analyst for additional support. In short, the biggest weakness of Daptiv is that it does not excel in any one area and only provides average performance. In a future release, it would be beneficial to have a undo button.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Visibility to where we are on projects. It tells someone where we are; if we're in trouble or not."

"There were probably about five or six metrics that we used. As a result, the groups that I supported were consistently ranked at the absolute top of the organization, as we were leveraging these built-in tools for tracking."

"Stability is awesome."

"It’s driven global consistency and the management of our projects."

"Easy to use, visually. The new UX is intuitive."

"PPM provides the ability for staff (employees and contractors) in the entire IT organization to track time against specific investments and other work, and we can extract the data to analyze what our resources are working on."

"We just put all the data into one place and hopefully, after we have accurate data, we can make more decisions based on real data rather than gut feeling."

"People or companies looking for PPM tools can go for CA PPM as it is perfect for customizations and is user friendly."

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"Microsoft Project Server helps organizations in collaboration."

"Microsoft Project Server is simple to use."

"The ability to look at the resource loading is most valuable."

"The dependency management in Microsoft Project is highly valuable, as it visually maps dependencies and impacts within a project plan."

"The solution scales well."

"Technical support is very responsive - particularly on critical tickets."

"The solution runs smoothly, is quite stable and reliable, we don't really see bugs or glitches, there aren't crashes and it doesn't freeze, and we have been able to operate it without issues."

"In the competitive landscape of project management and portfolio management solutions, Microsoft Project Server stands out significantly."

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"The experience with Changepoint has been great considering that most organizations won't use 90% of the application's features."

"Consequently, it is the single point of truth for both our project managers and our senior leadership."

"The timekeeping features are great and very helpful."

"The most valuable features are resource allocation and capacity planning."

"Daptiv templates give you a world of possibilities, no matter the PMI maturity level the company has."

"Reporting of IT capacity available for first time, time sheets available for first time."

"I implemented for a large client of mine and saw them quickly get up and running and leverage Daptiv to help them manage their IT demand from their internal customers."

"I like the reporting engine, IBM Cognos, especially the analytics. That's a good tool. It's quite strong on the ideation and capacity-planning side, which is a huge plus."

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Cons

"Some people have expressed interest in how we are doing the time tracking stuff because we have a separate time tracking system, and then within TFS we also track hours and our effort levels there."

"The solution is limited in terms of project management, collaboration, and things like connectivity to other applications."

"Overall portfolio management is something that we would like to improve on."

"Past life, we were using Rally and CA PPM and their integrations were just really wonky, and we ended up backing out of it."

"Stability is fine, but it's not good."

"I would like to be able to do time submission and time approvals on mobile rather than have to go in the system."

"I wish patches would be quicker since we're a SaaS customer, and just be a non-event, so we don't have to go through a whole - essentially - upgrade cycle, just to do a patch. As a SaaS customer, I'd like the patch to just happen."

"When people first see it, they are overwhelmed by the magnitude of it."

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"The initial setup is complex."

"It would be useful if the solution allowed us to share files or project schedules. You may get that with the cloud version. However, it's not available on the on-premises versions."

"The solution must provide Agile and AI features."

"The reporting aspects can be improved, which is one of the reasons why I'm using Qlik Sense."

"There are formatting issues that haven't been resolved. This needs improvement as it's annoying."

"Project Server could be improved by simplifying how tasks are assigned and reviewed on a daily basis."

"I'd like it if we could divide out the project calendars. On one project server, we might follow five projects or more at one time, and we'd like to see all of the items at once so that it becomes a long loop, but one where we can identify different projects in tandem and then focus on which we need to at the time. While I only have visibility into one, I'd like to see several at a time."

"I am not convinced that the pricing model is the right one."

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"The areas that should be improved in Planview Daptiv are a subject that can be viewed differently depending on who you ask. I feel they should focus on excelling in one specific area rather than providing average capabilities in many areas. For example, their project planning software is satisfactory but not as advanced as Microsoft Projects. The same goes for the capacity planning tool and reporting capabilities, which can be improved upon by using custom Excel spreadsheets or by hiring a business analyst for additional support. In short, the biggest weakness of Daptiv is that it does not excel in any one area and only provides average performance."

"It would also be nice to see some improvements on the IBM Cognos Analytics. There's still work to be done on the analytics side of things, like your condition formality."

"I would say there is too much work that has to go into the configuration up front and for the first 6 months to 1 year after, which costs time, money, and resources, and it is not a very advanced tool and seems interface-wise to be behind the times."

"Expense management, simulation scenarios, and budget control could be great and useful features to include."

"I find the solution has an excessive amount of features. Many aren't even kept current."

"Accessing some functions is a bit obscure and requires some knowledge of how the product works, but the upgrade from v2012 to 2014 improved that situation and I expect the upcoming upgrade to 2017 to further streamline operations."

"This solution needs more standard connectors to other solutions i.e. to Infor ERP, Confluence, ..."

"I find the solution has an excessive amount of features. Many aren't even kept current. Some aren't useful at all. There's an overall lack of coherence within the solution. It can make the execution difficult. Many features can easily be eliminated and it would help streamline the solution. They should get rid of 80% of the features and then really focus on the leftover 20% to make it a really great product."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"We're also moving to the latest version for less than $20,000 for a major corporate system. It's just amazing."

"It is a little bit costly compared to others, but it is mature. Customer should understand this product is geared towards project management, not financial management."

"The subscription is not that expensive."

"Broadcom Clarity PPM costs us $500K, and that's only for the installation and kick off within the first year. For each succeeding year, it could cost $200K."

"The price of Broadcom Clarity PPM is reasonable. My customers pay a license to use this solution on an annual basis."

"Pricing is flexible, depending on the customer and the region."

"Better understanding of requirements and how it will be implemented (with number of licenses for a given budget) would help."

"The price point of Broadcom Clarity PPM is less than Planisware. If a customer comes to me, and the cost is the main parameter for the selection of a tool, then I'll recommend Broadcom because cost-wise, they are less than other solutions."

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"Microsoft Project Server is more expensive than other solutions on the market. We purchase the license annually."

"There is a licensing cost."

"It is on the expensive side."

"Microsoft Project Server is relatively cheaper than other products."

"The technical assistance is expensive but the solution is an open source software."

"We have an enterprise agreement with Microsoft, and our licensing is based on the agreement."

"Microsoft Project Server is an expensive solution. Small businesses will not be able to afford it."

"I would rate the price a six out of ten."

More Microsoft Project Server pricing and cost advice

"The licensing is pretty complex. Each kind of user is a different price. It's approximately $300 per year. They charge additional fees for technical support and other additional services."

"It's a yearly license, but it's not an open license. It's based on users and their roles. So your administrator is priced differently from your timesheet user."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

16%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Healthcare Company

Construction Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Marketing Services Firm

Construction Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Comms Service Provider

Outsourcing Company

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	21
Midsize Enterprise	11
Large Enterprise	117

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Small Business	25
Midsize Enterprise	12
Large Enterprise	33

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Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	4

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What needs improvement with Broadcom Clarity PPM?

The product execution part, such as planning and executing, is done through Atlassian tools, specifically Jira. We wa...

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What is your primary use case for Broadcom Clarity PPM?

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What advice do you have for others considering Broadcom Clarity PPM?

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Project Server?

The pricing for Microsoft Project Server is standard, around $200-$250, but I think it's actually $80 to $100 per yea...

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What needs improvement with Microsoft Project Server?

In order to improve Microsoft Project Server, collaborative features could be enhanced, as it is possible to improve ...

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Also Known As

Clarity PPM, CA Clarity, CA PPM, CA Clarity PPM

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Overview

Broadcom Clarity is a comprehensive project and portfolio management tool offering global resource management, financial reporting, and customization to meet diverse organizational demands.

Broadcom Clarity provides extensive project management capabilities with modules for task tracking, risk management, and time entry. Its flexibility allows for integration, improving automation and reporting. Despite its strengths, areas like reporting, tool integration, and interface design need enhancements. It aids strategic planning, demand management, and lifecycle management across industries like finance and government.

What are Broadcom Clarity's Key Features?

Project and Portfolio Management: Comprehensive tools for managing projects and portfolios efficiently.
Resource Management: Capabilities for managing resources on a global scale.
Financial Reporting: Robust financial reporting features ensuring transparent budgeting.
Task Tracking and Risk Management: Modules enhancing project transparency and visibility.
Customization: Users can tailor features to fit specific operational requirements.

What Benefits and ROI Can Users Expect?

Enhanced Efficiency: Streamlines processes, improving time management and resource allocation.
Strategic Planning Support: Assists in effective decision-making through comprehensive planning tools.
Improved Transparency: Increases visibility into project statuses and risks.
Integration Flexibility: Seamless integration with other systems enhances process coherence.
User-Friendly Experience: Intuitive configuration contributes to ease of use.

Companies in the finance, telecommunications, and petrochemical sectors leverage Broadcom Clarity for strategic planning and resource balancing. In government operations, it aids in managing complex project lifecycles and capital budgeting, delivering improved decision-making capabilities.

Broadcom

Microsoft Project Server streamlines project management with features like resource allocation, project scheduling, and SharePoint integration. It's valued for its intuitive interface and ability to provide comprehensive insights through advanced reporting and dashboards.

Designed to enhance collaboration and efficiency, Microsoft Project Server supports complex task management by integrating seamlessly with SharePoint. It offers tools like Gantt charts and timeline management for effective tracking. Users benefit from Excel and Power BI compatibility, enhancing analytical capabilities. Despite its powerful functionalities, users identify areas for improvement in tool integration, resource management, and collaboration features. There are calls for a modernized interface and more flexible pricing. While the cloud version boasts continuous updates, the on-premises model lags behind.

What are the main features of Microsoft Project Server?

Resource Allocation: Optimizes workload across projects.
Project Scheduling: Helps plan timelines effectively.
SharePoint Integration: Facilitates collaboration.
Gantt Charts: Visual timeline for task tracking.
Power BI Integration: Advanced data analytics capabilities.

What benefits should you look for in Microsoft Project Server reviews?

Intuitive Interface: Easy to navigate and learn.
Scalability: Adjusts to growing project demands.
Customization: Tailors to specific project needs.
Detailed Insights: Comprehensive project overviews.

Microsoft Project Server finds its application across industries by providing tools for planning IT infrastructure and managing enterprise-level projects. It helps organizations document projects and manage portfolios, enabling clear visibility into performance through milestones and KPIs.

Microsoft

Planview Daptiv offers robust project management capabilities with a focus on resource allocation, capacity planning, and collaboration.

Planview Daptiv is known for its excellent reporting, flexibility, and no-code functionalities. It includes beneficial portfolio views and comprehensive dashboards while integrating with IBM Cognos for enhanced analytics. The platform's timekeeping feature efficiently records billable hours, and its project boards and task management add significant value. However, improvements are needed in areas like expense management and resource allocation. Some users encounter complex and outdated features. Enhanced security measures, better integrations with tools like ITFM, and improved analytics would boost its utility.

What are the standout features of Planview Daptiv?

Resource Allocation: Efficiently manage and allocate resources across projects.
Capacity Planning: Support project planning and execution with effective capacity planning tools.
Collaboration: Enhance team collaboration through powerful integrated tools.
Reporting: Utilize excellent reporting capabilities for comprehensive insights.
No-code Functionality: Easily create features without special coding skills.

What benefits should users focus on in reviews?

Improved Project Oversight: Centralize project management across multiple scenarios.
Increased Productivity: Streamlined timekeeping and task management processes.
Enhanced Analytics: Benefit from advanced analytics with IBM Cognos integration.
Optimized Resource Use: Make informed decisions with resource allocation and capacity planning.

Organizations use Planview Daptiv in IT and construction projects, multi-project oversight, and comprehensive tracking. Consultancy firms employ it for PSA activities, aiding in the implementation process. It supports new project management offices post-merger for technical tasks, similar to Jira.

Planview

Sample Customers

Toyota Financial Services, GameStop, Polycom, Sky, Qantas, Cox Enterprises, Banco Mercantil, Borealis

Magnachip, Gwinnett County Schools, CLEAResult, Medbit Oy, Intelbras S.A., ETS, CORE Construction, Keller Foundations

AOS Studley, Austrian Airlines, bpost bank, Employees Provident Fund, Stena Metall, VitalityHealth, Precor

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