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Alfabet FastLane vs ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Alfabet FastLane
Ranking in Project Portfolio Management
20th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Architecture Management (29th)
ServiceNow Strategic Portfo...
Ranking in Project Portfolio Management
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
35
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Agile Planning Tools (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Project Portfolio Management category, the mindshare of Alfabet FastLane is 0.7%, down from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management is 9.9%, down from 13.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Project Portfolio Management Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management9.9%
Alfabet FastLane0.7%
Other89.4%
Project Portfolio Management
 

Featured Reviews

Onkgopotse Samuel Motshabi - PeerSpot reviewer
A clear view for managing portfolio growth, governance, and cost drivers or containment
I have just started toward the goal of implementation, so don't have much knowledge of the solution beyond my initial training. It is important for any company to define what they want from the solution. For example, one recommendation is that companies pick questions they want answered right at the outset. One company might say they want to know about their application landscape. Another company might say they want to see cost drivers. If you strategically prioritize your questions, then you will be able to go through implementation with less pain. Based on my use so far, I see the potential of the solution. I have been part of the company for a long time so I understand its pain points. I believe the solution is the right tool to get a clear view of governance, cost drivers, and cost containment. I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Vishal Savajiani - PeerSpot reviewer
Effective reporting and AI features enhance task tracking
The best feature is the effective reporting system for project portfolio and program management. It allows us to track tasks easily, create cost budgets for individual tasks, and is aligned with AI features. It's a comprehensive strategic project management tool, Agile tool, and business continuity tool. The platform consolidates multiple offerings into one module, eliminating the need to invest in siloed applications.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution has provided us with a view of the truth in terms of our application portfolio."
"The alignment feature between projects from the idea phase until it is finalized is highly valuable."
"ServiceNow brings to the market different layers with different pricing, so you can customize. And all the layers are really enterprise-ready."
"The most valuable feature of ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management is its end-to-end processes, which enable us to manage strategies from start to finish. It covers idea management to implementation and beyond. Real-time analytics in ServiceNow SPM significantly supports our operational decision-making processes."
"The ease of use is the most valuable feature. It's very intuitive to set up."
"The solution is scalable."
"As a product, the primary reason we like it is it gets integrated with our ITSM solution so that we don't have to go for an external product for project management like Jira."
"The stability is excellent. ServiceNow is one of the leading platforms when it comes to stability."
"We mainly use the solution to support operations and align our ITSM operations with our business goals. This involves coordinating between our application development, support teams, and network engineering teams. When there's an issue at the product or network level, we raise a ticket, and our team works together to resolve it."
 

Cons

"The initial setup is challenging because it relies on information from different stakeholders."
"A major improvement we would like to see is definitely around agile management."
"ServiceNow needs to invest more in integration. That's the only thing. It could always extend its portfolio a little bit."
"The product does not give us the freedom to capture all the instances, test cases, and evidence."
"The setup is a bit complex. It depends on the organizational needs, and sometimes, we make customizations based on those needs."
"Improvements in ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management could involve enhancing the project workbench, which currently shows every project to any project manager."
"The price is too high."
"The cost could be improved. The solution is quite pricey."
"The interface is cluttered with a lot of names and areas. It may not be user friendly enough for a first timer."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I am with a third-party so am not privy to costs."
"The pricing is negotiable based on the contract and licensing perspective."
"The cost of the solution should not be more than $50,000 annually."
"The solution could improve by being less expensive and the pricing model is confusing. Many people are getting charged different amounts. There are additional fees that they are adding on."
"The solution was quite expensive."
"I rate the price of ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management a seven out of ten."
"It's more suitable for larger companies as the licensing cost is relatively high. Not everyone can afford this tool."
"It is a little expensive. We are in Brazil, and for us, it is a little expensive."
"We have a team of about 6,500 employees across the globe. So, the amount of money I'm going to save by putting the money on the table for the implementation and licenses is very high."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Government
8%
Healthcare Company
8%
 

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Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise23
 

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What do you like most about ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management?
We mainly use the solution to support operations and align our ITSM operations with our business goals. This involves coordinating between our application development, support teams, and network en...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management?
The pricing is rated six, as it's relatively low-medium compared to other solutions. However, the value isn't fully justified when not all features are used. A pricing model adjustment is needed fo...
What needs improvement with ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management?
Based on observations, improvements in ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management could involve enhancing the project workbench, which currently shows every project to any project manager. Restricti...
 

Also Known As

Alfabet Cloud
IT Business Management, ServiceNow IT Business Management Suite, ServiceNow ITBM Suite, ServiceNow ITBM
 

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