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 #6 with an average rating of 8.6. Broadcom holds a 8.8% mindshare in PPM, compared to Microsoft’s 5.2% 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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1,669 Comparison Views

87% willing to recommend

Planview Daptiv

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1,876 Views
844 Comparison Views

83% willing to recommend

Broadcom Clarity

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Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Project Portfolio Management category, the mindshare of Broadcom Clarity is 8.8%, down from 10.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Project Server is 5.2%, down from 6.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Planview Daptiv is 3.3%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Project Portfolio Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Broadcom Clarity	8.8%
Microsoft Project Server	5.2%
Planview Daptiv	3.3%
Other	82.7%

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Featured Reviews

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

"CA PPM provides an integrated view of the total set of projects in the organization."

"Within the SaaS environment (since CA is supporting it), it has been extremely stable and reliable."

"We would not have been able to do it without this tool and/or the support."

"These features are useful in better organizing projects and resources for the PMO in our organization, and reporting is helpful in seeing a clear picture of project health at the project and portfolio level so that practitioners make informed decisions."

"It definitely has met the use case of performing well."

"It is not the cheapest option, but definitely worth the price (if properly designed and implemented)."

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

"Project management in CA PPM is elastic and comprehensive."

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"The solution's ease of use is its most valuable aspect."

"The most useful feature of Microsoft Project Server is you can select a function to see the baseline."

"The scheduling and the customization are very powerful."

"The working blocks within the solution are excellent, allowing me to follow four or five projects, see item deadlines in the calendar, understand workload capacity, and plan each team member's activities accordingly."

"It is easily adaptable. In addition, it is easily used on mobile applications."

"A single place for all our organisation's project records."

"Project Server allows us to have a clear visualization of the action plan and the milestone to be reached; to know which resources are dedicated to what."

"It's stable and reliable."

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

"Changepoint gives us a view of the project status and needs very clearly, which are things that we used to miss with MS Project and Excel."

"The powerful collaboration is definitely the most valuable and the fact that you can adjust flexibility to almost any methodology, and the easy creation of complete new functionalities without programming code."

"The timekeeping features are great and very helpful."

"It's difficult to pinpoint just one most valuable feature, as there are many features that can be beneficial. For the specific use case of my client's project management office, they found the project management features of the application to be particularly valuable, such as project boards, reporting, and the ability to customize views. Additionally, task management and project scheduling were also highly utilized. However, capacity planning was not used as much as the others, as there was a lack of support from executives to invest in training and implementing it due to a lack of processes in place. The project planning features, dashboard, and reporting capabilities were considered the most valuable."

"Changepoint allowed us to model resource request/assignment workflow in our large PS organization."

"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."

"The timekeeping features are great and very helpful."

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Cons

"Maybe they could improve the mobile app. I think right now it only offers time sheet."

"In terms of scalability, it is a little bit slow."

"Additional enhancements to portfolios with the new user experience."

"When you are going to a more collaborative based approach, PPM does not support that."

"The look and the feel of 14.4 is a bit antiquated."

"Portfolio Management Solution for Project Strategizing" What is our primary use case? It is mainly used for project management, developing the portfolio of the project and the budget process of all projects. What is most valuable? For a very long time, Broadcom Clarity had not developed the old interface that Broadcom no and we were not able to see any new features on the system because of the older UEX. We switched to the new UX at the end of March and it needs some time for the user to react to the new features. But if overall main features are being talked about, the financial part of Clarity is really appreciated. What needs improvement? Among things to be improved, Clarity can really work on its SAP interface. The current interface lacks out-of-the-box connectors for different applicators in the system. Therefore, this requires external support, which is beyond our expertise. In-house development is done for the interface, but as the system becomes complex, there is a building need to maintain the necessity of updates. If the updates aren’t maintained, then the system might be compatible. Additionally, the report generation process using a different software poses difficulties, leading to the need for external consultancy to create specific reports. Certain features, also face compatibility issues with our existing system. Despite these limitations, we find the system satisfactory overall, although a learning curve exists, especially for those unfamiliar with its particularities."

"It should be integrated with CA Service Desk Manager so that, when you have time for a ticket or when someone gets assigned a ticket, in PPM it automatically shows that they have to account for that: that they would both enter time in the past and, also, that this is going to take them time in the future."

"We use a product called TFS and we would definitely like to see integration with that. It's not there right now. Agile Central is the one that is integrated with."

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"The product's UI is not very user-friendly."

"EPM 2010 UI seems a bit dated now that 2016 is available."

"The solution should be made more collaborative."

"The price of the solution could be reduced."

"We think that calculations are not working correctly, and there is a need to enter data a couple of times in order to give the correct calculations."

"Improvements are needed in the technical support process, aiming for a better user experience."

"Stability of the solution is an area with certain shortcomings where improvements are required."

"I'd like it if we could divide out the project calendars."

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"The user interface is quirky and does not always conform to the expected Microsoft UI standards."

"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."

"This solution needs more standard connectors to other solutions."

"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."

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

"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."

"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

"Cost-wise, the tool is very expensive and some tools might be able to cater to 80% of the functionality provided by Broadcom Clarity PPM but are not as expensive."

"The subscription is not that expensive."

"It is hard for them to say, "I have a person on my team who is going to be available, I am going to move that task to them". That requires a project management license, it doesn't require a team member license, so the licensing model does not sometimes support the way the business world is going."

"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 licensing costs are a little bit high, and unfortunately, it has been a while since I've had that paperwork in front of me. I don't remember how much it was, but it seemed like it was fairly high. It is probably comparable to some of the other solutions because I do know that, for example, on a lot of the AWS stuff, they found that the costs wound up being higher than having some on-prem solution. Comparatively, Clarity is within the price range of other solutions."

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

"In recent times, I have been involved in the purchase of the license for this solution. However, the process of procurement changed and the option to buy individual licenses was no more available. The new subscription model was introduced, as a followed-up trend in the industry. The subscription costs put us in shock because it was double what we paid in the past as the yearly maintenance. We negotiated and the price was dropped. But this incident made me observe a lack of transparency from Broadcom in terms of licensing expenses. This isn't unique to Broadcom but seems to be a broader industry issue."

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

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"It is on the expensive side."

"We pay an annual licensing fee for the solution."

"I'm not quite sure about the licensing costs. We're probably paying somewhere in the neighborhood of about 80,000 to 90,000 a year for our current on-prem because we handle our own licensing. As far as Project Online is concerned, we're still trying to get a good handle on that. It looks like it is going to be in a neighborhood of about 120,000 to 150,000 a year, but we're getting a lot more capability out of it."

"The licensing was procured before my involvement."

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

"There is an annual license required for this solution."

"The product is expensive."

"There is a subscription model for different types of users for different types of roles."

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"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."

"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."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Healthcare Company

Manufacturing Company

10%

Marketing Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

Construction Company

13%

Outsourcing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Company Size

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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

Questions from the Community

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?

The purpose for using Broadcom Clarity is strategic portfolio management, connecting the strategic teams with expense...

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

When assessing the flexibility of Broadcom Clarity in adapting to industry-specific requirements, it can do many thin...

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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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Today, the use cases for Microsoft Project Server are for office tasks, such as writing in Word processors, worksheet...

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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.

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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

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