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Broadcom Clarity vs Microsoft Project vs Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
4.8
Broadcom Clarity enhances planning and financial management, showing noticeable ROI improvements in six months despite integration challenges.
Sentiment score
7.0
Microsoft Project improves efficiency and transparency, reduces costs, and consolidates tools, providing significant financial and time savings.
Sentiment score
5.3
Oracle Primavera enhances project efficiency with 30% cost reduction, timely delivery, and effective resource management for large projects.
If I can eliminate delays, I achieve good ROI because resources can be utilized to their maximum capacity.
Domain Consultant at a consultancy with 501-1,000 employees
Microsoft Project does help save time and money due to its completeness as a project management solution.
Principal: Cyber Security, Information Security Management, Data Privacy at Astrum
Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management has had a measurable return on investment in that a project can be completed on schedule or sooner while using it.
Senior Software Engineer at Well
I have indeed seen a return on investment with Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management, as it has helped us identify delays and focus more energy on the projects where those delays are coming from, enhancing our project management capabilities and allowing us to deliver our projects on time.
Human Resources Manager at Target
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.7
Broadcom Clarity's customer service is praised for escalation and support but criticized for slow response and inconsistent documentation.
Sentiment score
6.4
Microsoft Project's technical support is mixed; users value resource documentation, but some experience delays and expert accessibility issues.
Sentiment score
5.1
Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management's customer support is praised for its responsiveness and expertise, though resolution times can vary.
Customers receive 24/7 support as long as they have a license.
National Practice Manager - Enterprise Work Management at Ampion
Currently, there are more support personnel who speak English, and Microsoft has increased its Spanish language support compared to previous years.
Desarrollo de negocios at SEGEN GROUP SAS
There is a website and a connection to AI for support.
Management Design Civil Structure at Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd
I would give somewhere around 10 for my overall experience with support.
Associate Director at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
Whatever integrations we required at the time were well-handled.
Chief Executive at a energy/utilities company with 1-10 employees
I would rate the customer support of Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management a nine.
Associate Technology Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
They are very active, responsive, and solution-oriented.
Human Resources Manager at Target
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.7
Broadcom Clarity adapts well to varying user scales, though some experience challenges with specific versions and complex integrations.
Sentiment score
6.9
Microsoft Project is scalable, supports various project sizes and needs, but requires understanding for adaptation and licensing considerations.
Sentiment score
6.4
Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is scalable, adaptable for various project sizes but may require database configuration for large datasets.
We have customers ranging from 50 users to 100 to 200,000 users.
National Practice Manager - Enterprise Work Management at Ampion
Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is very scalable, can work with any size of projects, making it a widely adaptable tool for any organization looking to manage their projects effectively and deliver them on time to their clients.
Human Resources Manager at Target
Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management's scalability for my organization is highly scalable, with no downtime noticed.
Senior Software Engineer at Well
Primavera is very scalable.
Senior Consultant at Aurecon
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.5
Broadcom Clarity offers high availability and reliability, though occasional performance issues occur, particularly during peak times and setup complexities.
Sentiment score
7.9
Microsoft Project is stable and reliable but may face challenges with large projects and complex dependencies.
Sentiment score
7.7
Users perceive Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management as stable and reliable, frequently rating it highly for its consistent performance.
Microsoft Project is a stable tool, and when using it in different projects, it works perfectly.
Desarrollo de negocios at SEGEN GROUP SAS
Microsoft Project is a stable product.
Domain Consultant at a consultancy with 501-1,000 employees
I would rate the stability of Microsoft Project as an eight out of ten.
Project Lead at ABB
 

Room For Improvement

Broadcom Clarity requires UI, mobile improvements, simpler reporting, better integrations, resource efficiency, and enhanced analytics and training.
Microsoft Project requires enhanced intuitiveness, integration, agile support, user-friendliness, training resources, licensing flexibility, and cost-effective collaboration tools.
Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management struggles with integration, user interface, cost management, and support, making it cumbersome for flexible use.
We are having difficulty using the Broadcom mobile application, which is not compatible with our network and inflow settings.
Project manager at a think tank with 201-500 employees
Broadcom Clarity could improve by adding artificial intelligence and reporting capabilities.
National Practice Manager - Enterprise Work Management at Ampion
The worst part is handling too many items, like 1,000 items, which Microsoft Project struggles with, especially when printing.
Management Design Civil Structure at Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd
It would be beneficial to see enhanced reporting functionalities in future versions.
Project Lead at ABB
Microsoft Project tends to become very unstable on large project plans with more than 400 lines.
Principal: Cyber Security, Information Security Management, Data Privacy at Astrum
There is scope for development in integrating with some AI products.
Senior Consultant at Aurecon
There is a need for improvement in the interfacing and possibly better integration with other programs.
Chief Executive at a energy/utilities company with 1-10 employees
Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management does not require many improvements, but one area lacking is the incorporation of chat and artificial intelligence, which need significant improvement.
Associate Technology Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Setup Cost

Broadcom Clarity's pricing is high yet competitive, with varied licenses, bulk discounts, and justified costs for its capabilities.
Microsoft Project offers flexible pricing for cloud and on-premise licenses, starting around $30, with favorable enterprise reviews.
Oracle Primavera's high pricing includes significant upfront and annual costs, challenging for budgets but viable for various organizations.
The least price works out to about fifty dollars per month per user.
National Practice Manager - Enterprise Work Management at Ampion
The issue with Microsoft is that the license is per personnel, making it expensive.
Management Design Civil Structure at Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd
I believe it's usually included in the Microsoft 365 package.
Desarrollo de negocios at SEGEN GROUP SAS
Microsoft Project is affordable, but the standalone Project license should be included in the Office price to increase adoption.
Domain Consultant at a consultancy with 501-1,000 employees
Primavera appears to be more expensive than Microsoft Project but potentially less than Maximo.
Chief Executive at a energy/utilities company with 1-10 employees
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing indicates that the price is a bit costlier compared to other alternatives.
Senior Software Engineer at Well
The cost is very cost-effective compared to other alternatives.
Human Resources Manager at Target
 

Valuable Features

Broadcom Clarity boosts transparency, efficiency, and flexibility in project management, enhancing decision-making with user-friendly design and comprehensive features.
Microsoft Project offers a familiar interface, robust tools, and integrations enhancing project management through scheduling, tracking, and collaboration.
Oracle Primavera excels with intuitive dashboards, efficient multisite project management, and real-time insights through seamless integration and mobile support.
The most valuable features of Broadcom Clarity are the roadmap feature and the hierarchy feature, which allow rolling up all the projects into programs and portfolios.
National Practice Manager - Enterprise Work Management at Ampion
The valuable feature is the portfolio management, which includes project management and status reporting, managing the projects and programs at a portfolio level.
Project manager at a think tank with 201-500 employees
This tool is the most accurate project management tool, allowing me to run a full set of project activities without having to switch between different tools for scheduling and other tasks.
Principal: Cyber Security, Information Security Management, Data Privacy at Astrum
The collaboration features are valuable for controlling the project and transmitting information to other team members when working in a team.
Desarrollo de negocios at SEGEN GROUP SAS
The most valuable features are in the successor and predecessor determination and the tracking tools, such as obtaining data on the S curve financial curve.
Management Design Civil Structure at Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd
All of this information can be viewed in a graphical representation, showing the project status, where we are in the timeline, how much percentage has been completed, and all relevant details in a single dashboard.
Associate Technology Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
The embedded analytics and data visualizations in Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management specifically help us make data-driven decisions from the accurate insights gathered from different sources.
Senior Software Engineer at Well
I find myself relying on the project oversight tools the most in my day-to-day work, which helps enable our stakeholders to make informed decisions based on real data while ensuring timely delivery and efficient resource allocation.
Human Resources Manager at Target
 

Mindshare comparison

Project Portfolio Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Broadcom Clarity9.3%
Planview Portfolios6.3%
Planisware5.7%
Other78.7%
Project Portfolio Management
Project Management Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Project2.0%
Jira3.6%
monday.com3.4%
Other91.0%
Project Management Software
Project Portfolio Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management3.9%
Broadcom Clarity9.3%
Planview Portfolios6.3%
Other80.5%
Project Portfolio Management
 

Featured Reviews

GA
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.
Jacob-George - PeerSpot reviewer
Domain Consultant at a consultancy with 501-1,000 employees
Improved project scheduling has maximized resource utilization and has reduced delays
I think the licensing structure presents a significant area for improvement. The full features are not offered on the standard E4 license. This becomes problematic when distributing the project plan. I can export the plan as Excel and CSV files, but then I lose all the rich features, including dependency mapping. To recreate all that functionality without proper licensing is challenging. Microsoft Project offers a light version available for free, but when I try to distribute a project plan, it requires separate licensing. Microsoft Project Central used to be more of an enterprise product. Microsoft Project currently focuses on very low-level task management, and it could do much more. I do not see significant advancement happening because there is confusion about where Microsoft Project is heading. I believe Microsoft should bundle the license with Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. This approach would result in more people using Microsoft Project. That is my opinion on how to improve adoption and the product offering.
Cynnie Ruminjo - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Software Engineer at Well
Project teams have improved collaboration and have delivered complex portfolios on time
The best features Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management offers include a great user experience, as Oracle has invested heavily in user experience. The application is intuitive and user-friendly, and it also includes project budgeting, cost capitalization, expenses, embedded analytics, and data visualizations that come built-in with the software. The embedded analytics and data visualizations in Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management specifically help us make data-driven decisions from the accurate insights gathered from different sources. Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management has positively impacted my organization by increasing predictability. It has brought awareness to the executive level with the ability to integrate with other systems, which is flawless and seamless, thus enhancing collaboration in my organization. We have been able to deliver projects on time to our clients, meeting the deadlines and timelines while also hitting the cost timelines. The use of Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management has increased the odds of timely project delivery through efficient tracking. The software supports mobile and tablets with a modern user interface featuring embedded analytics, enabling project team members to access all their tools and information in our organization. The efficiency of project managers has increased, allowing them to manage multiple projects and thereby lowering the cost by approximately thirty percent.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Healthcare Company
6%
Construction Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Aerospace/Defense Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Construction Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business21
Midsize Enterprise11
Large Enterprise117
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business31
Midsize Enterprise15
Large Enterprise42
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise8
 

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...
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...
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...
Has anyone moved from Microsoft Project to Smartsheet? How has your experience been with Smartsheet?
Hi @Eire Zimmermann, I helped an organization evaluate both MS-Project and Smartsheet when they were conducting thei...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Project?
I would say Microsoft Project is affordable, but the standalone Project license should be included in the Office pric...
What needs improvement with Microsoft Project?
I am not expert enough to explain areas of improvement for Microsoft Project because I have not explored it extensive...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management?
My experience with pricing, setup costs, and licensing for Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management has been very positi...
What needs improvement with Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management?
Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management does not require many improvements, but one area lacking is the incorporation o...
What is your primary use case for Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management?
Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is used primarily for project timeline management and resource management. I am...
 

Also Known As

Clarity PPM, CA Clarity, CA PPM, CA Clarity PPM
Project Pro, MS Project
Primavera Portfolio Management, OPPM
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Toyota Financial Services, GameStop, Polycom, Sky, Qantas, Cox Enterprises, Banco Mercantil, Borealis
Aston Martin, ABANCA, Airbus Group, Capita, Cardiff University, City of Saskatoon, Intel, Pegasus Airlines, South Australia Power Network (SAPN), Israeli Ministry of Construction and Housing
Yarra Valley Water, John Wayne Airport, Hatch Mott Macdonald, Austrian Power Grid AG, EDF France, Chiyoda Corporation, Croatian Waters, Selex ES, Chicago Park District
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