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Campfire Interactive vs OpenText Project and Portfolio Management comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive Summary

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
3.8
Campfire Interactive boosts efficiency, strategic planning, and decision-making, equating to six extra personnel, with anticipated cost savings.
Sentiment score
4.5
Users are uncertain about ROI from OpenText PPM, anticipating potential value post-full implementation despite current mixed opinions.
Previously, our younger team members would spend three to four days on data entry to compile information that we can now access instantly with Campfire Interactive.
Director of Sales at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
We were able to find six labor equivalents or six individuals’ worth of incremental efficiency through the implementation of Campfire Interactive.
Vice President Business Development at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Enhancing our commercial strategy has been a significant advantage, resulting in millions of dollars in additional revenue that our sales team has been able to achieve through effective planning.
Director of Sales Planning at a manufacturing company with 5,001-10,000 employees
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.8
Campfire Interactive's support is responsive and knowledgeable, but faces challenges with technical updates and complex issue handling.
Sentiment score
7.4
OpenText support is inconsistent, with mixed reviews on responsiveness, satisfaction, bug fixing, and technical expertise ratings between 5-9.
The team is always available to diagnose any issues, respond, and they respond quickly.
Director, Business Systems at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
When they secure many new contracts, the staff can be stretched thin to meet deadlines.
Global Manager of Sales Excellence at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Overall, their support is good to excellent, but if the issue is a little more complex, it can take a little longer.
Sales Analyst at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
5.3
Campfire Interactive's scalability is praised for efficiency but hindered by modular flexibility, implementation, and financial constraints.
Sentiment score
7.7
OpenText Project and Portfolio Management is highly praised for its scalability, accommodating growth seamlessly for various business sizes.
I don't have any concerns about scaling up for that. The concerns are more about implementation than scalability.
Market Intelligence & Sales Forecasting at RESRG Automotive
In terms of scalability, Campfire Interactive rates as either a nine out of ten.
Director of Sales at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
The scalability of the system is a ten out of ten.
Vice President Business Development at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.0
Campfire Interactive is stable, with few issues and high ratings due to effective communication and efficient data management.
Sentiment score
7.5
OpenText PPM is stable, especially on Windows, though some users report version-specific issues and infrastructure-related downtimes.
When it slows down so much, we've had to have Campfire Interactive shut down the system and restart it.
Information Technology Manager at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
If there is something that they feel is a bug or needs a fix that needs to be pushed through, we're able to work with them effectively to schedule those things and not be disruptive to the business.
Market Intelligence & Sales Forecasting at RESRG Automotive
There's a lack of global support when we have issues.
Global Director, Business Development & Marketing at Aludyne
While it is generally stable, there is still some room for improvement.
Founder & Chief Executive Officer at a tech vendor with 11-50 employees
 

Room For Improvement

Campfire Interactive users seek improvements in usability, reporting flexibility, integration options, and more modern, user-friendly interfaces.
OpenText needs improved reporting, user interface, resource management, integration, and security, alongside better mobile, database, and automation features.
Currently, if we receive a quotation for 20 parts, we can enter one opportunity in our homegrown system that allows us to list all 20 parts within that single opportunity, but Campfire Interactive requires creating separate opportunities for each part.
Director of Sales at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
They are looking into AI to make longer projections possible and to also improve the quality of the data that we have in the system to calculate this LOP based on historical data or IHS information.
Global Manager of Sales Excellence at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
The issues are more related to technical service, specifically when we have an issue or problem with the tool, the communication gap, and the follow-through on issues that need improvement.
Market Intelligence & Sales Forecasting at RESRG Automotive
OpenText Project and Portfolio Management could improve in several areas such as portfolio planning and resource allocation.
Founder & Chief Executive Officer at a tech vendor with 11-50 employees
 

Setup Cost

Campfire Interactive offers high-priced solutions with potential negotiations, ensuring smooth implementation and predictable licensing for enterprise clients.
OpenText pricing is seen as high by SMBs, but offers transparency with separate licenses and no hidden costs.
We had a one-time fee and now I think they are on a subscription model.
Forecasting Manager at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
They were asking for a certain percentage increase, and we said that was not acceptable. They were willing to settle on a different number.
Market Intelligence & Sales Forecasting at RESRG Automotive
Campfire Interactive is on the expensive side, with approximately $100,000 to $120,000 in expenses.
Director of Sales at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
It is not overly expensive and provides a fair value for the features offered.
Founder & Chief Executive Officer at a tech vendor with 11-50 employees
 

Valuable Features

Campfire Interactive enhances productivity with automation, real-time updates, and data integration, supporting collaboration, security, and decision-making.
OpenText PPM offers a user-friendly interface with real-time data, integration flexibility, and tools for efficient project and financial management.
Since it's actually in a system and not being maintained in a spreadsheet, it has improved both time and accuracy.
Information Technology Manager at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Now everybody is using one set of numbers, and this has helped us improve our revenue forecasting projections by 50%.
Director, Business Systems at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
What makes Campfire Interactive's sales forecasting feature stand out for me is that it is browser-based, making it a unified program solution for forecasting, viewing actuals, analyzing short-term trends, and using that information to create long-term strategies.
Sales Operations Analyst at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
The workflow is amazing and highly effective in streamlining processes.
Founder & Chief Executive Officer at a tech vendor with 11-50 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Campfire Interactive
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
5.8
Number of Reviews
18
Ranking in other categories
Project Management Software (9th), Opportunity Management (5th)
OpenText Project and Portfo...
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
27
Ranking in other categories
Project Portfolio Management (9th)
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2808297 - PeerSpot reviewer
Global Sales Finance Analyst at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
New forecasting process has cut update time in half and gives instant, accurate sales visibility
From my perspective as an admin user, I like the fact that I am able to get data out much quicker and it is much easier to use than SAP. From my colleagues' perspective as actual users and key account managers, they appreciate it because it is much quicker than moving around in SAP. They can copy an opportunity and all that data gets transferred over, allowing them to update it extremely quickly. The rule-based access control of Campfire Interactive is excellent. We set up a bunch of different levels of what they can see. This was really important for GDPR compliance for our European colleagues regarding what data would be allowed to be seen by whom. We could set up access where key account managers are only able to see their relevant forecasts while giving access to a CBU leader who can see all of the people who report into them, and someone like an SVP can see everybody. Having that rule-based permission is really great. The forecast accuracy of Campfire Interactive is good. It is all dependent on the data you put into the system, but there are certainly no issues with FX translation or incorrect data somehow showing up. Whatever data you put in the system is accurately reflected when you pull the report. The biggest advantage I have seen with Campfire Interactive versus our previous system, SAP, is the speed to make an opportunity. Even going through the CPQ process, you can do it much faster having it all in one system. Being able to pull reports as an admin, I can pull reports on when people have made changes, which makes it much easier if someone makes a mistake or if I need to understand why certain data is present. We can go in and look at version history. Monthly we run a locked version so we can very easily compare what has changed month over month if there have been drastic changes. In our previous system, I would have various downloads of SAP and someone would ask me what changed, and I would be looking through my Excel download files trying to find a file with the two projects I could compare. Now, I just go into Campfire Interactive, go to reports, include frozen, and I can select whatever months I want and compare that exact project over multiple times. That is way quicker and way easier to use. I like the functionality of being able to pull reports right from the system, and data accuracy is great.
reviewer2668566 - PeerSpot reviewer
Founder & Chief Executive Officer at a tech vendor with 11-50 employees
workflow streamlines processes and ensures activities are completed properly
The most valuable feature of OpenText Project and Portfolio Management is its workflow. The workflow is amazing and highly effective in streamlining processes. Additionally, it is used to ensure that activities are completed properly, as part of the typical project and portfolio management. It meets my needs as a good project and portfolio management tool.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
44%
Manufacturing Company
16%
Computer Software Company
8%
Construction Company
5%
Construction Company
21%
Outsourcing Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Large Enterprise18
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise15
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Campfire Interactive?
I did not have to deal with the pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Campfire Interactive.
What needs improvement with Campfire Interactive?
Campfire Interactive can be improved as I would like a few things to be more user-friendly. The user interface is slightly dated, the reporting features are also dated, and for our specific busines...
What is your primary use case for Campfire Interactive?
My main use case for Campfire Interactive is opportunity management, reporting, and planning. A specific example of how I use it for opportunity management reporting and planning is budgeting and f...
Any experience with Strategic Project Portfolio Management Solutions?
Hi, @Cheryl Joseph Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management solution could be a good candidate, see my review on this product, or if you may need more information to drop me a message. You can...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)?
The price of this solution is reasonable. It is not overly expensive and provides a fair value for the features offered.
What needs improvement with Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)?
OpenText Project and Portfolio Management could improve in several areas such as portfolio planning and resource allocation. Additionally, strategic portfolio management and investment management s...
 

Also Known As

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Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM), HPE Project and Portfolio Management PPM
 

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Sample Customers

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Bank Simpanan Nasional, Smart Communications, Aareon AG
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