Campfire Interactive vs Planisware comparison

Campfire Interactive and Planisware are both solutions in the Project Management Software category. Additionally, 70% of Campfire Interactive users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Planisware users who would recommend it.

Campfire Interactive

Read 9 Campfire Interactive reviews

1,032 Views
526 Comparison Views

70% willing to recommend

Planisware

Read 19 Planisware reviews

2,788 Views
1,506 Comparison Views

94% willing to recommend

Campfire Interactive

Planisware

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Download the report

Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Campfire Interactive and Planisware based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Project Management Software solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed Campfire Interactive vs. Planisware Report (Updated: December 2025).

Buyer's Guide

Campfire Interactive vs. Planisware

December 2025

Download the complete report

Helped 881,082 peers since 2012

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Campfire Interactive

Average Rating

7.4

Reviews Sentiment

5.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Project Management Software (15th), Opportunity Management (6th)

Planisware

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

5.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Project Portfolio Management (1st)

Featured Reviews

Tom Beach

Market Intelligence & Sales Forecasting at RESRG Automotive

Works very well for opportunity management and sales forecasting for the automotive industry

I've had recent discussions with the leadership team at Campfire Interactive about several issues. They're fully aware of my displeasure with certain things. Some concerns are not related to the tool itself, although there are some aspects that could be better with the tool. 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. They're fully aware of that concern, and they're doing things to address it. From a technical standpoint, there are some limitations within the tool that are somewhat out of Campfire Interactive's control because it's a complicated industry to try and have one solution that fits all vendors. There are times when we go to execute reports from their system, and the data does not generate as expected. When that happens, we have to inform the Campfire Interactive IT or Support group what the failure is. They have to research and come back to us. In the meantime, we have 2, 4, 6, maybe 12 hours of downtime where people around the world are trying to use the system. Though it affects less than 50 people, these instances are frustrating.

Read full review

StevenThompson

Solution Architect at Think People

Highly robust tool enhances project management for large-scale programs

The tool can be improved with integrations to Agile tools. We used Azure DevOps, which I dislike. Better integrations to JIRAs and perhaps open APIs for task management would be super beneficial. As a project management tool, it is perfect, but the ability to be agile with task management could improve it. There is always an opportunity for more flexibility regarding integrated reporting. The project dashboard feature worked perfectly for small to small-medium projects, but on a large scale, it was not flexible enough to handle a program-level dashboard. However, that is probably a nice-to-have rather than a need-to-have. The integrations to Agile are essential; we had to do a full build to accomplish that.

Read full review

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The forecast accuracy of Campfire Interactive works effectively and their role-based access controls are good."

"It fixed an issue where we are able to get all of our information in one spot. We have 23 different manufacturing plants whose systems do not communicate with each other. Campfire Interactive allowed us to bring all of our data into one platform."

"The most important feature from Campfire Interactive is its ability to work together with other different applications that we use in our company, and I think that's one of the best features it has."

"When it comes to opportunity management and sales forecasting, I have recommended Campfire Interactive to at least 10 companies over my career, including some of the largest Tier 1 automotive customer suppliers in the world. Different companies have adopted different aspects of Campfire Interactive and have been happy with the solution."

"I appreciate the flexibility of the company more than any specific software feature. I have worked with SAP and other software providers before, and since it is still a smaller company, there is a very personal exchange. If we have a simple need that does not require coding, the company is willing to make changes overnight or even within hours. They are truly flexible and customer-oriented."

"Campfire Interactive’s ability to manage data through business processes and workflows for your organization is good."

"The feature I appreciate the most about Campfire Interactive is probably the forecasting module, the way it links to IHS for the IHS forecast."

"Campfire Interactive is much better in terms of the dashboard and reporting."

More Campfire Interactive pros

"The solution is performance-oriented and easily customized accordingly to many areas, such as performance KPI."

"Planisware offers integration with multiple tools and provides a good level of customization."

"It stands out by automating the intricate mechanics of project execution, eliminating the need for highly technical individuals to manage and reconfigure models."

"We have a variety of different modules, but it is mainly used for costs, risks, and resources."

"Planisware is primarily used for planning, scheduling, resourcing, and budgeting, and in addition to that, Planisware also has the flexibility to do work management execution and agile modules; it is an all-rounder."

"Overall, our company has all disintegrated systems, and with Planisware, we are getting a very integrated view of my portfolio reporting, cost and load, and everything else."

"The area that could benefit from improvement in this Planisware is the project management tool. I have previously used Project Server, which is a Microsoft solution, and I found it to be more user-friendly as it included a client solution. In contrast, with this solution, the only option available is the online version, making it difficult to create activities, milestones, and other necessary components. This is in comparison to Planisware, which offers a more comprehensive solution."

"Planisware's advanced reporting capabilities help the organization track project performance and align initiatives with organizational goals."

More Planisware pros

Cons

"There are times when we go to execute reports from their system, and the data does not generate as expected."

"They occasionally became overwhelmed, leading to slowdowns due to the busy workforce."

"Because we use a multitude of modules, some of the interactions from one module to the other are not as seamless or fluid."

"It could be a little bit more user-friendly."

"The areas of improvement for Campfire Interactive are in cycle plan management, forward model and backlog planning, user interface and usability, records management, price bump chart flexibility, and creation and facilitation of reports management."

"Regarding BI Reporting, the standard reporting module within Campfire Interactive primarily gives you an Excel data dump, and while there are some visualizations for creating dashboards, I found those limited for my needs. We started presenting the data to Microsoft Power BI, which is much better for generating the reports I want."

"One aspect that could be simplified with Campfire Interactive is the process of entering opportunities into the portal. 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."

"We just went through that last month, where we had reported data to our board of directors and then came to find out that some parts of the data were incorrect, which is really frustrating."

More Campfire Interactive cons

"They do not have anything that can assist customers with multi-year roadmap planning."

"The biggest con for Planisware is that if you are not a Planisware partner, you don't have access to their functions, making it difficult for beginners and new team members."

"The reports should be improved because all companies now need reporting, and with tools such as Grafana or Tableau, Planisware needs to add interfaces for data lakes since all companies require this."

"The UI and UX of Planisware are not that advanced."

"I have experienced some issues, and that’s okay. It tends to be stable when the server's processing power and memory are adequate."

"Its stability should be improved. Its stability is the main issue, but we sometimes also have issues with calculations."

"The learning curve is steep and there could be more avenues for opening up learning materials to a broader audience, enabling individuals to gain practical experience with the tool."

More Planisware cons

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I don't know the full scope of our subscriptions for all the modules, but from what I've seen before, it seems fairly expensive. The high cost may drive some potential clients to consider developing a homegrown solution internally if they have a competent finance group."

"We had a negotiation with them back in March of this year to extend our contract for 1 year. They were willing to work with us to negotiate different terms and a different cost of production. They were asking for a certain percentage increase, and we said that was not acceptable. They were willing to settle on a different number."

"It's fairly priced."

"Compared to everything else I have seen, it is very fair."

"Campfire Interactive is on the expensive side, with approximately $100,000 to $120,000 in expenses."

"It comes with a high cost."

"The solution is expensive and support is an extra cost. There are three license types to choose from, and we only pay for support and cloud services depending on our needs."

"The solution could be less expensive and the cost of scaling is expensive too."

"There are training and certification costs."

See which vendors are best for you

Use our free recommendation engine to learn which Project Management Software solutions are best for your needs.

See recommendations

881,082 professionals have used our research since 2012.

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Outsourcing Company

35%

Manufacturing Company

18%

Computer Software Company

12%

Insurance Company

Manufacturing Company

20%

Energy/Utilities Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Large Enterprise	9

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	2
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	16

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Campfire Interactive?

My company is in a unique situation because we have had the product for so long. We got grandfathered into some very good pricing. The pricing that my company has currently is very good, but I thin...

See all answers

What needs improvement with Campfire Interactive?

The issue we are having with Campfire Interactive is that it is basically seen as a standalone system and our company is in the process of trying to implement a full company system, a full process ...

See all answers

What is your primary use case for Campfire Interactive?

We are using the OMSF module, which is the revenue planning module.

See all answers

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Planisware?

Planisware is very costly. I can comment that it's expensive, and even the consultants from Planisware charge a very high rate for their time. Generally speaking, they are expensive.

See all answers

What needs improvement with Planisware?

See all answers

What is your primary use case for Planisware?

My use cases involve building out a template library based on our methodology and continuing to iterate on that. We used a template, and basically, to start this out, we built out the template libr...

See all answers

Comparisons

Salesforce Sales Cloud vs Campfire Interactive

Compared 100% of the time

More Campfire Interactive Competitors

monday.com vs Planisware

Compared 11% of the time

Broadcom Clarity vs Planisware

Compared 9% of the time

Smartsheet vs Planisware

Compared 8% of the time

Planview Portfolios vs Planisware

Compared 7% of the time

Jira vs Planisware

Compared 7% of the time

More Planisware Competitors

Product Reports

Buyer's Guide

Campfire Interactive

January 2026

Download Campfire Interactive product report

Buyer's Guide

Planisware

January 2026

Download Planisware product report

Overview

Campfire Interactive delivers robust capabilities in forecasting and opportunity management, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in sales operations through real-time reporting and data visualization.

Known for its flexibility and integration capabilities, Campfire Interactive is a powerful tool for sales forecasting and opportunity management. Its real-time reporting and dashboard features enable businesses to visualize complex data effortlessly. The seamless integration with key systems like SAP and IHS significantly enhances demand planning. Users note impressive role-based access control and data consolidation features, though there is room for improvement in KPI measurement and module interactions. Despite some technical support issues and the complex nature of the role-based access, the platform remains a superior alternative to traditional Excel methods in managing sales forecasts and opportunities.

What are Campfire Interactive's Key Features?

Real-time Reporting: Provides immediate insights for data-driven decisions.
Data Visualization: Intuitive dashboards make complex data understandable.
Role-based Access Control: Customizable access tailored to user needs.
Integration with SAP and IHS: Enhances demand planning.
Opportunity Management: Streamlines tracking and managing opportunities.

What Benefits Can Users Expect?

Improved Accuracy: Precise forecasting thanks to data centralization.
Enhanced Efficiency: Processes streamlined through seamless integrations.
Increased Visibility: Global opportunity visibility aids strategic planning.
Superior Forecasting: Outperforms Excel in sales and demand forecasting.

In the automotive industry, Campfire Interactive is tailored for sales forecasting and opportunity management, especially in tracking business trends and managing forecasts for medium-heavy trucks and light vehicles. Its flexibility supports regional and global sales projections, aiding financial and cycle plan management to seize new business opportunities.

Campfire Interactive

Resource and cost scheduling, time tracking, risk and document management in a collaborative environment. Software solution that supports the end-to-end governance of company portfolios, from finance and resource planning, to the life cycle management of products.

Planisware

Sample Customers

Information Not Available

Apotex, Alstom Transport, HP, Stryker, Rexam, Jotun, Gelita, Kraton Performance Polymers, Abbvie, Rio Tinto Alcan, Maruho, Teva, SK Chemicals

Buyer's Guide

Campfire Interactive vs. Planisware

December 2025

Free Report: Campfire Interactive vs. Planisware

Find out what your peers are saying about Campfire Interactive vs. Planisware and other solutions. Updated: December 2025.

DOWNLOAD NOW

881,082 professionals have used our research since 2012.

See our Campfire Interactive vs. Planisware report.

See our list of best Project Management Software vendors.

We monitor all Project Management Software reviews to prevent fraudulent reviews and keep review quality high. We do not post reviews by company employees or direct competitors. We validate each review for authenticity via cross-reference with LinkedIn, and personal follow-up with the reviewer when necessary.