Campfire Interactive vs Planisware comparison

Campfire Interactive and Planisware are both solutions in the Project Management Software category. Additionally, 77% of Campfire Interactive users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Planisware users who would recommend it.

Campfire Interactive

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77% willing to recommend

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94% willing to recommend

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

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Categories and Ranking

Campfire Interactive

Average Rating

7.4

Reviews Sentiment

5.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Project Management Software (17th), Opportunity Management (7th)

Planisware

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

5.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Project Portfolio Management (1st)

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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.

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Avinash Padmanabhan

Solution Architect | Planisware Consultant at Schlumberger

Efficient project management and resource allocation, but agile capabilities need improvement

One drawback with Planisware is that it doesn't have good features for test management or agile; it lacks many concepts in agile such as retrospective, velocity planning, and backlog view. Some features are still missing because they have introduced these agile modules only in version seven and are still improving that product, so I see a good roadmap on those modules from Planisware's end. I find Planisware's collaboration tools to be good but not great as they still have certain restrictions. It can interact with Jira, it can interact with ADO, and you can have APIs created to interact with your internal HR systems or other systems for data flow. However, the error messages or fail scenarios don't provide good visibility of what is happening, why errors occur, or why something is not working. Regarding scenario planning, I haven't explored much on that side. We have the strategic module, strategic planning module, but we haven't explored much on the other side, so I don't have much experience or exposure to scenario planning.

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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

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

"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 like the visibility of global opportunities. Prior to using Campfire Interactive, we would conduct Excel-based reporting and sales meetings with everyone bringing their information. Now, we can check it daily, look at the reports daily, and see what is coming into the system and what needs to be managed."

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

"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."

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

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"Planisware is a beautiful tool that is very efficient, clear, well-designed, and more robust than any I have used."

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

"There are two things in particular that I enjoy. The first is the portfolio planning section. Another advantage is that it is highly customizable."

"Planisware has introduced Agile concepts, making it capable of Agile management similar to Jira and other Agile tools."

"I found Planisware really effective, and I appreciate it."

"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."

"It has an inbuilt BI tool, which can be compared to Power BI or Tableau."

"The positive impact I have seen from working with Planisware is due to its efficacy and speed; it has very few updates and is easy to use."

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Cons

"I can complete in Excel in an hour what might take me six hours in Campfire Interactive."

"I recently discussed with them the need for better KPI measurements in the automotive world. A big KPI in the automotive world is the bookings of the future years, and we measure that not in annual revenue but in the lifetime of any given vehicle."

"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."

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

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

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

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

"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."

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

"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 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."

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

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

"More integration is needed with other kinds of products for better collaboration."

"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."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"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."

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

"It's fairly priced."

"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."

"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."

"There are training and certification costs."

"It comes with a high cost."

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

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

21%

Outsourcing Company

20%

Computer Software Company

18%

Insurance Company

Manufacturing Company

18%

Energy/Utilities Company

14%

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

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Small Business

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...

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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 ...

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What is your primary use case for Campfire Interactive?

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

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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.

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What needs improvement with Planisware?

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. A...

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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...

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Overview

Campfire Interactive provides strategic planning and product profitability management, offering businesses comprehensive foresight into financial trajectories and market demands.

Campfire Interactive delivers data-driven insights, helping organizations align their product portfolios with market trends. By enabling scenario planning and strategic forecasting, companies can make informed decisions to maximize their product profitability. Its integration capabilities with existing enterprise systems facilitate streamlined operations, ensuring teams have access to real-time data for quick, adaptable responses to changing market landscapes.

What are the key features of Campfire Interactive?

Strategic Planning: Facilitates long-term planning and forecasting with precision.
Scenario Analysis: Offers detailed what-if analysis to align with market dynamics.
Profitability Management: Tracks and optimizes the profitability of product portfolios.

What benefits or ROI can be expected with Campfire Interactive?

Optimize Product Profitability: Enhance profit margins by aligning product strategies with market demand.
Data-Driven Decisions: Leverage analytics for informed strategic choices.
Efficient Resource Allocation: Streamline processes and allocate resources strategically.

Campfire Interactive is used extensively in industries reliant on meticulous product planning and forecasting. Automotive and aerospace sectors benefit from its ability to integrate complex data streams, improving coordination and maximizing profit potential through enhanced market understanding.

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

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

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