OpenText Project and Portfolio Management vs Planview Portfolios comparison

OpenText and Planview are both solutions in the Project Portfolio Management category. OpenText is ranked #12 with an average rating of 8.7, while Planview is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.5. OpenText holds a 2.1% mindshare in PPM, compared to Planview’s 7.7% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of OpenText users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 90% of Planview users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on May 18, 2025

Planview Portfolios and OpenText Project and Portfolio Management compete in the project and portfolio management space. Planview Portfolios appears to have an edge due to its versatile deployment options and comprehensive module system, enhancing visibility and resource assignments.

Features: Planview Portfolios offers extensive modules including Strategy, Work, and Resource modules which allow users to manage multiple projects efficiently. It is praised for integration capabilities and adaptive improvements in visibility and resource assignments. OpenText Project and Portfolio Management provides robust workflow solutions and integrates project, demand, and resource management. Customization options and streamlined planning and resource allocation are notable advantages.

Room for Improvement: Planview Portfolios should enhance its reporting capabilities and user guidance. Users find task configuration cumbersome with a steep learning curve. Enhancements in customization and integration ease are needed. OpenText Project and Portfolio Management could improve portfolio planning, resource allocation, and strategic alignment. The interface design requires updates to improve user experience.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Planview Portfolios supports Public, Private Cloud, and On-premises deployment, appealing to diverse organizational needs. However, customer support varies with responsiveness being a noted issue. OpenText Project and Portfolio Management is primarily On-premises, limiting flexibility compared to Planview but maintains a satisfactory customer service reputation.

Pricing and ROI: Planview Portfolios is in the higher pricing tier, particularly for basic functionalities like timesheet reporting, but offers integrated management and support services that enhance project management efficiency and strategic execution over time. OpenText Project and Portfolio Management is reasonably priced for large enterprises with annual licensing options, providing value through streamlined project and resource management.

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Categories and Ranking

OpenText Project and Portfo...

Ranking in Project Portfolio Management

12th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Planview Portfolios

Ranking in Project Portfolio Management

7th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Enterprise Architecture Management (13th)

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Project Portfolio Management category, the mindshare of OpenText Project and Portfolio Management is 2.1%, down from 2.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Planview Portfolios is 7.7%, up from 6.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Project Portfolio Management

Featured Reviews

Aphiwat Leetavorn.

CTO at Marco Technology

Useful for resource and financial management but needs to change Oracle database

The solution helps with tech management. It has a work plan similar to Microsoft Project for tracking progress anywhere. It can synchronize with Microsoft Projects for updating and rebooting tasks. They can also assign tasks to team members who can update progress using timesheets without a sheet. It includes a Project dashboard for managing multiple projects simultaneously and program management for overseeing groups of projects. It offers various data metrics. It has project entities for controlling risks, issues, and protections. It can calculate costs based on resource tasks and compare actual and planned costs. The tool has features for scenario comparison, allowing us to optimize scenarios based on various factors. Additionally, we can manually optimize by managing resource availability, creating staffing profiles, and making payments to optimize in any situation.

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EduardoMaya

Project Office Manager at Hoteles City Express

A solution that gives you all the information you need to plan detailed projects

The initial setup was just a little complex. I rate the initial setup a seven out of ten. Deploying the solution took two weeks. While deploying the solution, we had two instances, one for the IT team and one for the business team. And we had to connect the two and explain things to the team. Only two people were needed to deploy the solution, me and another person.

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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 most valuable feature of OpenText Project and Portfolio Management is its workflow."

"Scenario comparison is the feature most valuable to us and the reason why we decided to choose HPE PPM over other portfolio management products."

"Resource management: The resource management module is very complete and covers most of the time all needs of customers."

"Micro Focus PPM is flexible and easy to use. It's simple to customize and configure workflows."

"Has a powerful workflow engine that allows creation of workflow complexities and processes."

"There are so many different pieces of functionality, and we use almost every single piece from deployment to demand, project, resource, and time management."

"It is very important that the platform gives us a single place where we can measure progress toward goals, as we have weekly meetings with the CTO. We present these consolidated overviews and dashboards to him so that he has an overview of all the projects and can see the status of all the problems that we have and we are working on."

"The solution helps with tech management. It has a work plan similar to Microsoft Project for tracking progress anywhere. It can synchronize with Microsoft Projects for updating and rebooting tasks. They can also assign tasks to team members who can update progress using timesheets without a sheet."

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"The most valuable features are the resource management, the time sheet entry and usage, and the financial planning. With our projects, we primarily focus on resource assignments, as far as determining the actual forecast and actuals of our projects. A lot of it is based off of the resources utilized on those projects. The time based helps us capture the actuals. The amount of time people are spending on working on their project tasks. Because they've built this into the schedule, so we can build the forecast. With financial planning, we're able to look back on what our variance is and if there is anything between the scheduled forecasted hours, dollars against the actual hours, and the costs that they utilize."

"We can view a project both at the top level and dig into the particularities. It's given us greater visibility into the work itself."

"Enterprise One provides end-to-end work management for the full spectrum of types of work in one tool. It affects our project management because our project management uses Planview to monitor their daily work. Every night it loads our SAP system and then they monitor the daily work. They use Planview as a full planning and monitoring tool."

"The overall interface is very easy to use. It puts together strategy and execution across all your investments."

"Enterprise One has enabled us to eliminate Excel. We don't track financials anymore in an Excel format, which the company was doing before. Even now, being a new portfolio manager four months in, I'm able to just pick up my project. I'm able to see where I am right now. That improvised it to be more automated. The only missing part is the integration between tools. I'm not able to see my full schedule, but I know what are my important milestones are like watching the financials and all that stuff."

"The financial planning capabilities are very useful. We have integration for an SAP system, and so we load financial data from SAP into Planview for prior months. And then we use the forecasting capabilities to get a complete picture of the cost of a specific project. The financial management is very useful."

"The solution view into resource capacity and availability helps us to manage work."

"I like that it's an enterprise environment. I can look across everything that's going on and have a sense of what is going on within the organization."

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Cons

"They can make its UI better. Currently, the UI is a bit clunky."

"Sometimes features in PPM don't work as expected, or our users request a new feature. Typically, our partner vendor can deploy those changes. But there have been a few instances when we had to raise it with Micro Focus because it's beyond the ability of our partner vendor. When we raise the issue with Micro Focus, it sometimes takes time because it needs support from other customers using PPM, not just our bank. It goes through a voting system. Other customers need to vote for the feature. The features that get the most votes will possibly be added."

"The user interface is very, very old and is missing some functions, such as, for example, re-do, follow, and share functions. The UI is not good."

"Micro Focus PPM should be less dependent on coding. It could also benefit from some updates to the software architecture. These have been on the roadmap for years now, but they haven't been released."

"Portfolio scenarios: This is a very powerful feature. However, it’s limited to analyses."

"The user experience of the product needs to be improved"

"OpenText Project and Portfolio Management should move their database from Oracle."

"OpenText Project and Portfolio Management could improve in several areas such as portfolio planning and resource allocation."

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"The financial piece of the tool could be better. While it may have to do with the complexity of the work that we do, it seems that the tool should be able to drill down a bit deeper into the financial area."

"Their off-shore support is something new that they're laying out and the team just needed some development in terms of skill and experience."

"Its reporting needs to be improved. My main complaint when it comes to Planview is that it is good to maintain all the data but to actually use the information that is in it, you actually have to use a different tool. We use Power BI. So, we pull all the information, and then we use a Power BI dashboard to stage or look at the information."

"Sometimes within the application, when you pull a report, it takes awhile performance-wise for the reports to pull up."

"The UI needs improvement. The UI should have more possibilities for users who are not specialized in using Planview. At the moment, it is more of a technical UI. I would like it to be an open user UI."

"I would like a bit more flexibility, as far as the configuration, and have additional capabilities to configure, making it more flexible for our use."

"The only area that I can see currently needing improvement is just the modernization of the look and feel of it."

"It would be great to see Planview incorporate agile interfacing/methods in it. Like CA Clarity and other leading PPM tools – Planview should enhance or develop the interfaces to ingrate with other market leading Agile tools."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is an additional cost for product support"

"Now, we also received an increase in the support license prices, without any advanced notice. At this point, switching to unify all our licensing under HPE and customer support has been poor."

"A large organization will find Micro Focus PPM affordable, but it may be a bit costly for a small or medium-sized company. The license is based on the number of users."

"We have an annual license, and it is fairly priced in comparison to that of other solutions."

"It is SaaS without a base fee."

"HPE PPM SaaS model is comprehensive, however, the base fee component has customer resistance to its recurring setup,"

"Support and license management are two hurdles for us. Every time we purchase new licenses, it has taken us half a year to implement those."

"Our licensing fees are approximately $50,000 USD annually."

"We have portfolio managers, resource managers, project managers, and time reporting licenses. These are the licenses that we have."

"We overbought our licenses. We looked at our needs three to four years down the road and tried based our contract on that. However, we were over aggressive. We use about a third of the licenses that we have. We're looking to adjust the makeup so we can start utilizing the amount of money that we are spending. Right now, we're overspending, and my organization is not seeing the value in Planview because we are paying so much for licenses that we're not using."

"When we went through that process, I believe it is competitive with others on the market. However, there are less expensive options available. It's a more premium offering at a higher price."

"The cost of other pieces and integrating them in needs improvement."

"We have several hundred licenses. It costs us several hundred thousand dollars a year."

"The licensing part is a bit costly in comparison with the other available PPM tools."

"We have unlimited licenses for all of our functionalities. Since we went global, we went with that model."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

22%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Government

10%

University

Financial Services Firm

15%

Computer Software Company

14%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Healthcare Company

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Questions from the Community

Any experience with Strategic Project Portfolio Management Solutions?

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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.

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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...

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What do you like most about Planview Portfolios?

Planview Management integrates seamlessly with other tools and systems used within the organization, such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, customer relationship management (CRM) syst...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Planview Portfolios?

Planview Portfolios is not too expensive. You get what you paid for.

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What needs improvement with Planview Portfolios?

Enhancements are needed in: Advanced reporting and analytics: While Planview Management provides robust reporting and analytics capabilities, further enhancements could include more advanced data v...

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Also Known As

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

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Overview

OpenText Project and Portfolio Management provides user-friendly interfaces with seamless integration into tools like Jira. It enhances real-time visibility, resource planning, demand management, and workflow automation for more effective project tracking aligned with business goals.

OpenText Project and Portfolio Management offers extensive customization and reporting capabilities. It integrates effortlessly with platforms like Jira and Microsoft Project, offering real-time data visibility for improved decision-making. While its strengths in resource planning, demand management, and financial oversight stand out, users highlight the need for improved chargeback integration, enriched reporting capabilities, and more efficient license management. The platform aids in managing project delivery, investment, resource management, and financial forecasts, with modules for time tracking and reporting management ensuring transparency and governance.

What are the key features of OpenText Project and Portfolio Management?

Real-Time Visibility: Offers trusted data for immediate insights.
Resource Planning: Assists in managing team allocation effectively.
Demand Management: Supports balanced project prioritization.
Workflow Automation: Streamlines processes to improve efficiency.
Scenario Comparison: Evaluates different project plans for best outcomes.
Financial Oversight: Monitors budgets and financial predictions.

What benefits can organizations expect from OpenText Project and Portfolio Management?

Enhanced Decision-Making: Utilizes real-time data for better choices.
Improved Integration: Seamless sync with common project tools.
Increased Transparency: Comprehensive reporting capabilities.
Efficient Resource Management: Optimizes resource allocation and utilization.

OpenText Project and Portfolio Management is widely used across industries for resource and demand management, handling project delivery, capacity, and financial forecasts. Entities incorporate diverse modules like time and defect tracking to ensure governance and tailor the platform to meet project management requirements, collaborating closely with developers for effective testing and implementation.

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Planview Portfolios offers a comprehensive platform for managing IT, project and resource management, along with strategic planning. The tool focuses on optimizing resource allocation and financial analysis, supporting global operations.

Organizations use Planview Portfolios to streamline project tracking from inception to completion, enhancing strategic alignment with corporate objectives. The tool integrates with platforms like JIRA to provide seamless workflows and supports critical business processes, including budgeting and capacity planning. Teams benefit from customized configurations and robust reporting, further supporting effective decision-making. Despite its strengths, improvements are sought in navigation, documentation, and integration capabilities.

What are the key features?

Customizable interface: Allows personalization to meet specific needs.
Comprehensive resource and financial management: Enables detailed tracking and analysis.
Robust reporting: Provides extensive data insights.
Integration with Power BI: Enhances data access for stakeholders.
Resource and capacity planning: Optimizes workforce allocation.

What benefits should users expect?

Improved strategic alignment: Supports better decision-making.
Increased operational efficiency: Streamlines project management.
Enhanced resource optimization: Ensures optimal use of workforce.
Better financial insights: Allows precise budget tracking.

In industries like IT and project management, Planview Portfolios supports complex portfolio handling, ensuring visibility across global operations. Companies in these sectors leverage its strategic planning tools for strategic alignment and resource management, integrating with existing systems for improved process efficiency.

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Sample Customers

Bank Simpanan Nasional, Smart Communications, Aareon AG

UPS, NatWest, Ingram Micro, Canadian Tire, Viessmann, Volvo, NASCO, UNESCO

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