OpenText Project and Portfolio Management vs Planview Portfolios comparison

OpenText Project and Portfolio Management vs. Planview Portfolios

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Categories and Ranking

OpenText Project and Portfo...

Ranking in Project Portfolio Management

11th

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 (12th)

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Project Portfolio Management category, the mindshare of OpenText Project and Portfolio Management is 2.3%, up from 2.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Planview Portfolios is 7.1%, up from 5.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Project Portfolio Management Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Planview Portfolios	7.1%
OpenText Project and Portfolio Management	2.3%
Other	90.6%

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 data provided by PPM is trusted and is available almost immediately; without trusted data there is very less scope of any tool to be successful."

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

"I like the automated calculations, especially on the resource side. When project managers enter their resource requirements into their staffing profiles, they are automatically translated into labor forecast calculations. PPM automates a significant portion of the forecast calculations. Timesheets are also built-in. We automatically process time sheets and bill them accordingly."

"Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) has a very strong workflow engine."

"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 portfolio management and the resource management are the key features."

"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."

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

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"The resource management and assignment features are valuable. The timesheet management is also valuable because that is a requirement for us. So, the ability to see timesheet forecasting and timesheet actual submission from resources has been very useful and valuable to us."

"The sheer amount of information available in one single interface is valuable. Everything is there. It is also a lot of work to maintain all the information, but generally, you can find everything you need within this one tool."

"The Kanban board has really helped us be more agile and we can keep track of everything that is ongoing."

"A lot of of the value is around the project metrics so far but as I get more plugged into the strategic management, it's strategic planning and programs and then tying that into outcomes. I work with executive leadership and that's really what they're looking for, to say, "Okay, what outcomes do we want to achieve and how are we going to get there, plan that out, sequence that out, and then get the work to do that? And then track the work back to where we're headed with our outcomes.""

"The biggest impact has been getting all these global groups into one space so we can even have intelligent conversations about what are we trying to accomplish. Before, it was just different regions doing whatever. Now, we're all talking the same language, and that's good."

"It gives us flexibility in configuring assignments. We can do both Agile Teams and non-Agile Teams. This flexibility affects our ability to meet our company's particular needs by allowing us to work in a hybrid model, some Agile Teams, and some non-Agile Teams."

"Its view into resource capacity and availability absolutely help us manage work. We can't plan out projects for delivery until we know if we have resources available to deliver them. That's been really critical. We look at our projects and see what availability of resources we have. That helps us to determine when we can start new work."

"It maps back to our SDLC process pretty well. I'm able to see the stage of where things are at. We also use Azure DevOps for all of our requirements and our coding."

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Cons

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

"The solution can sometimes be a little inflexible and a bit caustic."

"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."

"There are some limitations when it comes to attaching receipts. For example, if we are going to buy some non-labor-related assets such as hardware, we are not able to attach the receipts in the Financial Management module in version 9.41."

"I would also like to see improvement in PPM's reporting and alerts. PPM has reporting capabilities, including HTML reports and portlets. But a majority of clients will build their own reporting platforms, or they will use external reporting platforms like Tableau and QlikView."

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

"I was not involved in the initial setup. I know that the project involved a lot of consulting that took a long time."

"Currently, HPE PPM does not allow “Project” approval, but only simple “Demand Request” approval (mobility)."

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"The resource area needs improvement. The improvements that have been made recently in the later versions have been good improvements, but I think there are some more improvements needed there."

"Being the IT development manager who implements the upgrades for Planview, I would love to see more thorough testing of expenditures and more thorough testing in general. When we do an upgrade, we have to do quite a bit of testing because we can affect the bottom line."

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

"It could do with a quicker response time for some reports or portfolios."

"It is a bit of a rigid system."

"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."

"Visualization and reporting areas could use improvements by having canned reports."

"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."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

"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."

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

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

"There is an additional cost for product support"

"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."

"It is SaaS without a base fee."

"Our licensing costs are probably $150,000 to $180,000 a year with 270 licenses total."

"I think all in we are at $33,000 a year and that includes Projectplace and Planview. We used to have the integration to JIRA, but we don't pay for that anymore."

"Planview is a little pricey. From a licensing perspective, for just a simple timesheet user who does nothing in the system but reports time, the licensing is a little pricey, but you have to look at it from what it is that you get. We have 6,000 users, and I don't manage the system at all. I just have to do add them to the system. The servers, maintenance, OS levels, security patching for the OS, and all other things are not something that we maintain. So, you have to look at it from an operational perspective. It is not just the product itself. A holistic view has to be taken when you look at the product and how you're going to support it. I would have to hire an entire operation staff to bring it in-house, and at the end of the day, that might cost me more."

"Our licensing costs are about a quarter of a million dollars per year."

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

"I don't think we have necessarily purchased everything that I would have liked to have seen."

"With the costs, they were very understanding. Knowing that we were an existing customer, they were very much willing to work with us to make sure that we were able to transition to Enterprise One from PPM Pro."

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

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Government

13%

Financial Services Firm

University

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

Healthcare Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	8
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	15

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	58

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.

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...

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...

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...

What is your primary use case for Planview Portfolios?

We use Planview Management to assess the current project portfolio, evaluate resource availability, and prioritize projects based on strategic objectives, ROI, and risk factors. Planview Management...

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OpenText Project and Portfolio Management

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Also Known As

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

Planview Enterprise One, Troux

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.

OpenText

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.

Planview

Sample Customers

Bank Simpanan Nasional, Smart Communications, Aareon AG

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

OpenText Project and Portfolio Management vs. Planview Portfolios