Try our new research platform with insights from 80,000+ expert users

OpenText Project and Portfolio Management vs Planview ProjectPlace 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
4.5
Users are uncertain about ROI from OpenText PPM, anticipating potential value post-full implementation despite current mixed opinions.
Sentiment score
5.6
Planview ProjectPlace enhances ROI through streamlined tracking, resource assessment, and improved visibility, though ROI varies with feature exploration.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.4
OpenText support is inconsistent, with mixed reviews on responsiveness, satisfaction, bug fixing, and technical expertise ratings between 5-9.
Sentiment score
6.5
Users have mixed experiences with Planview ProjectPlace support, praising resources but citing issues with service quality and response times.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.7
OpenText Project and Portfolio Management is highly praised for its scalability, accommodating growth seamlessly for various business sizes.
Sentiment score
7.0
Planview ProjectPlace scales efficiently, accommodating increased users and projects, offering a collaborative space despite minor technical constraints.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.5
OpenText PPM is stable, especially on Windows, though some users report version-specific issues and infrastructure-related downtimes.
Sentiment score
7.7
Planview ProjectPlace is generally stable, though Indian users report occasional crashes; newer versions address some issues.
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

OpenText needs improved reporting, user interface, resource management, integration, and security, alongside better mobile, database, and automation features.
Planview ProjectPlace needs improved reporting, UI updates, better integration, and enhanced performance for competitive functionality and user experience.
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

OpenText pricing is seen as high by SMBs, but offers transparency with separate licenses and no hidden costs.
Planview ProjectPlace offers moderate costs and functionalities but requires staffing, with confusing licensing models and potential unexpected expenses.
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

OpenText PPM offers a user-friendly interface with real-time data, integration flexibility, and tools for efficient project and financial management.
Planview ProjectPlace boosts collaboration with real-time updates, flexible workspaces, and seamless integration, enhancing project visibility and resource management.
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

OpenText Project and Portfo...
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
27
Ranking in other categories
Project Portfolio Management (11th)
Planview ProjectPlace
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
Project Management Software (23rd)
 

Featured Reviews

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.
Eduardo Maya - PeerSpot reviewer
PMO at Hoteles City Express
A complete and useful solution, but it should be easy to use, and they should provide fast support
Their support team should provide the answers fast because it impacts our daily operations. We use the app every day. We have about 70 projects managed in the app, but their responses are too slow. They can take three or four days to analyze a problem. We have a connection-related problem, which is impacting our daily operations, but we have had the same status for the last two months. It is not easy. The deployment of the application and its functionalities are not easy. It is a complex process to create accounts, names, and catalogs. There should be more operational reports. They have a set of internal reports, but they can't be customized. You don't have the permissions to configure your own reports, which is a very big issue. Currently, you have to ask for permission in order to configure simple filters. You have to ask a third party to configure it. It is expensive, and it also takes a lot of time.
report
Use our free recommendation engine to learn which Project Portfolio Management solutions are best for your needs.
879,259 professionals have used our research since 2012.
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
9%
Performing Arts
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Outsourcing Company
7%
Computer Software Company
25%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise15
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business1
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise7
 

Questions from the Community

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...
Ask a question
Earn 20 points
 

Also Known As

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

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Bank Simpanan Nasional, Smart Communications, Aareon AG
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Florida Virtual Campus, Amazing.com, 2degrees NZ, Kendrick Content & Consulting
Find out what your peers are saying about OpenText Project and Portfolio Management vs. Planview ProjectPlace and other solutions. Updated: December 2025.
879,259 professionals have used our research since 2012.