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OpenText Project and Portfolio Management vs Trello 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
4.2
Trello's free version saves time, enhances workflows, and organizes tasks, providing value despite users' challenges in quantifying ROI.
Sometimes we can have a back-and-forth conversation in the comments, which helps minimize some meetings.
VP Product at PeerSpot
 

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
2.1
Trello is intuitive with mixed technical support satisfaction; users appreciate online resources but note occasional support delays from time zones.
I tried to reach out to get answers before or even look on the web community support for things, such as the out-of-office notifications, without finding answers.
Senior Content Strategist at PeerSpot
 

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
6.1
Trello is effective for small teams but faces scalability limitations for larger organizations, needing better management and integration features.
 

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
6.8
Trello is stable and reliable, highly rated by users, with minor issues in flexibility and performance under extensive data.
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.
Trello users seek enhanced time tracking, integration, customization, notifications, and improved mobile experience for better task and team management.
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
More control over email notifications would also be helpful.
VP Product at PeerSpot
It would be beneficial to have a search system that can pull up topics using keywords or AI-driven capabilities, making it easier to find relevant cards.
Customer Success Manager at PeerSpot
A way to manage an overall project with all the specifications, and then managing all the sub-cards related to that project.
Frontend Web Developer at PeerSpot
 

Setup Cost

OpenText pricing is seen as high by SMBs, but offers transparency with separate licenses and no hidden costs.
Trello's pricing is versatile, with a free version and scalable paid options, though some feel costs are high.
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.
Trello offers intuitive drag-and-drop functionality, Kanban-style visualization, easy collaboration, and flexibility across devices with customizable organization options.
The workflow is amazing and highly effective in streamlining processes.
Founder & Chief Executive Officer at a tech vendor with 11-50 employees
It replaces ping-ponging emails back and forth with a board where people can follow a task from start to finish and see when it's done.
CSM at PeerSpot
Trello's interface is aesthetically pleasing for project management, and it enhances collaboration with other team members.
Customer Success Manager at PeerSpot
The best feature Trello offers is that it keeps things better organized, so it makes things easier to collaborate with people.
Senior Content Strategist at PeerSpot
 

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)
Trello
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
46
Ranking in other categories
Project Management Software (6th)
 

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.
Davina Becker - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Content Strategist at PeerSpot
Keeps requests better organized
The best feature Trello offers is that it keeps things better organized, so it makes things easier to collaborate with people. I can say that I really enjoyed using Trello for a lot of things, and it has some really good features, such as helping people write out descriptions and the comment section being absolutely one of the best parts of it.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
9%
Performing Arts
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
University
8%
Educational Organization
9%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Media Company
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 Business35
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise11
 

Questions from the Community

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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 Trello?
The solution is very user-friendly, where you have everything you need.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Trello?
I do not know about the pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Trello because this part was handled by another coworker, and I never worked with that part.
What needs improvement with Trello?
It is hard to track completed requests and show performance based on closed cards.
 

Also Known As

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

Bank Simpanan Nasional, Smart Communications, Aareon AG
Pixar, Google, PayPal, Kickstarter, National Geographic, Viewbox Holdings
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