Notion vs Planisware comparison

Notion and Planisware are both solutions in the Project Management Software category. Additionally, 94% of Notion users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of Planisware users who would recommend it.

Notion

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94% willing to recommend

Planisware

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92% willing to recommend

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

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Categories and Ranking

Notion

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Project Management Software (14th), Knowledge Management Software (4th), Document Automation Software (3rd)

Planisware

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Project Portfolio Management (6th)

Featured Reviews

Iván Fanego

Founder at AppCritic

Creates customizable systems and improve team collaboration

Notion is a very flexible and customizable platform, allowing users to create whatever they need. The most impactful feature for project management is the ability to invite multiple client stakeholders without complication. Once I understand the basics, it's easy to use despite an initial learning curve. It also significantly improves team collaboration through customized views and visualizations of data.

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John Andrew Kossey

Planisware configuration consultant at Comcast Business

Capably brings single source of truth to enterprise project portfolio management; provides consequential, flexible data display with effective visualization; integrated use of Agile, Kanban

Historically, some releases--even with extensive delays from initial announcement--had minor, yet troubling glitches. Planisware Enterprise has been addressing this shortcoming with more frequent releases that include helpful improvements. 7.0.0 release was January 2021; 7.0.1 March 2021; 7.0.2 July 2021; 7.0.3 December 2021; 7.0.4 March 2022. 7.1 became available in September 2023. Documentation has become much more thorough and clearly illustrated. Release notes for 7.0.4 has 133 pages. In my experience, small irritations I reported in E7 have been fixed in several days. SaaS provisions that Planisware provides in relation to security are superior to what smaller organizations can afford. Planisware SaaS no longer relies upon third-party providers. Faster data response time is a user benefit. Availability of Planisware software as a service (SaaS) contributes to operational stability; your team still needs to keep the configuration responsive to evolving business needs. Each customer has responsibility for continuing to grow "know why" as well as "know how." Investing in local capabilities on your customer side is vital--both for technical configuration and functional administrators. Over-dependence on the vendor can be needlessly expensive. Discussions with fellow Planisware customers conclude that commitment to achieving and sustaining product proficiency across versions is a key best practice. At-cost Planisware certification courses can provide training for a corporate customer's advanced users (those responsible for maintaining L1 level changes). One function I have requested for P6 and continuing through E7 is a comprehensive, detailed listing of attributes across modules--somewhat similar to attribute display in OPX2 versions (pre-P5). Some few attributes (e.g., Z-order) are difficult to document completely. Pull-down list of hundreds of attributes is insufficient.

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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

"Notion is heavily used in my workflow."

"The initial setup is easy."

"I like the high level of customization in Notion."

"The product has a valuable feature for databases. It has a table and a calendar view and saves various documents in the system."

"It is easy to use and very intuitive compared to Microsoft Project."

"The ability to create and organize notes, plans, and technical content in a single platform is the product's most valuable feature."

"The ability to structure data is one of the most essential functions of Notion."

"I rate Notion a ten out of ten."

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"Planisware offers integration with multiple tools and provides a good level of customization."

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

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

"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 solution is performance-oriented and easily customized accordingly to many areas, such as performance KPI."

"It stands out by automating the intricate mechanics of project execution, eliminating the need for highly technical individuals to manage and reconfigure models."

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

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Cons

"It can be difficult to contact the people at Notion."

"One area for improvement in the solution is the absence of integrated charts."

"There could be an automation feature included in the product."

"There are a lot of things, but one thing that is absolutely necessary is the mobile application."

"User management needs improvement."

"User management needs improvement. It's difficult to determine what information is private. It's a bit complicated for me."

"It is complicated to connect Notion with external systems."

"Adding more color options to the application would enhance its usability and flexibility, allowing users to better customize their content"

More Notion cons

"The solution's user experience and user interface need improvement because they are not that great and intuitive."

"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."

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

"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."

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

"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."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I pay around $100 per year."

"The pricing structure is quite reasonable, and the basic plan covers the most essential features."

"The solution's pricing can seem steep, especially when you work with a lot of people. If you are working on your own or for another business, the solution's price won't affect you much."

"The product has good pricing."

"I rate the product's pricing a three out of ten. We only need to pay for it if we use it in the workspace."

"The product is affordable compared to other platforms."

"Notion offers a free plan that covers most functionalities. Clients are only prompted to upgrade if they require AI capabilities, priced at $10 for unlimited usage, or if they need to add team members, typically around $10 per member."

"It's pretty affordable."

More Notion pricing and cost advice

"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."

"It comes with a high cost."

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

"There are training and certification costs."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

18%

Comms Service Provider

University

Media Company

Manufacturing Company

18%

Energy/Utilities Company

14%

Computer Software Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Notion?

I like the high level of customization in Notion.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Notion?

It's affordable and offers community support if I get stuck. I can find help through community forums like Google, where people share insights on navigating problems. Many people understand it, off...

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What needs improvement with Notion?

It is easy to use, and I love its UI. The only problem I experience is that it often hangs. I might find myself trying to load a new page, but I am unable to move from one page to another due to fr...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Planisware?

I don't have any specific details, however, it might be expensive.

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What needs improvement with Planisware?

I haven't had the time to work with any other TPM tools, so I can't compare it to other tools just yet.

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What is your primary use case for Planisware?

We actually use it for project planning and estimating the cost for the projects, in resource management, and as a timecard application. Users can log their time using the timesheet.

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Overview

Notion is an all-in-one workspace that enables teams to collaborate, organize, and manage their work effectively. Its primary use case is to streamline project management, knowledge sharing, and task tracking. With its versatile functionality, Notion allows users to create and customize databases, wikis, and documents, making it a powerful tool for organizing information.

The most valuable functionality of Notion lies in its flexibility and ease of use. Users can create and link various types of content, such as text, images, files, and even embed external resources. This enables teams to centralize their work and collaborate seamlessly, eliminating the need for multiple tools. Notion's drag-and-drop interface and intuitive editing features make it accessible to users of all technical backgrounds.

Notion helps organizations by fostering transparency, improving productivity, and enhancing knowledge management. By providing a centralized platform for collaboration, teams can easily access and contribute to shared projects, reducing communication gaps and ensuring everyone is on the same page.

Notion's powerful search functionality and tagging system enable efficient information retrieval, making it easier to find and share knowledge within the organization.

Notion

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.

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Sample Customers

Startups like Loom, Mixpanel, Blinkist, Adobe, Deel and Education facilities such as USC, Dartmouth and The University of Chicago.

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

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