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 7.6% 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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Review summaries and opinions

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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 August 2025, in the Project Portfolio Management category, the mindshare of OpenText Project and Portfolio Management is 2.1%, down from 2.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Planview Portfolios is 7.6%, up from 6.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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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."

"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."

"The availability of multiple integrated modules is a vital aspect"

"I like the ease of customization from an admin perspective. I'm really excited about some of the things that are coming in version 10.0.3 as far as what admins are able to do."

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

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

"Overall, they have a very strong workflow management capability. That's a very strong feature because then you can model any process easily. Whether it is a demand management process, a pipeline management process, or your project delivery methodology, it is much easier because of their workflow management capability."

"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."

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"I like that the data that we store is available for everybody. We're not trying to hide anything. Being an administrator, I know a lot about the tool. It is very easy to show somebody how to use the tool and get used to it. Hopefully that user doesn't come back and ask the same question twice is really what it is about. It's a very intuitive product as well. For what we use the tool for today, it's easy to learn and pick up."

"I like that everyone is able to see the same data. All of our users who aren't just time reporters have read access to all the data that is out there. So, it is one source of truth where everybody can go in and see the exact same data that everybody else sees. It is transparent."

"The portfolio management gives you a view of all the projects as well as all the information about the total amount of effort, time, and cost being spent on the projects. It gives the organization how much money and effort should be spent towards projects so they can budget and do better capacity planning in the next fiscal year. It gives them visibility into their resources and if they have capacity."

"It gives us the vast ability to churn out-of-the-box reports and have an overview about approach rates and resource utilization."

"The most valuable feature of this solution is reporting."

"Enterprise One provides end-to-end work management for the full spectrum of types of work in one tool."

"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."

"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."

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Cons

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

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

"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."

"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."

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

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

"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."

"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."

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"We had issues with the data rephrasing."

"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."

"When I started working with Planview, I didn't know anything about project or resource management. I had to learn everything: the admin side, then the user side of it. Probably, in the beginning, I would implement in the blueprint or workshops more demos. A live demo of how the system works because we would like a little deeper dive in how the application works for us to understand what we need to provide, what we are doing, what we will be doing. Because in the beginning, it was so overwhelming, and we didn't know anything about the tool."

"The administrative tabs are very confusing, especially in terms of configuring screens and users. It's not very intuitive versus many other applications that I have worked in the past. I have to go to separate sections than I think I have to in order to get to the place that I need to adjust something."

"The solution needs to be better at accepting new ideas for upcoming releases."

"We've been using it for a while, so it's about maturity. It's about being able to build out things in Agile groups and teams and some of that. Then really trying to drive into the direction of Lean Portfolio Management and more Agile program management, I think is where we're heading."

"The content management definitely needs to improve. We don't really use content management for projects inside Enterprise One. We have actually switched to a SharePoint site. We have a feed from Enterprise One every night of all the projects that are created."

"The biggest room for improvement are the scripted dialogues. The scripted dialogues are a logic that you set up to force a certain workflow or process to happen. It's very old in respect that there are no clauses that you can apply to that logic. That definitely can use a lot of room for improvement."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"It is SaaS without a base fee."

"There is an additional cost for product support"

"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."

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

"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 recently did a new bundle for all of Enterprise One. It includes some of the newer pieces, like Projectplace and LeanKit. It bundled our CTM in with it as well. I think the total came out to be about $900,000 a year. This is for unlimited licenses."

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

"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."

"I don't know about the actual pricing. I have not come across any costs in addition to the standard licensing fees."

"In the time that I've used it, we've doubled up the amount of dollars on our intended projects."

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

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

"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."

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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

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.

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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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