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OpenText Project and Portfolio Management vs Zoho Projects comparison

 

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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
7.7
Zoho Projects boosts profits by 50%, offers productivity and visibility gains, with valuable time savings and streamlined processes.
It has helped me streamline processes by using my SOPs and Zoho for improvement.
 

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
6.7
Zoho Projects' customer service is mixed, praised for responsiveness but hindered by language barriers and telephone support issues.
They are just a chat away, and there is typically a dedicated person or two handling my account.
 

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
8.3
Zoho Projects is praised for scalability and flexibility, effectively serving small to large teams and diverse projects.
 

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
7.9
Zoho Projects is highly stable with few issues; occasional glitches and downtime are often due to cloud-related factors.
While it is generally stable, there is still some room for improvement.
Changes sometimes don't reflect.
 

Room For Improvement

OpenText needs improved reporting, user interface, resource management, integration, and security, alongside better mobile, database, and automation features.
Zoho Projects needs improved integration, user interface, mobile functionality, and support, with enhanced collaboration, analytics, security, and customization.
OpenText Project and Portfolio Management could improve in several areas such as portfolio planning and resource allocation.
Providing small bite-sized instructional videos, like how to create a bug, and customizable help icons would be beneficial.
Managing multiple projects in the project presents challenges.
 

Setup Cost

OpenText pricing is seen as high by SMBs, but offers transparency with separate licenses and no hidden costs.
Zoho Projects is a cost-effective project management tool, with competitive pricing and value through the Zoho One license.
It is not overly expensive and provides a fair value for the features offered.
Initially, it was an affordable option for early adopters, but the price has risen four to five times.
Zoho Projects is considered cheap compared to Google and Microsoft services.
 

Valuable Features

OpenText PPM offers a user-friendly interface with real-time data, integration flexibility, and tools for efficient project and financial management.
Zoho Projects provides an integrated, customizable, and user-friendly platform with excellent collaboration, automation, and tracking features, boosting productivity.
The workflow is amazing and highly effective in streamlining processes.
Its integration with Zoho Docs and features like creating a Wiki and the ability to co-author documents without performance constraints are valuable.
The collaboration tools within Zoho Projects are good.
 

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 (12th)
Zoho Projects
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
17
Ranking in other categories
Project Management Software (15th)
 

Featured Reviews

Mahmoud NourElDin - PeerSpot reviewer
Saves significant time on demand management and helps accelerate delivery
The ease of customization of the tool means I can support multiple departments in our company. Our users find it easy to use the service and the forms. And the Project Management module is one of the best modules that they work on. 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.
Sainath Racherla - PeerSpot reviewer
Project coordination has improved with excellent integration and support, though more comprehensive training and version control are needed
The adaptation process can be enhanced with training sessions and templates. There is potential for improvement in version control, particularly in integration with Zoho Docs. Providing small bite-sized instructional videos, like how to create a bug, and customizable help icons would be beneficial. Additionally, I should be able to cross-link bugs between projects.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
24%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Government
12%
Energy/Utilities Company
5%
Educational Organization
82%
Manufacturing Company
3%
Financial Services Firm
2%
Comms Service Provider
1%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

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 do you like most about Zoho Projects?
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What needs improvement with Zoho Projects?
At the portfolio management level, Zoho Projects has some issues. Managing multiple projects in the project presents challenges.
What is your primary use case for Zoho Projects?
I use Zoho Projects ( /products/zoho-projects-reviews ) for managing the routine management of projects and for sharing with my colleagues.
 

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
Intel, Jaguar, PWC, Yatra, Yale, Timex
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