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Planisware vs Zoho Projects comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Planisware
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
Project Portfolio Management (6th)
Zoho Projects
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
17
Ranking in other categories
Project Management Software (15th)
 

Featured Reviews

John Andrew Kossey - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
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.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"We have a variety of different modules, but it is mainly used for costs, risks, and resources."
"Planisware has introduced Agile concepts, making it capable of Agile management similar to Jira and other Agile tools."
"It stands out by automating the intricate mechanics of project execution, eliminating the need for highly technical individuals to manage and reconfigure models."
"It has an inbuilt BI tool, which can be compared to Power BI or Tableau."
"There are two things in particular that I enjoy. The first is the portfolio planning section. Another advantage is that it is highly customizable."
"Overall, our company has all disintegrated systems, and with Planisware, we are getting a very integrated view of my portfolio reporting, cost and load, and everything else."
"Planisware offers integration with multiple tools and provides a good level of customization."
"The solution is performance-oriented and easily customized accordingly to many areas, such as performance KPI."
"The product is very easy to understand."
"I would rate the overall solution ten out of ten."
"It's easy for a user with a technical background to set up Zoho Projects on their own."
"We use the tool for our core business project. If we have a new site coming up, there are many milestones that need to be checked. The solution helps to ensure consistency."
"Zoho Projects stands out due to its easy adaptation, allowing me to learn and use it quickly compared to other tools."
"We can customize the tool."
"It integrates so well with other Zoho applications, and that really helps to extend the features of Zoho Projects."
"Timesheets and the ability to add attachments are very valuable features to us."
 

Cons

"The solution's user experience and user interface need improvement because they are not that great and intuitive."
"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."
"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."
"I have experienced some issues, and that’s okay. It tends to be stable when the server's processing power and memory are adequate."
"They do not have anything that can assist customers with multi-year roadmap planning."
"More integration is needed with other kinds of products for better collaboration."
"The UI and UX of Planisware are not that advanced."
"Its stability should be improved. Its stability is the main issue, but we sometimes also have issues with calculations."
"Zoho Meeting definitely needs an improvement, because the quality is not as good as Zoom or Microsoft Teams, which I've used in the past."
"The solution should improve on integration and customization."
"Sometimes the solution does not work."
"The price of Zoho Projects has increased significantly over time. Initially, it was an affordable option for early adopters, but the price has risen four to five times."
"The tool should add live chat, live call, and live meeting features where clients can communicate."
"The solution’s interface should be improved."
"Its template management feature could be easier to use."
"If given the opportunity, I would focus on improving automation within Zoho Projects. While attempting to integrate with other platforms, users often encounter errors. The integration capabilities of Zoho Projects could be enhanced. Currently, the integration options are categorized as either easy or customized, with the latter requiring deluge code, which might pose challenges due to its lesser-known usage."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There are training and certification costs."
"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."
"The solution could be less expensive and the cost of scaling is expensive too."
"It comes with a high cost."
"Zoho Projects is cost-effective."
"The solution is cheap."
"The price for Zoho Projects is seven GBP per user per month."
"The solution is not very expensive."
"The product is fairly priced."
"Zoho Projects' costs are yearly and affordable."
"The product has different pricing models for different regions."
"The Enterprise version costs INR 630 per user per month."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
18%
Energy/Utilities Company
14%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Educational Organization
82%
Manufacturing Company
3%
Financial Services Firm
2%
Comms Service Provider
1%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Planisware?
I don't have any specific details, however, it might be expensive.
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.
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.
What do you like most about Zoho Projects?
While integrating a voice solution with Zoho Projects, the focus was on creating a unified interface for voice and customer engagement across various platforms like Facebook, social media, and emai...
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.
 

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