Planview Portfolios vs SAP Portfolio and Project Management comparison

Planview Portfolios vs. SAP Portfolio and Project Management

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Categories and Ranking

Planview Portfolios

Ranking in Project Portfolio Management

4th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Enterprise Architecture Management (9th)

SAP Portfolio and Project M...

Ranking in Project Portfolio Management

10th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Project Portfolio Management category, the mindshare of Planview Portfolios is 6.6%, down from 7.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP Portfolio and Project Management is 3.9%, down from 6.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Project Portfolio Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Planview Portfolios	6.6%
SAP Portfolio and Project Management	3.9%
Other	89.5%

Project Portfolio Management

Featured Reviews

Monabi Kingsley

Project Manager at 3M

Centralized planning has improved resource visibility and supports data‑driven financial decisions

The best features Planview Portfolios offers are visibility enhancement, robust system performance, and comprehensive resource management. This enhanced visibility in Planview Portfolios ensures that all users can easily track progress, identify bottlenecks, and make informed decisions to optimize workflow efficiency. When discussing robust system performance, the system's robust performance in meeting our various work requirements effectively and efficiently stands out. It is very stable and reliable, contributing to a seamless user experience, which enables users to focus on their tasks without disruptions. I also love the financial breakdown, planning and prioritization, and attribute collection on projects in Planview Portfolios. Planview Portfolios has positively impacted my organization since I started using it. It has enabled me to gain insights into the full scope of work consuming resources. I am able to know where the resources are being consumed more, especially which resources are consuming the most. I have been able to leverage resources management and resource time reporting, which enabled the generation of $90 million in annual revenue through labor billing to customers.

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Nalin Kumar

Quality Assurance Group Lead at Samsung

End-to-end project management capabilities and offers seamless vendor and client contract alignment

The system is old, so there are several issues that arise when we fetch data from integrated systems. Sometimes the data gets stuck, and there are instances where we need to access multiple pieces of information simultaneously. This creates problems that I have personally experienced. Therefore, these aspects need to be much more free-flowing and seamless. If something gets stuck, it takes time to resolve, and during the contract phase, we have Service Level Agreements (SLAs). If those SLAs are breached, it becomes problematic. Given that there are approximately 3000 projects running concurrently worldwide, utilizing the system with a vast database and numerous activities taking place. It could benefit from decentralization. Currently, it operates as a central system, but if it could be centralized for specific subsidiaries, it would be easier for us to manage.

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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 solution’s integrated product portfolio has transformed our organization’s strategy as we continue to roll out different products."

"The most valuable features are the resource planning and tracking."

"People are happy using the tool."

"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."

"By using Planview Portfolios, we have saved considerable time and improved our organization by delivering projects to our clients on time and within a good health margin and required budget, hence saving time and cost."

"I would say it works really well for forecasting remaining effort, especially in terms of forecasting the dollar amounts. We've gotten pretty good at adjusting rates because we have a lot of contract workers."

"With the lifecycles, it helps us step through our processes easier. We'll take a process and create it in Visio, then we'll go and implemented in Planview. Anytime that we have to do a new process, this is what we use. We just step it through the lifecycles and the configure screens are very easy to use. The fields that you need are easy to use."

"The portfolio and technology management are well built."

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"It improves productivity, cash flow management, and inventory control for clients."

"With SAP Portfolio and Project Management we were able to have a full track of project progress and get useful insights about our projects."

"The integration portion with SAP models is valuable."

"The stability is good, and I have nothing bad to say about it."

"The SAP PPM software is a very complete solution."

"SAP is gradually introducing more flexibility and customization options to the system, allowing users to adapt it to their specific needs."

Cons

"Its support to legacy paying customers is something PlanView is not handling well. We were unable to implement due to lack of professional support by PlanView."

"The scheduling's kind of clunky in terms of its ability for us to see what stage work is at. They could have done better with that."

"Our challenge will be this tool is complex. It is not necessarily easy to start and learn from the beginning."

"Support is still a challenge. We find it challenging more due to the responsiveness and getting a case or ticket assigned to an analyst."

"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."

"There can be improvement on the sense of urgency because a lot of times we've exhausted everything that we can, and now, we're reaching out. So, it isn't a, "Well, have you tried to reboot this?" We've already done everything. Once we put in a ticket, there should be more of a sense of urgency on it."

"Improvement in integration should be prioritized, and flexibility with out-of-the-box reporting should also be enhanced."

"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."

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"It would be valuable if SAP integrated seamlessly with some products like Jira and Bitbucket."

"The initial support package of version 5.0 has some setup difficulties."

"The product itself could have an advanced analytics layer with an improved user interface that is adapted to the new digital era."

"The platform's support structure needs improvement."

"It would be valuable if SAP integrated seamlessly with some products like Jira and Bitbucket."

"The system is old, so there are several issues that arise when we fetch data from integrated systems. Sometimes the data gets stuck, and there are instances where we need to access multiple pieces of information simultaneously."

Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"We are on the Flex licenses."

"Planview is a little pricey. From a licensing perspective, for just a simple timesheet user who does nothing in the system but reports time, the licensing is a little pricey, but you have to look at it from what it is that you get. We have 6,000 users, and I don't manage the system at all. I just have to do add them to the system. The servers, maintenance, OS levels, security patching for the OS, and all other things are not something that we maintain. So, you have to look at it from an operational perspective. It is not just the product itself. A holistic view has to be taken when you look at the product and how you're going to support it. I would have to hire an entire operation staff to bring it in-house, and at the end of the day, that might cost me more."

"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."

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

"We have several hundred licenses. It costs us several hundred thousand dollars a year."

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

"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."

More Planview Portfolios pricing and cost advice

"The product pricing varies based on whether the client is new or existing and the complexity of their business processes."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Marketing Services Firm

Construction Company

12%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	2
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	66

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Planview Portfolios?

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing has been that Planview Portfolios is one of the best and a very cost-effective tool.

What needs improvement with Planview Portfolios?

Planview Portfolios can be improved as the user interface defaults to the last opened portfolio, which can waste a lot of time loading a large portfolio if that is not what I need at that moment. J...

What is your primary use case for Planview Portfolios?

My main use case for Planview Portfolios is to ensure governance and decision auditability by incorporating embedded workflows, approval management, and key document retention supporting a single c...

What needs improvement with SAP Portfolio and Project Management?

The platform's support structure needs improvement.

What advice do you have for others considering SAP Portfolio and Project Management?

The platform integration with SAP finance systems has unified language and criteria, reducing the time for growth periods and ensuring international financial control and management. The resource m...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SAP Portfolio and Project Management?

The product pricing varies based on whether the client is new or existing and the complexity of their business processes.

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Portfolio and Project Management

Overview

Planview Portfolios empowers executives, finance, and portfolio leaders by enhancing strategic investments, improving market responsiveness, and connecting strategy and execution for optimal visibility.

Planview Portfolios offers comprehensive strategic and project portfolio management to organizations. Automating and scaling these processes, it enhances speed-to-value, aligns strategic objectives with execution, and connects business and technology planning for optimal funding and resource capacity. Users gain end-to-end visibility, track progress, and improve decision-making by utilizing integrated financial and capacity planning.

What key features does Planview Portfolios offer?

Strategic Alignment: Aligns objectives and OKRs with execution to ensure strategic goals are met.
End-to-End Visibility: Tracks performance across the organization to support timely decision-making.
Dynamic Planning and Funding: Utilizes scenario modeling for flexible strategic investment funding.
Flexible Capacity Planning: Balances programs and staffing levels against available capacity.
Connected Technology Strategy: Aligns technology investments with strategic digital initiatives.
Adaptive Program Management: Manages dependencies, risk, and progress through integrated planning.

What benefits can users find in reviews of Planview Portfolios?

Workflow Efficiency: Enhances efficiency by minimizing bottlenecks and optimizing execution.
Improved Decision-Making: Provides comprehensive insights for better informed strategic decisions.
Financial Insights: Offers detailed financial tracking across projects for greater transparency.
Organizational Agility: Increases productivity and adaptability through a unified platform.

Planview Portfolios is implemented across projects in industries requiring strategic planning, resource allocation, and financial tracking. Organizations manage project lifecycle and integration with ERP systems on a centralized platform, utilizing customizable workflows and reporting tools to enhance efficiency and streamline team processes.

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SAP Portfolio and Project Management enables companies to efficiently manage comprehensive project portfolios, emphasizing strategic alignment, resource optimization, and performance monitoring.

It provides a unified platform to oversee project lifecycles, facilitating improved decision-making and transparency. Companies benefit from enhanced collaboration and flexibility, minimizing project risks and ensuring timely delivery. Its integration capabilities allow streamlined workflows across departments, enhancing overall efficiency.

What are the key features of SAP Portfolio and Project Management?

Portfolio Management: Provides tools to prioritize and align project portfolios with business goals.
Project Planning: Supports advanced scheduling and task management to ensure project timelines are met.
Resource Management: Optimizes allocation and utilization of resources to maximize productivity.
Risk Management: Offers capabilities to identify and mitigate project risks proactively.
Integration: Seamlessly connects with other SAP solutions to streamline project management processes.

What benefits should users expect from SAP Portfolio and Project Management?

Improved Efficiency: Users find faster project delivery through better resource management.
Cost Reduction: Effective cost tracking and resource allocation lower project expenses.
Increased Transparency: Real-time data and reporting enhance decision-making.
Strategic Alignment: Projects remain aligned with business objectives, driving organizational success.

SAP Portfolio and Project Management is widely implemented in industries such as manufacturing, retail, and financial services. It offers tailored solutions for each sector, addressing specific project management requirements and providing industry-specific insights to optimize business processes.

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Sample Customers

UPS, NatWest, Ingram Micro, Canadian Tire, Viessmann, Volvo, NASCO, UNESCO

Joy Global Inc., Citrix, EMC Corporation, Concho Resources, Concho Resources, RZD Russian Railways, Family Dollar Stores Inc., Lenovo

Planview Portfolios vs. SAP Portfolio and Project Management