Planview Portfolios vs Sparx Pro Cloud Server comparison

Planview and Sparx Systems are both solutions in the Enterprise Architecture Management category. Planview is ranked #12 with an average rating of 9.0, while Sparx Systems is ranked #14 with an average rating of 9.0. Planview holds a 1.9% mindshare in AM, compared to Sparx Systems’s 0.9% mindshare. Additionally, 90% of Planview users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Sparx Systems users who would recommend it.

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

Planview Portfolios and Sparx Pro Cloud Server are competing products in project management and enterprise architecture. Data comparisons indicate higher satisfaction with Sparx Pro Cloud Server's flexibility, suggesting it is a superior choice despite users favoring Planview Portfolios for its strategic alignment.

Features: Planview Portfolios offers robust strategic planning tools, scenario planning, and analytics to align resources with business goals. It focuses on portfolio management to provide strategic direction. Sparx Pro Cloud Server excels in integration with enterprise tools, supports model-based architecture, and offers visual representation of complex systems.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Planview Portfolios supports cloud-based deployment with efficient customer service for faster implementation. Sparx Pro Cloud Server also offers cloud solutions with seamless integration into existing enterprise architectures, enhanced by a comprehensive support system.

Pricing and ROI: Planview Portfolios often involves higher setup costs due to its strategic management features, though it provides significant ROI through enhanced alignment. Sparx Pro Cloud Server presents cost advantages with flexibility and scalability, offering greater ROI for companies focused on technical architecture.

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Categories and Ranking

Planview Portfolios

Ranking in Enterprise Architecture Management

12th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Project Portfolio Management (7th)

Sparx Pro Cloud Server

Ranking in Enterprise Architecture Management

14th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Enterprise Architecture Management category, the mindshare of Planview Portfolios is 1.9%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sparx Pro Cloud Server is 0.9%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Enterprise Architecture Management Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Planview Portfolios	1.9%
Sparx Pro Cloud Server	0.9%
Other	97.2%

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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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Pawel-Gawronski

Enterprise Architect at BEC

A cloud SaaS solution for collaboration with customer support

There could be improvement in connecting to and securing this connection. Spark is not up to date on its Insight dashboard compared to competitors, but this impacts the digital experience. It is important for the team to continue working on this tool without disruption. So maybe this is an area for improvement to have a better Insight.

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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

"Planview has helped connect funding and strategic outcomes with work execution. That is the key use that we have for it. We use it to validate the work that we're doing and the funding that we need. The difference between the previous version and current version for us would be the ICPM and the way it gives us different scenarios. We can go in and build that out."

"It maps back to our SDLC process pretty well. I'm able to see the stage of where things are at. We also use Azure DevOps for all of our requirements and our coding."

"The resource capacity planning is the most valuable feature because you can evaluate your team's capacity by team and what projects they're working on and you can forecast easily by team."

"The most valuable feature for me is the ease and customizability of reporting."

"The most valuable feature of this solution is the completeness of the standard, underlying metamodel."

"The Kanban board has really helped us be more agile and we can keep track of everything that is ongoing."

"In my opinion, the financial planning feature is the most valuable feature of Planview Enterprise One."

"The flexibility on offer is very helpful in meeting the organization's needs."

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"The solution's most valuable feature is ArchiMate which I use daily."

"We have found the technical support to be helpful."

Cons

"There are some issues with how long it takes to load the data to Planview, It just depends on what your setup is. If there was a way Planview could maybe make the loading faster, in case you do have a lot of things going on with your setup."

"When we first deployed, there were some issues. We never got to the root cause of why they happened. Since we didn't have any history with it, we weren't quite sure if this was a standard operating procedure or it truly was a glitch."

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

"We don't use the Progression feature. We will use it at some point in time. Until then, we want to have a way to set time to help decide what's in the past, present, and future. It is one of the things we've been discussing with Planview."

"The reporting capability and access to the fields for our system administrators to have access to the data without having to pay Enterprise One to get the data that's needed to create custom reports for management to create reports need improvement."

"We are not very happy with the customer service. This is one of our main pain points. It doesn't cover the entirety of customer service, as there are reps who are really great and we've had good experiences. Many times, we've had people give us attitude, there was a delay in the response, or just a lack of interest. This got to the point where if there was a problem, we would rather try to solve it ourselves then call customer support."

"Their off-shore support is something new that they're laying out and the team just needed some development in terms of skill and experience."

"One of the reasons why we've upgraded so many times is because of performance standards. We've just run into issues where we've had performance problems. Maybe they are not upgrading, but they're adding more horsepower. Then, we do go upgrade and lose that horsepower, which is frustrating from my perspective as an admin to lose that horsepower. Hopefully, that'll change."

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"The solution should allow easier access with enhanced customization options for web page DHTML."

"The user-friendliness could be even better."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We are on the Flex licenses."

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

"We have portfolio managers, resource managers, project managers, and time reporting licenses. These are the licenses that we have."

"We overbought our licenses. We looked at our needs three to four years down the road and tried based our contract on that. However, we were over aggressive. We use about a third of the licenses that we have. We're looking to adjust the makeup so we can start utilizing the amount of money that we are spending. Right now, we're overspending, and my organization is not seeing the value in Planview because we are paying so much for licenses that we're not using."

"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."

"When we went through that process, I believe it is competitive with others on the market. However, there are less expensive options available. It's a more premium offering at a higher price."

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

"Our licensing costs are probably $150,000 to $180,000 a year with 270 licenses total."

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"The solution's Ultimate Plan costs $399 per year."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

Healthcare Company

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Midsize Enterprise

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Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	58

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Questions from the Community

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 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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What is your primary use case for Planview Portfolios?

We use Planview Management to assess the current project portfolio, evaluate resource availability, and prioritize projects based on strategic objectives, ROI, and risk factors. Planview Management...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sparx Pro Cloud Server?

We're paying 15 dollars per user per month for large teams, which is more expensive than the competition, but it has more features, such as cloud VPN and testing. There is no other cost apart from ...

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What needs improvement with Sparx Pro Cloud Server?

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What is your primary use case for Sparx Pro Cloud Server?

Firstly, we use this solution to enable collaboration among our international teams. Our applications are in the cloud, and most issues are on AWS. We have a central place to store and work on our ...

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Also Known As

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Overview

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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Pro Cloud Server opens your entire enterprise to your modeling efforts, enabling stakeholders to have secure access for discussion and review. WebEA, hosted on Pro Cloud Server, complements Enterprise Architect by providing a real-time view of project content, anywhere, anytime....

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Sample Customers

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

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