Planview PPM Pro vs SAP Portfolio and Project Management comparison

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Planview and SAP are both solutions in the Project Portfolio Management category. Planview is ranked #11, while SAP is ranked #12. Planview holds a 4.1% mindshare in PPM, compared to SAP’s 3.6% mindshare. Additionally, 88% of Planview users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of SAP users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

SAP Portfolio and Project Management and Planview PPM Pro compete in the project portfolio management category. Planview PPM Pro has the upper hand due to its flexibility and scalability, despite higher pricing.

Features: SAP Portfolio and Project Management features easy initiative management, integration with other SAP solutions, and comprehensive finance and capacity planning. Planview PPM Pro provides robust reporting with customizable dashboards, resource management capabilities, and flexibility in project tracking.

Room for Improvement: SAP Portfolio and Project Management could improve on deployment complexity and user interface simplicity. Planview PPM Pro may need enhancements in task management efficiency and streamline the integration process with other platforms. Both could expand user training resources.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: SAP Portfolio and Project Management requires complex deployment due to integration needs but benefits from SAP’s extensive customer support. Planview PPM Pro offers faster and easier setup with responsive and highly rated customer service.

Pricing and ROI: SAP Portfolio and Project Management comes with significant upfront costs, justified for companies in the SAP ecosystem through its integration benefits. Planview PPM Pro is more expensive, offering a compelling ROI due to flexibility and project management efficiencies.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Planview PPM Pro

Ranking in Project Portfolio Management

11th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Project Management Software (19th)

SAP Portfolio and Project M...

Ranking in Project Portfolio Management

12th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Project Portfolio Management category, the mindshare of Planview PPM Pro is 4.1%, down from 6.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP Portfolio and Project Management is 3.6%, down from 5.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Project Portfolio Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Planview PPM Pro	4.1%
SAP Portfolio and Project Management	3.6%
Other	92.3%

Project Portfolio Management

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Valentina Rada

Project Manager at Taco Cabana, Inc.

Provides good visibility and clearly shows priorities; entering tasks needs an upgrade

The solution is valuable because it gives our executives a high level of understanding of what's going on. I like the portfolio aspect that shows all the projects and the budget and you can see the priorities and whether the project is on track or not. It has good visibility.

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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

"Daptiv is a project management tool, so it's pretty straightforward. The ability to manage projects and programs has been beneficial for us."

"The product is providing more visibility by providing real-time dashboards so that you're not seeing incorrect information, and their ability to drill down and view real-time events on a project is great."

"If you are relatively immature in your project management journey, this is a pretty good tool to start with."

"It has helped us make good decisions in terms of what projects to take or how to prioritize projects when we have multiple directors from the business or product, and it has definitely helped us prioritize and work on our critical things."

"We are expecting it to connect funding and strategic outcomes with work execution."

"PPM Pro has enabled us to set up and run a project priority committee (PPC) within the organization. Without the PPM Pro tool, we wouldn't be able to have the project information, updates, and project listings in the pipeline to be able to run the meeting efficiently, give information prior to the meeting, and also run the meeting when we meet on either monthly or on a bi-monthly basis."

"The Warm screen, even though we're not going to the deep levels and deep details of all the projects and trying to assign resources at the lowest level, it gives us a quick visual of what resources are being worked on, what projects, and on what activities they're working on. At least at a very high level, because we're not using all the assignment components to the fullest detail, but at least with what Planview gives us as a tool and how we're leveraging it, it gives us that quick view of who's working on what project and who's booking time to what project at any given time or any given a week."

"With PPM Pro, we don't get any errors in terms of the calculations and we get the right picture in terms of the dollar amount being spent on each and every project."

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

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

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

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

"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."

Cons

"Financial management and workflow process setup could be improved."

"It takes more time than it should to create a new project because we can't bulk edit things very easily. That is definitely an area that has room for improvement."

"If 'What If' planning cannot accommodate all projects, and if Predictive Portfolio Analysis cannot offer a method to adjust schedules and see the impact, the tool is not useful for resource management."

"Connecting funding and strategic outcomes with work execution is a challenge right now for us. Part of what we are facing is we have a couple of drivers of where projects are coming from. One of them is our innovation group. They are just sort of tangentially using PPM Pro for recording the status of projects and not really planning them within there. We need a stronger link between our current financial reporting system and Planview PPM Pro, so we can start to more easily record our external costs in the tool."

"The agile functionality can be improved."

"We found that sometimes when they have monthly rollouts that there might be some unintended consequences."

"The integration with some of these other tools that we use, like the Azure DevOps needs improvement."

"I would like to schedule reports. I would like to be able to schedule a report and every Monday it sends that report to these people. That circumvents having to give them a license. It's just a way of saying "Okay, this is what's going on this week," and it just happens. I don't have to worry about it."

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

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

"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."

"The platform's support structure needs improvement."

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

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Pricing was fair and I thought it was comparable to the other ones that we looked at. Other than ServiceNow, it was the most expensive, but we knew we were going to get a lot of value for that, so we went with it. We paid $40,000 for the implementation and for the workshops."

"$6 million has been the return on investment so far, and that was because of work intake. Now that we are scrutinizing the work intake and asking questions like, "Is there an alternative to your $10 million project?" We had one project come in for $10 million, scrutinize it through our gate review process, and wound up with the alternative, which was $3.8 million. So, a $6 million savings."

"Bulk volume discounts are a little better. Right now we have to buy in lots of 20 at $200 a license. That's a little steep. For example, with Service Now, I pay $48 a seat for a license."

"The pricing for me is more about understanding your own needs in the company because it is one license for one person model. So, you have to really understand how many licenses you need and what may be the influx of your staff. The good thing about Daptiv is that we just need a quick telephone call to our customer success manager if we want to increase our licensing. It takes a day or two to do. So, we can upscale very quickly. We've never downscaled, but I'm guessing if we had to, we'd have to wait till the contract completes or renegotiate a different licensing cost. So, you definitely need to understand what different types of licenses provide from a functionality point of view, and then order 10% more than you need based on the influx of staff in the company. There are costs in addition to the standard licensing fees. We have the report functionality for which we pay separately for 10 hours per month."

"Our current license is from 2019 to 2022. So for that three-year subscription, it was $60,000 for the subscription, users, platform, and connections. Then there were some add-ons. Connecting to some of our other systems like HR for that period cost us around $12,000."

"A collaboration of all their tools truly gets the biggest bang for the buck."

"My advice is to pay attention to integration opportunities to reduce your licensing cost with Planview. There are additional costs for consulting services and advanced customer support."

"The cost was in line."

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"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

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Construction Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Construction Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	6
Large Enterprise	24

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Portfolio and Project Management

Overview

Planview PPM Pro offers a cloud-based platform focused on enhancing project management with high configurability and flexibility, supporting organizations in streamlining tasks and decisions.

Planview PPM Pro is recognized for its robust reporting capabilities, customizable project templates, and effective resource management. As a cloud-based solution, it enhances workflow efficiency and project visibility through integration with other tools. Features like timesheet tracking, dashboard capabilities, and Kanban views optimize resource and demand management. Although users value its functionality, there is room for improvement in areas such as capacity and financial management, intuitive reporting, and modern dashboards. Enhancements in integration with tools such as JIRA and Outlook, as well as improved task management and Agile functionality, are also desired.

What are the key features?

Configurable Platform: Offers high flexibility to adapt to changing project needs.
Robust Reporting: Provides comprehensive reporting tools for insights.
Resource Management: Helps in optimizing resource allocation.
Customizable Templates: Allows personalization of project templates.
Integration: Seamlessly connects with other tools for better efficiency.

What benefits can be expected?

Improved Project Visibility: Streamlines project tracking through enhanced dashboard capabilities.
Efficiency Boost: Integrations lead to enhanced workflow productivity.
Effective Resource Utilization: Optimizes resource and demand management with its advanced tools.
Enhanced Strategic Decisions: Facilitates informed decision-making with detailed project insights.

Planview PPM Pro is primarily used in IT project management to centralize project practices and manage resources effectively. Organizations leverage it for strategic planning, time tracking, and portfolio analytics. It supports project management offices and cross-divisional collaboration, visualizing business demand and creating detailed reports. Integration with LeanKit empowers agile methodologies and project lifecycle transparency.

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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

The Weather Channel, corcs, Crayola, Scan Health Plan, Vermont, Bank of the West, North West Company, University of Southern Mississippi, Jeffries, Purdue University, Chesterfield County Virginia, City of Memphis

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

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