Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management vs Planview Portfolios comparison

Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management vs. Planview Portfolios

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Categories and Ranking

Oracle Primavera Portfolio ...

Ranking in Project Portfolio Management

10th

Average Rating

7.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Planview Portfolios

Ranking in Project Portfolio Management

8th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Enterprise Architecture Management (14th)

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2025, in the Project Portfolio Management category, the mindshare of Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is 4.7%, up from 4.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Planview Portfolios is 7.1%, up from 6.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Project Portfolio Management

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ManeshGeorge

Senior Consultant at Aurecon

Efficient project planning with advanced impact and delay analysis features

You need to have a good understanding of project management before you build programs using P6. Learning the tool takes time, so you should spend hands-on time with it while developing your project management skills. It's a mix of hands-on work and project management skills. I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.

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Mark Hillman

Global Head of Portfolio Management at a wholesaler/distributor with 1,001-5,000 employees

User-friendly interface, but the reporting could be improved

The reporting is poor and requires improvement. The tiles and exception-based activities in the application are sufficient to get by. However, when it comes to producing executive reports, MI reports, or any other type of reporting, we must exit Planview and work offline. We have been working with them to improve on that, as well as using some of the Power BI capabilities that have been available for a while, but it's still more difficult than it should be. In the next release, I would like to be able to use the data in the tool to gain insight much more easily.

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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 ability to streamline the process of obtaining signatures from our contractors is valuable."

"The most valuable feature of Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is accuracy."

"The most valuable features were the cost breakdown structure and work breakdown structure."

"I like Primavera's planning capabilities."

"The most valuable features were the cost breakdown structure and work breakdown structure."

"Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is a well-engineered product from an IT perspective."

"The solution's tech support is good."

"It is very, very good in planning for large projects."

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"We do a lot of big projects which are pretty expensive to structure the product development around and see the progress. Every time we start a project, we have to expense the spends for certain amounts. We need some baselines, like predictive versus actual."

"The sheer amount of information available in one single interface is valuable. Everything is there. It is also a lot of work to maintain all the information, but generally, you can find everything you need within this one tool."

"We've brought our portfolio altogether. We have had multiple ways of reporting out what our portfolio is, whether it's in Excel, Word, or in different places. We brought all of our projects together in one place. That has worked out well for us. We've been able to manage the work on Gantt charts and our resources better. The big thing for us on research and development is around managing people's time, on which projects they are working on, and how much effort does it take to launch our projects."

"The integration stuff from tool to tool, like Projectplace to Planview, to manage projects is the most valuable feature. It keeps all our tasks up-to-date. It closely follows up with everything, which is really cool."

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

"I like that the data that we store is available for everybody. We're not trying to hide anything. Being an administrator, I know a lot about the tool. It is very easy to show somebody how to use the tool and get used to it. Hopefully that user doesn't come back and ask the same question twice is really what it is about. It's a very intuitive product as well. For what we use the tool for today, it's easy to learn and pick up."

"The portfolio and technology management are well built."

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

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Cons

"The reporting could improve project management. We need multiple source reports. If someone is new to the support it has a steep learning curve."

"Primavera could be better integrated with other products, and it needs more cost management features."

"There is scope for development in integrating with some AI products."

"There is a need for improvement in the interfacing and possibly better integration with other programs."

"The solution's user interface is an area with shortcomings that need improvement."

"The scalability has room for improvement."

"There is scope for development in integrating with some AI products."

"There is a need for improvement in the interfacing and possibly better integration with other programs."

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"One big issue we have been having during our annual planning is that only the creator of a portfolio can edit it. This means that only the creator of a portfolio can edit which projects are included or excluded in it."

"The technical people are very competent, but there is so much turnover in the people that we talk to, and that's frustrating. They will say, "We can make this work." Suddenly, that guy has left, and we have no one. Then, we have to start all over."

"Our challenge will be this tool is complex. It is not necessarily easy to start and learn from the beginning. How do you get people who are not professionals to adopt it, use it, and not be mean about it?"

"I would suggest for the request module that they open up the fields and columns so it's like we are doing our work in the work module. You can't do that with today. We also have to make sure that the fields can go both ways with the request and work modules. Including fields in the column sets would be helpful, because today they only use attributes."

"The outcome management and work resource management in terms of teams needs improvement. Team handling, how team requirements are generated, and how the resource managers can work with teams needs to be improved."

"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."

"Even though Enterprise One is easy and user-friendly, it could provide better training like a demo. Providing more tutorials or sessions would really help."

"The solution is stable. However, it's so robust, there's so much data, that it has the tendency to lag."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is an expensive solution. There is an upfront cost to purchase the solution and then there are annual fees to use the solution."

"The solution itself is cost-effective."

"My company has made an annual payment towards the costs of the solution. Price-wise, the solution is okay."

"The solution is highly priced compared to one of its competitors."

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

"The licensing part is a bit costly in comparison with the other available PPM tools."

"Our licensing costs are about a quarter of a million dollars per year."

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

"We recently did a new bundle for all of Enterprise One. It includes some of the newer pieces, like Projectplace and LeanKit. It bundled our CTM in with it as well. I think the total came out to be about $900,000 a year. This is for unlimited licenses."

"I don't think we have necessarily purchased everything that I would have liked to have seen."

"We are on the Flex licenses."

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

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Energy/Utilities Company

14%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Government

11%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

15%

Computer Software Company

13%

Government

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management?

Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is a well-engineered product from an IT perspective.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management?

Primavera appears to be more expensive than Microsoft Project but potentially less than Maximo. Pricing details from ten years ago are not committed to memory, and I would have to refer back to doc...

What needs improvement with Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management?

There is a need for improvement in the interfacing and possibly better integration with other programs. The software could benefit from enhancements that make it more user-friendly for various tasks.

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...

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

Planview Portfolios is not too expensive. You get what you paid for.

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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Also Known As

Primavera Portfolio Management, OPPM

Planview Enterprise One, Troux

Overview

Oracle's Primavera Portfolio Management is the leading portfolio management software solution, providing unmatched flexibility and infrastructure for enterprise portfolio management. With its unique functionality, real-world enterprise scalability, and unlimited configurability, Primavera Portfolio Management is ideal for managing just about any type of portfolio from ideation through execution.

Oracle

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.

Planview

Sample Customers

Yarra Valley Water, John Wayne Airport, Hatch Mott Macdonald, Austrian Power Grid AG, EDF France, Chiyoda Corporation, Croatian Waters, Selex ES, Chicago Park District

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

Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management vs. Planview Portfolios