ConceptDraw PROJECT vs. Planview PPM Pro

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
ConceptDraw PROJECT
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
ConceptDraw PROJECT is a project management tool providing a set of options to plan and implement projects successfully, and belongs to the ConceptDraw OFFICE suite. The core features of the tool are task and resource management and reporting, along with change control. The vendor says managing multiple projects is simple due to the Gantt Chart and Multi-Project Views and shared Resource Pool. Tasks that occur on a…N/A
Planview PPM Pro
Score 8.1 out of 10
Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
Planview PPM Pro™ centralizes the management of projects and resources, facilitating governance, and providing visibility for improved decision making. Whether users are just getting started or advancing PMO to the next level, Planview PPM Pro is designed to provide the ability to collect, prioritize, and execute projects, enabling PMOs to focus resources on the work that delivers the most value.N/A
Pricing
ConceptDraw PROJECTPlanview PPM Pro
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
ConceptDraw PROJECTPlanview PPM Pro
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
Additional DetailsPrice varies for Individual, Commercial, Academic, Nonprofit and GovernmentPPM Pro offers flexible pricing based on user types.
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Community Pulse
ConceptDraw PROJECTPlanview PPM Pro
Top Pros
Top Cons
Features
ConceptDraw PROJECTPlanview PPM Pro
Project Management
Comparison of Project Management features of Product A and Product B
ConceptDraw PROJECT
9.0
3 Ratings
18% above category average
Planview PPM Pro
-
Ratings
Task Management9.63 Ratings00 Ratings
Resource Management9.63 Ratings00 Ratings
Gantt Charts9.63 Ratings00 Ratings
Scheduling9.53 Ratings00 Ratings
Email integration10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Timesheet Tracking7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Budget and Expense Management7.93 Ratings00 Ratings
Professional Services Automation
Comparison of Professional Services Automation features of Product A and Product B
ConceptDraw PROJECT
9.4
3 Ratings
23% above category average
Planview PPM Pro
-
Ratings
Project & financial reporting9.43 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
ConceptDraw PROJECTPlanview PPM Pro
Likelihood to Recommend
9.6
(3 ratings)
7.4
(67 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
8.4
(12 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
6.4
(5 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(2 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
4.0
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
9.4
(3 ratings)
3.6
(5 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.9
(3 ratings)
User Testimonials
ConceptDraw PROJECTPlanview PPM Pro
Likelihood to Recommend
CS Odessa LLC
Getting started - using the Gantt chart to enter tasks in any order and then using those tasks to initially define a MindMap to further explore alternative dependencies. The alternative works better when initiating a project with significant unknowns.
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Planview
PPMPro is well suited for tracking new product introduction projects, as well as process changes. It serves to reliably track ongoing action items, issues, resource allocations for projects. Areas where PPMPro is less appropriate for use: Project to project dependencies, automating action item notifications on multiple platforms, integrations of PPMPro into other platforms PMO typically uses (like MS Projects, Teams, ppt, etc)
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Pros
CS Odessa LLC
  • Integration with ConceptDraw Mindmap makes work breakdown very easy.
  • We have cross-functional teams where team members often work on different projects in parallel. The multi project management feature has been a blessing over these years.
  • Another import feature is the availability of many different predefined report generation templates that made it very easy to communicate different aspects of the project to different stakeholders.
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Planview
  • New request workflow/kanban board helps visualize where new requests are in the process of the quote to cash/request to completion
  • The time tracking tool is tied directly to project tasks for seamless integration of time tracking, estimates, and actuals
  • The reporting capabilities and ease of use has allowed us visibility to data that we never had before
  • The tool is easily configurable by Administrators. We can add fields, change reports, add new dashboards within hours vs. days of trying to track things manually
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Cons
CS Odessa LLC
  • Non-intuitive keyboard shortcuts
  • No advanced reporting or estimates
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Planview
  • The base API is not a REST based interface and is difficult to use for integration with other systems in the enterprise.
  • The UI for the maintenance of the task schedule for projects can be a bit cumbersome , although the spreadsheet style editor helps somewhat. The Gantt view is not interactive.
  • The workflow engine is designed only for initial project intake, and does not allow for an integration of the work flow with the project from start to end, so it can't be used for routing artifacts like change requests, ancillary project approvals, etc.
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Likelihood to Renew
CS Odessa LLC
No answers on this topic
Planview
Because I never evaluated other tools, I would be open to considering others. Given our establishment with Innotas and the value it has provided us, separating from it would cause some organizational discomfort. However, if a tool existed with a more intuitive interface for manipulating the data and factors of projects and resources, I would be very interested.
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Usability
CS Odessa LLC
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Planview
Still cumbersome in some areas. It really depends on the individual. I've seen very smart developers who get lost just managing tasks and logging time. Whereas others use the system with ease
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Reliability and Availability
CS Odessa LLC
No answers on this topic
Planview
Innotas is very rarely down if at all.
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Performance
CS Odessa LLC
No answers on this topic
Planview
interface and response is sluggish
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Support Rating
CS Odessa LLC
Online tutorials always available + chat, email and phone. Questions answered promptly and completely.
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Planview
Their ability to assist and answer questions when needed is incredible. They create innovative ways to share information and help customers trouble shoot. I didn't give it a ten because I believe they could do a better job of personally reaching out to customers and providing improvement guidance based on where the customer is at and their needs at the time
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In-Person Training
CS Odessa LLC
No answers on this topic
Planview
Tim Srjezter was an excellent trainer.
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Implementation Rating
CS Odessa LLC
No answers on this topic
Planview
It's been since 2009. A lot has changed. We have not grown as much as we could have because of executive backing.
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Alternatives Considered
CS Odessa LLC
ConceptDraw has a much simpler licensing and pricing model. Perpetual license and ability to use in offline mode was an important criteria for us. Perfect bundle for small and medium business.
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Planview
Microsoft Project does not integrate the data or provide meaningful dashboards. We needed a tool that could manage a portfolio of projects versus just a single project view. In addition we needed a tool to track financials and internal effort all integrated into one product. Planview PPM Pro addressed all of our needs
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Return on Investment
CS Odessa LLC
  • Inexpensive way to present a professional project plan when needed
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Planview
  • Planview PPM directs all the resources in the right channel, hence, credible performance.
  • Planview PPM initiates proper time, and resource tracking and hence is friendly for company functions.
  • Planview PPM is competent in managing diverse projects, and this offers highly sustainable business continuity.
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ScreenShots

ConceptDraw PROJECT Screenshots

Screenshot of Resource AllocationScreenshot of Gantt Chart ViewScreenshot of Multiproject DashboardScreenshot of Split and Recurring TasksScreenshot of Micro ReportsScreenshot of Custom Fields to a Project Schedule

Planview PPM Pro Screenshots

Screenshot of What-If scenario planning for analyzing resource capacity and demand.Screenshot of Portfolio Prioritization using Predictive AnalyticsScreenshot of True top-down portfolio structure to categorize and align work to corporate goals and objectives.Screenshot of Resource focused dashboards and reports enable complete visibility of where your resources are being deployed and the demand for them in the future.Screenshot of Configurable reports and dashboards that can be shared among team members or stakeholders.Screenshot of Portfolio Prioritization using Predictive Analytics.