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# IdeaScale vs Planview IdeaPlace Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**IdeaScale** [

4.5/5(28)

](https://www.g2.com/products/ideascale/reviews#reviews)

**Planview IdeaPlace** [

4/5(61)

](https://www.g2.com/products/planview-ideaplace/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**IdeaScale**
Free Trial

No pricing available

**Planview IdeaPlace**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**IdeaScale**
2 monthsFaster

Based on 5 responses

**Planview IdeaPlace**
3 months

Based on 29 responses

Return on Investment

**IdeaScale**
Not enough reviews yet

**Planview IdeaPlace**
19 months

Based on 12 responses

Perceived Cost

**IdeaScale**
$$$$$

**Planview IdeaPlace**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**IdeaScale**
Not enough reviews yet

**Planview IdeaPlace**
22%

Pros & Cons

**IdeaScale**
Not enough data

**Planview IdeaPlace**
Not enough data

Screenshots

**IdeaScale**
 ![IdeaScale screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1326496/Screenshot-2024-03-07-at-2.58.21-PM.png)

**Planview IdeaPlace**
 ![Planview IdeaPlace screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1803043/IdeaPlace1.jpg)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**IdeaScale**

8.7

8.720

**Planview IdeaPlace**

7.9

7.950

Ease of Use

**IdeaScale**

8.6

8.621

**Planview IdeaPlace**

8.1

8.149

Ease of Setup

**IdeaScale**

7.5

7.514

**Planview IdeaPlace**

7.6

7.641

Ease of Admin

**IdeaScale**

7.9

7.914

**Planview IdeaPlace**

7.4

7.442

Quality of Support

**IdeaScale**

9.5

9.520

**Planview IdeaPlace**

8.8

8.847

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**IdeaScale**

9.0

9.014

**Planview IdeaPlace**

8.8

8.842

Product Direction (% positive)

**IdeaScale**

9.4

9.420

**Planview IdeaPlace**

8.5

8.548

Features

Idea Management[Hide 74 FeaturesShow 74 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.0

5

Not enough data

Feedback

Ranking

8.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Commenting

9.3(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Idea Sources

Internal Idea Generation

9.7(won by default)

5

Not enough data

External Idea Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Idea Collection

Idea Campaigns

Not enough data

Not enough data

Surveys

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forums

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Suggestion Box

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mind Mapping

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Integrations

Gamification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Strategic Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Idea Management

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Projections

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ideation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ratings/Reviews

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Whiteboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Trend Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Surveys & Feedback

Not enough data

Not enough data

Crowdsourcing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Innovation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity/News Feed

Not enough data

Not enough data

Idea Collection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mind Maps

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Brainstorming

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Polls/Voting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Idea Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Engagement Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

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Collaboration & Productivity[Hide 45 FeaturesShow 45 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

To-Do List

Not enough data

Not enough data

@mentions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Screen Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Brainstorming

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real Time Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discussions/Forums

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Strategy and Innovation Roadmapping Tools[Hide 43 FeaturesShow 43 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Analytics

Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Execution

Team Collaboration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Portfolio Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Evaluation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Roadmapping

Roadmaps

Not enough data

Not enough data

Timelines

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Brainstorming

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Idea Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Engagement Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ideation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Polls/Voting

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Trend Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![IdeaScale](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/e82a816f0c8bf3468a9bc83fc4c53bec/ideascale.svg "IdeaScale")](https://www.g2.com/products/ideascale/reviews)

IdeaScale

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

14.3%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

46.4%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

39.3%

[![Planview IdeaPlace](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a6f0966df6383474f4cd0b22b887c698/planview-ideaplace.svg "Planview IdeaPlace")](https://www.g2.com/products/planview-ideaplace/reviews)

Planview IdeaPlace

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

5.0%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

23.3%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

71.7%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

14.3%

5.0%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

46.4%

23.3%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

39.3%

71.7%

Reviewers' Industry

[![IdeaScale](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/e82a816f0c8bf3468a9bc83fc4c53bec/ideascale.svg "IdeaScale")](https://www.g2.com/products/ideascale/reviews)
IdeaScale

Higher Education

21.4%

Non-Profit Organization Management

7.1%

Financial Services

7.1%

Government Administration

7.1%

Information Technology and Services

7.1%

Other

50.0%

[![Planview IdeaPlace](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a6f0966df6383474f4cd0b22b887c698/planview-ideaplace.svg "Planview IdeaPlace")](https://www.g2.com/products/planview-ideaplace/reviews)
Planview IdeaPlace

Telecommunications

11.7%

Financial Services

10.0%

Insurance

8.3%

Hospital & Health Care

6.7%

Information Technology and Services

6.7%

Other

56.7%

FAQs

## IdeaScale vs Planview IdeaPlace FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Planview IdeaPlace vs IdeaScale?

IdeaScale stands out over Planview IdeaPlace with a higher G2 rating, stronger support scores, and unique features like forums and mind mapping.

| | [Planview IdeaPlace](https://www.g2.com/products/planview-ideaplace/reviews) | [IdeaScale](https://www.g2.com/products/ideascale/reviews) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| G2 Rating (reviews) | 4.0/5 (61 reviews) | 4.5/5 (28 reviews) |
| Largest Segment | Enterprise | Mid-Market |
| Ease of Setup score | 7.6 | 7.5 |
| Quality of Support score | 8.8 | 9.5 |
| Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | Easy to use and promotes collaboration | Highly customizable and strong customer support |

### How do the pricing models of Planview IdeaPlace and IdeaScale compare?

IdeaScale is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing compared to Planview IdeaPlace.

- **Planview IdeaPlace:** Reviewers note the platform requires significant financial and time investment to roll out, with some expressing dissatisfaction with value for money.
- **IdeaScale:** Reviewers consistently highlight IdeaScale as offering excellent value for money, with praise for its flexibility and feature set relative to cost.

### What are the best alternatives to Planview IdeaPlace and IdeaScale?

The top three alternatives to Planview IdeaPlace and IdeaScale are Brightidea Innovation Management, Qmarkets Impact-Driven Innovation Software, and — (no third alternative supported in the data).

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Planview IdeaPlace](https://www.g2.com/products/planview-ideaplace/reviews) | 4.0/5 (61 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Easy to use and promotes collaboration |
| [IdeaScale](https://www.g2.com/products/ideascale/reviews) | 4.5/5 (28 reviews) | Mid-Market | Excellent value for money | Highly customizable and strong customer support |
| [Brightidea Innovation Management](https://www.g2.com/products/brightidea-innovation-management/reviews) | 4.3/5 (214 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Comprehensive innovation management features |
| [Qmarkets Impact-Driven Innovation Software](https://www.g2.com/products/qmarkets-impact-driven-innovation-software/reviews) | 4.5/5 (43 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Strong impact-driven innovation capabilities |

### Which Idea Management features should I prioritize when comparing Planview IdeaPlace and IdeaScale?

Buyers should prioritize customization, collaboration tools, support quality, ease of use, and unique features like forums and mind mapping when comparing Planview IdeaPlace and IdeaScale.

- **Customization:** IdeaScale is frequently praised for its high level of customization, with a Meets Requirements score of 8.7 versus Planview IdeaPlace's 7.9.
- **Collaboration Tools:** Planview IdeaPlace is noted for promoting collaboration and easy ideation, while IdeaScale offers forums for enhanced community engagement.
- **Support Quality:** IdeaScale scores 9.5 for Quality of Support, compared to Planview IdeaPlace's 8.8.
- **Ease of Use:** IdeaScale scores 8.6 for Ease of Use, while Planview IdeaPlace scores 8.1.
- **Unique Features:** IdeaScale offers forums and mind mapping, which are not present in Planview IdeaPlace.

### What are the pros and cons of Planview IdeaPlace vs IdeaScale?

IdeaScale's headline strength is its high customization and support, while Planview IdeaPlace is recognized for ease of use and collaboration.

- **Planview IdeaPlace strengths:** Easy to use and understand, promotes collaboration, flexible configuration, and robust voting and idea progression tools.
- **Planview IdeaPlace trade-offs:** Outdated user interface, lack of integrations, missing features like leaderboards and recognition, and some reports of bugs and regional access issues.
- **IdeaScale strengths:** Highly customizable, strong customer support, easy to use, and effective for employee engagement and innovation tournaments.
- **IdeaScale trade-offs:** Some reviewers mention complexity in mastering all features, occasional system issues, and a desire for improved reporting and roadmap transparency.

### Is Planview IdeaPlace or IdeaScale better for small businesses?

IdeaScale is a better fit for small businesses, as its largest reviewer segment is Mid-Market and reviewers highlight ease of use and value.

- **Planview IdeaPlace:** Largest segment is Enterprise, with reviewers noting adaptability to any company size but also mentioning a steeper learning curve and higher investment requirements.
- **IdeaScale:** Largest segment is Mid-Market, with reviewers praising its flexibility, ease of setup, and suitability for organizations seeking quick adoption and strong support.

### Which Idea Management platform has better integrations?

Reviewers do not cite a clear winner for integrations between Planview IdeaPlace and IdeaScale.

- **Planview IdeaPlace:** No recent reviewer-cited integrations.
- **IdeaScale:** Reviewers mention Slack integration and well-documented APIs, with positive sentiment around integration options.

### How do Planview IdeaPlace and IdeaScale compare on customer support?

IdeaScale outperforms Planview IdeaPlace on Quality of Support by a margin of 0.7 points, indicating a material advantage.

- **Planview IdeaPlace:** Reviewers describe support as helpful and responsive, with several noting the support team's willingness to guide new users and provide ongoing assistance.
- **IdeaScale:** Reviewers consistently highlight exceptional customer support, 24/7 help desk availability, and knowledgeable staff, with a Quality of Support score of 9.5.

### Which is easier to implement, Planview IdeaPlace or IdeaScale?

Planview IdeaPlace and IdeaScale are at parity on Ease of Setup, with scores of 7.6 and 7.5 respectively.

- **Planview IdeaPlace:** Reviewers note that setup is straightforward after initial admin training, but some mention a steeper learning curve for administrators and complexity in workflows.
- **IdeaScale:** Reviewers highlight easy onboarding, quick configuration, and a user-friendly setup process, though some mention the platform's depth requires time to master all features.

Alternatives

**IdeaScale Alternatives**

 ![Brightidea Innovation Management](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/275a12966a54bcde4f51ca1fae4f27e4/brightidea-innovation-management.svg "Brightidea Innovation Management")

[
Brightidea Innovation...
](/products/brightidea-innovation-management/reviews)

 ![Ideanote](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/e2100efbb492edf946e322ef6bbeb2f7/ideanote.svg "Ideanote")

[
Ideanote
](/products/ideanote/reviews)

 ![Qmarkets Impact-Driven Innovation Software](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1939470773db8bbb27b2e0db39149897/qmarkets-impact-driven-innovation-software.svg "Qmarkets Impact-Driven Innovation Software")

[
Qmarkets Impact-Driven...
](/products/qmarkets-impact-driven-innovation-software/reviews)

 ![Wazoku](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b0d471a28f40d18d45c9f8ef7626736d/wazoku.svg "Wazoku")

[
Wazoku
](/products/wazoku/reviews)

**Planview IdeaPlace Alternatives**

 ![Brightidea Innovation Management](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/275a12966a54bcde4f51ca1fae4f27e4/brightidea-innovation-management.svg "Brightidea Innovation Management")

[
Brightidea Innovation...
](/products/brightidea-innovation-management/reviews)

 ![Qmarkets Impact-Driven Innovation Software](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1939470773db8bbb27b2e0db39149897/qmarkets-impact-driven-innovation-software.svg "Qmarkets Impact-Driven Innovation Software")

[
Qmarkets Impact-Driven...
](/products/qmarkets-impact-driven-innovation-software/reviews)

 ![Ideanote](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/e2100efbb492edf946e322ef6bbeb2f7/ideanote.svg "Ideanote")

[
Ideanote
](/products/ideanote/reviews)

 ![Mural](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/cd5feac1eada8186ed09d1aa7aed7d8e/mural.svg "Mural")

[
Mural
](/products/mural/reviews)

## IdeaScale vs Planview IdeaPlace

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found IdeaScale easier to use and do business with overall. However, reviewers preferred the ease of set up with Planview IdeaPlace, along with administration.

- Reviewers felt that IdeaScale meets the needs of their business better than Planview IdeaPlace.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that IdeaScale is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of IdeaScale over Planview IdeaPlace.