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# Planview AdaptiveWork vs RationalPlan Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Pricing

**Planview AdaptiveWork**
No pricing available

**RationalPlan**
Free Trial

**Free** · Cloud Free

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Planview AdaptiveWork**
3 months

Based on 11 responses

**RationalPlan**
Not enough reviews yet

Return on Investment

**Planview AdaptiveWork**
23 months

Based on 8 responses

**RationalPlan**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**Planview AdaptiveWork**
$$$$$

**RationalPlan**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Planview AdaptiveWork**
14%

**RationalPlan**
Not enough reviews yet

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**Pros & Cons**
from reviews

**Planview AdaptiveWork**
[
Easy Management (2)
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Project Management (2)
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Access Limitations (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/planview-adaptivework/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2500999&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
App Functionality (1)
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**RationalPlan**
Not enough data

Integrations

**Planview AdaptiveWork**
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Azure DevOps Server

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**RationalPlan**
Not enough data

Screenshots

**Planview AdaptiveWork**
 ![Planview AdaptiveWork 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/79695/1-Executive-Dashboard-AdaptiveWork-min.jpeg)

**RationalPlan**
 ![RationalPlan 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/13224/uploads_2Fa3837bb6-9679-4d32-a522-c9f9a09b3184_2Finfo.png)

**Ratings**
from reviews

Meets Requirements

**Planview AdaptiveWork**

8.4

8.4445

**RationalPlan**

8.5

8.518

Ease of Use

**Planview AdaptiveWork**

7.7

7.7453

**RationalPlan**

8.0

8.018

Ease of Setup

**Planview AdaptiveWork**

7.3

7.3188

**RationalPlan**

7.9

7.98

Ease of Admin

**Planview AdaptiveWork**

7.8

7.8186

**RationalPlan**

7.9

7.98

Quality of Support

**Planview AdaptiveWork**

8.4

8.4374

**RationalPlan**

9.5

9.511

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Planview AdaptiveWork**

8.3

8.3182

**RationalPlan**

8.8

8.88

Product Direction (% positive)

**Planview AdaptiveWork**

7.8

7.8446

**RationalPlan**

9.3

9.317

**Features**
ratings from reviews

Work Management[Hide 32 FeaturesShow 32 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.1

55

Not enough data

Automation

Workflows

9.2(won by default)

52

Not enough data

Customization

9.1(won by default)

51

Not enough data

Data repository

9.1(won by default)

47

Not enough data

Administration

Permissions

8.9(won by default)

48

Not enough data

Procedures

9.1(won by default)

47

Not enough data

Remote Work

9.2(won by default)

50

Not enough data

Project management

Task Prioritization

9.3(won by default)

51

Not enough data

Dependencies

9.2(won by default)

48

Not enough data

Planning

9.4(won by default)

50

Not enough data

Views

9.1(won by default)

50

Not enough data

Scheduling

9.3(won by default)

49

Not enough data

Critical Path

9.0(won by default)

50

Not enough data

Dashboards

9.0(won by default)

51

Not enough data

Workload

Resource Allocation

9.1(won by default)

50

Not enough data

Workspace

9.1(won by default)

50

Not enough data

Configuration

8.9(won by default)

49

Not enough data

Insights

8.9(won by default)

47

Not enough data

Communication & Collaboration

Communication Channels

8.9(won by default)

47

Not enough data

Document Management

8.8(won by default)

46

Not enough data

Collaboration

9.2(won by default)

47

Not enough data

Cost Management

Project Budgeting

8.7(won by default)

46

Not enough data

Time & Expense

9.1(won by default)

48

Not enough data

Profitability

8.6(won by default)

45

Not enough data

Integration

Front Office

9.3(won by default)

39

Not enough data

Back Office

9.1(won by default)

39

Not enough data

External data

9.1(won by default)

37

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Work Management

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Professional Services Automation[Hide 73 FeaturesShow 73 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.7

32

Not enough data

Customer Management

Customer Profiles

8.9(won by default)

25

|

Verified

Not enough data

Sales

8.3(won by default)

24

|

Verified

Not enough data

Marketing

8.9(won by default)

24

|

Verified

Not enough data

Client Portal

8.3(won by default)

26

|

Verified

Not enough data

Project Management

Project Planning

9.0(won by default)

29

|

Verified

Not enough data

Project Tracking

8.9(won by default)

29

|

Verified

Not enough data

Resource Definition

9.3(won by default)

27

|

Verified

Not enough data

Resource Management

9.0(won by default)

29

|

Verified

Not enough data

Resource Allocation & Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Time Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accounting

Revenue Recognition

9.1(won by default)

25

Not enough data

Invoice Management

8.4(won by default)

24

|

Verified

Not enough data

Payments

8.6(won by default)

23

Not enough data

Project Accounting

9.0(won by default)

25

Not enough data

Budget Tracking

9.1(won by default)

26

|

Verified

Not enough data

Time & Expense Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billable Items Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Projects

Not enough data

Not enough data

Portfolio Management

Portfolio Definition

8.8(won by default)

27

Not enough data

Portfolio Performance

8.3(won by default)

27

Not enough data

Risk

8.1(won by default)

27

|

Verified

Not enough data

Portfolio Mix

8.7(won by default)

25

Not enough data

Analytics

Forecasting

9.0(won by default)

27

|

Verified

Not enough data

Reporting

8.8(won by default)

30

|

Verified

Not enough data

KPIs

8.5(won by default)

27

|

Verified

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Administration

Standard Integrations

8.5(won by default)

27

|

Verified

Not enough data

Workflow

9.0(won by default)

28

|

Verified

Not enough data

Access Management

8.8(won by default)

28

|

Verified

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Portfolio Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Timesheet Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accounting Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform

APIs

8.5(won by default)

26

|

Verified

Not enough data

Internationalization

8.6(won by default)

24

|

Verified

Not enough data

Performance and Reliability

9.0(won by default)

27

|

Verified

Not enough data

Mobile

8.9(won by default)

28

|

Verified

Not enough data

Offline Access

8.4(won by default)

26

|

Verified

Not enough data

Artificial Intelligence - Professional Services Automation

Predictive Forecasting

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Smart task suggestions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated workflows

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proposal Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Professional Services Automation

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Gantt/Timeline View

Not enough data

Not enough data

Quotes/Estimates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

CRM

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billing & Invoicing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project and Portfolio Management[Hide 66 FeaturesShow 66 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.3

169

Not enough data

Portfolio Management

Portfolio Types

8.4(won by default)

110

|

Verified

Not enough data

Planning

8.4(won by default)

126

|

Verified

Not enough data

Alignment

8.4(won by default)

109

|

Verified

Not enough data

Portfolio Mix

8.3(won by default)

95

|

Verified

Not enough data

Resource Allocation & Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Dependencies

8.4(won by default)

141

|

Verified

Not enough data

Priorities

8.3(won by default)

134

|

Verified

Not enough data

Lean Management

8.3(won by default)

104

|

Verified

Not enough data

Deadline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Change Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Resource Management

Definition

8.5(won by default)

124

|

Verified

Not enough data

Allocation

8.3(won by default)

127

|

Verified

Not enough data

Optimization

8.1(won by default)

119

|

Verified

Not enough data

Data & Analytics

Data Consolidation

8.2(won by default)

124

|

Verified

Not enough data

Performance

8.0(won by default)

124

|

Verified

Not enough data

Risk Analysis

8.1(won by default)

105

|

Verified

Not enough data

Visualizations

8.0(won by default)

126

|

Verified

Not enough data

Strategy - Project and Portfolio Management

Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Simulation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visiblity

Not enough data

Not enough data

Objectives

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alignment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Implementation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Optimization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Timesheet Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Resource Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Requirements Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Time Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time & Expense Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

ROI Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Portfolio Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Budgeting/Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Kanban Board

Not enough data

Not enough data

Projections

Not enough data

Not enough data

Demand Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Projects

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Gantt/Timeline View

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agile Methodologies

Not enough data

Not enough data

Planning Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management[Hide 144 FeaturesShow 144 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.0

94

Not enough data

Tasks

Creation & Assignment

9.2(won by default)

83

|

Verified

Not enough data

Due Dates

9.0(won by default)

87

|

Verified

Not enough data

Task Prioritization

9.0(won by default)

48

Not enough data

To-Do Lists

9.0(won by default)

78

|

Verified

Not enough data

Dependencies

9.0(won by default)

77

Not enough data

Mass Updates

8.8(won by default)

46

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

8.5(won by default)

82

|

Verified

Not enough data

Recurring Tasks

8.7(won by default)

77

Not enough data

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Projects

Planning

9.2(won by default)

83

|

Verified

Not enough data

Project Map

9.2(won by default)

83

|

Verified

Not enough data

GANTT

9.1(won by default)

79

|

Verified

Not enough data

Calendar View

8.9(won by default)

76

|

Verified

Not enough data

Views

9.0(won by default)

84

|

Verified

Not enough data

Project Budgeting

8.9(won by default)

71

Not enough data

Issue Tracking

8.9(won by default)

77

Not enough data

Templates

9.0(won by default)

87

|

Verified

Not enough data

Critical Path

9.0(won by default)

73

Not enough data

Time & Expense

9.2(won by default)

74

|

Verified

Not enough data

Methodologies

8.8(won by default)

71

|

Verified

Not enough data

Project Time Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bug Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Milestone Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agile Methodologies

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sprint Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Release Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Projects

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Department/Project

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Gantt/Timeline View

Not enough data

Not enough data

Percent-Complete Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Project Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Goal Setting/Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Traditional Methodologies

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Traditional Methodologies

Not enough data

Not enough data

Resource Management

Resource Definiton

8.9(won by default)

77

|

Verified

Not enough data

Capacity

8.8(won by default)

77

|

Verified

Not enough data

Scheduling

8.9(won by default)

77

|

Verified

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Planning/Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Monitoring

Baselining / KPIs

9.0(won by default)

76

|

Verified

Not enough data

Resource Allocation

8.9(won by default)

77

|

Verified

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

9.1(won by default)

85

|

Verified

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Project Management

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Backlog Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Retrospectives Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Supports Scrum

Not enough data

Not enough data

Team Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Kanban Board

Not enough data

Not enough data

Request Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Charting

Not enough data

Not enough data

@mentions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Planning Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Projections

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deadline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Resource Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Negative Feedback Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Budget Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Requirements Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Issue Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Release Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

For IT Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Product Roadmapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Change Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile App

Not enough data

Not enough data

Portfolio Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Testing/QA Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billing & Invoicing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web-based Deployment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Idea Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Client Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Availability Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Productivity Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Communication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Key Performance Indicators

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Predictive Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Diagram

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time Clock

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Daily Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Roadmapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Iteration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Timeline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

KPI Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Small Businesses

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 2 feature categories with incomplete data

Time Tracking[Hide 85 FeaturesShow 85 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Estimating

Not enough data

Not enough data

Timer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Currency

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

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Real-Time Updates

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Projections

Not enough data

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Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

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Mobile App

Not enough data

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Generative AI

Not enough data

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Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

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Billing & Invoicing

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Budgeting/Forecasting

Not enough data

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Resource Allocation & Planning

Not enough data

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Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

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Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

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AI Copilot

Not enough data

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Summary Reports

Not enough data

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Reporting & Statistics

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Real-Time Data

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Automatic Time Capture

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Overtime Calculation

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Clock In/Out

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Productivity Analysis

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Multi-Language

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Employee Scheduling

Not enough data

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Employee Database

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Billable & Non-Billable Hours

Not enough data

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Usage Tracking/Analytics

Not enough data

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Time Tracking

Ease of Completing Timesheets

Not enough data

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Tracking Time to Project/Task

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Billable Time Rate Management

Not enough data

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Reimbursement Management

Not enough data

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Task Progress Tracking

Not enough data

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Client Invoicing

Invoice Creation and Delivery

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Electronic Payments

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Project Accounting / Revenue Recognition

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Biometric Recognition

Not enough data

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Optical Character Recognition

Not enough data

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Mobile Time Tracking

Project Time Tracking

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Expense Tracking

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Progress Tracking

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Activity Tracking

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Time Tracking by Client

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Project Tracking

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Billable Items Tracking

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Attendance Tracking

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Vacation/Leave Tracking

Not enough data

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Project Time Tracking

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Leave Tracking

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Budget Tracking

Not enough data

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Online Time Tracking

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Location Tracking

Not enough data

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Administration

Business Tool Integration

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Workflow

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Automated Reminders

Not enough data

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Policy Compliance Management

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

User, Role, and Access Management

Not enough data

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Timesheet Management

Not enough data

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Payroll Management

Not enough data

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Employee Management

Not enough data

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Invoice Management

Not enough data

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Calendar Management

Not enough data

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Workflow Management

Not enough data

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Task Management

Not enough data

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Mobile Access

Not enough data

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Mobile Access

Not enough data

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Workflow Management

Not enough data

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Compliance Management

Not enough data

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Platform

Reporting

Not enough data

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APIs / Integration

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Internationalization

Not enough data

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Performance and Reliability

Not enough data

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Mobile User Support

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Offline

Not enough data

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Accounting Integration

Not enough data

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QuickBooks Integration

Not enough data

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Real-Time Reporting

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Third-Party Integrations

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Payroll Integration

Not enough data

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Accounting Integration

Not enough data

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Not enough data

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Communication

Wiki Documentation

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Community Forum

Not enough data

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Customer Ideation

Not enough data

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NPS of Customers

Not enough data

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Planning

Work Capacity

Not enough data

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Task Ranking

Not enough data

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Kanban Board

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Custom Workflows

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Release Forecasting

Not enough data

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Projections

Not enough data

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Prioritization

Not enough data

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Workflow Management

Time Tracking

Not enough data

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Progress Monitoring

Not enough data

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Budgeting

Not enough data

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Team Scorecard

Not enough data

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Progress Tracking

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Status Tracking

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Activity Tracking

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Milestone Tracking

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Task Progress Tracking

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Project Tracking

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Additional Functionality

Task Management

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Collaboration Tools

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Real-Time Updates

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Access Controls/Permissions

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Task Planning

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Product Lifecycle Management

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Communication Management

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Data Import/Export

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Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

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Real-Time Notifications

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API

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Resource Management

Not enough data

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Planning Tools

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Drag & Drop

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Commenting/Notes

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Customizable Fields

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Calendar Management

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Third-Party Integrations

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Task Scheduling

Not enough data

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Requirements Management

Not enough data

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Project Management

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@mentions

Not enough data

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Reporting & Statistics

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Project Planning

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Single Sign On

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AI Copilot

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Generative AI

Not enough data

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Agile Methodologies

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User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

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

Planview AdaptiveWork

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

10.0%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

48.2%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

41.8%

[![RationalPlan](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/d37b44dd66a55cff11b022c45e20b533/rationalplan.svg "RationalPlan")](https://www.g2.com/products/rationalplan/reviews)

RationalPlan

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

52.4%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

33.3%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

14.3%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

10.0%

52.4%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

48.2%

33.3%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

41.8%

14.3%

Reviewers' Industry

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

Information Technology and Services

14.9%

Computer Software

12.5%

Marketing and Advertising

8.5%

Financial Services

4.8%

Hospital & Health Care

2.9%

Other

56.4%

[![RationalPlan](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/d37b44dd66a55cff11b022c45e20b533/rationalplan.svg "RationalPlan")](https://www.g2.com/products/rationalplan/reviews)
RationalPlan

Research

9.5%

Renewables & Environment

9.5%

Information Technology and Services

9.5%

Hospital & Health Care

9.5%

Construction

9.5%

Other

52.4%

FAQs

## Planview AdaptiveWork vs RationalPlan FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 15, 2026

### What is the difference between Planview AdaptiveWork vs RationalPlan?

RationalPlan stands out for its higher G2 rating and stronger support scores, while Planview AdaptiveWork is more widely adopted and offers greater configurability.

| [Planview AdaptiveWork](https://www.g2.com/products/planview-adaptivework/reviews) | [RationalPlan](https://www.g2.com/products/rationalplan/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.1/5 (542 reviews) | 4.6/5 (23 reviews) |
| Enterprise | Small-Business |
| 7.3 | 7.9 |
| 8.4 | 9.5 |
| Customizability | Intuitive Planning |

### How do the pricing models of Planview AdaptiveWork and RationalPlan compare?

RationalPlan is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its price and cost-related dimensions.

- **Planview AdaptiveWork:** In recent reviews, several reviewers mention that the price is high and configuration can be complex, impacting perceived value.
- **RationalPlan:** Reviewers consistently highlight RationalPlan as a strong value, noting its affordability and feature set as a fraction of the cost of larger competitors.

### What are the best alternatives to Planview AdaptiveWork and RationalPlan?

The top three alternatives to Planview AdaptiveWork and RationalPlan are Smartsheet, Wrike, and MS Project.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Planview AdaptiveWork](https://www.g2.com/products/planview-adaptivework/reviews) | 4.1/5 (542 reviews) | Enterprise | In recent reviews, price is cited as a concern | Customizability |
| [RationalPlan](https://www.g2.com/products/rationalplan/reviews) | 4.6/5 (23 reviews) | Small-Business | Reviewers highlight strong value and affordability | Intuitive Planning |
| [Smartsheet](https://www.g2.com/products/smartsheet/reviews) | 4.4/5 (22712 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Flexible project tracking |
| [Wrike](https://www.g2.com/products/wrike/reviews) | 4.2/5 (4539 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Collaboration features |
| [MS Project](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-project-portfolio-management/reviews) | 4.0/5 (1627 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Comprehensive scheduling |

### Which Project and Portfolio Management features should I prioritize when comparing Planview AdaptiveWork and RationalPlan?

Buyers should prioritize Planning, Ease of Setup, Quality of Support, Customizability, and Integrations when comparing Planview AdaptiveWork and RationalPlan.

- **Planning:** Planview AdaptiveWork (all-time mentions: 2 for Project Management, 1 for Progress Tracking); RationalPlan (reviewers highlight intuitive planning and Gantt chart features).
- **Ease of Setup:** Planview AdaptiveWork 7.3; RationalPlan 7.9.
- **Quality of Support:** Planview AdaptiveWork 8.4; RationalPlan 9.5.
- **Customizability:** Planview AdaptiveWork (all-time mentions: 1 for Customizability, 1 for Customization); RationalPlan (reviewers note ease of use and adaptability for various project types).
- **Integrations:** Planview AdaptiveWork integrates with Jira (16 all-time mentions); RationalPlan (no recent integration mentions).

### What are the pros and cons of Planview AdaptiveWork vs RationalPlan?

RationalPlan's headline strength is intuitive planning and value, while Planview AdaptiveWork excels in customizability and enterprise configurability.

- **Planview AdaptiveWork strengths:** Customizability (1 all-time mention), easy management (2 all-time mentions), project management (2 all-time mentions), progress tracking (1 all-time mention).
- **Planview AdaptiveWork trade-offs:** Access limitations, app functionality issues, slow processing, technical issues, and higher price are cited in recent reviews.
- **RationalPlan strengths:** Reviewers highlight intuitive planning, ease of use, strong value, and effective Gantt chart and resource management features.
- **RationalPlan trade-offs:** Some reviewers mention a learning curve for advanced features and desire for a mobile app.

### Is Planview AdaptiveWork or RationalPlan better for small businesses?

RationalPlan is the better fit for small businesses, as it is most popular in the Small-Business segment and consistently praised for value and ease of use.

- **Planview AdaptiveWork:** Most widely used in the Enterprise segment, with reviewers noting its configurability and depth but also complexity and higher cost.
- **RationalPlan:** Most widely used in the Small-Business segment, with reviewers highlighting its intuitive interface, affordability, and suitability for straightforward project planning.

### Which Project and Portfolio Management platform has better integrations?

Planview AdaptiveWork is favored for integrations, with reviewers specifically citing its Jira integration.

- **Planview AdaptiveWork:** Jira integration is mentioned in 16 reviews, making it a notable integration point for project tracking and Agile workflows.
- **RationalPlan:** No recent reviewer-cited integrations.

### How do Planview AdaptiveWork and RationalPlan compare on customer support?

RationalPlan leads on Quality of Support with a 1.1-point advantage over Planview AdaptiveWork (9.5 vs 8.4).

- **Planview AdaptiveWork:** Reviewers describe support as generally responsive, with several citing rapid ticket responses and helpful consultants, though some mention slow or inconsistent support experiences.
- **RationalPlan:** Reviewers consistently praise support as prompt, reliable, and exceeding expectations, with multiple mentions of fast response times and effective problem resolution.

### Which is easier to implement, Planview AdaptiveWork or RationalPlan?

RationalPlan is easier to implement, with a 0.6-point higher Ease of Setup score (7.9 vs 7.3 for Planview AdaptiveWork).

- **Planview AdaptiveWork:** Reviewers note that initial setup can be complex and may require expert guidance, but also mention that setup is manageable with proper planning and support.
- **RationalPlan:** Reviewers highlight straightforward setup, with several stating that even new users can become proficient quickly, especially for basic project planning needs.

### Which product has better Planning?

RationalPlan is favored for Planning, with reviewers consistently highlighting its intuitive planning features and clear Gantt chart capabilities.

- **Planview AdaptiveWork:** Planning is cited in 2 all-time mentions for Project Management and 1 for Progress Tracking, with reviewers noting strong customization and visibility features.
- **RationalPlan:** Reviewers consistently praise its intuitive planning, ease of use, and effective Gantt chart and resource management features.

Alternatives

**Planview AdaptiveWork Alternatives**

 ![Wrike](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/e7b3c8ae7b46d6fdecc3c383064c2ca8/wrike.svg "Wrike")

[
Wrike
](/products/wrike/reviews)

 ![Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1500313790/microsoft-microsoft-project-portfolio-management.svg "Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management")

[
MS Project
](/products/microsoft-microsoft-project-portfolio-management/reviews)

 ![Smartsheet](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1545251244/smartsheet.svg "Smartsheet")

[
Smartsheet
](/products/smartsheet/reviews)

 ![Asana](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565345/asana.svg "Asana")

[
Asana
](/products/asana/reviews)

**RationalPlan Alternatives**

 ![Smartsheet](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1545251244/smartsheet.svg "Smartsheet")

[
Smartsheet
](/products/smartsheet/reviews)

 ![Wrike](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/e7b3c8ae7b46d6fdecc3c383064c2ca8/wrike.svg "Wrike")

[
Wrike
](/products/wrike/reviews)

 ![Jira](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/33ea9716a927c77d0e0c7cfe1a01035d/jira.svg "Jira")

[
Jira
](/products/jira/reviews)

 ![Basecamp](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_a4b2e76104efa19c85f3eaaca2791f87/basecamp.png "Basecamp")

[
Basecamp
](/products/basecamp/reviews)

## Planview AdaptiveWork vs RationalPlan

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found RationalPlan easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with RationalPlan overall.

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