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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (59.3% of reviews)
Mid-Market (41.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$9.00 1 user Per Month
Planview PPM Pro
Star Rating
(28)3.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (59.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Planview PPM ProSmartsheet
Star Rating
(21,397)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (41.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$9.00 1 user Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
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- G2 reviewers report that Smartsheet excels in user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher overall score compared to Planview PPM Pro. Users appreciate its blend of spreadsheet simplicity with robust project management features, allowing for customizable workflows and real-time collaboration.
- Users say that Smartsheet's implementation process is notably quick and intuitive, with many highlighting the ease of setting up and using its functionalities. In contrast, Planview PPM Pro, while praised for its comprehensive package, has received feedback indicating that its setup can be more complex and may require additional support.
- Reviewers mention that Smartsheet offers a wide range of tools that enhance day-to-day usability, making it straightforward to manage tasks and projects. Users have noted features like automated task assignments and clear dashboards that improve visibility, which are less emphasized in Planview PPM Pro's user feedback.
- According to verified reviews, Smartsheet's support quality is rated highly, with users appreciating the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. In contrast, while Planview PPM Pro has a solid support rating, some users feel that the quality of assistance can vary, particularly when navigating more complex project setups.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Smartsheet's ease of use is a standout feature, with many users finding it intuitive and efficient for managing daily activities. On the other hand, Planview PPM Pro, while offering powerful project portfolio management capabilities, has received mixed feedback regarding its user interface, which some find less user-friendly.
- Users report that Smartsheet's ability to automate repetitive tasks and customize workflows significantly enhances productivity. In comparison, while Planview PPM Pro provides strong project tracking and management features, some users feel that it lacks the same level of flexibility and ease in workflow customization that Smartsheet offers.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Planview PPM Pro
No pricing availableSmartsheet
Pro
$9.00
1 user Per Month
For people and teams that want to track, share, and manage projects.
Includes:
- Up to 10 editors (paid license required to edit)
- Unlimited free viewers
- Unlimited sheets, reports, and forms
Free Trial
Planview PPM Pro
No trial information availableSmartsheet
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.1
26
8.5
18,112
Ease of Use
8.1
25
8.4
18,352
Ease of Setup
6.6
15
8.3
10,144
Ease of Admin
7.2
16
8.5
7,604
Quality of Support
8.6
23
8.3
14,022
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
16
8.6
7,054
Product Direction (% positive)
7.1
24
8.6
17,605
Features by Category
Tasks
9.0
5
|
Verified
8.7
10055
|
Verified
9.3
5
|
Verified
8.8
10059
|
Verified
8.7
5
|
Verified
8.5
9784
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
9462
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
9269
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.0
5
|
Verified
8.1
9335
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.0
8798
|
Verified
Projects
8.3
5
|
Verified
8.6
9282
|
Verified
9.0
5
|
Verified
8.3
8629
|
Verified
9.3
5
|
Verified
8.2
8742
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
8659
|
Verified
9.3
5
|
Verified
8.2
8828
|
Verified
9.3
5
|
Verified
7.6
7599
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
8299
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
8859
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
7840
|
Verified
8.3
5
|
Verified
7.6
7443
|
Verified
7.3
5
|
Verified
7.6
7263
|
Verified
Resource Management
Not enough data
7.6
7739
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
7807
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
8438
|
Verified
Project Monitoring
7.7
5
|
Verified
7.8
7450
|
Verified
8.3
5
|
Verified
7.7
7560
|
Verified
9.3
5
|
Verified
8.2
8607
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.0
3060
Not enough data
6.1
3045
Agentic AI - Project Management
Not enough data
5.5
923
Not enough data
5.9
923
Not enough data
5.7
915
Not enough data
5.7
914
Not enough data
5.6
914
Not enough data
5.6
911
Not enough data
5.8
913
Portfolio Management
9.7
5
|
Verified
7.9
4813
9.7
5
|
Verified
8.5
5518
9.3
5
|
Verified
8.0
4999
9.7
5
|
Verified
7.7
4603
Project Management
Not enough data
8.2
5419
Not enough data
8.3
5496
Not enough data
7.7
4623
Resource Management
Not enough data
7.8
4754
Not enough data
7.8
4823
Not enough data
7.9
4773
Data & Analytics
Not enough data
8.0
4984
Not enough data
8.0
5162
Not enough data
8.1
5076
Not enough data
7.5
4446
Strategy - Project and Portfolio Management
Not enough data
6.7
2051
Not enough data
7.6
2082
Not enough data
7.9
2060
Not enough data
7.6
2058
Not enough data
7.8
2052
Not enough data
7.6
2052
Not enough data
7.2
2033
Not enough data
7.6
2047
Not enough data
7.5
2035
Not enough data
7.8
2040
Cost Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Setup
Not enough data
8.3
5156
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
5021
Not enough data
8.5
5392
Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
4652
Not enough data
7.5
4367
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.3
1818
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
Not enough data
5.9
406
Not enough data
5.9
409
Not enough data
5.9
404
Not enough data
5.9
400
Not enough data
5.9
399
Not enough data
5.9
401
Not enough data
6.1
402
Functionality
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.3
1037
Not enough data
8.7
1226
Not enough data
8.5
1167
Not enough data
8.0
1005
Not enough data
8.6
1166
Not enough data
8.7
1192
Content Planning
Not enough data
8.6
1185
Not enough data
8.9
1236
Not enough data
8.6
1117
Marketing Campaign Performance
Not enough data
8.0
882
Not enough data
8.4
1033
Agentic AI - Marketing Calendar
Not enough data
5.1
43
Not enough data
5.2
45
Not enough data
5.1
45
Not enough data
5.0
45
Other Features
Not enough data
7.9
987
Not enough data
8.3
1015
Task Creation
Not enough data
8.7
7310
Not enough data
8.8
7391
Not enough data
8.3
6923
Not enough data
7.8
6114
Task Management
Not enough data
8.5
7068
Not enough data
8.5
6977
Not enough data
8.1
6637
Not enough data
8.2
6463
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.2
2413
Not enough data
6.2
2415
Automation
Not enough data
8.5
4249
Not enough data
8.3
4202
Not enough data
8.1
3935
Administration
Not enough data
8.2
4102
Not enough data
8.1
3884
Not enough data
8.8
4100
Project management
Not enough data
8.7
4167
Not enough data
8.2
3895
Not enough data
8.6
4177
Not enough data
8.3
4026
Not enough data
8.4
3946
Not enough data
8.0
3623
Not enough data
8.3
4064
Workload
Not enough data
8.0
3695
Not enough data
8.3
3937
Not enough data
8.0
3739
Not enough data
7.9
3553
Communication & Collaboration
Not enough data
8.1
3723
Not enough data
8.3
3918
Not enough data
8.8
4115
Cost Management
Not enough data
7.7
3428
Not enough data
7.8
3422
Not enough data
7.5
3233
Integration
Not enough data
7.4
3275
Not enough data
7.4
3325
Not enough data
7.4
3356
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.5
1654
Not enough data
6.5
1660
Agentic AI - Work Management
Not enough data
5.8
362
Not enough data
6.0
361
Not enough data
5.8
361
Not enough data
5.8
359
Communication
Not enough data
7.2
5663
Not enough data
7.6
6045
Not enough data
7.5
5801
Not enough data
7.7
5827
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Content & Documents
Not enough data
8.4
7183
Not enough data
8.4
7124
Not enough data
8.0
6870
Not enough data
7.8
6095
Controls
Not enough data
8.0
6468
Not enough data
7.6
5486
Not enough data
8.2
6799
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
6082
Project Management
Not enough data
8.8
7422
Not enough data
8.7
7295
Not enough data
8.6
7160
Not enough data
7.9
6147
Remote Collaboration
Not enough data
8.4
6557
Not enough data
8.5
6737
Not enough data
8.4
6629
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.3
2272
Not enough data
6.3
2276
Agentic AI - Project Collaboration
Not enough data
5.7
427
Not enough data
5.6
427
Strategic Planning - Strategic Portfolio Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Strategic Management - Strategic Portfolio Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Analysis - Strategic Portfolio Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Artificial Intelligence - Strategic Portfolio Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Application Portfolio Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Planview PPM Pro and Smartsheet are categorized as Project Management and Project and Portfolio Management
Unique Categories
Planview PPM Pro is categorized as Application Portfolio Management, Project Cost Management, and Strategic Portfolio Management
Smartsheet is categorized as Project Collaboration, Work Management, Marketing Calendar, Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA), Workflow Management, and Task Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Planview PPM Pro
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Smartsheet
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
14.8%
Higher Education
7.4%
Financial Services
7.4%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
3.7%
Telecommunications
3.7%
Other
63.0%
Information Technology and Services
7.6%
Construction
7.2%
Hospital & Health Care
5.2%
Marketing and Advertising
4.6%
Computer Software
4.6%
Other
70.7%
Alternatives
Discussions
Are you a cloud-based platform?
1 Comment
Official Response from Planview PPM Pro
Yes. Innotas is and always has been 100% cloud-based. We believe this model enables us to better serve our customers and provides more long-term returns on...Read more
What is your implementation process and how long does it take?
1 Comment
JL
Planview has a dedicated in-house professional services team which works closely with our customers to implement our solutions. The length of each project...Read more
Are you able to integrate Innotas with other platforms?
1 Comment
JL
Yes, all Planview solutions are able to integrate with each other and third party platforms like CRMs, ERPs and others like JIRA, PowerBI, etc. Read more
What can smartsheet be used for?
57 Comments
WA
It has a wide range of functionalities for project management or even asset management. Read more
Why is smartsheet bad?
34 Comments
NK
Complexity: Smartsheet has a fairly steep learning curve, especially for users who are not tech-savvy or unfamiliar with project management tools.
Limited...Read more
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