# Deltek Open Plan Reviews **Vendor:** Deltek **Category:** [Earned Value Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/earned-value-management) **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 8 ## About Deltek Open Plan Open Plan is an enterprise-class project management solution that offers the power and flexibility to complete medium-to-large and/or multiple projects on time and on budget. ## Deltek Open Plan Reviews ### 1. Effortless Scheduling with Powerful Import Tools **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Kevin B. **Reviewed Date:** November 11, 2025 **What do you like best about Deltek Open Plan?** I really appreciate Deltek Open Plan's import tools, particularly their ability to seamlessly ingest Excel files. This feature is incredibly beneficial as it automates the process of building schedules, including integrating necessary resources, which significantly streamlines my workflow. The efficiency and automation capabilities of the import tools effectively reduce time spent on manual data entry and improve overall productivity, making the task of schedule management more straightforward and less cumbersome. This feature stands out because it allows me to focus more on strategic planning rather than the intricacies of data organization. I also value how my coworkers can use Cobra to sync our data, ensuring consistency and collaboration within our team. **What do you dislike about Deltek Open Plan?** Teaching new users the importance of closing files and the software to free up licenses. **What problems is Deltek Open Plan solving and how is that benefiting you?** I use Deltek Open Plan to build auditable schedules, leveraging import tools that automate schedule creation with resources, improving efficiency. ### 2. Program Control Analyst **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Aviation & Aerospace | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** November 12, 2025 **What do you like best about Deltek Open Plan?** It’s nice to be able to have a consistent place for the enterprise to track schedule. **What do you dislike about Deltek Open Plan?** Open plan can occasionally be finicky and difficult to navigate when you are new to the program. **What problems is Deltek Open Plan solving and how is that benefiting you?** Open plan helps us manage schedule and track critical path throughout the enterprise. ### 3. Unmatched Flexibility for Every Need **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Aviation & Aerospace | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** November 11, 2025 **What do you like best about Deltek Open Plan?** The flexibility in use of the product. There are a number of features available for end users. **What do you dislike about Deltek Open Plan?** Installation limitations to servers and single user functionality. **What problems is Deltek Open Plan solving and how is that benefiting you?** Having a clear planning tool provides exceptional value to the company. ### 4. Love Open Plan Scheduling **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Joyce H. | Open Plan Master Scheduler, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** November 15, 2024 **What do you like best about Deltek Open Plan?** I have used Open Plan for 12 years now. I have witnessed other scheduling tools trying to be implemented and none of them can stand a chance against Open Plan. Most try to replicate the utilization that Open Plan gives with critical path and required dates, but again, they do not hold a candle. **What do you dislike about Deltek Open Plan?** For me the dislike is slowness that happens with Open Plan, although I think that is just a facility thing and not exactly Open Plan..... But it is still something that frustrates people and makes them think that Open Plan is too cumbersome to use, etc. etc. **What problems is Deltek Open Plan solving and how is that benefiting you?** We are trying to use Open Plan Resourcing for forecasting and budget for Commercial programs. We have always used it for Military and that works great, but trying to implement it for commercial. ### 5. Open Plan is the best! **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Joanne M. | Government Properties/Program Support/IMS, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** November 13, 2024 **What do you like best about Deltek Open Plan?** I love open plan!! It is user friendly. Lots of great capabilities. And easy to learn. **What do you dislike about Deltek Open Plan?** Only that our current version does not check decm gl6. But I understand it will be coming up in the next release. **What problems is Deltek Open Plan solving and how is that benefiting you?** Accurate critical path analysis ### 6. I think the integration of the cost systems create a perfect cost schedule marriage **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Daniel C. | Project Scheduler/Financial Analyst, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** November 12, 2024 **What do you like best about Deltek Open Plan?** The perfect integration of cobra and open plan **What do you dislike about Deltek Open Plan?** It can be a little tough to baseline but isn't nearly as bad as project **What problems is Deltek Open Plan solving and how is that benefiting you?** Integrated master schedule with hours ### 7. Like OPP **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Arif A. | Program Planning & Control - Planning Lead, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** November 13, 2024 **What do you like best about Deltek Open Plan?** Driver analysis tool to understand critical path **What do you dislike about Deltek Open Plan?** Can not code multiple strings of negative float in accordance to dependency **What problems is Deltek Open Plan solving and how is that benefiting you?** Building reliable schedules ### 8. Good overview of Open Plan functionality **Rating:** 2.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Aviation & Aerospace | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** November 17, 2022 **What do you like best about Deltek Open Plan?** It is compatible and automated to Cobra and other Project software **What do you dislike about Deltek Open Plan?** Setup will be time consuming and training may take some time to accomplish **What problems is Deltek Open Plan solving and how is that benefiting you?** Not currently using it - [View Deltek Open Plan pricing details and edition comparison](https://www.g2.com/products/deltek-open-plan/reviews?section=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-05-16+15%3A23%3A01+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=59d71b30-20de-45bf-a97d-64b65af6caa2&secure%5Btoken%5D=c6011fd75b0f7ac4a2094603d4b8bcf41c0a1f72ecaf9ca0c68dced6bf9f4296&format=llm_user) ## Deltek Open Plan Integrations - [Deltek Cobra](https://www.g2.com/products/deltek-cobra/reviews) - [Deltek Costpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/deltek-costpoint/reviews) ## Deltek Open Plan Features **Earned Value** - Baseline - Calculations - Best Practices **Performance** - Data Import - Planned Value - KPIs - Variance Analysis **Integration** - Project Management - PPM - Finance ## Top Deltek Open Plan Alternatives - [Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-project-portfolio-management/reviews) - 4.0/5.0 (1,577 reviews) - [Oracle Primavera](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-primavera/reviews) - 4.4/5.0 (340 reviews) - [Profit.co](https://www.g2.com/products/profit-co/reviews) - 4.7/5.0 (481 reviews)