Broadcom Clarity vs Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Broadcom Clarity
Ranking in Project Portfolio Management
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
138
Ranking in other categories
Project Management Software (8th)
Oracle Primavera Portfolio ...
Ranking in Project Portfolio Management
11th
Average Rating
7.2
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Market share comparison

As of June 2024, in the Project Portfolio Management category, the market share of Broadcom Clarity is 11.3% and it increased by 0.5% compared to the previous year. The market share of Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is 4.6% and it increased by 70.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Project Portfolio Management
Unique Categories:
Project Management Software
5.1%
No other categories found
 

Featured Reviews

it_user558249 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 23, 2016
If you need it to do something, you can make it do that. It comes with reports out of the box.
Previously, we used a different tool that didn’t have very good reporting. Clarity PPM came with reports out of the box, and we can make more, as we need. That was a really good thing. It doesn’t help us collaborate more so than before. We're trying to open it up to other areas of the company. Right now it's just used within IT. For a lot of people, it's just a place to put your buckets for your time. I'm not on the team supporting the tool; I'm on the technical side. Whereas we have a team of people that support the PPM and deals with business strategy. The main benefit of the SaaS version is the cost. Also, I'm not responsible for any server maintenance, which is nice. If their servers go down, it's somebody else that gets a call at 3 a.m., not me. I like that.
SS
Apr 3, 2023
Efficiently manages engineering documents for mega projects
We use the solution for portfolio management, including engineering document management for mega projects The solution helps our organization to manage large engineering projects. We receive the project plan from contractors residing in different countries. They do all the project and portfolio…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Broadcom Clarity PPM is robust and flexible, and all the functionality sets are in one place."
"We have a centralized view that we can have in our delivery and business organizations.​"
"Easy to use, visually. The new UX is intuitive."
"It is very stable. We are on demand. With on demand, those guys keep it running."
"With the new UI, CA is heading in the right direction, and fast. They're adding features, I would say major features, two times a year, which is fast. They're adding features, I would say major features, two times a year, which is fast."
"It has been able to collect all the data, and in some ways, provide dashboards of aggregated data. ​"
"Provides transparency through your investment portfolios at the top-level financial all the way down to the work that drives delivery."
"Having information all together in one single source."
"The solution's tech support is good."
"I like Primavera's planning capabilities."
"Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is a well-engineered product from an IT perspective."
"The most valuable feature of Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is accuracy."
"The ability to streamline the process of obtaining signatures from our contractors is valuable."
 

Cons

"We see it as overhead. Let us collect all the data in one place. Which, it is always nice to have everything in one place, but it does cause that overhead."
"Financials are okay, but there's a lot of room for improvement in financials.​Financial plans, if those could be made so that you're not always grouping your financial data by predefined attributes, that would be helpful for us."
"There is a lack of seamless integration with industry standard products."
"I wish patches would be quicker since we're a SaaS customer, and just be a non-event, so we don't have to go through a whole - essentially - upgrade cycle, just to do a patch. As a SaaS customer, I'd like the patch to just happen."
"The look and the feel of 14.4 is a bit antiquated."
"Portfolio Management Solution for Project Strategizing" What is our primary use case? It is mainly used for project management, developing the portfolio of the project and the budget process of all projects. What is most valuable? For a very long time, Broadcom Clarity had not developed the old interface that Broadcom no and we were not able to see any new features on the system because of the older UEX. We switched to the new UX at the end of March and it needs some time for the user to react to the new features. But if overall main features are being talked about, the financial part of Clarity is really appreciated. What needs improvement? Among things to be improved, Clarity can really work on its SAP interface. The current interface lacks out-of-the-box connectors for different applicators in the system. Therefore, this requires external support, which is beyond our expertise. In-house development is done for the interface, but as the system becomes complex, there is a building need to maintain the necessity of updates. If the updates aren’t maintained, then the system might be compatible. Additionally, the report generation process using a different software poses difficulties, leading to the need for external consultancy to create specific reports. Certain features, also face compatibility issues with our existing system. Despite these limitations, we find the system satisfactory overall, although a learning curve exists, especially for those unfamiliar with its particularities."
"One of the limitations would be mapping our current agile processes in the same tool set without obviously integrating to a different type of tool set within the same portfolio.​"
"When we upgraded to 15.1, we had some challenges around Jaspersoft, and also some issues with supporting some of the complex process work flows that we had designed internally, that were affected by some changes in the process engine."
"The solution's user interface is an area with shortcomings that need improvement."
"The scalability has room for improvement."
"The reporting could improve project management. We need multiple source reports. If someone is new to the support it has a steep learning curve."
"They should work on integrating the solution with ERP."
"Primavera could be better integrated with other products, and it needs more cost management features."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"In recent times, I have been involved in the purchase of the license for this solution. However, the process of procurement changed and the option to buy individual licenses was no more available. The new subscription model was introduced, as a followed-up trend in the industry. The subscription costs put us in shock because it was double what we paid in the past as the yearly maintenance. We negotiated and the price was dropped. But this incident made me observe a lack of transparency from Broadcom in terms of licensing expenses. This isn't unique to Broadcom but seems to be a broader industry issue."
"The subscription is not that expensive."
"Better understanding of requirements and how it will be implemented (with number of licenses for a given budget) would help."
"Pricing is flexible, depending on the customer and the region."
"Broadcom Clarity PPM costs us $500K, and that's only for the installation and kick off within the first year. For each succeeding year, it could cost $200K."
"The price point of Broadcom Clarity PPM is less than Planisware. If a customer comes to me, and the cost is the main parameter for the selection of a tool, then I'll recommend Broadcom because cost-wise, they are less than other solutions."
"We're also moving to the latest version for less than $20,000 for a major corporate system. It's just amazing."
"It is a little bit costly compared to others, but it is mature. Customer should understand this product is geared towards project management, not financial management."
"The solution itself is cost-effective."
"My company has made an annual payment towards the costs of the solution. Price-wise, the solution is okay."
"Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is an expensive solution. There is an upfront cost to purchase the solution and then there are annual fees to use the solution."
"The solution is highly priced compared to one of its competitors."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
62%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Government
5%
Manufacturing Company
4%
Energy/Utilities Company
13%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Government
11%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What is your primary use case for Broadcom Clarity PPM?
The solution can be used for strategic planning. It is also used for portfolio and project management.
What are the main differences between Oracle Primavera Unifier and SAP Portfolio and Project Management?
Here is a comparison of the main differences between Oracle Primavera Unifier and SAP Portfolio and Project Management: Oracle Primavera Unifier Web-based Has a focus on Asset Management and pro...
What do you like most about Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management?
Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is a well-engineered product from an IT perspective.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management?
My company has made an annual payment towards the costs of the solution. Price-wise, the solution is okay.
 

Also Known As

Clarity PPM, CA Clarity, CA PPM, CA Clarity PPM
Primavera Portfolio Management, OPPM, Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management
 

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