Planforge Reviews

“Easy to set up and manage

Pros

It is easy to set up, manage and use. The reporting features and main dashboard are excellent too and it works well for both traditional and agile project styles.

Cons

The report builder could be easier to use and include more ready-made templates. Plus I feel like the dashboard could also offer more flexibility in how it is set up and customized.

“Instantly accessible web service

Pros

Since it is a web service, you can access it instantly without any complicated installation. The interface is also pretty user friendly, making it easy to explain even to less technical users. An experienced project lead only needs a quick briefing to get started. Plus most managers I have trained were up and running after just one hour and learned the rest through hands-on use. The dashboards for each portfolio and project also give upper management a clear, simple overview.

Cons

One of the biggest area for growth is in customization. Many settings like notifications and reporting, can only be changed globally. I'd also love more options for designing the visual layout of reports. But the platform is always improving as the last update added many new features. What I'd really find useful is a dedicated mobile app for managing tasks and checking project overviews.

“Timeline and kanban tools are useful

Pros

The timeline and Kanban tools are the most useful features for our team. As it provides a complete, long-term view for all project teams and members, creating a single access point for all project details and specific sections.

Cons

There is definitely a learning period to get comfortable with it. I had to restart my very first project several times before I got it right.

“Simple implementation and easy learning

Pros

Implementation, rollout and training are all simple and it is easy to learn. Plus it supports hybrid project management both classic and agile and connects with Jira. Even the interface and features are constantly being improved and the support is great too.

Cons

It is missing some tools for tracking exact working hours down to the minute.

“The perfect IPMA/PMI solution

Pros

It is the perfect solution if you need a PM tool that follows IPMA/PMI standards while fully supporting both the project team and line management. And I really like the project and portfolio overview page which gives me a perfectly detailed view of everything I need. A proper Work Breakdown Structure is missing in many other tools but Onepoint nailed this essential feature.

Cons

Figuring out the admin settings for individual user permissions took a little while but I got the hang of it after a short time in my administrator role.

“A very thorough software!

Pros

Onepoint is a very thorough software with every function I needed. The What-If scenario planning is particularly impressive for handling project uncertainties and the resource utilization view is an advanced feature that really makes it stand out. The service and technical support are also excellent.

Cons

Smaller businesses should think a little as the software might be overkill for their needs. Though it is packed with features and easy to navigate, but I think it is still requires consideration. Other than that I do not have any complaints.

“User-friendly with powerful analytics

Pros

The software is user-friendly with a clean interface and powerful analytics. Overall it is very effective for project monitoring, scheduling and control.

Cons

There is nothing I dislike but it does take some time to learn due to the complexity of the work it manages.

“Displays multiple project aspects clearly

Pros

It can display multiple aspects of a project at once, giving us a clear and dynamic analysis.

Cons

In my experience, I have not come across any major drawbacks so far.

“Ease of use is a major plus

Pros

The ease of use is a major plus. Onepoint offers a wide range of features. In short everything we need for professional project and portfolio management is available.

Cons

I honestly cannot think of anything I do not like about this software.

“Powerful yet simple and user friendly

Pros

Planforge software has many powerful features yet remains simple and user friendly, requiring no prior experience. Plus it works perfectly on my smartphone, is very flexible and integrates with many other apps, making team collaboration on projects easy and efficient.

Cons

Well I cannot recall any specific features or aspects that I did not like.

“user friendly pipeline

Pros

We used a competitor's product for a long time but it lacked analytics. But on the other hand Onepoint's project pipeline is simple and user friendly. The best part is that it is built with developers in mind, featuring a clean interface and great analytics to quickly spot which projects are falling behind.

Cons

New features are not released very frequently. I mean I'd be excited to see more functionality added over time.

“Superb for full project management

Pros

This software is superb for full project management. It has one of the best layouts of any PM tool I have tried. I am particularly fond of the dashboard, the graphical Work Breakdown Structure, the controlling features and the overall design.

Cons

It would be great to have a cloud version customized for smaller companies or a more budget-friendly price plan. Plus I feel like a mobile app for iPhone and Android would also be really helpful.