Comparison of Project Management Platforms:
Allex.ai vs. Planisware

Allex.ai: The Future of Project & Collaboration Management

Planisware

Platform
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A Project, Resource & Task Management platform adaptable across multiple methodologies (CCPM, Agile, Lean, Waterfall).
Portfolio-centric, ideal for R&D and product development, designed to manage complex project portfolios with a long-term vision.
Key Features
AI-powered automation for project scheduling, resource allocation, and dynamic re-planning.
Real-time collaboration and feedback loops, enabling teams to work together seamlessly, regardless of location.
Multi-methodology support, allowing teams to work in Agile, CCPM, Waterfall, or Lean environments without friction.
Customisable dashboards and visualisation tools, including Kanban boards and Gantt charts, offering flexibility for different user preferences.
Risk management tools with built-in buffers to mitigate uncertainty and enable proactive management of project changes.
Mobile-friendly integration with tools like Microsoft Teams, allowing teams to stay connected and productive while on the go.

EXECUTION

AI-driven execution provides faster, more adaptable project management & offers more day-to-day agility with its AI capabilities.
- Portfolio-centric management, enabling cross-department collaboration, particularly in product development and R&D-focused industries.
- Real-time progress tracking across portfolios, though the platform still leans heavily on manual scheduling and configuration.
- Long-term strategic planning features that are especially useful for industries requiring innovation and product lifecycle management.
- More flexible than Primavera in terms of cross-departmental collaboration, but still slower in dynamic project environments.

EXECUTION

Focus on enterprise-scale scheduling and portfolio management.
Advantages
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Easy onboarding and minimal training required due to the intuitive interface.
AI-powered automation reduces the need for manual adjustments, allowing projects to proceed with greater efficiency.
Scalable for businesses of any size, adaptable to different industries and project methodologies.
Real-time collaboration with mobile-friendly tools ensures teams can work together seamlessly, regardless of location.

EXECUTION

Provides faster, more intuitive execution across industries.
- Tailored for R&D and product development sectors, with deep insights into resource tracking and portfolio management.
- Built for managing high-complexity portfolios with a focus on long-term strategic planning.
- Excellent at managing cross-departmental portfolios, especially in industries that require innovation and long-term project planning.

EXECUTION

Offers strong execution for enterprise-scale, highly structured projects.
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Disadvantages
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As a newer platform, Allex.ai has a smaller user base compared to Planview.
Not built for web development or creative projects.

EXECUTION

AI-driven automation provides faster project execution with fewer manual interventions.
Highly manual configuration for portfolio management, making it less agile for smaller, fast-moving projects.
Best suited for product lifecycle management and R&D sectors, limiting its usability in industries with simpler project needs.
High complexity can slow execution when project environments are dynamic or prone to frequent changes.

EXECUTION

Manual-heavy platform.
Managing
Portfolios
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Versatile
- Handles multiple projects with real-time capacity planning, portfolio simulations, and dynamic resource allocation.
- AI features allow for quick adjustments across portfolios and departments.

EXECUTION

Provides faster porfolio management through AI-driven, real-time capacity planning.
MANUAL
- Strong for R&D, product development lifecycles.
- Good at balancing resource allocation and project tracking cross departments.
- Requires significant manual input and configuration.

EXECUTION

Strong in long –term, structured portfolio management, lacks speed and adaptability for rapid portfolio changes.
Project
Management
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VERY EASY
- Designed for quick to set up with pre-built templates, real-time Gantt charts and automated scheduling.
- No need for deep configuration, ideal for both short- & long-term projects.

EXECUTION

Offers faster project execution with built-in templates in real-time adjustments.
DETAILED
- Focus on portfolio-level project management.
- Good at managing complex projects across departments.
- Manual set up makes it lengthy.

EXECUTION

More gradual control, often slower project setup.
Dealing with Changes
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CAN-DO
- Proactive AI-driven re-planning, early warning indicators and risk buffers for quick adjustments.
- Ideal for teams working in fat changing environments.

EXECUTION

Real-time, AI-driven capabilities make it ideal for teams handling frequent changes in scope, timelines, or resource availability.
REACTIVE
- Relies on manual re-planning for changes in project scope or resource allocation.
- Less flexible.

EXECUTION

Slower to act due to manual re-planning process.
Capacity & Resources Management
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DYNAMIC
- Real-time workload management and capacity planning with dynamic forecasting tools.
- AI-driven resource allocation based on project needs.

EXECUTION

More flexible due to real-time capacity and resource management allows for rapid resource reallocation as project needs shift.
Dependent
- Good for managing resources across R&D portfolios.
- Less adaptable to environments where needs change frequently.

EXECUTION

Less flexible because of the manual processes.
AI & Automation
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INTELLIGENT
- AI-driven automation for project scheduling, task management, and resource allocation.
- Dynamic project execution with minimal manual intervention.

EXECUTION

Streamlines project management making it faster & more efficient.
INPUT-DRIVEN
- Primarily manual in its approach.
- Focuses on detailed project and portfolio management.
- Lacks AI-driven automation.

EXECUTION

Less efficient due to the manual processes required.
Collaboration Tools
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Instant
- Real-time collaboration with integrated feedback loops, focus cards and mobile-friendly access.
- Collaboration features designed to keep teams aligned and productive.
- Remote or distributed work environments.

EXECUTION

Real-time collaboration tools provider straighter team alignment and communication.
Time-shifted
- Tools are available.
- More geared towards cross-departmental collaboration.
- Excels in R&D environments.
- Lacks in real-time collaboration.

EXECUTION

Slower moving collaboration features.
Task
Management
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Adaptable
- Flexible task management with customisable views like Kanban boards, Gantt charts, list views.
- Tasks managed in real-time, prioritisation based on project needs.

EXECUTION

More flexible through flexible task management system.
Inflexible
- Closely tied to portfolio management
- Focus managing tasks across departments and products.
- Less flexible for day-to-day task management.

EXECUTION

Less flexible because of portfolio-centric task management.
Visualisation Tools
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Configurable
- Variety of customisable dashboards, Gannt charts and Kanban boards.
- Adaptable to different project methodologies and team preferences.

EXECUTION

Customisable visualisation tools, good for small & large projects.
Rigid
- High-level portfolio visualisation
- Detailed insights into cross-departmental and multi-project portfolios.
- No day-today visual flexibility for smaller teams or project managers.

EXECUTION

Offers highly detailed Gantt charts and portfolio overview, lacks the real-time adaptability and variety.
Reporting & Dashboards
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Instant
- Real-time reporting with AI-driven insights.
- PM can quickly adjust resource allocation, timelines and project priorities based on real time data.
- Dashboards customisable to provide the information most relevant to each role.

EXECUTION

Dashboards provide faster, more dynamic insights, provides immediate data to adjust workflows.
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Delayed
- Reporting toward portfolio-level insights.
- Focus on tracking progress & resource allocation.
- No real-time updates for day-to-day project tasks.

EXECUTION

Manual reporting makes the processes slower and less dynamic.
Cost
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COST EFFICIENT
- Cost effective and accessible to small and medium sized businesses.
- Transparent pricing that scales with the company´s growth.

EXECUTION

More affordable solution, especially for small to medium-sized businesses.
COSTLY
- Expensive because aimed at large enterprises.
- Best for organisations with significant resources to R&D.

EXECUTION

More enterprise focused and costly.
User-Friendliness
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Effortless
- Designed to be intuitive and easy to use.
- Minimal training for new users.
- Quick onboarding, little friction in learning the platform's AI-automation, task management and collaboration tools.

EXECUTION

User friendly interface ensures quick start with minimal training.
Demanding
- Challenging user interface.
- For companies that require high-level insights.
- Difficult to learn for new users.

EXECUTION

Significantly more training, more difficult to adopt for new teams or fast-moving projects.
Scalability
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HIGHLY
SCALABLE
- Built for scalability.
-Ideal for businesses of any size.
- Cloud-based architecture ensures it can grow alongside an organisation.
- Suitable for rapid growth or expanding project portfolios.

EXECUTION

Scalable architecture makes it a better choice for businesses of all sizes.
BUILT TO SCALE
- Highly scalable.
- More focused on high-complexity projects.
- Best for enterprise-level organisations with need for highly structured project management.

EXECUTION

Scalable but primarily aimed at large enterprises.
Security & Compliance
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EXCELLENT
- Fully GDPR-compliant and ISO-certified.
- Robust data security with data storage in Germany.

EXECUTION

Robust data security, good for companies that need reliable, secure data management.
GOOD
- Strong security and compliance features.
- May require custom configurations to fully meet industry standards.

EXECUTION

Complex enterprise-level security.
Mobile Access
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On-the-go collaboration
- Full mobile access.
- Teams can manage tasks, track progress and collaborate on the go.
- Same tools and features available on mobile and desktop.

EXECUTION

Comprehensive mobile access, providing more flexibility.
Partial support
- Mobile access available.
- Functionality limited compared to desktop version.
- Focus remains on complex, large-scale project portfolios.
- Mobile access secondary to desktop-based management.

EXECUTION

Limited mobile options.

Conclusion
Allex.ai vs. Planisware

Allex.ai

Allex.ai is the most flexible and AI-driven platform, designed for teams that need real-time adaptability and automation.

It supports multiple project methodologies (Agile, CCPM, Waterfall, Lean) and offers scalable solutions that can grow with companies of all sizes.

Allex.ai excels in task management, collaboration, and mobile access, making it the ideal solution for organisations that value speed, agility, and cost-effectiveness.

Planisware

Planisware is focused on portfolio management, particularly in R&D and product development.

‍It excels in managing large, multi-department portfolios but is highly manual and complex, making it slower to adapt to changes and less agile for teams working in short-term or dynamic environments.

It’s best suited for large enterprises with a long-term, innovation-driven focus.

Summary

Allex.ai: Ideal for businesses of any size, especially those seeking real-time adaptability and AI-driven automation. Best for industries that need quick turnarounds and multi-methodology support.

‍Planisware: Suited for R&D and product development, where portfolio management is the priority. Strong in cross-department collaboration, but manual processes can slow down execution.

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