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

Platform

A Project, Resource & Task Management platform adaptable across multiple methodologies (CCPM, Agile, Lean, Waterfall).

Strategic portfolio and resource management platform, aimed at aligning project execution with broader business strategy.

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.

Focuses on strategic alignment of project execution with business goals, ensuring that resource allocation and project prioritisation are aligned with the company's overall objectives.

Resource optimisation across multiple departments and business units, helping organisations allocate resources based on strategic importance.

Supports both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, making it adaptable for companies using a hybrid approach.

Ideal for organisations balancing multiple business goals and needing high-level insights into resource use and project progress.

EXECUTION

Strong in strategic execution.

Advantages

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.

Provides enterprise-wide visibility, helping organisations align project execution with strategic business goals.

Strong in resource optimisation and portfolio management, ensuring that resources are allocated based on the strategic importance of projects.

More flexible than Primavera or Planisware in adapting to Agile and hybrid methodologies.

EXECUTION

Offers strong execution for enterprise-scale, highly structured projects.

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Disadvantages

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.

Strategy-focused, sometimes resulting in slower execution for teams focusing purely on short-term, fast-paced project management.

Manual input still required for task-level adjustments, lacking the AI-driven automation that Allex.ai offers for faster day-to-day project execution.

While it excels at strategic alignment, it may be less suited for teams focused solely on quick project turnarounds or more operational-level task management.

EXECUTION

Manual-heavy platform.

Managing
Portfolios

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.

Limited

- Focus on strategic portfolio management.

- Excels at balancing resources across various business units and departments.

- Lacks real-time flexibility for day-today portfolio adjustments.

EXECUTION

Strong in long –term, structured portfolio management, lacks speed and adaptability for rapid portfolio changes.

Project
Management

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.

LIMITED

- Provides top-down approach to PM.

- Ensures that projects are in line with business priorities.

- May slow down execution for quick project completion or day-to-day tasks.

EXECUTION

More gradual control, often slower project setup.

Dealing with Changes

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

- Provides strategic re-alignment for changes in business priorities or project scope.

- Lacks real-time adaptability.

- Changes in execution often require significant manual reconfiguration.

EXECUTION

Slower to act due to manual re-planning process.

Capacity & Resources Management

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

- Focus on strategic resource optimisation.

- Valuable for enterprise-wide planning.

- Lacks day-to-day flexibility.

EXECUTION

Less flexible because of the manual processes.

AI & Automation

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

- Offers strategic automation for high-level resource and portfolio management.

- Lacks AI-driven features.

EXECUTION

Less efficient due to the manual processes required.

Collaboration Tools

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

- Strong in aligning teams across departments and business units.

- Lacks real-time collaboration features.

- Focused on ensuring that execution aligns with goals.

EXECUTION

Slower moving collaboration features.

Task
Management

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

- Good at aligning tasks with long-term strategic goals.

- Focus on higher-level project objectives.

- Not offer the flexibility necessary for fast –paced operational tasks.

EXECUTION

Less flexible because of strategic task focus.

Visualisation Tools

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

- Provides strategic visualisation dashboards.

- Ideal for enterprise-wide oversight.

- Lack detailed, real-time tasks for daily process.

EXECUTION

Lacks the real-time adaptability and variety.

Reporting & Dashboards

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

- Known for strategic reporting.

- Insights into resource utilisation and project prioritisation.

- Lack real-time reporting for rapid project adjustments.

EXECUTION

Manual reporting makes the processes slower and less dynamic.

Cost

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.

GOOD FOR CCPM

- Higher cost platform, focusing on enterprise strategic project management.

- Best for organisations wanting to manage multiple business units or departments.

EXECUTION

More enterprise focused and costly.

User-Friendliness

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

- Focus on strategic alignment.

- Better for executive-level users.

- Offers valuable insights.

- Challenging to navigate for teams focused on operational execution .

EXECUTION

Significantly more training, more difficult to adopt for new teams or fast-moving projects.

Scalability

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

- Scalable for large enterprises managing multiple business units or departments.

- Best for balancing complex, strategic priorities.

- Not well suited for smaller organisations or teams that need flexibility.

EXECUTION

Scalable but primarily aimed at large enterprises.

Security & Compliance

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 tools.

- Compliance tools can be customised to meet enterprise specific needs.

EXECUTION

Complex enterprise-level security.

Mobile Access

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

- Offers mobile support

- Strength in desktop tools for strategic management.

- Mobile access more limited

- Focused on insights rather than full task & project management capabilities.

EXECUTION

Limited mobile options.

Conclusion
Allex.ai vs. Planview

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.

Planview

Planview is geared towards strategic project execution,
ensuring that projects align with business goals.

It’s ideal for large enterprises managing multiple departments or business units, with a focus on resource optimisation and strategic alignment.

However, its reliance on manual input and slower pace for day-to-day task management make it less suited for teams needing real-time adaptability.

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.

Planview: Focuses on strategic alignment with business objectives, making it ideal for enterprises that need to manage resources across multiple departments. However, its slower execution and manual configuration limit its adaptability for fast-paced teams.