Head-to-head · Project Portfolio Management - Midmarket Software
Celoxis vs Planview AdaptiveWork
Celoxis leads on 0 checks, Planview AdaptiveWork on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreCeloxis · 8.0/10
- Free trialonly Celoxis
Celoxis scores higher on our rubric for project portfolio management - midmarket software: 8.0 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.
Celoxis is the better fit for PMOs needing portfolio, resource, and time controls. Planview AdaptiveWork is the better fit for teams coordinating complex portfolio work.
- Celoxis fits best
PMOs needing portfolio, resource, and time controls
- Planview AdaptiveWork fits best
Teams coordinating complex portfolio work
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Side by side
| Feature | Celoxis 8.0/10 Visit ↗ | Planview AdaptiveWork 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.0 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #6 in Project Portfolio Management - Midmarket Software | #7 in Project Portfolio Management - Midmarket Software |
| Best for | PMOs needing portfolio, resource, and time controls | Teams coordinating complex portfolio work |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $10/user/mo | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | — | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile, Self-hosted | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Integrations | 14 integrations | 10 integrations |
| Features Celoxis 0/4 · Planview AdaptiveWork 0/4 | ||
| Scenario planning | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Resource capacity planning | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Portfolio financials | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Strategic alignment | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Portfolio limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Celoxis brings project intake, scheduling, portfolio visibility, resource planning, and financial and time controls into one project portfolio management product. It is aimed at PMOs, project managers, and delivery teams coordinating work… Read the review → |
Planview AdaptiveWork brings portfolio, project, and work management together for organizations coordinating complex work. Demand intake, capacity planning, resource allocation, scheduling, and portfolio roadmaps address work from incoming… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Celoxis — where it wins
- Combines intake ranking, dependencies, Gantt, and portfolio reporting
- Adds resource planning, time tracking, and financial controls across plans
- Offers web, iOS, Android, API, and self-hosted options
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; the 14-day offer is a trial
- Annual pricing has a five-user minimum for full-access users
- Advanced capabilities are split across higher-priced plans
Planview AdaptiveWork — where it wins
- Combines request intake, capacity planning, dependencies, and portfolio roadmaps
- Analyzes resource workload and utilization alongside time and expense tracking
- Offers AI-assisted risk assessment, insights, and recommendations
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting Planview, making early budget comparisons less direct
- The broad portfolio scope may exceed the needs of lightweight project teams
- Its listed integrations may not cover every organization's business systems
- Celoxis8.0/10 · 14-day trial
A broad PPM toolkit with a $10 annual entry tier and paid plans for deeper controls.
Visit CeloxisFull verdict → - Planview AdaptiveWork7.9/10 · Pricing on request
Demand, capacity, scheduling, and reporting tools for organizations coordinating complex work.
Contact PlanviewFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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