Celoxis vs Tempo Portfolio Manager

Celoxis8.0Visit Tempo Portfolio Manager7.8Visit

Higher score Celoxis #6 in Project Portfolio Management - Midmarket Software 8.0/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Celoxis

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Tempo Portfolio Manager #8 in Project Portfolio Management - Midmarket Software 7.8/10 Free plan · pricing on request Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Tempo

• Celoxis fits best

  PMOs needing portfolio, resource, and time controls

• Tempo Portfolio Manager fits best

  Jira-oriented teams wanting lightweight portfolio planning

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Side by side

Feature	Celoxis 8.0/10 Visit ↗	Tempo Portfolio Manager 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.0	7.8
Ranking	#6 in Project Portfolio Management - Midmarket Software	#8 in Project Portfolio Management - Midmarket Software
Best for	PMOs needing portfolio, resource, and time controls	Jira-oriented teams wanting lightweight portfolio planning
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$10/user/mo	Free plan · pricing on request
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile, Self-hosted	Cloud
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Integrations	14 integrations	2 integrations
Features Celoxis 0/4 · Tempo Portfolio Manager 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
Our review
Pros	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	Uses Monte Carlo simulations to forecast project timelines Balances workloads and forecasts capacity across teams Includes intake forms, portfolio dashboards, and Jira and Slack links
Cons	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	Scheduled to sunset on December 31, 2027 Pricing requires contacting sales Integration options are centered on Jira and Slack
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 →	Tempo Portfolio Manager, formerly LiquidPlanner, is cloud software for coordinating multiple projects, teams, dependencies, and changing priorities. Its predictive scheduling and portfolio planning make it a fit for midmarket and… 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

• Tempo Portfolio Manager — where it wins

  • Uses Monte Carlo simulations to forecast project timelines
  • Balances workloads and forecasts capacity across teams
  • Includes intake forms, portfolio dashboards, and Jira and Slack links

  Where it doesn't

  • Scheduled to sunset on December 31, 2027
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Integration options are centered on Jira and Slack

• 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 →
• Tempo Portfolio Manager7.8/10 · Free plan · pricing on request

  Monte Carlo forecasts and capacity planning suit Jira teams coordinating multiple projects.

  Visit TempoFull verdict →