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Head-to-head · Strategic Planning Software

ClearPoint Strategy vs Shibumi

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score ClearPoint Strategy #5 in Strategic Planning Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit ClearPoint
Shibumi #8 in Strategic Planning Software 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Shibumi

ClearPoint Strategy leads on 0 checks, Shibumi on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreClearPoint Strategy · 8.7/10
  • Most featuresClearPoint Strategy · 4 of 4

ClearPoint Strategy scores higher on our rubric for strategic planning software: 8.7 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.

ClearPoint Strategy is the better fit for organizations needing integrated scorecards and reporting. Shibumi is the better fit for enterprise strategy and value-realization programs.

  • ClearPoint Strategy fits best

    Organizations needing integrated scorecards and reporting

  • Shibumi fits best

    Enterprise strategy and value-realization programs

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Side by side

Feature ClearPoint Strategy 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Shibumi 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.4
Ranking #5 in Strategic Planning Software #8 in Strategic Planning Software
Best for Organizations needing integrated scorecards and reporting Enterprise strategy and value-realization programs
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, GDPR
Integrations 3,000+ integrations 1,000+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Enterprise, Mid-market
Features ClearPoint Strategy 4/4 · Shibumi 3/4
Objective cascading ✓ ✓
Initiative tracking ✓ ✓
Strategy maps ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Execution dashboards ✓ ✓
Specs
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Included user limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines scorecards, OKRs, strategy maps, and cascading goals
  • Automates reporting with reminders, approvals, and briefing books
  • Connects with Excel, Power BI, Snowflake, SQL Server, and Zapier
  • Cascades objectives and aligns initiatives with strategic priorities
  • Tracks resources, risks, roadmaps, benefits, and value realization
  • Supports web, iOS, Android, API, and AI-enabled analysis
Cons
  • Pricing requires a sales conversation
  • There is no free plan
  • Its wide feature set may exceed narrow planning needs
  • Customized pricing requires contacting Shibumi
  • Its broad feature set may exceed narrower planning needs
  • Configuration may be needed for workflows and dashboards
Our verdict

ClearPoint Strategy is a cloud-based strategy management platform for organizations that need to connect strategic objectives with measurable outcomes. It brings together strategic scorecards, KPI and measure tracking, OKRs, initiatives,…

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Shibumi is a cloud-based strategic portfolio management and strategy execution platform for enterprise strategy, transformation, and EPMO teams. It brings strategic objectives, KPI management, initiative alignment, lifecycle management,…

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  1. ClearPoint StrategyStrategic Planning Software 8.7Pricing on request
  2. ShibumiStrategic Planning Software 8.4Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ClearPoint Strategy — where it wins

    • Combines scorecards, OKRs, strategy maps, and cascading goals
    • Automates reporting with reminders, approvals, and briefing books
    • Connects with Excel, Power BI, Snowflake, SQL Server, and Zapier

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a sales conversation
    • There is no free plan
    • Its wide feature set may exceed narrow planning needs

  • Shibumi — where it wins

    • Cascades objectives and aligns initiatives with strategic priorities
    • Tracks resources, risks, roadmaps, benefits, and value realization
    • Supports web, iOS, Android, API, and AI-enabled analysis

    Where it doesn't

    • Customized pricing requires contacting Shibumi
    • Its broad feature set may exceed narrower planning needs
    • Configuration may be needed for workflows and dashboards
  • ClearPoint Strategy8.7/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad strategy management platform for integrated scorecards, goals, initiatives, and reporting.

    Visit ClearPointFull verdict →
  • Shibumi8.4/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad strategic portfolio platform for enterprise alignment, execution, and value realization.

    Visit ShibumiFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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