Head-to-head · Project Portfolio Management Software
Nimble vs FoxPlan
Nimble leads on 0 checks, FoxPlan on 0, and 8 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreNimble · 9.3/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly Nimble
Nimble scores higher on our rubric for project portfolio management software: 9.3 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.
Nimble is the better fit for portfolio teams needing strong value. FoxPlan is the better fit for small teams seeking affordable complete PPM.
- Nimble fits best
Portfolio teams needing strong value
- FoxPlan fits best
Small teams seeking affordable complete PPM
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Side by side
| Feature | Nimble 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | FoxPlan 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #2 in Project Portfolio Management Software | #4 in Project Portfolio Management Software |
| Best for | Portfolio teams needing strong value | Small teams seeking affordable complete PPM |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | €10/user/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML | GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Integrations | 12 integrations | 15 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Nimble 7/7 · FoxPlan 7/7 | ||
| Portfolio prioritization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Project intake | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scenario planning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Capacity planning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Budget tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Executive reporting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cross-project dependencies | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Our verdict | Nimble is a cloud-based project and portfolio management platform from NimbleWork for PMOs and organizations managing demand from intake through execution. It supports standardized project requests, portfolio evaluation and ranking,… Read the review → |
FoxPlan is a project portfolio management platform for PMOs, project managers, and organizations coordinating multiple initiatives. Its scope covers structured idea and demand intake, portfolio prioritization, project planning, resource… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nimble — where it wins
- Covers intake, prioritization, funding, scenarios, and capacity planning
- Supports Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project scheduling
- Connects web, mobile, API, and broad third-party integrations
Where it doesn't
- Advanced scheduling and dependency views start in the Business tier
- Enterprise pricing requires contact with sales
- Published plans combine legacy and newer tier structures
FoxPlan — where it wins
- Free plan supports up to 3 users with unlimited portfolios and projects
- Covers intake, prioritization, capacity, budgets, dependencies, and reporting
- Offers agile workflows, integrations, self-hosting, and AI-assisted analysis
Where it doesn't
- Full access is limited to the €30 per-user monthly Full plan
- JIRA, SSO/MFA, API, and customization are reserved for Full
- Dedicated hosting, on-premise deployment, and BI require contacting sales
- Nimble9.3/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
A broad portfolio platform for intake, planning, funding, capacity, and reporting.
Visit NimbleFull verdict → - FoxPlan9.0/10 · Free plan
A broad PPM platform with a three-user free plan and €10 entry tier.
Visit FoxPlanFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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