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Head-to-head · Agile Tools

P4 Plan (formerly Hansoft) vs IBM Targetprocess

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score P4 Plan (formerly Hansoft) #6 in Agile Tools 8.4/10 Free plan · pricing on request Free plan✓ 1 of 6 features Visit P4 Plan
IBM Targetprocess #8 in Agile Tools 8.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit site

P4 Plan (formerly Hansoft) leads on 1 check, IBM Targetprocess on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreP4 Plan (formerly Hansoft) · 8.4/10
  • Free planonly P4 Plan (formerly Hansoft)
  • Most featuresIBM Targetprocess · 6 of 6

P4 Plan (formerly Hansoft) scores higher on our rubric for agile tools: 8.4 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

P4 Plan (formerly Hansoft) offers free plan; IBM Targetprocess doesn't.

P4 Plan (formerly Hansoft) is the better fit for large teams coordinating plans across methods. IBM Targetprocess is the better fit for enterprise teams scaling agile portfolios.

  • P4 Plan (formerly Hansoft) fits best

    Large teams coordinating plans across methods

  • IBM Targetprocess fits best

    Enterprise teams scaling agile portfolios

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Side by side

Feature P4 Plan (formerly Hansoft) 8.4/10 Visit ↗ IBM Targetprocess 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 8.2
Ranking #6 in Agile Tools #8 in Agile Tools
Best for Large teams coordinating plans across methods Enterprise teams scaling agile portfolios
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Self-hosted, Desktop Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Web
Support Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs Docs
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Enterprise
Features P4 Plan (formerly Hansoft) 1/6 · IBM Targetprocess 6/6
Sprint planning Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Backlog management Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Roadmap view Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Agile reporting Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Custom workflows Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Time tracking ✓ ✓
Specs
Agile methods Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Plan with Scrum, Gantt, and Kanban simultaneously
  • Scenario and resource planning includes placeholder users
  • Import Excel and Microsoft Project files; extend through API and webhooks
  • Connects portfolio, investment, financial, resource, and delivery planning
  • Supports iteration planning, prioritized backlogs, and configurable roadmaps
  • Offers custom workflows, dashboards, reports, and time tracking
Cons
  • Free plan is limited to five users
  • Paid licenses and terms require contacting Perforce
  • Self-hosted and desktop options may not suit web-only teams
  • Pricing is handled through a sales conversation
  • Cloud deployment with web and API coverage only
  • Documentation is the listed support channel
Our verdict

P4 Plan, formerly Hansoft, is Perforce’s project and product planning application for teams managing complex releases and multiple workstreams. Its combination of Scrum, Gantt, and Kanban planning is suited to mid-market and enterprise…

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IBM Targetprocess brings strategic portfolio management together with execution planning for organizations coordinating strategy, investments, resources, and delivery. It is aimed at business leaders, enterprise portfolio managers, IT…

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  1. P4 Plan (formerly Hansoft)Agile Tools 8.4Free plan · pricing on request
  2. IBM TargetprocessAgile Tools 8.2Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • P4 Plan (formerly Hansoft) — where it wins

    • Plan with Scrum, Gantt, and Kanban simultaneously
    • Scenario and resource planning includes placeholder users
    • Import Excel and Microsoft Project files; extend through API and webhooks

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to five users
    • Paid licenses and terms require contacting Perforce
    • Self-hosted and desktop options may not suit web-only teams

  • IBM Targetprocess — where it wins

    • Connects portfolio, investment, financial, resource, and delivery planning
    • Supports iteration planning, prioritized backlogs, and configurable roadmaps
    • Offers custom workflows, dashboards, reports, and time tracking

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is handled through a sales conversation
    • Cloud deployment with web and API coverage only
    • Documentation is the listed support channel
  • P4 Plan (formerly Hansoft)8.4/10 · Free plan · pricing on request

    A multi-method planning tool for teams coordinating complex releases and workstreams.

    Visit P4 PlanFull verdict →
  • IBM Targetprocess8.2/10 · Pricing on request

    Portfolio planning and agile delivery views for enterprises coordinating strategy and execution.

    Visit siteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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