TransparentChoice vs Traditional PPM Software
There’s no shortage of project and portfolio tools out there. But if you’ve ever felt stuck with software that doesn’t fit how your team works, you’re not alone. Here’s how TransparentChoice compares to traditional PPM tools — and why teams like yours are making the switch.
| TransparentChoice | Old-School PPMs | |
|---|---|---|
| Feature Philosophy | “Less is more” — we focus on features teams actually use. Designed for real work, not just RFPs. | Extensive feature sets often driven by RFPs, not daily needs |
| Prioritization & Strategic Alignment | This is our space. We have spent a decade building the best prioritization engine in the world — AHP-based, transparent, and collaborative. If prioritization and strategic alignment matters to you (and it should), talk to us and compare us to anyone. | “Prioritization” often relies on opaque or arbitrary scoring models that look credible but lack substance |
| Speed to Value | Live in days — start fast, adjust later | Lengthy implementations and change management programs |
| Transparency & Trust | Clear logic and full traceability — your stakeholders will trust the outcome | Opaque scoring models and black-box logic |
| Integration & Delivery Flexibility | We integrate with your existing systems to reduce rollout friction and support delivery teams without forcing change. | Often replaces tools and enforces one-size-fits-all delivery workflows. |
| Portfolio vs. Project Focus | Designed for decision-makers and PMOs who need visibility, governance, and alignment across the portfolio. | Often built around individual project delivery, with portfolio views added on top — which can feel disconnected from governance needs. |
| Stakeholder Focus | We help PMOs and Transformation leads engage with leadership, business stakeholders and commercial finance, making portfolios transparent and easier to control. | Built around use cases that enable PMOs to enforce compliance within project teams, getting detailed data with templates for areas such as timesheets, RAID logs and task status reporting. |
| Scenario Planning | AI-driven, constraint-aware scenario modeling in seconds — identify the best portfolio mix with real-world limits in mind. | Manual what-if planning in Excel or rigid tools |
| Architecture & Ownership | Modern, unified codebase — fully owned, fully maintained | Legacy stacks and tools stitched together through acquisition |
| Feature Requests | We ship fast — real requests go live in days or weeks, not quarters | Customizations are slow, costly, or ignored — especially with acquired platforms |
| Customer Focus | We’re a focused team with a retention-first mindset. You’re never just a number. | Focused on growth and scale — often prioritizing sales over usability |
| Pricing | Simple subscription based on portfolio scale — no per-seat traps | Per-seat licensing that limits adoption and collaboration |