Fibery vs Planisware Comparison

Why choose Fibery

• Has a free plan (Planisware does not)
• Higher Cost score (7/10 vs 3/10)
• Higher Support score (7/10 vs 5/10)
• Better fit for startups (9/10 vs 1/10)
• Better fit for small business (7/10 vs 2/10)

Why choose Planisware

• Higher Scalability score (9/10 vs 6/10)
• Higher Analytics score (8/10 vs 6/10)
• Better fit for enterprise (10/10 vs 5/10)

Fibery

Pros

• Users define their own databases and relations, so a single workspace can replace separate tools for feedback, roadmaps, and wikis.
• Observers and guests are free on every plan, so stakeholders can view and comment without adding paid seats.
• Nine view types, including Gantt with dependencies, Timeline, Calendar, and Map, are built in.
• Reviewers on G2 and Capterra describe support as responsive and hands-on, including help with complex setups.
• Every plan includes AI features and an MCP server, and the vendor says customer data is not used to train AI models.

Cons

• Reviewers most often complain about the steep learning curve, especially for non-technical teammates.
• Teams must model their processes before tracking feels natural, which adds setup overhead.
• Reviewers describe dashboards and charts as less polished than in dedicated tools, and portfolio resource planning is limited.
• SSO and SCIM are available only on Enterprise, which requires at least 25 paid seats.
• Fibery does not list native time tracking or team chat on its features page.

Planisware

Pros

• Deep scheduling engine with Gantt, PERT, WBS, earned value and stage-gate support in one product
• Ties budgets, forecasts and actuals to schedules and resources, with links to ERP financials
• Strong security credentials, including ISO 27001, SOC 2 and a CSA STAR Level 2 listing, delivered on a single-tenant cloud
• Customers can start on the packaged Orchestra product and move up to Enterprise as needs grow
• Rated well on Gartner Peer Insights (about 4.5 to 4.6) and recognized by Gartner and Forrester

Cons

• No public pricing, and implementation, training and support add significant first-year cost
• Steep learning curve and admin-heavy configuration, especially for casual users
• Reviewers describe the interface as dated compared with modern SaaS tools
• Heavy customization can hurt performance and make upgrades harder
• Reviews on Software Advice give weak scores for support responsiveness