Compare RationalPlan и SOPlanning

Benefits:

It is web-based and has better compatibility among different OS, it has similarbut better features than MS Project which include task and Gantt Cha... Read more

It is web-based and has better compatibility among different OS, it has similarbut better features than MS Project which include task and Gantt Chart features that the executives work with want to see. It integrates with Outlook, so tasks can be emailed to responsible staff. The export to PDF is great for sharing a snapshot of all the tasks in the entire project along with the Gantt Chart.

Drawbacks:

while exporting to Excel,it loses the formatting. There's no way to set up emails on tasks that are late. The main way to track tasks is by manuall... Read more

while exporting to Excel,it loses the formatting. There's no way to set up emails on tasks that are late. The main way to track tasks is by manually entering the percentage of work completed.

Summary:

I am using Rational Plan as a MS Project substitute and have greatly benefitted by all its features. It helped me manage the tasks better.

Benefits:

Ease of use

Drawbacks:

The ability to lose information when closing down

Summary:

Rational plan has helped to transform the way that we run our manufacturing operation. Our facility has a real mix of make to order and long term f... Read more

Rational plan has helped to transform the way that we run our manufacturing operation. Our facility has a real mix of make to order and long term forecast demands being placed on equipment. There are several additional and variable constraints that make capacity planning software consistently fail. To overcome any lack of visibility from failing to plan we have found no greater tool than the simple flexibility, and ease of use that comes with Rational Plan.

Benefits:

1. Inexpensive 2. Relatively easy to learn 3. Good customer support

Drawbacks:

1. cannot enter raw data; has no way of accumulating time in a given cost code 2. some of the options are confusing (e.g. "always keep assignment ... Read more

1. cannot enter raw data; has no way of accumulating time in a given cost code 2. some of the options are confusing (e.g. "always keep assignment units as set" and "try to keep the work when changing resources"...what do these mean???

Summary:

We have not gotten to the point yet where we are utilizing the resource management tools, but given that we are typically managing 3 - 4 projects a... Read more

We have not gotten to the point yet where we are utilizing the resource management tools, but given that we are typically managing 3 - 4 projects at any given time this is definitely the goal. What would be most beneficial at this time is to have some way of entering and accumulating data. Currently I have to set-up project spreadsheets with all of my cost codes down the left margin and dates across the top so that I can enter time sheets and accumulate hours for each job cost code for all projects. With the accumulated sub-totals I can then update my Gantt charts on Rational plan from time to time. It would be great if I could enter this time sheet data directly into Rational Plan instead of having to create and update these summarizing spread sheets.

Benefits:

It is a native Mac program that imports and exports MS Project files efficiently.

Drawbacks:

I have had some issues over the years with specific bugs. But to their credit, RationalPlan has always been quick to respond with a resolution to ... Read more

I have had some issues over the years with specific bugs. But to their credit, RationalPlan has always been quick to respond with a resolution to the issues. I still seem to have some issues with the printing format and how it handles logos.

Summary:

I work with a lot of different customers and am constantly importing and exporting project plans (converting from MS Project). RationalPlan allows... Read more

I work with a lot of different customers and am constantly importing and exporting project plans (converting from MS Project). RationalPlan allows me to effectively and efficiently work with the plans in this mixed environment. I find it an essential tool for my business.

Benefits:

The best thing is this program shows all necessary information at one screen. You do not need to open another window or tab in the browser to see a... Read more

The best thing is this program shows all necessary information at one screen. You do not need to open another window or tab in the browser to see all tasks assign to each user. It's super easy and convenience.

Drawbacks:

There is no option to customize calendar. I would like to have a possibility to change the color of the days of the week for holidays, week ends, ... Read more

There is no option to customize calendar. I would like to have a possibility to change the color of the days of the week for holidays, week ends, user holidays, etc. Also will be nice to create a task on the weekends as well.

Summary:

Mangers from different locations can see in one place the status of all tasks from different departments.

Benefits:

This s/w is simple and straight forward in using. It's very easy customize, no maintenance except upgrading, very stable. We use it already for 6 y... Read more

This s/w is simple and straight forward in using. It's very easy customize, no maintenance except upgrading, very stable. We use it already for 6 years and had no any problems with it.

Drawbacks:

This s/w suits 100 % for our needs and we do not have any dislikes.

Summary:

We use SoPlanning for tracking our Social Media posts and it suits very well. It show the whole picture for time period like week, month, etc and a... Read more

We use SoPlanning for tracking our Social Media posts and it suits very well. It show the whole picture for time period like week, month, etc and also you can see the particular SM message on the same screen. It also has export options in PDF and Excel for creating report for management.

Benefits:

This software is really easy to configure, intiuitive to use even by not skilled people. I use and like very much the dual view People and Project... Read more

This software is really easy to configure, intiuitive to use even by not skilled people. I use and like very much the dual view People and Project Planning, and the really easy way to switch between them. I like the daily view and the view at a glance of people availability for each day.

Drawbacks:

The fact that the same activity for multiple resorces is not treated as one activitiy when changing schedule. The missing of the vertical scrolling... Read more

The fact that the same activity for multiple resorces is not treated as one activitiy when changing schedule. The missing of the vertical scrolling of the plan area ( menu and captions goes out of screen when you have lot of "rows" and you want to see the lower.

Summary:

I'm using the Open source version running on a company's server. This software is really easy to configure, intiuitive to use even by not skilled ... Read more

I'm using the Open source version running on a company's server. This software is really easy to configure, intiuitive to use even by not skilled people. I'm planning and scheduling out of company activities of a group of 10 installers/technicians with need of frequent changes in schedule. SOPlanning alllows me to see at a glance daily availability of people and to book them with very few steps. I'm not using all features, but unlike other products, SOPlanning allow me to plan on a daily base instead of putting durations in hours, and that's what I really needed. All people can login and see their and colleague's work schedules, and, in case I know can limit visibility I'm proficency using SOplanning this way for 2 years and during this period I've experienced 2 or 3 software upgrades that corrected errors and introduced new features, index that the SOplanning developement group is active and gives good support. In general I'm happy with SOPlanning and I will be in trouble if I couldn't use it

Benefits:

The simplicity to implement and the ease of organizing and visualizing project tasks. Your colleagues do not need training to use the software.

Drawbacks:

In general, it achieves all the requirements that our team needed. Probably having a friendlier interface (for example having drag and drop functio... Read more

In general, it achieves all the requirements that our team needed. Probably having a friendlier interface (for example having drag and drop functions) would make it even easier to use.

Summary:

The experience has been satisfactory. Currently, the work team has been able to organize all projects and tasks easily. The gantt chart display mak... Read more

The experience has been satisfactory. Currently, the work team has been able to organize all projects and tasks easily. The gantt chart display makes it easy for the user to organize tasks based on goals, milestones and execution times.