Compare Brightidea and Planview IdeaPlace 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (71.8% of reviews)
Enterprise (71.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Brightidea
Star Rating
(212)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (71.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
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Star Rating
(61)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (71.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Brightidea excels in its Quality of Support, scoring 9.1, while Planview IdeaPlace, with a score of 8.8, is noted for being reliable but not as responsive in critical situations.
- Reviewers mention that Brightidea's Communication Tools, particularly the Voting feature, received a high score of 9.0, indicating a strong capability for gathering feedback, whereas Planview IdeaPlace's similar feature is slightly lower at 8.1, suggesting less engagement in idea evaluation.
- G2 users highlight Brightidea's superior Mind Mapping capabilities, with Templates scoring an impressive 9.3, which users find intuitive and helpful for brainstorming sessions, while Planview IdeaPlace's Mind Mapping features are rated lower, indicating less flexibility and fewer options.
- Users on G2 appreciate Brightidea's robust Idea Collection tools, particularly the Idea Campaigns feature, which scored 8.5, making it easier to gather and manage ideas effectively, compared to Planview IdeaPlace's lower score of 7.4 in Surveys, which users find less effective for collecting diverse input.
- Reviewers say that Brightidea's Performance and Reliability score of 8.9 reflects its stability during high-traffic periods, while Planview IdeaPlace, with a score of 8.1, has been reported to experience occasional slowdowns, particularly during peak usage times.
- Users report that Brightidea's Desktop App is highly rated at 9.2, providing a seamless experience for users who prefer working offline, while Planview IdeaPlace's Desktop App, rated at 8.0, is seen as less feature-rich, leading to some user frustration.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Brightidea
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Brightidea
Free Trial is available
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Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
191
7.9
50
Ease of Use
8.2
192
8.1
49
Ease of Setup
7.8
150
7.6
41
Ease of Admin
7.9
153
7.4
42
Quality of Support
9.1
175
8.8
47
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
156
8.8
42
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
186
8.5
48
Features by Category
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Productivity Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
7.6
7
Not enough data
Execution
7.6
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
Roadmapping
7.6
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
Design Tools
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
Communication Tools
9.2
8
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
Integrations
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
Software Offering
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
Collaboration Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Visual Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Mind Map Availability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.1
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
Hardware
6.7
6
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
Security
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
Feedback
8.2
51
Not enough data
8.7
54
Not enough data
Idea Sources
6.8
42
Not enough data
9.0
54
Not enough data
Idea Collection
8.6
51
Not enough data
7.5
34
Not enough data
7.3
33
Feature Not Available
8.1
39
Not enough data
6.7
29
Feature Not Available
Integrations
6.9
31
Not enough data
6.4
32
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Brightidea and Planview IdeaPlace are categorized as Strategy and Innovation Roadmapping Tools and Idea Management
Unique Categories
Brightidea is categorized as Visual Collaboration Platforms, Mind Mapping, Collaborative Whiteboard, and Diagramming
Planview IdeaPlace has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Brightidea
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Planview IdeaPlace
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Non-Profit Organization Management
9.6%
Information Technology and Services
6.7%
Financial Services
6.7%
Insurance
5.7%
Construction
4.8%
Other
66.5%
Telecommunications
11.7%
Financial Services
10.0%
Insurance
8.3%
Utilities
6.7%
Information Technology and Services
6.7%
Other
56.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
Brightidea
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Will T.
Verified User in Financial Services
I love Brightidea in multiple quantities because it provides a canvas to create whatever it takes to get the entire staff involved in the open innovation session, to acquire a fairly fluid work, for every member belonging to some company, according to the...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Aubrey S.
Verified User in Financial Services
The technical team does not take phone calls.
Planview IdeaPlace
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Management Consulting
Its easy to use and understand. Promotes collaboration and easy ideation.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Real Estate
The terminology; a definitions manual would be great to explain the community hierarchy and roles within the system. The admin training provided was very basic; it would be good if it was more specialised and not just targetted at beginners.
Will T.
Verified User in Financial Services
I love Brightidea in multiple quantities because it provides a canvas to create whatever it takes to get the entire staff involved in the open innovation session, to acquire a fairly fluid work, for every member belonging to some company, according to the...
Verified User in Management Consulting
Its easy to use and understand. Promotes collaboration and easy ideation.
Aubrey S.
Verified User in Financial Services
The technical team does not take phone calls.
Verified User in Real Estate
The terminology; a definitions manual would be great to explain the community hierarchy and roles within the system. The admin training provided was very basic; it would be good if it was more specialised and not just targetted at beginners.
Discussions
What is Brightidea?
1 comment
OS
Brightidea is a software company that provides innovation management software to help organizations with idea generation, collaboration, and implementation.Read more
Who are your customers?
1 comment
OS
We have customers of all shapes and sizes who are focused on creating a culture of innovation and fostering ideation.
Because Brightidea is flexible and...Read more
Who can I gather ideas from?
1 comment
OS
A company can easily gather and manage ideas from its employees. You can also collect ideas from outside the company and collaborate with other teams to...Read more
Planview IdeaPlace has no discussions with answers
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