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Alfabet FastLane vs ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Alfabet FastLane
Ranking in Project Portfolio Management
18th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Architecture Management (30th)
ServiceNow Strategic Portfo...
Ranking in Project Portfolio Management
4th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
36
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Agile Planning Tools (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Project Portfolio Management category, the mindshare of Alfabet FastLane is 1.3%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management is 7.0%, down from 12.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Project Portfolio Management Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management7.0%
Alfabet FastLane1.3%
Other91.7%
Project Portfolio Management
 

Featured Reviews

Onkgopotse Samuel Motshabi - PeerSpot reviewer
Founder and Managing Consultant at Onksoft Investments (Pty) Ltd
A clear view for managing portfolio growth, governance, and cost drivers or containment
I have just started toward the goal of implementation, so don't have much knowledge of the solution beyond my initial training. It is important for any company to define what they want from the solution. For example, one recommendation is that companies pick questions they want answered right at the outset. One company might say they want to know about their application landscape. Another company might say they want to see cost drivers. If you strategically prioritize your questions, then you will be able to go through implementation with less pain. Based on my use so far, I see the potential of the solution. I have been part of the company for a long time so I understand its pain points. I believe the solution is the right tool to get a clear view of governance, cost drivers, and cost containment. I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
SH
Architect at Mindsprint
Have experienced improved project and resource management with strategic alignment and comprehensive support
The complete ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management suite is used for strategic alignment, allowing us to track projects, portfolios, costs, and vendors to make informed decisions based on project tasks. While I may not be able to specify exact strategic outcomes from the SPM, the overall cost can be reduced by eliminating scattered tools such as JIRA and Microsoft Project Planner, which were onboarded into a single platform for multiple processes in ServiceNow, especially with CSDM that offers services-based alignment. The impact of ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management's analytics and reporting features on decision-making processes includes utilizing reports based on milestones during project implementations. Some tasks can be delayed or not aligned with requirements, such as in agile-based projects where features such as Sprint Burndown Charts are monitored. Reports can be fetched from SPM showing if milestones have been achieved, allowing for course corrections based on metrics indicating whether they are on track.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The solution has provided us with a view of the truth in terms of our application portfolio."
"The most important feature of ServiceNow IT Business Management is flexibility."
"It's a very complete solution."
"The performance is good."
"The most valuable features of ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management are the multiple methodology possibilities for projects. It has hybrid, traditional, and Agile capabilities. Additionally, the solution integrates well with other platforms, such as Microsoft Azure."
"The solution offers a lot of opportunities for integrations. We can integrate with Slack, Azure, all the API alternatives, etc. There's a lot of integration modules provided."
"The PPM module is an excellent service."
"The interface is user-friendly. It's one of the most user-friendly on the market, and the most complete."
"The new feature includes different lenses, such as the organizational lens or project manager lens, allowing us to view data through various perspectives. Previously, the journey started with demand, project, and idea management."
 

Cons

"The initial setup is challenging because it relies on information from different stakeholders."
"A major improvement we would like to see is definitely around agile management."
"The interface is cluttered with a lot of names and areas. It may not be user friendly enough for a first timer."
"As of now, making the product more cost-beneficial would help more organizations consider investing in it."
"ServiceNow need to focus on internal empowerment rather than awareness to drive the change."
"ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management could improve by having more Agile features. Other solutions, such as Rally have more."
"The portfolio management tool is not as good as DevOps or Jira because it requires a Russian site and BitLocker to train users or run projects."
"Improving configuration activities and productivity would be beneficial, as fresh graduates using the system require training to adapt."
"The cost could be improved. The solution is quite pricey."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I am with a third-party so am not privy to costs."
"It is a little expensive. We are in Brazil, and for us, it is a little expensive."
"The pricing is negotiable based on the contract and licensing perspective."
"The cost of the solution should not be more than $50,000 annually."
"The tool is expensive."
"The licensing is based on metrics and is tailored to customer's needs."
"The solution could improve by being less expensive and the pricing model is confusing. Many people are getting charged different amounts. There are additional fees that they are adding on."
"The solution is expensive."
"The solution was quite expensive."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Government
8%
Healthcare Company
6%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
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Company SizeCount
Small Business11
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise23
 

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What do you like most about ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management?
We mainly use the solution to support operations and align our ITSM operations with our business goals. This involves coordinating between our application development, support teams, and network en...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management?
The pricing is rated six, as it's relatively low-medium compared to other solutions. However, the value isn't fully justified when not all features are used. A pricing model adjustment is needed fo...
What needs improvement with ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management?
I don't have a comment on what areas of ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management could be improved or enhanced, which may be because we're not utilizing it properly. I found the documentation diff...
 

Also Known As

Alfabet Cloud
IT Business Management, ServiceNow IT Business Management Suite, ServiceNow ITBM Suite, ServiceNow ITBM
 

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