Broadcom Clarity vs PowerSteering comparison

Broadcom and PowerSteering are both solutions in the Project Portfolio Management category. Broadcom is ranked #1 with an average rating of 7.6, while PowerSteering is ranked #17. Broadcom holds a 9.3% mindshare in PPM, compared to PowerSteering’s 1.8% mindshare. Additionally, 91% of Broadcom users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of PowerSteering users who would recommend it.

Broadcom Clarity

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91% willing to recommend

PowerSteering

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100% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Broadcom Clarity

Ranking in Project Portfolio Management

1st

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

143

Ranking in other categories

Project Management Software (8th)

PowerSteering

Ranking in Project Portfolio Management

17th

Average Rating

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Project Portfolio Management category, the mindshare of Broadcom Clarity is 9.3%, down from 10.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of PowerSteering is 1.8%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Project Portfolio Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Broadcom Clarity	9.3%
PowerSteering	1.8%
Other	88.9%

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George Anghelache

Delivery Transformation Lead at Banca Transilvania

Broad perspective on strategic management exists but integration challenges hinder efficiency

The product execution part, such as planning and executing, is done through Atlassian tools, specifically Jira. We wanted to upgrade our ability to understand how all these products and teams are working against strategic goals, tracking expenses and time, but the integration between Broadcom Clarity and Atlassian Jira is very cumbersome and not straightforward. Their integration, even with ConnectALL, is just adequate, but it's never going to be great because they are actively trying to sell Rally. To make Broadcom Clarity a perfect product, I think with Jira, nothing can be done. To be fair, I don't know exactly how Rally integration works as I've only read about it, but I know that in marketing papers, it seems amazing with full-on integration, whereas with Jira, it just doesn't work that effectively.

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it_user4230

VP of Product at a legal firm with 51-200 employees

Excellent portfolio management SaaS - strategy, savings, visibility

I haven't used the product for over a year, so this could be out of date but entering information was somewhat cumbersome. PPM systems in general are a challenge to keep populated with current information. The business priority of portfolio visibility must be communicated to users and reinforced that the project doesn't exist unless it's updated in the system.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Go for the PPM product, try it once, you will see it makes a big difference and you can get a lot of benefit from CA PPM."

"The support is excellent and very easy to work with."

"Just the capability of it is really blowing my mind so far."

"It brings visibility and one central source of truth, as opposed to a bunch of different processes and tools."

"The new UX is great because it has helped remove some of those barriers, so that people who are not classically trained project managers can easily get up to speed in using the tool without having to learn a whole other tool set. It's very intuitive, and very collaborative, and very easy to adapt to their existing work styles."

"The main benefit of the SaaS version is the cost; also, I'm not responsible for any server maintenance, which is nice, because if their servers go down, it's somebody else that gets a call at 3 a.m., not me."

"It has best-in-class capacity planning and demand management, role-based, individual-based, team-based, and location-based."

"People or companies looking for PPM tools can go for CA PPM as it is perfect for customizations and is user friendly."

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"Very configurable software; almost any stage-gate process can be mapped and defined in the software giving excellent visibility to your project portfolio."

Cons

"I want to see integration for SMS functionality."

"CA PPM is a mature product. We have used it for years, but we have had some challenges."

"Scheduling needs improvement."

"One of the things that have always been a bit painful is the integration with reporting utilities. The current integration is with Jaspersoft, and there are a number of difficulties with that. If you're using out-of-the-box fields and everything, it is a bit slow and clunky. It has a drag-and-drop interface for the users. On the backend side, there is a report designer. They haven't given or allowed me any training on it yet. So, it has been a bit limited in its features. On one of the earlier report utilities, they had one called Actuate, which had VBA as its base programming language, and you could do quite dynamic things behind the scenes, whereas the Jaspersoft interface seems rather locked. So, you're limited in your options. Being a programmer, you like to have room to be able to invent and create rather than just being limited to a few selection boxes."

"It could be a real improvement to change the UI behavior, to work more in the foreground."

"Ironically, since going to the on-demand solution, we have had some inexplicable data and behaviour on our projects."

"When we upgraded to 15.1, we had some challenges around Jaspersoft, and also some issues with supporting some of the complex process work flows that we had designed internally, that were affected by some changes in the process engine."

"The solution could improve the way the workflow is developed. I think they could be more dynamic because they are in a way static. They're very powerful, but they don't have any interaction with end-users."

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"Entering information was somewhat cumbersome."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"In recent times, I have been involved in the purchase of the license for this solution. However, the process of procurement changed and the option to buy individual licenses was no more available. The new subscription model was introduced, as a followed-up trend in the industry. The subscription costs put us in shock because it was double what we paid in the past as the yearly maintenance. We negotiated and the price was dropped. But this incident made me observe a lack of transparency from Broadcom in terms of licensing expenses. This isn't unique to Broadcom but seems to be a broader industry issue."

"Pricing is flexible, depending on the customer and the region."

"The licensing costs are a little bit high, and unfortunately, it has been a while since I've had that paperwork in front of me. I don't remember how much it was, but it seemed like it was fairly high. It is probably comparable to some of the other solutions because I do know that, for example, on a lot of the AWS stuff, they found that the costs wound up being higher than having some on-prem solution. Comparatively, Clarity is within the price range of other solutions."

"Cost-wise, the tool is very expensive and some tools might be able to cater to 80% of the functionality provided by Broadcom Clarity PPM but are not as expensive."

"The price point of Broadcom Clarity PPM is less than Planisware. If a customer comes to me, and the cost is the main parameter for the selection of a tool, then I'll recommend Broadcom because cost-wise, they are less than other solutions."

"We're also moving to the latest version for less than $20,000 for a major corporate system. It's just amazing."

"For all the functionalities of the solution, the price is in the market range, since it is a product which offers governance issues and supports the digital transformation, which is where we will go in the next year."

"There are different licensing models with Broadcom Clarity PPM. With the software as a service model, you pay as you go, and if you are on-premises, you can buy a perpetual license and an annual fee for maintenance."

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Top Industries

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Construction Company

16%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Healthcare Company

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Small Business	21
Midsize Enterprise	11
Large Enterprise	117

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Also Known As

Clarity PPM, CA Clarity, CA PPM, CA Clarity PPM

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Overview

Broadcom Clarity is a comprehensive project and portfolio management tool offering global resource management, financial reporting, and customization to meet diverse organizational demands.

Broadcom Clarity provides extensive project management capabilities with modules for task tracking, risk management, and time entry. Its flexibility allows for integration, improving automation and reporting. Despite its strengths, areas like reporting, tool integration, and interface design need enhancements. It aids strategic planning, demand management, and lifecycle management across industries like finance and government.

What are Broadcom Clarity's Key Features?

Project and Portfolio Management: Comprehensive tools for managing projects and portfolios efficiently.
Resource Management: Capabilities for managing resources on a global scale.
Financial Reporting: Robust financial reporting features ensuring transparent budgeting.
Task Tracking and Risk Management: Modules enhancing project transparency and visibility.
Customization: Users can tailor features to fit specific operational requirements.

What Benefits and ROI Can Users Expect?

Enhanced Efficiency: Streamlines processes, improving time management and resource allocation.
Strategic Planning Support: Assists in effective decision-making through comprehensive planning tools.
Improved Transparency: Increases visibility into project statuses and risks.
Integration Flexibility: Seamless integration with other systems enhances process coherence.
User-Friendly Experience: Intuitive configuration contributes to ease of use.

Companies in the finance, telecommunications, and petrochemical sectors leverage Broadcom Clarity for strategic planning and resource balancing. In government operations, it aids in managing complex project lifecycles and capital budgeting, delivering improved decision-making capabilities.

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PowerSteering is a versatile tool designed for strategic project portfolio management, enabling organizations to align projects with business objectives and improve decision-making through data-driven insights.

PowerSteering offers organizations the ability to efficiently manage complex project portfolios, prioritize initiatives, and allocate resources effectively. It enhances strategic alignment and improves accountability by providing visibility into project performance and facilitating informed decision-making. PowerSteering's adaptability caters to diverse project management requirements, making it a valuable asset for optimizing project outcomes.

What are the most important features of PowerSteering?

Portfolio Management: Offers comprehensive oversight and management of projects aligning with strategic goals.
Resource Allocation: Enables efficient resource distribution across projects to optimize utilization.
Data Analytics: Provides insights through advanced reporting and analytics features, aiding decision-making.

What benefits or ROI should users look for in reviews?

Strategic Alignment: Aligns project goals with business objectives, enhancing strategic focus.
Informed Decisions: Facilitates data-driven decision-making, improving project success rates.
Efficiency: Streamlines project management processes, increasing productivity and reducing waste.

PowerSteering is implemented across many industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, and finance, where strategic portfolio management and resource optimization are crucial for operational success. Its flexibility allows adaptation to specific industry requirements, streamlining workflows, and accelerating project delivery.

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Sample Customers

Toyota Financial Services, GameStop, Polycom, Sky, Qantas, Cox Enterprises, Banco Mercantil, Borealis

Church Pension Group, UK Highways Agency, US Department of Defense, Electrocomponents, Novation, Staples, Molex, Polyone, NHS Lincolnshire

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