cplace
Project and portfolio management software
Project, portfolio & program management software
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What is cplace
cplace is a project and portfolio management (PPM) platform used to plan, execute, and govern projects and initiatives across teams. It targets mid-sized to large organizations that need configurable workflows, portfolio transparency, and cross-project reporting. The product emphasizes low-code configuration (apps, templates, and data models) to adapt processes without heavy custom development, and it supports hybrid delivery approaches (e.g., classic and agile) within a single environment.
Configurable low-code PPM apps
cplace provides a configurable, app-based approach that lets organizations model project types, workflows, and data structures to match internal governance. This can reduce reliance on bespoke development when processes change. It is well-suited to organizations that need multiple PPM use cases (project execution, demand intake, portfolio steering) under consistent data definitions.
Portfolio-level visibility and reporting
The platform supports portfolio views that consolidate status, milestones, risks, and financial or capacity-related indicators across projects. This helps PMOs and portfolio managers standardize reporting and steering across heterogeneous teams. Compared with task-centric work management tools, cplace is oriented toward portfolio governance and cross-project transparency.
Supports hybrid delivery methods
cplace can accommodate different execution styles in parallel, such as stage-gate project structures alongside agile boards and iterative planning. This is useful for organizations transitioning methods or running mixed portfolios. It enables common portfolio reporting even when teams use different delivery practices.
Setup and governance effort
The flexibility of a low-code, app-based model typically requires upfront design decisions around data models, roles, and governance. Organizations may need dedicated administrators or a PMO to maintain standards and prevent configuration sprawl. Time-to-value can be longer than simpler, out-of-the-box work management tools.
Learning curve for end users
Users often need training to understand the platform’s concepts (apps, objects, relationships, and portfolio structures) and to use it consistently. Teams accustomed to lightweight task tools may find the interface and process rigor heavier. Adoption can depend on clear internal process ownership and change management.
Integrations may need planning
Connecting cplace to surrounding systems (e.g., identity, ERP/finance, development tools, or BI) can require careful integration design and ongoing maintenance. Some organizations may need partner support or internal technical resources for complex integration scenarios. This can add cost and implementation time in environments with many upstream/downstream systems.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| cplace (Enterprise / Licensing) | Custom pricing — contact sales | No public list prices on official site; licensing, deployment (cloud/on-prem), PoC and implementation are offered via sales/consulting. See vendor site FAQ advising to contact sales for trial availability. |
Additional officially-listed offerings (not subscription tiers):
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Trainings & e-learning (official prices shown on cplace.com):
- Compact Training (cplace intro): €250 excl. VAT per participant. (4h demo/Q&A).
- No-Code Classroom Training: €1,980 excl. VAT per participant (2 days + e-learning).
- Low-Code Classroom Training: €3,150 excl. VAT per participant (3 days + e-learning).
- Pro-Code Classroom Training: €4,150 excl. VAT per participant (4 days + e-learning).
- E-learning courses: some individual e-learning modules listed as €250 or free (cplace Grundlagen is listed as free); company-wide e-learning flat rate from €5,000 per year.
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cplace AI Packages (official prices listed):
- AI Exploration For Beginners (1 week): €6,000.
- AI Enablement For Teams (1–2 months): €9,000.
- AI Implementation For Instant Results (1–2 months, complexity M): €25,000.
Notes: All amounts and course names are taken from cplace's official website pages (academy, cplace AI packages, product pages). The core cplace platform licensing/pricing is not published on the site and requires contacting sales for quotes.
Seller details
cplace GmbH
Munich, Germany
2014
Private
https://www.cplace.com/
https://x.com/cplace
https://www.linkedin.com/company/cplace/
