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In our 2026 comparison of Productive and ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management, Productive comes out ahead overall (weighted score 90% vs 81% for ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management). Productive is rated 4.8/5 from 2 user reviews; ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management is rated 4.5/5 from 1 user review. Productive has a free plan.
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| At a glance | Productive | ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management | Project Management |
| User rating | 4.8/5 (2 reviews) | 4.5/5 (1 reviews) |
| Starting price | Free plan | Not listed |
| Free trial | Yes | Not listed |
| Listed features | 8 | 8 |
| Integrations | 24 | — |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Ease of use | 4.5/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Customer support | 4.7/5 | 4.4/5 |
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Productive wins overall with a weighted score of 90% based on user rating, pricing, features, usability, and support.
Productive has the most accessible pricing ($12/mo (Free Trial)).
Tied with a solid set of 8 features.
Ranked #1 for usability with a user rating of 4.5/5 stars.
Ranked #1 for support with a user rating of 4.7/5 stars.
Widest platform availability (5 Platforms: Web, Windows, macOS, iOS +1 more).
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ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management is a runner-up with a composite score of 81%.
Pricing: SUBSCRIPTION (No Free Trial), a less accessible entry point than the leader.
Tied with a solid set of 8 features.
Satisfactory usability with a user rating of 4.1/5 stars.
Decent support with a user rating of 4.4/5 stars.
Available on 3 Platforms: Web, iOS, Android, fewer than the leader.

Productive scores higher across 6 of 11 key dimensions with a 9-point lead in our weighted analysis.
Productive scores higher across 6 of 11 key dimensions with a 9-point lead in our weighted analysis. The best choice still depends on your team's workflow, budget and required integrations — use the side-by-side sections above to check the details that matter to you.
Productive is rated 4.8/5 from 2 user reviews. ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management is rated 4.5/5 from 1 user review. Ratings come from approved user reviews on SoftwareHope.
Productive has a free plan. Always confirm current pricing on the vendor's site, as plans change.
Productive offers a free plan and a free trial; ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management does not list a free plan or trial.
Productive supports Web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android; ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management supports Web, iOS and Android.
Productive has an ease-of-use rating of 4.5/5, ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management has an ease-of-use rating of 4.1/5. Productive is rated easier to use by reviewers.
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Productive provides a centralized platform for managing agency operations, helping teams plan resources, track time and costs, monitor project budgets, manage sales, and improve overall profitability.
Productive provides a straightforward, dependable solution that integrated smoothly into our operational stack. Uptime is consistent and user adoption across the team was immediate.
ServiceNow SPM (formerly IT Business Management) provides complete end-to-end visibility into strategic initiatives, project portfolios, and digital workflows. Organizations can prioritize demand, allocate capital, track resource capacity, and monitor business outcomes across hybrid, agile, and traditional delivery frameworks.
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