Wrike vs PMPeople:Built for Teams That Manage More Than Tasks

Introduction: Comparing PMPeople with Wrike for Scalable Project Portfolios

For PMOs, Agile teams, and project-driven businesses, choosing the right project portfolio management (PPM) platform is critical. This page compares Wrike and PMPeople to help you find the solution that scales beyond basic task management and meets the needs of enterprise project governance.

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Snapshot Comparison: Wrike vs PMPeople

Area

Project Types

PMPeople

Agile, Hybrid, and Traditional

Wrike

Task-centric, Agile projects

Area

Usability

PMPeople

Simple UI, no learning curve

Wrike

Powerful, moderate learning curve

Area

Governance

PMPeople

Role-based control, portfolio tracking

Wrike

Basic permissions, folder-based views

Area

Collaboration

PMPeople

Built-in comments, task chat, file sharing

Wrike

Comments, inbox, approvals

Area

Pricing

PMPeople

Flat per-user, all features included

Wrike

Tiered pricing, feature access varies

Why Growing Teams Move from Wrike to PMPeople

While Wrike offers a flexible task management experience, teams often outgrow it when they need:

Portfolio Oversight

Portfolio-wide visibility across programs

Dual-Method Platform

Agile + traditional project support all in one platform

Tailored Planning

Role-specific dashboards and resource planning

Executive Governance

Built-in governance and CxO level reporting

Full Feature Comparison

Feature Area

Methodology Supports

PMPeople Highlights

All methodology types Agile, hybrid, or Predictive on one platform

Wrike Highlights

Primarily Agile, limited hybrid/Waterfall

Feature Area

Portfolio Management

PMPeople Highlights

Built-in portfolio dashboards, multi-project control

Wrike Highlights

Requires add-ons for add-ons or enterprise tier

Feature Area

Collaboration

PMPeople Highlights

Mentions in real-time, in-task chat, centralized view

Wrike Highlights

Comments at a task level, inbox style

Feature Area

Resource Management

PMPeople Highlights

Visual workload planning, capacity fit

Wrike Highlights

Time keeping, task load, some planning views

Feature Area

Integrations

PMPeople Highlights

Jira, Slack, GitHub, REST API

Wrike Highlights

Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Adobe Creative Cloud

Feature Area

Reporting

PMPeople Highlights

Custom dashboards, health metrics, AI forecasts

Wrike Highlights

Custom dashboards, health indicators, AI forecasts Reports builder with buildable dashboards, widgets

Feature Area

Pricing Model

PMPeople Highlights

Transparent SaaS, all-in price per user

Wrike Highlights

Tiered limited features in plan

PMPeople vs Wrike: Deployment, Support & Team Fit

Comparison Area

Deployment

PMPeople

Cloud-native, Instant access

Wrike

Cloud-based; enterprise rollout available

Comparison Area

Team Size Scaling

PMPeople

Designed to scale to portfolios and programs

Wrike

More manageable at a department level for task control

Comparison Area

Training Needed

PMPeople

Minimal training needed for easy of use

Wrike

Moderate training to use all features offered

Comparison Area

Support Model

PMPeople

Onboarding + ticket/email support for each user

Wrike

Paid tier support depending on plan

So Which Tool Is Right for You?

Wrike vs PMPeople: Built for Teams That Manage More Than Tasks

Choose PMPeople if:

  • You lead complex Agile + Hybrid programs
  • You need portfolio-level insights, role-based governance, and AI forecasts
  • You want a tool that scales with you, not against you

Choose Wrike if:

  • You require robust task management for agile teams
  • You want to see workload visually, with an adaptable interface
  • You have no need for advanced governance or portfolio logic

What PMPeople Customers are saying

"Wrike was great at tracking tasks, but we had a difficult time visualizing our big picture. With PMPeople, we could manage portfolios, governance, and hybrid workflows without having to shuffle tools."
— Natasha Mehra, Portfolio Manager, Solvix Consulting
FAQs: PMPeople vs Wrike
Does PMPeople have better portfolio management than Wrike?
Yes. PMPeople has a purposefully designed to support portfolio level governance with real time dashboards, project health indicators, and multi-project coordination.
Do I manage hybrid teams in PMPeople?
Yes. PMPeople supports Agile, Hybrid and Traditional workflows, all in one place!
Is PMPeople more easily adopted than Wrike?
PMPeople is made for immediate onboarding, with little training needed! In a matter of hours, most teams are up and running, the same cannot be said for other tools.
How does PMPeople pricing stack up against Wrike?
PMPeople deploys all features on one per user plan. Wrike requires upgrades for advanced features.
Does PMPeople offer functionality for real-time collaboration that Wrike offers?
Yes. PMPeople standalone includes in-task commenting, mentions, and file-sharing.

Final Thought: Visibility vs Versatility

Wrike is good for managing tasks. PMPeople works for managing portfolios. If you are ready to scale projects involving teams, business units or clients—pick PMPeople.