Pros/ Cons Big Picture vs. Structure (Gantt)?

[Milena Merten _DE_]

I'm Milena and I'm currently working for a client who is implementing a new version of Jira. We are currently in the phase of finding out which additional apps the customer needs. Specifically, we are now looking at a comparison of "Structure (Gantt)" vs. "Big Picture". Do any of you know the differences/advantages? Many thanks in advance!

[Fabian Lim · Accepted solution]

Hi @Milena Merten _DE_

If you share your specific requirements I can give you an honest opinion on both apps.  

Both apps are excellent, but depends on what the requirements are.

Regards

[Milena Merten _DE_]

Hi @Fabian Lim 

Thanks for your answer.

The main requirements are the following:

- Time values:

Set up an aggregated view in the portfolio as a portfolio manager needs consolidated time values at project level. Estimated hours for a project should be contrasted against actual hours

- Gantt Chart:

Creation/visualisation of a Gantt chart within a project. Critical path , milestones and dependencies (if one task moves, all the other dependent tasks move as well) should be shown.

- Portfoliomanagement:

Overview of all running projects incl. key facts (timeline, budget, resources, etc.)

If you need more details please tell me.

Thanks

Milena

[Fabian Lim]

Hi @Milena Merten _DE_

I would go with bigpicture based on the requirements since it looks more like a ppm solution that you need.

Times values:

• Both are able to aggregate ay the project level for estimates and actuals.

Gantt chart: 

• both have dependency mapping and updates on dates when parent tasks moves.  
• Both can set milestones 
• Bigpicture has the critical path view, but I can remember seeing it in structure Gantt.

Portfolio:

• The portfolio views and resource management in bigpicture would be the main difference.
• Bigpicture let's you create groupings which are very useful for portfolio views.
• It has the notion of teams and resource management which will help you capacity management.  

That being said, I would recommend you try both tools before you make a final decision. 

This is a video of what we built for a client: https://youtu.be/rSwyXDxgZvk

Using bipcture and a bunch of other plugins for an end to end ppm solution 

[Milena Merten _DE_]

Awesome! Thank you very much Fabian!

[Tam _DevSamurai_]

Hi Milena,

Looking at your requirements, I believe that you should consider taking at look at TeamBoard ProScheduler as well. ProScheduler is resource planning scheduler and Gantt chart for Project and Portfolio.

Features

• Resource planning: manage resources in Team, Project and Portfolio
• Workload: Plan tasks monitor utilization
• Table: no more Excel, manage Jira issues in a Spreadsheet view
• Gantt chart and timeline
• Time tracking
• Reports
• Project budget, cost (coming soon)

Please take a look at 5-min demo video for more details

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLTWucsJUpw

Thanks,

Tam

[Marta Pastor (Appfire)]

Hi @Milena Merten _DE_ 
My name is Marta, I am a Product Manager from BigPicture (Appfire). I am very glad to see that you considered implementing BigPicture for your client. I just wanted to drop this message to let you know that in case you have any questions regarding BigPicture I would be more than happy to connect and have a chat.

From the requirements you have shared, including Time values, Gantt chart and Portfolio management functionalities, it seems like BigPicture would indeed be a great solution for your client. I would be happy to walk you through those areas and hear your feedback.

@Fabian Lim thank you for recommending BigPicture, great to know it is being appreciated in the Atlassian Community.

Best,
Marta