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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.8% of reviews)
Enterprise (45.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$10.00
$30 per user per month
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management
Star Rating
(1,620)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$10.00
Browse all 6 pricing plansMicrosoft Project Server
Star Rating
(180)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$30 per user per month
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
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- Users report that Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management excels in portfolio management with a high rating of 9.2 for planning, while Microsoft Project Server has a slightly lower rating of 8.9. Reviewers mention that the ability to align projects with strategic goals is more intuitive in Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management.
- Reviewers mention that the GANTT chart feature in Microsoft Project Server is rated higher at 9.0 compared to 8.7 in Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management. Users say that this makes it easier to visualize project timelines and dependencies, which is crucial for project tracking.
- Users on G2 highlight that Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management offers superior task management capabilities, particularly in task creation and assignment, with a score of 8.5. In contrast, Microsoft Project Server scores 8.3, leading some users to feel that task prioritization is more streamlined in the former.
- G2 users report that Microsoft Project Server provides better resource management features, scoring 8.5 for resource allocation compared to 8.3 in Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management. Reviewers mention that the optimization tools in Microsoft Project Server help in effectively managing team workloads.
- Users say that the communication features in Microsoft Project Server, such as community forums and customer ideation, are rated higher at 7.9, while Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management scores 7.6. Reviewers mention that these features enhance collaboration among team members.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management shines in automation and workflows, with users appreciating the ease of setting up automated processes. This feature is less emphasized in Microsoft Project Server, leading some users to feel that it lacks in this area.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management
Planner Plan 1
$10.00
Formerly Project Plan 1
- Includes everything in Planner in Microsoft 365, plus:
- Backlogs and sprints
- Premium plan templates
Free Trial
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management
No trial information availableMicrosoft Project Server
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.3
1,444
8.4
124
Ease of Use
7.3
1,450
7.5
123
Ease of Setup
7.5
486
7.1
50
Ease of Admin
7.6
454
7.3
48
Quality of Support
7.6
1,140
7.9
110
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.9
423
7.7
46
Product Direction (% positive)
6.6
1,425
7.4
119
Features by Category
Tasks
8.6
79
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Verified
8.3
59
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Verified
8.7
83
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Verified
8.6
61
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Verified
8.6
81
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Verified
8.4
60
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Verified
8.4
79
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Verified
8.0
57
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Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.9
43
7.7
56
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Verified
7.9
76
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Verified
7.5
57
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Projects
8.8
82
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Verified
8.9
61
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Verified
8.6
80
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Verified
8.6
59
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Verified
8.7
82
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Verified
9.0
59
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Verified
8.5
80
|
Verified
8.8
60
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Verified
8.4
77
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Verified
8.3
59
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Verified
8.4
73
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Verified
7.6
58
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Verified
8.0
70
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Verified
7.8
58
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Verified
7.9
76
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Verified
8.0
57
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Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.0
75
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Verified
7.5
57
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Verified
8.2
73
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Verified
7.8
54
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Resource Management
8.3
76
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Verified
8.2
59
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Verified
8.3
73
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Verified
8.1
60
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Verified
8.7
79
|
Verified
8.6
60
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Verified
Project Monitoring
8.5
70
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Verified
8.0
57
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Verified
8.3
76
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Verified
8.5
61
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Verified
8.2
74
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Verified
7.9
60
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.8
15
Not enough data
7.7
15
Agentic AI - Project Management
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Portfolio Management
8.6
72
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Verified
Not enough data
9.2
77
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Verified
Not enough data
8.8
75
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Verified
Not enough data
8.7
69
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Verified
Not enough data
Project Management
9.1
79
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Verified
Not enough data
9.1
77
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Verified
Not enough data
8.5
71
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Verified
Not enough data
Resource Management
8.6
80
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Verified
Not enough data
8.7
81
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Verified
Not enough data
8.5
79
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Verified
Not enough data
Data & Analytics
8.7
78
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Verified
Not enough data
9.0
75
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
78
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
76
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Verified
Not enough data
Strategy - Project and Portfolio Management
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Task Creation
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Task Management
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Generative AI
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Automation
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Administration
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Project management
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Workload
Not enough data
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Communication & Collaboration
Not enough data
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Cost Management
Not enough data
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Integration
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Generative AI
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Agentic AI - Work Management
Not enough data
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Earned Value
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
Performance
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
Integration
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
Communication
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Content & Documents
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Controls
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Project Management
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Remote Collaboration
Not enough data
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Generative AI
Not enough data
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Agentic AI - Project Collaboration
Not enough data
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Communication
Not enough data
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Planning
Not enough data
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Workflow Management
Not enough data
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management and Microsoft Project Server are categorized as Project Management
Unique Categories
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management is categorized as Earned Value Management, Project and Portfolio Management, Product Management, Project Collaboration, Task Management, and Work Management
Microsoft Project Server has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft Project Server
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
14.3%
Construction
4.8%
Computer Software
4.8%
Hospital & Health Care
4.8%
Higher Education
4.5%
Other
66.7%
Information Technology and Services
17.0%
Computer Software
8.8%
Construction
6.9%
Education Management
4.4%
Telecommunications
3.8%
Other
59.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management
Most Helpful Favorable Review
John O.
Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Microsoft Project has been a standard for tracking projects of various sizes. The dependency chaining works quite well and helps visualize resource and task scheduling. Good for milestone tracking at a high level, while also designating resources to...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Brittany T.
Verified User in Computer Software
It is buggy and difficult to use at times. It does not lend its self to ease of use.
Microsoft Project Server
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Mukesh J.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
creating project plans with predecessors and dependencies and generating Gantt charts in a fraction of a minute.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Government Relations
MS Project Server has room to grow in the risk management/decision tools area. The present libraries are enhanced SharePoint lists and not integrated in the schedule and decision/driver libraries. Overall I would give this service a B.
John O.
Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Microsoft Project has been a standard for tracking projects of various sizes. The dependency chaining works quite well and helps visualize resource and task scheduling. Good for milestone tracking at a high level, while also designating resources to...
Mukesh J.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
creating project plans with predecessors and dependencies and generating Gantt charts in a fraction of a minute.
Brittany T.
Verified User in Computer Software
It is buggy and difficult to use at times. It does not lend its self to ease of use.
Verified User in Government Relations
MS Project Server has room to grow in the risk management/decision tools area. The present libraries are enhanced SharePoint lists and not integrated in the schedule and decision/driver libraries. Overall I would give this service a B.
Discussions
I am a new project coordinator for a business that has never used one. Is this a good product for us to use or is there something else that I should use first?
4 comments
DD
In general, this is a good product for project planning. However, as with most solutions, you need to determine your requirements and compare to the...Read more
How do I best plan my resources with MS Project?
3 comments
DD
MS Project has resource planning capabilities. You can create a master list of resources for your project. Each resource can have a cost associated with it...Read more
Can I brand the design to look like my company?
2 comments
WG
Yes, it has good and extensive branding optionsRead more
Is it well suited for any type of project?
2 comments
MF
sure , it supports project, programs and portfolio management ,planning and tracking
i have used with many governmental clients
to manage roadmap,...Read more
How can I use it for Small-Scale Projects?
1 comment
RM
Yes, you can use it for any size of organisation Read more
Microsoft Project Server has no more discussions with answers
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