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Compare Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management and Oracle Primavera 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.8% of reviews)
Enterprise (38.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$10.00
No pricing available
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 plansOracle Primavera
Star Rating
(383)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management excels in task creation and assignment, with a score of 8.5, while Oracle Primavera shines even brighter with a score of 9.2. Reviewers mention that the intuitive interface of Microsoft Project makes it easier for teams to create and assign tasks quickly.
- Reviewers mention that Oracle Primavera offers superior project budgeting capabilities, scoring 9.2 compared to Microsoft Project's 8.4. Users on G2 appreciate Primavera's detailed financial tracking features, which help in maintaining tighter control over project costs.
- G2 users highlight that Microsoft Project's portfolio management features, particularly in planning and alignment, score 9.2 and 8.8 respectively, making it a strong choice for organizations focused on strategic project alignment. In contrast, Oracle Primavera's scores of 8.8 and 8.2 indicate it may not be as robust in these areas.
- Users say that Oracle Primavera's task prioritization and dependencies management are standout features, scoring 9.2 and 8.6 respectively, which help teams manage complex projects effectively. In comparison, Microsoft Project's scores of 8.5 and 9.1 show it is competitive but may lack some advanced functionalities.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft Project's ease of use is rated at 7.3, which some users find limiting, while Oracle Primavera's score of 7.7 indicates a slightly better user experience. However, both products have room for improvement in this area, as users desire more intuitive interfaces.
- Users on G2 report that Oracle Primavera's communication and collaboration tools, scoring 7.8, are more effective than Microsoft Project's 7.6. Reviewers appreciate Primavera's integrated communication features that facilitate better team collaboration on projects.
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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
Oracle Primavera
No pricing availableFree Trial
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management
No trial information availableOracle Primavera
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.3
1,444
8.7
258
Ease of Use
7.3
1,450
7.7
260
Ease of Setup
7.5
486
7.2
92
Ease of Admin
7.6
454
7.8
93
Quality of Support
7.6
1,140
7.7
245
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.9
423
7.9
93
Product Direction (% positive)
6.6
1,425
7.9
234
Features by Category
Tasks
8.6
79
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
83
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
79
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
43
Not enough data
7.9
76
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Projects
8.8
82
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
80
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
82
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
80
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
77
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
73
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
70
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
76
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
75
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
73
|
Verified
Not enough data
Resource Management
8.3
76
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
73
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
79
|
Verified
Not enough data
Project Monitoring
8.5
70
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
76
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
74
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Portfolio Management
8.6
72
|
Verified
8.1
68
|
Verified
9.2
77
|
Verified
8.8
73
|
Verified
8.8
75
|
Verified
8.2
65
|
Verified
8.7
69
|
Verified
7.8
60
|
Verified
Project Management
9.1
79
|
Verified
8.6
72
|
Verified
9.1
77
|
Verified
8.6
69
|
Verified
8.5
71
|
Verified
7.9
62
|
Verified
Resource Management
8.6
80
|
Verified
8.4
78
|
Verified
8.7
81
|
Verified
8.3
76
|
Verified
8.5
79
|
Verified
8.4
75
|
Verified
Data & Analytics
8.7
78
|
Verified
8.0
67
|
Verified
9.0
75
|
Verified
7.7
71
|
Verified
8.7
78
|
Verified
8.2
71
|
Verified
8.5
76
|
Verified
7.3
69
|
Verified
Strategy - Project and Portfolio Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cost Tracking
Not enough data
8.5
97
Not enough data
8.4
98
Not enough data
8.6
96
Planning
Not enough data
8.3
61
Not enough data
8.4
62
Not enough data
8.9
64
Management
Not enough data
8.1
58
Not enough data
8.2
59
Not enough data
7.9
55
Task Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Task Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Task Management
Not enough data
7.9
78
Not enough data
8.0
80
Not enough data
8.1
83
Not enough data
8.8
111
Not enough data
8.2
96
Not enough data
7.8
90
Site Management
Not enough data
7.9
92
Not enough data
7.9
89
Not enough data
6.9
63
Not enough data
8.1
95
Not enough data
8.2
80
Not enough data
6.8
67
Not enough data
8.6
99
Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Project management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Workload
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication & Collaboration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cost Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Work Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Earned Value
8.2
13
8.8
78
8.2
13
8.8
78
7.9
12
8.4
75
Performance
8.7
13
8.1
76
8.8
13
8.9
79
9.1
11
8.7
75
8.8
13
8.7
75
Integration
8.7
13
8.6
67
8.8
12
8.2
62
8.0
11
7.8
56
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content & Documents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Controls
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Project Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Remote Collaboration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Collaboration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Scheduling Workflows - Construction Scheduling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting & Analytics - Construction Scheduling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Productivity - Construction Scheduling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Strategic Planning - Strategic Portfolio Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Strategic Management - Strategic Portfolio Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Analysis - Strategic Portfolio Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Artificial Intelligence - Strategic Portfolio Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Workflow Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management and Oracle Primavera are categorized as Earned Value Management and Project and Portfolio Management
Unique Categories
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management is categorized as Project Management, Product Management, Project Collaboration, Task Management, and Work Management
Oracle Primavera is categorized as Capital Project Management, Project Cost Management, Construction Project Management, Construction Scheduling, and Strategic Portfolio Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Oracle Primavera
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%
Construction
51.5%
Oil & Energy
11.5%
Civil Engineering
8.0%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
2.1%
Information Technology and Services
2.1%
Other
24.9%
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.
Oracle Primavera
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Mustanir H.
Verified User in Consumer Goods
resource loading with financials handling
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
It's slow, didn't load/upload fast enough
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...
Mustanir H.
Verified User in Consumer Goods
resource loading with financials handling
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 Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
It's slow, didn't load/upload fast enough
Alternatives
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
How to Identify Which Calender is Assigned to the Activity ?
1 comment
JE
I choose "Enterprise" at the top of the screen, click and scroll down to "Calendars" and then simply choose a calendar / format from the drop down menu.Read more
How do i will be professional in this software in short time.
1 comment
EH
My recommendation is to use the tool everyday. Take online courses and implement immediately.Read more
Can we expect more changes which makes our construction management more easier than now ?
1 comment
SM
I absolutely think so! Innovation, new tools leveraging AI and Machine Learning are now available and will provide the analytics and advice needed for better...Read more
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