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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (48.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$10.00
Free 4 Users
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 plansPlanforge (formerly ONEPOINT Projects)
Star Rating
(31)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 4 Users
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management excels in its GANTT chart functionality, providing a clear visual representation of project timelines, while Planforge's GANTT feature is noted to be less intuitive, making it harder for users to navigate.
- Reviewers mention that Planforge offers superior custom workflows that allow for greater flexibility in project management, whereas Microsoft Project's workflows can feel rigid and less adaptable to unique project needs.
- G2 users highlight that Microsoft Project's resource management capabilities, particularly in capacity planning, are robust, but some users feel overwhelmed by the complexity, while Planforge's approach is seen as more user-friendly and accessible for small businesses.
- Users on G2 report that Planforge's collaboration tools are more effective, with features like community forums and customer ideation fostering better team communication compared to Microsoft Project, which lacks these community-driven features.
- Reviewers say that Microsoft Project's task dependencies management is highly rated, allowing for detailed tracking of project tasks, but some users find it cumbersome, while Planforge's simpler approach to dependencies is appreciated for its ease of use.
- Users report that Planforge's budgeting tools are more straightforward and easier to manage, making it ideal for small businesses, while Microsoft Project's budgeting features, although comprehensive, can be overly complex for users who need quick and simple financial tracking.
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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
Planforge (formerly ONEPOINT Projects)
Free
Free
4 Users
For small teams & start-ups that want to get more out of their projects.
- Free for up to 4 Users
- Cloud Version
- Including ALL Options (no Connectors)
Free Trial
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management
No trial information availablePlanforge (formerly ONEPOINT Projects)
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
1,444
9.1
29
Ease of Use
7.3
1,450
8.7
29
Ease of Setup
7.5
486
8.5
13
Ease of Admin
7.6
454
8.6
12
Quality of Support
7.6
1,140
8.5
26
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.9
423
9.3
12
Product Direction (% positive)
6.6
1,425
8.8
28
Features by Category
Tasks
8.6
79
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Verified
Not enough data
8.7
83
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Verified
Not enough data
8.6
81
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Not enough data
8.4
79
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Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
43
Not enough data
7.9
76
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Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Projects
8.8
82
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Verified
Not enough data
8.6
80
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Verified
Not enough data
8.7
82
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Verified
Not enough data
8.5
80
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Verified
Not enough data
8.4
77
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Not enough data
8.4
73
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Not enough data
8.0
70
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Not enough data
7.9
76
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Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
75
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Verified
Not enough data
8.2
73
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Not enough data
Resource Management
8.3
76
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Verified
Not enough data
8.3
73
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Verified
Not enough data
8.7
79
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Not enough data
Project Monitoring
8.5
70
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Not enough data
8.3
76
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Not enough data
8.2
74
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Generative AI
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Portfolio Management
8.6
72
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Not enough data
9.2
77
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Not enough data
8.8
75
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Verified
Not enough data
8.7
69
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Not enough data
Project Management
9.1
79
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Verified
Not enough data
9.1
77
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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
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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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Planning
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Optimization
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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
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Communication & Collaboration
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Cost Management
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Integration
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Generative AI
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Agentic AI - Work Management
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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
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Generative AI
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Agentic AI - Project Collaboration
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Strategic Planning - Strategic Portfolio Management
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Data Analysis - Strategic Portfolio Management
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Artificial Intelligence - Strategic Portfolio Management
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Communication
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Planning
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Workflow Management
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management and Planforge (formerly ONEPOINT Projects) are categorized as Project and Portfolio Management
Unique Categories
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management is categorized as Earned Value Management, Project Management, Product Management, Project Collaboration, Task Management, and Work Management
Planforge (formerly ONEPOINT Projects) is categorized as Resource Management 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.)
Planforge (formerly ONEPOINT Projects)
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%
Consumer Services
16.1%
Information Technology and Services
9.7%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
9.7%
Management Consulting
6.5%
Telecommunications
3.2%
Other
54.8%
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.
Planforge (formerly ONEPOINT Projects)
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Supriya J.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
What I like best about onepoint is the simplified user interface, when I sit and compare the ones I have used in the past, which have a way bigger name in the market but look so complicated that when you really sit to work on those it is intimidating. OPP...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Nick S.
Verified User in Civil Engineering
A higher level of support when first using the program would be great. A more in depth knowledge portal or tutorial platform would really help. Support is provided if you need it but a more structured and accessible guide would be great!
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...
Supriya J.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
What I like best about onepoint is the simplified user interface, when I sit and compare the ones I have used in the past, which have a way bigger name in the market but look so complicated that when you really sit to work on those it is intimidating. OPP...
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.
Nick S.
Verified User in Civil Engineering
A higher level of support when first using the program would be great. A more in depth knowledge portal or tutorial platform would really help. Support is provided if you need it but a more structured and accessible guide would be great!
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
Planforge (formerly ONEPOINT Projects) has no discussions with answers
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