Compare EPM Live and Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (54.5% of reviews)
Enterprise (46.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$10.00
EPM Live
Star Rating
(11)3.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (54.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about EPM LiveMicrosoft Project & Portfolio Management
Star Rating
(1,618)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$10.00
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management excels in task management features, particularly in "Task Prioritization" and "Dependencies," with scores of 9.1, which reviewers say significantly enhance project visibility and control.
- Reviewers mention that EPM Live offers a more flexible "Customization" option, allowing users to tailor workflows and dashboards to their specific needs, which is a standout feature compared to Microsoft Project's more rigid structure.
- G2 users highlight that Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management has superior "Portfolio Management" capabilities, especially in "Planning" and "Alignment," scoring 9.2 and 8.8 respectively, which reviewers say helps in aligning projects with strategic goals effectively.
- Users on G2 indicate that EPM Live's "Collaboration" tools, including "Community Forum" and "Customer Ideation," foster a more interactive environment for teams, which reviewers mention is beneficial for remote work scenarios.
- Reviewers say that Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management's "GANTT" chart feature, scoring 8.7, is highly praised for its clarity and ease of use, making it easier for teams to visualize project timelines compared to EPM Live's offerings.
- Users report that EPM Live's "Data Consolidation" and "Visualizations" features, with scores of 8.7 and 9.0, respectively, provide powerful insights into project performance, which reviewers mention is crucial for data-driven decision-making.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
EPM Live
No pricing availableMicrosoft 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
EPM Live
No trial information availableMicrosoft Project & Portfolio Management
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
7.7
11
8.3
1,442
Ease of Use
7.6
11
7.3
1,448
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
7.5
484
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
7.6
453
Quality of Support
6.7
11
7.6
1,138
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
7.9
422
Product Direction (% positive)
4.2
10
6.6
1,423
Features by Category
Tasks
Not enough data
8.5
77
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Verified
Not enough data
8.7
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
79
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
77
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
41
Not enough data
7.9
74
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Projects
Not enough data
8.8
80
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
78
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
80
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
78
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
75
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
71
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
68
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
74
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
73
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
71
|
Verified
Resource Management
Not enough data
8.3
74
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
71
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
77
|
Verified
Project Monitoring
Not enough data
8.5
68
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
74
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
72
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Portfolio Management
Not enough data
8.6
71
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
76
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
75
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
68
|
Verified
Project Management
Not enough data
9.1
78
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
76
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
70
|
Verified
Resource Management
Not enough data
8.6
79
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
80
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
78
|
Verified
Data & Analytics
Not enough data
8.7
77
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
74
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
77
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
75
|
Verified
Strategy - Project and Portfolio Management
Not enough data
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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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Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication & Collaboration
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Cost Management
Not enough data
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Integration
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
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Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Earned Value
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
7.9
12
Performance
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.8
13
Integration
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.0
11
Communication
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content & Documents
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Controls
Not enough data
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Project Management
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Remote Collaboration
Not enough data
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Generative AI
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Planning
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Workflow Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
EPM Live and Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management are categorized as Project and Portfolio Management
Unique Categories
EPM Live has no unique categories
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management is categorized as Earned Value Management, Project Management, Product Management, Project Collaboration, Task Management, and Work Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
EPM Live
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management
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
Utilities
9.1%
Telecommunications
9.1%
Non-Profit Organization Management
9.1%
Information Technology and Services
9.1%
Higher Education
9.1%
Other
54.5%
Information Technology and Services
14.4%
Construction
4.9%
Computer Software
4.9%
Hospital & Health Care
4.8%
Higher Education
4.5%
Other
66.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
EPM Live
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Utilities
The best is process and concept of this PM Tool. Especial, I like the Cost management module and some Online planner ssuch as Online Planner, Agile Planner and Kanban.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Computer Software
Performance is horrible. We use a cloud account so I can't speak to performance or speed of a locally hosted account. EPM Live is down an unacceptable amount of time. I'm sure the "official" uptime statistics are much higher than what is actually the...
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.
Verified User in Utilities
The best is process and concept of this PM Tool. Especial, I like the Cost management module and some Online planner ssuch as Online Planner, Agile Planner and Kanban.
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...
Verified User in Computer Software
Performance is horrible. We use a cloud account so I can't speak to performance or speed of a locally hosted account. EPM Live is down an unacceptable amount of time. I'm sure the "official" uptime statistics are much higher than what is actually the...
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.
Discussions
EPM Live has no discussions with answers
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
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