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At a Glance
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management
Star Rating
(1,618)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$10.00
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Planisware Enterprise
Planisware Enterprise
Star Rating
(26)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (80.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management excels in task management features, particularly with its "Task Prioritization" and "Recurring Tasks" functionalities, which received high scores of 9.1 and 8.5 respectively. In contrast, Planisware Enterprise's task management features, while competent, do not match the same level of user satisfaction, particularly in "Ease of Use" where it scored lower at 6.5.
  • Reviewers mention that Microsoft Project's "GANTT" chart feature is highly praised for its intuitive design and ease of use, scoring 8.7. Planisware Enterprise, while offering similar capabilities, has received mixed feedback on its "Project Map" feature, which scored slightly lower at 8.6, indicating that users find it less user-friendly.
  • G2 users highlight the superior "Portfolio Management" capabilities of Microsoft Project, particularly in "Planning" with a score of 9.2, which allows for effective resource allocation and project alignment. Planisware Enterprise, although strong in this area, scored 9.0, suggesting it may not be as robust in meeting complex portfolio needs.
  • Users on G2 report that Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management's "Data Import" feature is seamless and efficient, scoring 8.7, which is crucial for organizations looking to integrate existing data. In comparison, Planisware Enterprise's data handling capabilities received a lower score, indicating potential challenges in data integration.
  • Reviewers mention that Microsoft Project's "Quality of Support" is rated at 7.6, with many users appreciating the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. Planisware Enterprise, with a score of 7.0, has received feedback suggesting that users sometimes experience delays in support response times.
  • Users say that Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management shines in its "Customization" options, allowing teams to tailor workflows to their specific needs, which is reflected in its higher overall ratings. Planisware Enterprise, while offering customization, has been noted by users as being less flexible, which can hinder adaptability in dynamic project environments.
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Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management
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$10.00
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Planisware Enterprise
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Planisware Enterprise
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
1,442
8.1
23
Ease of Use
7.3
1,448
6.5
24
Ease of Setup
7.5
484
6.5
13
Ease of Admin
7.6
453
6.9
13
Quality of Support
7.6
1,138
7.0
22
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.9
422
7.8
12
Product Direction (% positive)
6.6
1,423
7.6
24
Features by Category
8.3
1,613
Not enough data
Tasks
8.5
77
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Not enough data
8.7
81
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Not enough data
8.5
79
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Not enough data
8.3
77
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Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
41
Feature Not Available
7.9
74
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Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Projects
8.8
80
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Verified
Not enough data
8.6
78
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Not enough data
8.7
80
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Verified
Not enough data
8.5
78
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Verified
Not enough data
8.3
75
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Verified
Not enough data
8.4
71
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Verified
Not enough data
8.0
68
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Not enough data
7.8
74
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Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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8.0
73
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Not enough data
8.2
71
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Verified
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Resource Management
8.3
74
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Not enough data
8.2
71
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Verified
Not enough data
8.7
77
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Verified
Not enough data
Project Monitoring
8.5
68
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Verified
Not enough data
8.3
74
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Verified
Not enough data
8.2
72
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Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
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Project and Portfolio ManagementHide 24 FeaturesShow 24 Features
8.8
1,054
7.9
36
Portfolio Management
8.6
71
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Verified
8.0
5
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9.2
76
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Verified
9.0
5
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8.8
75
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Verified
Not enough data
8.7
68
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Not enough data
Project Management
9.1
78
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Verified
Not enough data
9.1
76
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Verified
Not enough data
8.6
70
|
Verified
Not enough data
Resource Management
8.6
79
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Verified
8.7
5
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Verified
8.7
80
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Verified
8.6
6
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Verified
8.5
78
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Verified
Not enough data
Data & Analytics
8.7
77
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Verified
8.7
5
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Verified
9.0
74
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Verified
6.0
5
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Verified
8.8
77
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Verified
6.3
5
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8.5
75
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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
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Communication & Collaboration
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Cost Management
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Integration
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Generative AI
Not enough data
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Earned Value ManagementHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.5
124
Not enough data
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
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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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Strategic Portfolio ManagementHide 22 FeaturesShow 22 Features
Not enough data
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Strategic Planning - Strategic Portfolio Management
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Strategic Management - Strategic Portfolio Management
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Data Analysis - Strategic Portfolio Management
Not enough data
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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
Not enough data
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management
Planisware Enterprise
Planisware Enterprise
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management and Planisware Enterprise are categorized as Project and Portfolio Management and Project Management
Unique Categories
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management is categorized as Earned Value Management, Product Management, Project Collaboration, Task Management, and Work Management
Planisware Enterprise
Planisware Enterprise is categorized as Strategic Portfolio Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
25.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
28.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
46.8%
Planisware Enterprise
Planisware Enterprise
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
11.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
7.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
80.8%
Reviewers' Industry
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management
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%
Planisware Enterprise
Planisware Enterprise
Pharmaceuticals
50.0%
Information Technology and Services
11.5%
Wireless
3.8%
Textiles
3.8%
Medical Devices
3.8%
Other
26.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management
Most Helpful Favorable Review
John O.
JO
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.
BT
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.

Planisware Enterprise
Planisware Enterprise
Most Helpful Favorable Review
MD
Melquiades d.
Verified User in Pharmaceuticals

In my opinion the support team in combination with tool's flexibility is what make this the strongest Project and renouncement management solution in the market.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Pharmaceuticals
GP
Verified User in Pharmaceuticals

The server resets constantly. The interface is still bulky and not intuitive. It would be helpful if the user settings were styled more like MSP, etc. to allow users to leverage familiar skillets.

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Discussions
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management 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
Dominick D.
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
Dominick D.
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
walter g.
WG
Yes, it has good and extensive branding optionsRead more
Planisware Enterprise
Planisware Enterprise Discussions
Why is getting rid of PRO in 7 such a benefit for the product?
1 comment
Official Response from Planisware Enterprise
Thanks for sharing your concern with us, Mel. Just to help people reading this, for the past 25 years Planisware Pro has been Planisware Enterprise’s module...Read more
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