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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.8% of reviews)
Enterprise (44.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$10.00
$29 per user / month
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management
Star Rating
(1,622)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$10.00
Browse all 6 pricing plansPlanview AgilePlace
Star Rating
(360)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$29 per user / month
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
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 Planview AgilePlace shines in task prioritization with a score of 9.3. Reviewers mention that the drag-and-drop functionality in Planview is particularly user-friendly, making it easier to manage tasks visually.
- Reviewers say that Planview AgilePlace offers superior ease of use, scoring 8.5 compared to Microsoft Project's 7.3. Users on G2 highlight that the intuitive interface of Planview allows for quicker onboarding and less training time for new users.
- Users report that Microsoft Project's portfolio management features, such as portfolio types and planning, score 8.6 and 9.2 respectively, but Planview AgilePlace outperforms in project budgeting and issue tracking, with scores of 9.0 and 9.1. Reviewers mention that Planview's budgeting tools are particularly robust, allowing for better financial oversight.
- G2 users highlight that Planview AgilePlace's resource management capabilities, especially in scheduling and capacity planning, score 9.6 and 9.1, respectively, while Microsoft Project's scores are lower at 8.7 and 8.2. Users say that Planview's resource allocation features help teams optimize their workload more effectively.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft Project's communication features are less comprehensive, with lower scores in areas like chat and community forums, while Planview AgilePlace offers better collaboration tools, scoring 9.1 in communication channels. Users report that the ability to share documents and communicate within the platform enhances team collaboration.
- Users on G2 report that Planview AgilePlace's customization options, scoring 9.0, allow for tailored workflows that meet specific team needs, whereas Microsoft Project's customization features are perceived as more rigid. Reviewers say that this flexibility in Planview is a significant advantage for agile teams looking to adapt their processes.
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
Planview AgilePlace
LeanKit for Scaled Teams
$29
per user / month
Best for organizations looking to scale their Lean and Agile teams. Features include everything in LeanKit for Teams plus:
- Connected Work Items
- Custom Fields
- Configurable Board Templates
Free Trial
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management
No trial information availablePlanview AgilePlace
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
1,446
8.3
326
Ease of Use
7.3
1,452
8.5
326
Ease of Setup
7.5
488
8.0
105
Ease of Admin
7.6
454
8.0
102
Quality of Support
7.6
1,142
8.2
214
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.9
423
8.2
93
Product Direction (% positive)
6.6
1,427
7.7
322
Features by Category
Tasks
8.6
81
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Verified
9.3
29
|
Verified
8.7
85
|
Verified
9.1
30
|
Verified
8.6
83
|
Verified
8.8
30
|
Verified
8.4
81
|
Verified
9.2
30
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.1
29
|
Verified
8.0
45
Feature Not Available
8.0
78
|
Verified
8.6
30
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Projects
8.8
84
|
Verified
9.1
29
|
Verified
8.7
82
|
Verified
8.8
28
|
Verified
8.7
84
|
Verified
8.9
25
|
Verified
8.6
82
|
Verified
9.0
27
|
Verified
8.4
79
|
Verified
9.3
29
|
Verified
8.4
75
|
Verified
9.0
26
|
Verified
8.0
72
|
Verified
9.1
28
|
Verified
7.9
78
|
Verified
9.3
28
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.0
25
|
Verified
8.1
77
|
Verified
9.0
26
|
Verified
8.2
75
|
Verified
8.9
28
|
Verified
Resource Management
8.4
78
|
Verified
9.3
28
|
Verified
8.3
75
|
Verified
9.1
28
|
Verified
8.8
81
|
Verified
9.6
27
|
Verified
Project Monitoring
8.6
72
|
Verified
8.9
24
|
Verified
8.4
78
|
Verified
9.6
26
|
Verified
8.3
76
|
Verified
9.4
27
|
Verified
Generative AI
6.9
6
Not enough data
6.4
6
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
8.7
75
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
80
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
78
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
72
|
Verified
Not enough data
Project Management
9.1
82
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
80
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
74
|
Verified
Not enough data
Resource Management
8.6
83
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
84
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
82
|
Verified
Not enough data
Data & Analytics
8.7
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
78
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
79
|
Verified
Not enough data
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
Tasks
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
9.0
10
Agentic AI - Kanban 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
Kanban Boards
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
9.4
11
Planning
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
8.3
9
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
Automation
Not enough data
9.1
18
Not enough data
9.0
18
Not enough data
8.9
18
Administration
Not enough data
9.3
18
Not enough data
9.4
17
Not enough data
9.6
18
Project management
Not enough data
8.9
18
Not enough data
8.8
17
Not enough data
9.5
18
Not enough data
9.4
18
Not enough data
9.5
17
Not enough data
8.4
17
Not enough data
9.1
17
Workload
Not enough data
9.3
17
Not enough data
9.2
17
Not enough data
8.7
17
Not enough data
9.6
16
Communication & Collaboration
Not enough data
9.1
17
Not enough data
9.2
17
Not enough data
9.1
18
Cost Management
Not enough data
8.6
16
Not enough data
8.1
16
Not enough data
8.2
16
Integration
Not enough data
8.8
18
Not enough data
8.3
18
Not enough data
8.0
17
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
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
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
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 Planview AgilePlace are categorized as Project Management and Work Management
Unique Categories
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management is categorized as Earned Value Management, Project and Portfolio Management, Product Management, Project Collaboration, and Task Management
Planview AgilePlace is categorized as Kanban Project Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Planview AgilePlace
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
14.4%
Computer Software
4.9%
Construction
4.8%
Hospital & Health Care
4.8%
Higher Education
4.5%
Other
66.6%
Information Technology and Services
12.6%
Computer Software
11.5%
Financial Services
7.8%
Banking
6.4%
Insurance
4.5%
Other
57.3%
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 do users access LeanKit?
1 Comment
JL
Users can access AgilePlace (Formally LeanKit) via their organization's single sign on or directly within the web-based application. Read more
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