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Compare Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management and Portfolio Manage 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (59.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$10.00
$0.00
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management
Star Rating
(1,618)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$10.00
Browse all 6 pricing plansPortfolio Manage
Star Rating
(295)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management excels in its GANTT chart functionality, providing a clear visual representation of project timelines, while LiquidPlanner's GANTT feature is noted to be less intuitive, making it harder for users to track project progress effectively.
- Reviewers mention that LiquidPlanner shines in resource management, particularly with its resource allocation and optimization features, which allow for better handling of team workloads compared to Microsoft Project, where users feel the resource management tools are less flexible.
- G2 users highlight that LiquidPlanner's automation capabilities are superior, allowing for streamlined workflows and reduced manual input, whereas Microsoft Project's automation features are seen as limited, requiring more manual updates and oversight.
- Users on G2 report that Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management offers robust portfolio management tools, particularly in portfolio types and alignment, which are essential for enterprise-level project oversight, while LiquidPlanner's portfolio management features are praised for their simplicity but lack depth for larger organizations.
- Reviewers say that LiquidPlanner's collaboration tools are more user-friendly, with features like real-time updates and communication channels that enhance team interaction, whereas Microsoft Project's collaboration features are often described as cumbersome and less integrated.
- Users report that Microsoft Project's task prioritization and dependencies management are highly rated, providing a structured approach to project management, while LiquidPlanner's task management is seen as more flexible but can lead to confusion without a clear hierarchy.
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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
Portfolio Manage
FREE
$0.00
Powerful enough for real work and evaluation
- Max Users: 3
- Max Tasks: 300
- Max Projects: 10
Free Trial
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management
No trial information availablePortfolio Manage
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
1,442
8.5
224
Ease of Use
7.3
1,448
7.9
228
Ease of Setup
7.5
484
7.5
74
Ease of Admin
7.6
453
8.5
77
Quality of Support
7.6
1,138
8.8
184
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.9
422
9.1
73
Product Direction (% positive)
6.6
1,423
7.6
212
Features by Category
Tasks
8.5
77
|
Verified
8.8
125
|
Verified
8.7
81
|
Verified
8.9
122
|
Verified
8.5
79
|
Verified
8.6
118
|
Verified
8.3
77
|
Verified
8.2
112
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.3
107
|
Verified
7.8
41
8.0
59
7.9
74
|
Verified
8.5
114
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Projects
8.8
80
|
Verified
8.6
116
|
Verified
8.6
78
|
Verified
8.5
99
|
Verified
8.7
80
|
Verified
8.0
90
|
Verified
8.5
78
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.3
75
|
Verified
8.3
101
|
Verified
8.4
71
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.0
68
|
Verified
7.7
54
7.8
74
|
Verified
8.2
92
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.0
73
|
Verified
8.4
93
|
Verified
8.2
71
|
Verified
8.1
80
|
Verified
Resource Management
8.3
74
|
Verified
8.2
89
|
Verified
8.2
71
|
Verified
8.4
97
|
Verified
8.7
77
|
Verified
8.5
107
|
Verified
Project Monitoring
8.5
68
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.3
74
|
Verified
8.3
97
|
Verified
8.2
72
|
Verified
8.2
111
|
Verified
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Portfolio Management
8.6
71
|
Verified
9.5
13
9.2
76
|
Verified
9.2
14
8.8
75
|
Verified
9.7
13
8.7
68
|
Verified
9.5
13
Project Management
9.1
78
|
Verified
9.0
16
9.1
76
|
Verified
9.6
16
8.6
70
|
Verified
9.6
14
Resource Management
8.6
79
|
Verified
9.6
14
8.7
80
|
Verified
9.6
14
8.5
78
|
Verified
9.7
13
Data & Analytics
8.7
77
|
Verified
9.2
13
9.0
74
|
Verified
9.3
14
8.8
77
|
Verified
9.5
14
8.5
75
|
Verified
9.6
12
Strategy - Project and Portfolio Management
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Planning
Not enough data
8.5
64
Not enough data
8.7
76
Not enough data
8.6
78
Optimization
Not enough data
8.5
78
Not enough data
8.5
79
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Task Creation
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Task Management
Not enough data
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Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Project management
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
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
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
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
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.0
5
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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
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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
Controls
Not enough data
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Project Management
Not enough data
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Remote Collaboration
Not enough data
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Generative AI
Not enough data
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Communication
Not enough data
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Planning
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Workflow Management
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management and Portfolio Manage are categorized as Project and Portfolio Management, Project Management, and Work Management
Unique Categories
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management is categorized as Earned Value Management, Product Management, Project Collaboration, and Task Management
Portfolio Manage is categorized as Resource Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Portfolio Manage
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%
Construction
4.9%
Computer Software
4.9%
Hospital & Health Care
4.8%
Higher Education
4.5%
Other
66.7%
Marketing and Advertising
13.8%
Information Technology and Services
13.1%
Computer Software
7.4%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
5.0%
Higher Education
5.0%
Other
55.7%
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.
Portfolio Manage
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jacobo G.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
We are an ecommerce agency in charge of website creation and marketing optimization focus in ROI. Liquid Planner has been awesome for us, it allow us having closer and realistic deadlines in our projects .Thanks to “My work” characteristic, it has...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Internet
- links are not auto-linked - editing comments breaks lines - too slow - going back in time is difficult (what changes did we make to the product in May 2013?) - replies from emails include signature images - no ability to create recurring tasks or...
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...
Jacobo G.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
We are an ecommerce agency in charge of website creation and marketing optimization focus in ROI. Liquid Planner has been awesome for us, it allow us having closer and realistic deadlines in our projects .Thanks to “My work” characteristic, it has...
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 Internet
- links are not auto-linked - editing comments breaks lines - too slow - going back in time is difficult (what changes did we make to the product in May 2013?) - replies from emails include signature images - no ability to create recurring tasks or...
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
Can you try LiquidPlanner for free?
1 comment
Official Response from Portfolio Manage
You can try LiquidPlanner free for 14 days—no credit card required. Simply start a trial to get started. During your free trial, you’ll get full access to...Read more
Where can i hire an expert in Liquid Planner to review and optimize the way we are using the platform?
1 comment
Official Response from Portfolio Manage
Hi Robert,
You can submit a request on our Professional Services page and someone will be in touch with you...Read more
Portfolio Manage has no more discussions with answers
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