Compare ActiveCollab and Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)
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side-by-side comparison of ActiveCollab vs. Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)
based on preference data from user reviews. ActiveCollab rates 4.3/5 stars with 60 reviews. By contrast, Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) rates 4.0/5 stars with 29 reviews. Each product's score is calculated with real-time data from verified user reviews, to help you make the best choice between these two options, and decide which one is best for your business needs.
 ActiveCollab |  Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) | |
| Star Rating | ActiveCollab | Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) |
| Market Segments | ActiveCollab Small-Business (75.9% of reviews) | Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) Enterprise (66.7% of reviews) |
| Entry Level Price | ActiveCollab $6.25 per member, per month | Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) No pricing information available |
ActiveCollab vs Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found ActiveCollab easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with ActiveCollab overall.
- Reviewers felt that ActiveCollab meets the needs of their business better than Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM).
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that ActiveCollab is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of ActiveCollab over Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM).
Categories
Shared Categories
ActiveCollab and Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) are categorized as Project Management
Unique Categories
ActiveCollab has no unique categories
Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) is categorized as Project Cost Management and Project and Portfolio Management
Pricing
Annual billing
$6.25per member, per month
Monthly billing
$7per member, per month
Get Paid Bundle - Annual billing
$3per member, per month
Free Trial
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Free Trial Unavailable
Ratings
Meets Requirements
ActiveCollab
Responses: 54
Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)
Responses: 23
Ease of Use
ActiveCollab
Responses: 54
Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)
Responses: 24
Ease of Setup
ActiveCollab
Responses: 23
Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)
Responses: 14
Ease of Admin
ActiveCollab
Responses: 25
Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)
Responses: 15
Quality of Support
ActiveCollab
Responses: 51
Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)
Responses: 20
Ease of Doing Business With
ActiveCollab
Responses: 24
Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)
Responses: 14
Product Direction (% positive)
ActiveCollab
Responses: 55
Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)
Responses: 24
Features
Tasks
Creation & Assignment
ActiveCollab
Responses: 8
Verified Feature
Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)
Due Dates
ActiveCollab
Responses: 8
Verified Feature
Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)
Task Prioritization
ActiveCollab
Responses: 7
Verified Feature
Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)
To-Do Lists
ActiveCollab
Responses: 7
Verified Feature
Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)
Dependecies
ActiveCollab
Responses: 6
Verified Feature
Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)
Mass Updates
ActiveCollab
Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)
Drag & Drop
ActiveCollab
Responses: 5
Verified Feature
Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)
Recurring Tasks
ActiveCollab
Responses: 6
Verified Feature
Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)
Projects
Planning
ActiveCollab
Responses: 7
Verified Feature
Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)
Project Map
ActiveCollab
Responses: 6
Verified Feature
Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)
GANTT
ActiveCollab
Responses: 5
Verified Feature
Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)
Calendar View
ActiveCollab
Responses: 7
Verified Feature
Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)
Views
ActiveCollab
Responses: 6
Verified Feature
Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)
Project Budgeting
ActiveCollab
Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)
Issue Tracking
ActiveCollab
Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)
Templates
ActiveCollab
Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)
Critical Path
ActiveCollab
Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)
Time & Expense
ActiveCollab
Responses: 7
Verified Feature
Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)
Methodologies
ActiveCollab
Responses: 6
Verified Feature
Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)
Resource Management
Resource Definiton
ActiveCollab
Responses: 6
Verified Feature
Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)
Capacity
ActiveCollab
Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)
Scheduling
ActiveCollab
Responses: 7
Verified Feature
Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)
Project Monitoring
Baselining / KPIs
ActiveCollab
Responses: 5
Verified Feature
Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)
Resource Allocation
ActiveCollab
Responses: 6
Verified Feature
Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)
Dashboards
ActiveCollab
Responses: 6
Verified Feature
Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)
Reviewers' Company Size
Reviewers of ActiveCollab were most often representing companies in the Small-Business segment, while reviewers for Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) were more commonly in the Enterprise segment.
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
ActiveCollab
Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
ActiveCollab
Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
ActiveCollab
Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
39.7%
Computer Software
17.2%
Internet
5.2%
Information Technology and Services
5.2%
Graphic Design
5.2%
Other
27.6%
Information Technology and Services
25.0%
Telecommunications
8.3%
Insurance
8.3%
Broadcast Media
8.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.2%
Other
45.8%
Reviews
Most Helpful Favorable Review
User in Marketing and Advertising
ActiveCollab is about the only high quality workflow product that doesn't charge per user. It has a clean no-nonsense UI that is easy to stare at and use. Project, to-do's, and team management are intuitive and flexible enough to mend to all types of...
Peter B.
User in Computer Software
I evaluated and ran a trial of this software a few years ago and it basically was a good tool for large IT shops that need to keep track of all their projects in one central repository.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Administrator in Marketing and Advertising
IT IS NEVER FULLY FUNCTIONAL. There is never a day (use it daily) that Active Collab fully works. The entire thing will be down, we won't be able to upload files, and reports can all be down at different times throughout the week. It sucks because it is so...
User in Automotive
In our workforce, PPM is mandatory and required, but nobody likes using it. It's bulky, it's slow, and the UI is not intuitive. Many features are hidden behind screens that are hard to find without proper guidance or training. Recalling timesheets is a pain.
Discussions
ActiveCollab has no discussions with answers
Is there anyone who can help to export a HP-PPM schedule and import to P6?
1 comment
NM
Neels,
I think that I could help you. Could you send me a sample of the data fields available from your original software?
thanks,
JJ ...Read more
Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) has no more discussions with answers
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