Compare BigTime and Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.5% of reviews)
Enterprise (46.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$20.00 1 user Per Month
$10.00
BigTime
Star Rating
(1,660)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$20.00 1 user Per Month
Browse all 4 pricing plansMicrosoft Project & Portfolio Management
Star Rating
(1,624)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$10.00
Browse all 6 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management excels in project scheduling, with users appreciating its ability to automate project logic and effectively manage dependencies. One user highlighted its "scheduling power" as a key strength, making it a solid choice for complex project management needs.
- Users say that BigTime stands out for its user-friendly interface and efficient time tracking features. Reviewers have noted how easy it is to view and edit time entries, with one user mentioning that it only takes "a few seconds to enter my time for a project," which enhances daily productivity.
- According to verified reviews, BigTime offers superior customer support, with a score that reflects high satisfaction. Users have praised the platform for its easy access to helpful resources, including tips and webinars, which contribute to a smoother user experience.
- Reviewers mention that while Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management has strong capabilities in resource allocation and project management, it may require more patience and effort to configure effectively. Some users expressed that it can be challenging to tailor the software to their specific workflow needs.
- G2 reviewers highlight that BigTime's ease of setup is a significant advantage, with many users finding the onboarding process straightforward. This contrasts with Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management, where some users reported a steeper learning curve during initial implementation.
- Users report that both products perform well in task management, but Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management has a slight edge in features like task prioritization and planning. One user noted its effectiveness in "portfolio optimization and strategic alignment," showcasing its strength in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BigTime
Essentials
$20.00
1 user Per Month
Deliver great work and get paid faster.
- Time Tracking
- Expense Management
- Project Management
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
Free Trial
BigTime
Free Trial is available
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
1,385
8.3
1,446
Ease of Use
8.7
1,435
7.3
1,452
Ease of Setup
8.2
970
7.5
488
Ease of Admin
8.7
935
7.6
455
Quality of Support
9.2
1,288
7.6
1,142
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
934
7.9
424
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
1,354
6.6
1,427
Features by Category
Expense Reports
8.7
520
Not enough data
7.8
234
Not enough data
8.0
279
Not enough data
8.5
351
Not enough data
8.6
381
Not enough data
7.4
132
Not enough data
7.8
210
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Travel Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
199
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
8.4
702
Not enough data
7.7
357
Not enough data
8.3
534
Not enough data
Mobile
8.6
349
Not enough data
8.4
292
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
6.9
137
Not enough data
8.0
280
Not enough data
Administration
7.3
117
Not enough data
Administration
8.4
692
Not enough data
8.4
693
Not enough data
8.1
548
Not enough data
8.0
416
Not enough data
8.7
784
Not enough data
Platform
8.4
826
Not enough data
8.1
518
Not enough data
7.6
341
Not enough data
8.8
796
Not enough data
8.2
577
Not enough data
7.7
361
Not enough data
Tasks
8.6
297
|
Verified
8.6
81
|
Verified
8.4
271
|
Verified
8.7
85
|
Verified
8.0
260
|
Verified
8.6
83
|
Verified
7.8
241
|
Verified
8.4
81
|
Verified
7.6
218
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.9
229
8.0
45
7.7
235
|
Verified
8.0
78
|
Verified
7.9
232
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Projects
8.1
249
|
Verified
8.8
84
|
Verified
7.7
228
|
Verified
8.7
82
|
Verified
7.4
215
|
Verified
8.7
84
|
Verified
7.8
228
|
Verified
8.6
82
|
Verified
7.8
247
|
Verified
8.4
79
|
Verified
8.3
291
|
Verified
8.4
75
|
Verified
7.5
219
|
Verified
8.0
72
|
Verified
7.9
267
|
Verified
7.9
78
|
Verified
7.5
205
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.9
332
|
Verified
8.1
77
|
Verified
7.6
197
|
Verified
8.2
75
|
Verified
Resource Management
7.8
212
|
Verified
8.4
78
|
Verified
8.1
238
|
Verified
8.3
75
|
Verified
8.0
243
|
Verified
8.8
81
|
Verified
Project Monitoring
7.8
201
|
Verified
8.6
72
|
Verified
7.8
229
|
Verified
8.4
78
|
Verified
8.2
273
|
Verified
8.3
76
|
Verified
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
6.9
6
6.2
64
6.4
6
Agentic AI - Project Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
6.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
Portfolio Management
Not enough data
8.6
74
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
79
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
77
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
71
|
Verified
Project Management
Not enough data
9.1
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
79
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
73
|
Verified
Resource Management
Not enough data
8.6
83
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
83
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
81
|
Verified
Data & Analytics
Not enough data
8.7
80
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
78
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
80
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
78
|
Verified
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
Planning
7.5
46
Not enough data
7.8
53
Not enough data
7.8
51
Not enough data
Optimization
7.9
55
Not enough data
7.6
51
Not enough data
7.3
49
Not enough data
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
Customer Management
8.5
121
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
83
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
71
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
84
|
Verified
Not enough data
Project Management
8.2
109
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
154
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
99
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
108
|
Verified
Not enough data
Accounting
8.2
102
Not enough data
8.6
120
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
98
Not enough data
8.4
123
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
128
|
Verified
Not enough data
Portfolio Management
8.0
82
Not enough data
8.2
81
Not enough data
7.7
75
Not enough data
8.1
74
Not enough data
Analytics
8.2
92
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
151
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administration
8.2
114
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
131
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
114
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
8.2
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
69
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
148
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
116
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
75
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.5
9
Not enough data
6.5
9
Not enough data
Artificial Intelligence - Professional Services Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Professional Services Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
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
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
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 - 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
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
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
Bill Generation
8.0
243
Not enough data
8.4
217
Not enough data
7.7
176
Not enough data
Bill Processing
7.7
189
Not enough data
8.0
203
Not enough data
8.3
236
Not enough data
Integration
8.2
242
Not enough data
7.8
202
Not enough data
7.1
153
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Billing
6.9
6
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
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
Time Tracking
9.3
927
Not enough data
9.1
891
Not enough data
9.0
807
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
8.4
702
Not enough data
7.7
357
Not enough data
8.3
534
Not enough data
Mobile Time Tracking
9.1
773
Not enough data
Administration
8.4
692
Not enough data
8.4
693
Not enough data
8.1
548
Not enough data
8.0
416
Not enough data
8.7
784
Not enough data
Platform
8.4
826
Not enough data
8.1
518
Not enough data
7.6
341
Not enough data
8.8
796
Not enough data
8.2
577
Not enough data
7.7
361
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BigTime and Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management are categorized as Project Management
Unique Categories
BigTime is categorized as Professional Services Automation, Billing, Expense Management, Time Tracking, and Resource Management
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management is categorized as Earned Value Management, Project and Portfolio Management, Product Management, Project Collaboration, Task Management, and Work Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BigTime
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
Accounting
13.7%
Architecture & Planning
10.3%
Civil Engineering
9.6%
Information Technology and Services
6.4%
Consulting
5.6%
Other
54.4%
Information Technology and Services
14.3%
Computer Software
5.0%
Construction
4.8%
Hospital & Health Care
4.8%
Higher Education
4.5%
Other
66.6%
Discussions
we need an outside bookkeeping VA to do basic things we don't have time skill to do - any referals??
2 Comments
JS
I've been using the software since 2017. I also work virtually as a consultant in Finance. I'm happy to discuss my qualifications. Please let me know if...Read more
How do I show a credit for an invoice that was paid in a previous cycle?
1 Comment
TA
Hi, to the best of my knowledge, BigTime can't handle this kind of transaction.
Traditionally, this would be handled by the accounting package and issued...Read more
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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