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# Clarity vs Microsoft Project Server Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Clarity** [

3.7/5(91)

](https://www.g2.com/products/broadcom-clarity/reviews#reviews)

**Microsoft Project Server** [

4.1/5(190)

](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-project-server/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Clarity**
No pricing available

**Microsoft Project Server**
 **$30** per user per month · Project Online Professional

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Clarity**
5 months

Based on 18 responses

**Microsoft Project Server**
4 monthsFaster

Based on 5 responses

Return on Investment

**Clarity**
Not enough reviews yet

**Microsoft Project Server**
23 months

Based on 5 responses

Perceived Cost

**Clarity**
$$$$$

**Microsoft Project Server**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Clarity**
Not enough reviews yet

**Microsoft Project Server**
12%

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Pros & Cons

**Clarity**
[
Customization (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/broadcom-clarity/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1357508&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Ease of Use (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/broadcom-clarity/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1357484&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/broadcom-clarity/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1996978&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Learning Curve (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/broadcom-clarity/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1357563&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Microsoft Project Server**
[
Multi-User Access (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-project-server/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2306222&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Easy Creation (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-project-server/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2351111&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Change Adjustments (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-project-server/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2351129&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Billing Issues (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-project-server/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2306217&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Clarity**
Not enough data

**Microsoft Project Server**
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Screenshots

**Clarity**
 ![Clarity screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/111776/Slide-6-Roadmap-timeline.png)

**Microsoft Project Server**
No screenshot available

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Clarity**

8.0

8.073

**Microsoft Project Server**

8.4

8.4130

Ease of Use

**Clarity**

6.9

6.976

**Microsoft Project Server**

7.5

7.5129

Ease of Setup

**Clarity**

6.2

6.239

**Microsoft Project Server**

7.1

7.154

Ease of Admin

**Clarity**

7.0

7.038

**Microsoft Project Server**

7.4

7.451

Quality of Support

**Clarity**

7.1

7.168

**Microsoft Project Server**

7.8

7.8115

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Clarity**

8.0

8.035

**Microsoft Project Server**

7.7

7.748

Product Direction (% positive)

**Clarity**

5.4

5.474

**Microsoft Project Server**

7.2

7.2124

Features

Project Management[Hide 144 FeaturesShow 144 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.1

79

Tasks

Creation & Assignment

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

63

|

Verified

Due Dates

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

65

|

Verified

Task Prioritization

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

64

|

Verified

To-Do Lists

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

60

|

Verified

Mass Updates

Not enough data

7.7(won by default)

58

|

Verified

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

7.6(won by default)

60

|

Verified

Dependencies

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Recurring Tasks

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Projects

Planning

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

65

|

Verified

Project Map

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

62

|

Verified

GANTT

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

62

|

Verified

Calendar View

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

63

|

Verified

Views

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

61

|

Verified

Project Budgeting

Not enough data

7.5(won by default)

61

|

Verified

Issue Tracking

Not enough data

7.8(won by default)

60

|

Verified

Templates

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

58

|

Verified

Time & Expense

Not enough data

7.4(won by default)

58

|

Verified

Methodologies

Not enough data

7.7(won by default)

56

|

Verified

Critical Path

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Project Time Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bug Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Milestone Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agile Methodologies

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sprint Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Release Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Projects

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Department/Project

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Gantt/Timeline View

Not enough data

Not enough data

Percent-Complete Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Project Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Goal Setting/Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Traditional Methodologies

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Traditional Methodologies

Not enough data

Not enough data

Resource Management

Resource Definiton

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

60

|

Verified

Capacity

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

61

|

Verified

Scheduling

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

62

|

Verified

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Planning/Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Monitoring

Baselining / KPIs

Not enough data

7.9(won by default)

58

|

Verified

Resource Allocation

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

63

|

Verified

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

7.8(won by default)

61

|

Verified

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

7.6(won by default)

16

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

7.5(won by default)

16

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Project Management

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Backlog Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Retrospectives Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Supports Scrum

Not enough data

Not enough data

Team Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Kanban Board

Not enough data

Not enough data

Request Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Charting

Not enough data

Not enough data

@mentions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Planning Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Projections

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deadline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Resource Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Negative Feedback Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Budget Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Requirements Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Issue Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Release Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

For IT Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Product Roadmapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Change Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile App

Not enough data

Not enough data

Portfolio Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Testing/QA Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billing & Invoicing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web-based Deployment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Idea Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Client Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Availability Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Productivity Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Communication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Key Performance Indicators

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Predictive Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Diagram

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time Clock

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Daily Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Roadmapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Iteration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Timeline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

KPI Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Small Businesses

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

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Not enough data

Not enough data

Portfolio Management

Portfolio Types

Not enough data

Not enough data

Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alignment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Portfolio Mix

Not enough data

Not enough data

Resource Allocation & Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Dependencies

Not enough data

Not enough data

Priorities

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lean Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deadline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Change Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Resource Management

Definition

Not enough data

Not enough data

Allocation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Optimization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data & Analytics

Data Consolidation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visualizations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Strategy - Project and Portfolio Management

Simulation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Objectives

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visiblity

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alignment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Implementation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Optimization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Timesheet Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Resource Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Requirements Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Time Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time & Expense Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

ROI Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Portfolio Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Budgeting/Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Kanban Board

Not enough data

Not enough data

Projections

Not enough data

Not enough data

Demand Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Projects

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Gantt/Timeline View

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agile Methodologies

Not enough data

Not enough data

Planning Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Strategic Portfolio Management[Hide 22 FeaturesShow 22 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Strategic Planning - Strategic Portfolio Management

Objectives

Not enough data

Not enough data

Roadmaps

Not enough data

Not enough data

Demand management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Resource Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Simulation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alignment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Strategic Management - Strategic Portfolio Management

Visiblity

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Implementation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Change Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Optimization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Strategy Model

Not enough data

Not enough data

Frameworks

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Analysis - Strategic Portfolio Management

ESG Impact

Not enough data

Not enough data

Financial Performance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Artificial Intelligence - Strategic Portfolio Management

Process Intelligence

Not enough data

Not enough data

Predictive Insights

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virtual Agents

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Clarity](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/279ab2028dadc9bfb6b5a245153106e1/broadcom-clarity.svg "Clarity")](https://www.g2.com/products/broadcom-clarity/reviews)

Clarity

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

2.4%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

23.8%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

73.8%

[![Microsoft Project Server](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487566556/microsoft-project-server.png "Microsoft Project Server")](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-project-server/reviews)

Microsoft Project Server

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

20.1%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

34.8%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

45.1%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

2.4%

20.1%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

23.8%

34.8%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

73.8%

45.1%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Clarity](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/279ab2028dadc9bfb6b5a245153106e1/broadcom-clarity.svg "Clarity")](https://www.g2.com/products/broadcom-clarity/reviews)
Clarity

Information Technology and Services

22.6%

Hospital & Health Care

11.9%

Insurance

9.5%

Financial Services

6.0%

Banking

4.8%

Other

45.2%

[![Microsoft Project Server](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487566556/microsoft-project-server.png "Microsoft Project Server")](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-project-server/reviews)
Microsoft Project Server

Information Technology and Services

17.0%

Computer Software

8.5%

Construction

6.7%

Telecommunications

4.2%

Education Management

4.2%

Other

59.4%

FAQs

## Clarity vs MS Project Server FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Clarity vs MS Project Server?

MS Project Server stands out for higher reviewer satisfaction, especially in support and ease of setup, while Clarity is noted for its customization and flexibility.

| [Clarity](https://www.g2.com/products/broadcom-clarity/reviews) | [MS Project Server](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-project-server/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 3.7/5 (91 reviews) | 4.1/5 (190 reviews) |
| Enterprise | Enterprise |
| 6.2 | 7.1 |
| 7.1 | 7.8 |
| Customization | Resource Capacity Planning |

### How do the pricing models of Clarity and MS Project Server compare?

MS Project Server is rated higher for value, with a stronger Price/Cost satisfaction score than Clarity.

- **Clarity:** In recent reviews, several reviewers cite Clarity as "costlier" and mention high upgrade costs as a trade-off for its customization.
- **MS Project Server:** Reviewers note a high cost but express greater satisfaction with the value received, especially for enterprise resource planning and integration with Microsoft 365.
- **Switching reasons:** Reviewers mention switching to MS Project Server for its integration with SharePoint and Power BI, and to Clarity for advanced customization and automation.

### What are the best alternatives to Clarity and MS Project Server?

The top three alternatives to Clarity and MS Project Server are Workfront, SAP PPM, and Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM).

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Clarity](https://www.g2.com/products/broadcom-clarity/reviews) | 3.7/5 (91 reviews) | Enterprise | Expensive, high customization value | Customization |
| [MS Project Server](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-project-server/reviews) | 4.1/5 (190 reviews) | Enterprise | High cost, strong Microsoft integration | Resource Capacity Planning |
| [Workfront](https://www.g2.com/products/workfront/reviews) | 4.1/5 (1234 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Collaboration and workflow management |
| [SAP PPM](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-ppm/reviews) | 4.2/5 (33 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Integration with SAP ecosystem |
| [Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-project-and-portfolio-management-ppm/reviews) | 4.0/5 (29 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Portfolio management flexibility |

### Which Project and Portfolio Management features should I prioritize when comparing Clarity and MS Project Server?

Buyers should prioritize Planning, Resource Management, Customization, Reporting, and Integration when comparing Clarity and MS Project Server.

- **Planning:** MS Project Server scores 8.4 on Meets Requirements and 7.6 on Ease of Use; Clarity scores 8.0 and 6.9 respectively. Clarity uniquely offers Critical Path, Dependencies, and Recurring Tasks.
- **Resource Management:** Both products are frequently cited for resource management, with MS Project Server's resource capacity planning highlighted in recent reviews.
- **Customization:** Clarity is cited for customization in 2 all-time mentions, while MS Project Server is not noted for this in recent reviews.
- **Reporting:** Clarity is noted for robust reporting features; MS Project Server is praised for Power BI integration and audit-ready logs.
- **Integration:** Clarity integrates with SAP and Jira; MS Project Server integrates deeply with Microsoft 365 and SharePoint.

### What are the pros and cons of Clarity vs MS Project Server?

Clarity's headline strength is customization, while MS Project Server excels in resource capacity planning and Microsoft ecosystem integration.

- **Clarity strengths:** Customization (2 all-time mentions), ease of use (2), flexibility (1), integration with SAP and Jira (1), robust reporting (1), resource management (1), and automation (1).
- **Clarity trade-offs:** Expensive (1), learning curve (1), offline limitations (1), reporting issues (1), syncing issues (1), technical issues (1).
- **MS Project Server strengths:** Resource capacity planning, multi-user access (2), integration with Microsoft 365 and SharePoint, intuitive interface (1), project tracking (1), user-friendly (1), spreadsheet functionality (1).
- **MS Project Server trade-offs:** High cost, steep learning curve (1), complex interface, billing issues (1), limited functionality (1), missing features (1), version management challenges.

### Is Clarity or MS Project Server better for small businesses?

Neither Clarity nor MS Project Server is primarily targeted at small businesses, but MS Project Server is more frequently cited for usability in smaller deployments.

- **Clarity:** Largest segment is Enterprise; reviewers note a steep learning curve and high cost, making it less suitable for small businesses.
- **MS Project Server:** Largest segment is Enterprise; reviewers highlight ease of use and intuitive scheduling, but also mention high cost as a barrier for small businesses.

### Which Project and Portfolio Management platform has better integrations?

Clarity and MS Project Server are both cited for integrations, with Clarity noted for SAP and Jira, and MS Project Server for Microsoft 365 and SharePoint.

- **Clarity:** Integrates with SAP and Jira, with recent reviewers highlighting these connections for workflow automation and reporting.
- **MS Project Server:** Integrates with Microsoft 365 and SharePoint, with reviewers emphasizing the value of deep integration for document management and reporting.

### How do Clarity and MS Project Server compare on customer support?

MS Project Server leads on Quality of Support with a 0.7-point advantage over Clarity (7.8 vs 7.1).

- **Clarity:** Reviewers describe support as generally responsive but note variability, with scores ranging from 2.0 to 7.0 and some citing slow vendor response.
- **MS Project Server:** Reviewers consistently rate support highly, with multiple 7.0 scores and positive mentions of online support and prompt assistance.

### Which is easier to implement, Clarity or MS Project Server?

MS Project Server is rated higher for Ease of Setup (7.1 vs 6.2), indicating a smoother implementation experience than Clarity.

- **Clarity:** Reviewers mention a moderate to steep learning curve and the need for robust training, especially for advanced features and customization.
- **MS Project Server:** Reviewers highlight straightforward setup, especially for organizations already using Microsoft products, but note some complexity for initial configuration and training.

### Which product has better Planning?

MS Project Server is favored for Planning, with higher Meets Requirements and Ease of Use scores, while Clarity offers unique planning features.

- **Clarity:** Meets Requirements score of 8.0, Ease of Use 6.9, and unique features including Critical Path, Dependencies, and Recurring Tasks.
- **MS Project Server:** Meets Requirements score of 8.4, Ease of Use 7.6, and frequent reviewer praise for Gantt charts, scheduling, and resource planning.

Alternatives

**Clarity Alternatives**

 ![SAP PPM](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b5f8f986beca96ab0027c693ee762fb9/sap-ppm.svg "SAP PPM")

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SAP PPM
](/products/sap-ppm/reviews)

 ![OpenText Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2b4f4de47adee5040ae421fc276784e9/opentext-project-and-portfolio-management-ppm.svg "OpenText Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)")

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Micro Focus Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)
](/products/opentext-project-and-portfolio-management-ppm/reviews)

 ![Smartsheet](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1545251244/smartsheet.svg "Smartsheet")

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Smartsheet
](/products/smartsheet/reviews)

 ![Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1500313790/microsoft-microsoft-project-portfolio-management.svg "Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management")

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MS Project
](/products/microsoft-microsoft-project-portfolio-management/reviews)

**Microsoft Project Server Alternatives**

 ![Workfront](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/5c05c7bf3a334198330c1c9b019bb28c/workfront.svg "Workfront")

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Workfront
](/products/workfront/reviews)

 ![Smartsheet](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1545251244/smartsheet.svg "Smartsheet")

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Smartsheet
](/products/smartsheet/reviews)

 ![Celoxis](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/47a9dfd8ca1c2b4554199d87a9ce7b9a/celoxis.svg "Celoxis")

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Celoxis
](/products/celoxis/reviews)

 ![Planview AdaptiveWork](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a6f0966df6383474f4cd0b22b887c698/planview-adaptivework.svg "Planview AdaptiveWork")

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Planview AdaptiveWork
](/products/planview-adaptivework/reviews)

## Clarity vs Microsoft Project Server

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Microsoft Project Server easier to use, set up, and administer. However, reviewers preferred doing business with Clarity overall.

- Reviewers felt that Microsoft Project Server meets the needs of their business better than Clarity.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Microsoft Project Server is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Microsoft Project Server over Clarity.