Link copied to clipboard # EPM Live vs Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management Comparison - What are their main differences? Share [ Export ](/compare/epm-live/microsoft-microsoft-project-portfolio-management/export.csv) EPM LiveMS Project[+ Add Product](#) Reviews **EPM Live** [ 3.8/5(11) ](https://www.g2.com/products/epm-live/reviews#reviews) **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** [ 4/5(1,627) ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-project-portfolio-management/reviews#reviews) Pricing **EPM Live** No pricing available **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** **$10.00** · Planner Plan 1 **Pricing Insights** from reviews Time to Implement **EPM Live** Not enough reviews yet **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** 3 months Based on 75 responses Return on Investment **EPM Live** Not enough reviews yet **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** 15 months Based on 50 responses Perceived Cost **EPM Live** Not enough reviews yet **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** $$$$$ Average Discount **EPM Live** Not enough reviews yet **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** 13% Pros & Cons **EPM Live** Not enough data **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** [ Project Management (5) ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-project-portfolio-management/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1589744&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Project Tracking (4) ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-project-portfolio-management/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1589211&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Limited Customization (5) ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-project-portfolio-management/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1589035&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ High Complexity (4) ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-project-portfolio-management/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1589341&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) Integrations **EPM Live** Not enough data **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_3e48650525f4aa1378350d92fa36a539/microsoft-microsoft-copilot-studio.jpg "Product Avatar Image") Microsoft Copilot Studio ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-copilot-studio/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_69054bc7d40597b06fc3905720ccc914/microsoft-outlook.png "Product Avatar Image") Outlook ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-outlook/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_b8b49f2b6f9cd484b0efa52a4abd8269/microsoft-microsoft-power-bi.png "Product Avatar Image") Microsoft Power BI ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-power-bi/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_218a6468d313312e43446d6a8135f441/microsoft-teams.png "Product Avatar Image") Microsoft Teams ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-teams/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-project-portfolio-management/integrations) Screenshots **EPM Live** ![EPM Live 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/31101/EPMLive_Screenshot1.png) **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** ![Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management 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/12619/uploads_2F53f7e6a2-05f3-4001-8c84-f13bfd0bfae1_2FMicrosoft_Project2.jpeg) Ratings Meets Requirements **EPM Live** 7.7 7.711 **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** 8.3 8.31,449 Ease of Use **EPM Live** 7.6 7.611 **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** 7.3 7.31,455 Ease of Setup **EPM Live** Not enough data **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** 7.5 7.5491 Ease of Admin **EPM Live** Not enough data **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** 7.6 7.6456 Quality of Support **EPM Live** 6.7 6.711 **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** 7.6 7.61,145 Has the product been a good partner in doing business? **EPM Live** Not enough data **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** 7.9 7.9426 Product Direction (% positive) **EPM Live** 4.2 4.210 **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** 6.6 6.61,430 Features Project Management[Hide 144 FeaturesShow 144 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 8.3 94 Tasks Creation & Assignment Not enough data 8.6(won by default) 82 | Verified Due Dates Not enough data 8.7(won by default) 86 | Verified Task Prioritization Not enough data 8.6(won by default) 83 | Verified To-Do Lists Not enough data 8.4(won by default) 82 | Verified Mass Updates Not enough data 8.0(won by default) 45 Drag & Drop Not enough data 8.0(won by default) 79 | 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) 84 | Verified Project Map Not enough data 8.7(won by default) 82 | Verified GANTT Not enough data 8.7(won by default) 85 | Verified Calendar View Not enough data 8.6(won by default) 82 | Verified Views Not enough data 8.4(won by default) 80 | Verified Project Budgeting Not enough data 8.4(won by default) 75 | Verified Issue Tracking Not enough data 8.0(won by default) 72 | Verified Templates Not enough data 7.9(won by default) 78 | Verified Time & Expense Not enough data 8.1(won by default) 77 | Verified Methodologies Not enough data 8.3(won by default) 76 | 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 8.4(won by default) 78 | Verified Capacity Not enough data 8.3(won by default) 75 | Verified Scheduling Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 81 | 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 8.6(won by default) 72 | Verified Resource Allocation Not enough data 8.4(won by default) 78 | Verified Activity Dashboard Not enough data 8.3(won by default) 76 | Verified Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI AI Text Generation Not enough data 6.9(won by default) 6 AI Text Summarization Not enough data 6.4(won by default) 6 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 Project and Portfolio Management[Hide 66 FeaturesShow 66 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 8.8 100 Portfolio Management Portfolio Types Not enough data 8.6(won by default) 74 | Verified Planning Not enough data 9.2(won by default) 80 | Verified Alignment Not enough data 8.9(won by default) 77 | Verified Portfolio Mix Not enough data 8.7(won by default) 71 | Verified Resource Allocation & Planning Not enough data Not enough data Project Management Dependencies Not enough data 9.1(won by default) 82 | Verified Priorities Not enough data 9.1(won by default) 80 | Verified Lean Management Not enough data 8.6(won by default) 73 | Verified 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 8.7(won by default) 85 | Verified Allocation Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 84 | Verified Optimization Not enough data 8.6(won by default) 81 | Verified Data & Analytics Data Consolidation Not enough data 8.7(won by default) 80 | Verified Visualizations Not enough data 8.9(won by default) 80 | Verified Performance Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 81 | Verified Risk Analysis Not enough data 8.5(won by default) 78 | Verified Strategy - Project and Portfolio Management Visiblity Not enough data 9.7(won by default) 5 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 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 Earned Value Management[Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 8.5 14 Earned Value Baseline Not enough data 8.2(won by default) 13 Calculations Not enough data 8.2(won by default) 13 Best Practices Not enough data 7.9(won by default) 12 Performance Data Import Not enough data 8.7(won by default) 13 Planned Value Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 13 KPIs Not enough data 9.1(won by default) 11 Variance Analysis Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 13 Integration Project Management Not enough data 8.7(won by default) 13 PPM Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 12 Finance Not enough data 8.0(won by default) 11 Show 4 feature categories with incomplete data Task Management[Hide 44 FeaturesShow 44 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Task Creation Creation & Assignment Not enough data Not enough data Due Dates Not enough data Not enough data Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data Mass Updates Not enough data Not enough data Task Management Task Prioritization Not enough data Not enough data To-Do Lists Not enough data Not enough data Dependencies Not enough data Not enough data Recurring Tasks Not enough data Not enough data Project Templates Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI AI Text Generation Not enough data Not enough data AI Text Summarization Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Gantt/Timeline View Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Task Tagging Not enough data Not enough data Spreadsheet View Not enough data Not enough data Task Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data Email-to-Task Conversion Not enough data Not enough data Project Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Time Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Sub-Task Management Not enough data Not enough data Task Progress Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Task Editing Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Deadline Management Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Dependency Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Document Management Not enough data Not enough data Assignment Management Not enough data Not enough data Project Planning Not enough data Not enough data Task Board View Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Commenting/Notes Not enough data Not enough data Resource Management Not enough data Not enough data Task Import Not enough data Not enough data Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Work Management[Hide 32 FeaturesShow 32 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Automation Workflows Not enough data Not enough data Customization Not enough data Not enough data Data repository Not enough data Not enough data Administration Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Procedures Not enough data Not enough data Remote Work Not enough data Not enough data Project management Task Prioritization Not enough data Not enough data Dependencies Not enough data Not enough data Planning Not enough data Not enough data Views Not enough data Not enough data Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Critical Path Not enough data Not enough data Dashboards Not enough data Not enough data Workload Resource Allocation Not enough data Not enough data Workspace Not enough data Not enough data Configuration Not enough data Not enough data Insights Not enough data Not enough data Communication & Collaboration Communication Channels Not enough data Not enough data Document Management Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Not enough data Not enough data Cost Management Project Budgeting Not enough data Not enough data Time & Expense Not enough data Not enough data Profitability Not enough data Not enough data Integration Front Office Not enough data Not enough data Back Office Not enough data Not enough data External data Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI AI Text Generation Not enough data Not enough data AI Text Summarization Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - Work 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 Natural Language Interaction Not enough data Not enough data Project Collaboration[Hide 26 FeaturesShow 26 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Communication Chat Not enough data Not enough data Discussions Not enough data Not enough data External Not enough data Not enough data Feedback Not enough data Not enough data Announcements Not enough data Not enough data Content & Documents File Sharing Not enough data Not enough data Notes Not enough data Not enough data Search Not enough data Not enough data Versioning Not enough data Not enough data Controls Custom Views Not enough data Not enough data Followers Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Calendars Not enough data Not enough data Public Sharing Not enough data Not enough data Project Management Task Management Not enough data Not enough data Planning Not enough data Not enough data Visibility Not enough data Not enough data Integration Not enough data Not enough data Remote Collaboration Alignment Not enough data Not enough data Accountability Not enough data Not enough data Connectivity Not enough data Not enough data Offline Mode Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI AI Text Generation Not enough data Not enough data AI Text Summarization Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - Project Collaboration Multi-step Planning Not enough data Not enough data Cross-system Integration Not enough data Not enough data Product Management[Hide 72 FeaturesShow 72 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Communication Wiki Documentation Not enough data Not enough data Community Forum Not enough data Not enough data Customer Ideation Not enough data Not enough data NPS of Customers Not enough data Not enough data Planning Work Capacity Not enough data Not enough data Task Ranking Not enough data Not enough data Kanban Board Not enough data Not enough data Custom Workflows Not enough data Not enough data Release Forecasting Not enough data Not enough data Projections Not enough data Not enough data Prioritization Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Time Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Progress Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Budgeting Not enough data Not enough data Team Scorecard Not enough data Not enough data Progress Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Status Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Milestone Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Task Progress Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Project Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Task Management Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Updates Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Task Planning Not enough data Not enough data Product Lifecycle Management Not enough data Not enough data Communication Management Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Resource Management Not enough data Not enough data Planning Tools Not enough data Not enough data Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data Commenting/Notes Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Fields Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Task Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Requirements Management Not enough data Not enough data Project Management Not enough data Not enough data @mentions Not enough data Not enough data Multiple Projects Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Project Planning Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Document Storage Not enough data Not enough data Release Planning Not enough data Not enough data Customer Journey Mapping Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Gantt/Timeline View Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Email Management Not enough data Not enough data To-Do List Not enough data Not enough data Surveys & Feedback Not enough data Not enough data Deadline Management Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Product Roadmapping Not enough data Not enough data Idea Management Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Agile Methodologies Not enough data Not enough data Timeline Management Not enough data Not enough data File Management Not enough data Not enough data Data Security Not enough data Not enough data Project Templates Not enough data Not enough data Feedback Management Not enough data Not enough data Tagging Not enough data Not enough data Template Management Not enough data Not enough data Guest Access Not enough data Not enough data Visualization Not enough data Not enough data User Insights Reviewers' Company Size [![EPM Live](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_e1b4640a15df0d5cc4d5be5bd9cd23bc/epm-live.png "EPM Live")](https://www.g2.com/products/epm-live/reviews) EPM Live Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 9.1% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 36.4% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 54.5% [![Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1500313790/microsoft-microsoft-project-portfolio-management.svg "Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management")](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-project-portfolio-management/reviews) Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 25.2% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 28.1% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 46.7% Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 9.1% 25.2% Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 36.4% 28.1% Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 54.5% 46.7% Reviewers' Industry [![EPM Live](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_e1b4640a15df0d5cc4d5be5bd9cd23bc/epm-live.png "EPM Live")](https://www.g2.com/products/epm-live/reviews) EPM Live Utilities 9.1% Telecommunications 9.1% Non-Profit Organization Management 9.1% Information Technology and Services 9.1% Higher Education 9.1% Other 54.5% [![Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1500313790/microsoft-microsoft-project-portfolio-management.svg "Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management")](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-project-portfolio-management/reviews) Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management Information Technology and Services 14.4% Computer Software 5.0% Construction 4.8% Hospital & Health Care 4.8% Higher Education 4.4% Other 66.6% FAQs ## EPM Live vs MS Project FAQs Generated using AI Last updated: August 15, 2026 ### What is the difference between MS Project vs EPM Live? MS Project stands out for its higher G2 rating, broader review base, and stronger support scores compared to EPM Live. | [MS Project](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-project-portfolio-management/reviews) | [EPM Live](https://www.g2.com/products/epm-live/reviews) | | --- | --- | | 4.0/5 (1,627 reviews) | 3.8/5 (11 reviews) | | — | — | | 7.5 | — | | 7.6 | 6.7 | | Project Management (9 all-time mentions) | — | ### How do the pricing models of MS Project and EPM Live compare? MS Project is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing compared to EPM Live. - **MS Project:** Reviewers note that while MS Project is considered costly, its comprehensive feature set and integration with other Microsoft tools justify the investment for many organizations. - **EPM Live:** Reviewers describe EPM Live as expensive, with some small companies finding it unaffordable, though it is seen as affordable for small to medium companies that can budget for it. ### What are the best alternatives to MS Project and EPM Live? The best alternatives to MS Project and EPM Live are ClickUp, Smartsheet, and Oracle Primavera. | Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [MS Project](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-project-portfolio-management/reviews) | 4.0/5 (1,627 reviews) | — | Costly but comprehensive for large organizations | Project Management (9 all-time mentions) | | [EPM Live](https://www.g2.com/products/epm-live/reviews) | 3.8/5 (11 reviews) | — | Expensive for small companies, affordable for some SMBs | — | | [ClickUp](https://www.g2.com/products/clickup/reviews) | 4.6/5 (13,736 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — | | [Smartsheet](https://www.g2.com/products/smartsheet/reviews) | 4.4/5 (22,713 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — | | [Oracle Primavera](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-primavera/reviews) | 4.4/5 (389 reviews) | Enterprise | — | — | ### Which Project and Portfolio Management features should I prioritize when comparing MS Project and EPM Live? Buyers comparing MS Project and EPM Live should prioritize Planning, Resource Management, Ease of Use, Project Tracking, and Integration capabilities. - **Planning:** MS Project is frequently cited for its planning capabilities, with 9 all-time mentions for Project Management and strong reviewer sentiment for timeline and Gantt chart features. - **Resource Management:** MS Project has 7 all-time mentions for Resource Management, with reviewers highlighting its ability to allocate and track resources efficiently. - **Ease of Use:** MS Project scores 7.3 and EPM Live scores 7.6 for Ease of Use, with reviewers noting EPM Live's user-friendly interface and MS Project's learning curve. - **Project Tracking:** MS Project has 6 all-time mentions for Project Tracking, with reviewers citing its robust tracking and reporting features. - **Integration:** MS Project is noted for integration with Microsoft tools, while EPM Live is praised for integration with Microsoft programs and SharePoint. ### What are the pros and cons of MS Project vs EPM Live? MS Project's headline strength is comprehensive project management and integration, while EPM Live is praised for user-friendliness and Microsoft program compatibility. - **MS Project strengths:** Project Management (9 all-time mentions), Resource Management (7), Project Tracking (6), Easy Integration (3), Report Generation (3), User-Friendly (3), Visibility (3). - **MS Project trade-offs:** Limited Customization (5), High Complexity (4), Learning Curve (3), Budgeting/Accounting Issues (2). - **EPM Live strengths:** Reviewers highlight ease of use, integration with Microsoft programs, and customizable reporting features. - **EPM Live trade-offs:** Reviewers note high cost for small companies, performance issues, and slower support response times. ### Is MS Project or EPM Live better for small businesses? ClickUp is the better fit for small businesses, as indicated by its largest segment and higher G2 rating among alternatives, while MS Project and EPM Live are not primarily small-business focused. - **MS Project:** Largest segment not specified; reviewers note MS Project is more suitable for large organizations due to its complexity and cost. - **EPM Live:** Largest segment not specified; reviewers mention EPM Live is affordable for some small to medium businesses but can be expensive for smaller companies. ### Which Project and Portfolio Management platform has better integrations? MS Project is favored for integrations, with reviewers citing its connections to the Microsoft suite and other tools. - **MS Project:** Reviewers mention integration with Microsoft 365, Teams, Excel, Power BI, and SharePoint, with 3 all-time mentions for integrations. - **EPM Live:** Reviewers highlight integration with Microsoft programs and SharePoint, with qualitative support for integration capabilities. ### How do MS Project and EPM Live compare on customer support? MS Project scores higher on Quality of Support (7.6 vs 6.7), indicating stronger reviewer satisfaction with support compared to EPM Live. - **MS Project:** Reviewers describe support as reliable and responsive, though some note onboarding can be slow and complex for new users. - **EPM Live:** Reviewers report slower support response times and occasional challenges with issue resolution, but also mention helpful support staff in some cases. ### Which is easier to implement, MS Project or EPM Live? MS Project and EPM Live are at parity on Ease of Setup, with MS Project scoring 7.5 and EPM Live lacking a published score. - **MS Project:** Reviewers describe setup as straightforward for those familiar with Microsoft tools, but note a learning curve for new users and complexity for small projects. - **EPM Live:** Reviewers mention easy setup for users proficient with Microsoft programs, but some cite performance and browser compatibility issues during implementation. ### Which product has better Planning? MS Project is the stronger product for Planning, with more frequent reviewer mentions and robust planning features. - **MS Project:** Planning is the most frequently cited feature, with 9 all-time mentions for Project Management, strong Gantt chart and timeline capabilities, and positive reviewer sentiment for scheduling and tracking. - **EPM Live:** Reviewers note basic planning and reporting features, but with fewer mentions and less emphasis on advanced planning capabilities. 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