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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.6% of reviews)
Enterprise (46.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $7.00 1 User
$10.00
GanttPRO
Star Rating
(565)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $7.00 1 User
Browse all 4 pricing plansMicrosoft Project & Portfolio Management
Star Rating
(1,622)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.8% 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 GanttPRO excels in user experience, with a significantly higher satisfaction rating. Users appreciate its intuitive interface, noting that it transforms complex project data into a clear, actionable visual roadmap, making project planning smooth and straightforward.
- According to verified reviews, Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management is praised for its comprehensive features, particularly in resource management and financial tracking. Users highlight its ability to manage complex projects with detailed reporting, making it suitable for enterprise-level needs.
- Users say GanttPRO offers a more user-friendly setup process, with many finding it easy to create and adjust tasks. This ease of use is reflected in its high ratings for setup and administration, which are notably better than those for Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management.
- Reviewers mention that while Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management is robust for enterprise users, it can be overwhelming for smaller teams. The complexity of its features may lead to a steeper learning curve compared to GanttPRO, which is favored by small businesses for its simplicity.
- G2 reviewers highlight the quality of support for GanttPRO, which is rated higher than that of Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management. Users appreciate the responsive customer service and helpful resources, which enhance their overall experience with the software.
- According to recent user feedback, both products have their strengths, but GanttPRO's ability to provide a visually appealing and organized project timeline stands out. Users find it particularly useful for creating timelines and managing multiple tasks, which is a key advantage for those looking for clarity in project management.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
GanttPRO
Core
Starting at $7.00
1 User
Good choice for individuals and teams for getting started with project planning, task management, and team collaboration.
- Project views
- Task management
- Project planning
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
GanttPRO
Free Trial is available
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.3
394
8.3
1,446
Ease of Use
9.4
400
7.3
1,452
Ease of Setup
9.3
111
7.5
488
Ease of Admin
9.2
95
7.6
454
Quality of Support
9.4
338
7.6
1,142
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
86
7.9
423
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
378
6.6
1,427
Features by Category
Tasks
9.4
211
|
Verified
8.6
81
|
Verified
9.3
208
|
Verified
8.7
85
|
Verified
9.4
198
|
Verified
8.6
83
|
Verified
9.3
185
|
Verified
8.4
81
|
Verified
9.2
195
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.2
169
|
Verified
8.0
45
9.2
192
|
Verified
8.0
78
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Projects
9.5
199
|
Verified
8.8
84
|
Verified
9.4
184
|
Verified
8.7
82
|
Verified
9.7
205
|
Verified
8.7
84
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.6
82
|
Verified
9.3
186
|
Verified
8.4
79
|
Verified
9.3
167
|
Verified
8.4
75
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.0
72
|
Verified
9.1
176
|
Verified
7.9
78
|
Verified
9.3
176
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.3
173
|
Verified
8.1
77
|
Verified
9.4
163
|
Verified
8.2
75
|
Verified
Resource Management
9.2
173
|
Verified
8.4
78
|
Verified
9.3
173
|
Verified
8.3
75
|
Verified
9.5
188
|
Verified
8.8
81
|
Verified
Project Monitoring
9.3
148
|
Verified
8.6
72
|
Verified
9.2
158
|
Verified
8.4
78
|
Verified
9.3
170
|
Verified
8.3
76
|
Verified
Generative AI
9.1
38
6.9
6
9.1
38
6.4
6
Agentic AI - Project Management
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
Portfolio Management
Not enough data
8.7
75
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
80
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
78
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
72
|
Verified
Project Management
Not enough data
9.1
82
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
80
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
74
|
Verified
Resource Management
Not enough data
8.6
83
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
84
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
82
|
Verified
Data & Analytics
Not enough data
8.7
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
78
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
79
|
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
Task Creation
9.6
74
Not enough data
9.6
77
Not enough data
9.5
72
Not enough data
9.4
65
Not enough data
Task Management
9.7
72
Not enough data
9.6
68
Not enough data
9.4
73
Not enough data
9.4
67
Not enough data
Generative AI
9.1
21
Not enough data
9.4
21
Not enough data
Automation
9.4
46
Not enough data
9.3
47
Not enough data
9.3
42
Not enough data
Administration
9.3
41
Not enough data
9.5
42
Not enough data
9.7
45
Not enough data
Project management
9.6
47
Not enough data
9.4
46
Not enough data
9.8
47
Not enough data
9.3
43
Not enough data
9.5
47
Not enough data
9.5
41
Not enough data
9.6
42
Not enough data
Workload
9.2
43
Not enough data
9.3
46
Not enough data
9.3
46
Not enough data
9.3
41
Not enough data
Communication & Collaboration
9.3
38
Not enough data
9.3
39
Not enough data
9.1
40
Not enough data
Cost Management
9.4
37
Not enough data
9.7
43
Not enough data
9.4
39
Not enough data
Integration
9.3
35
Not enough data
9.3
35
Not enough data
9.3
36
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.3
14
Not enough data
8.6
14
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
Agentic AI - Marketing Resource Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
GanttPRO and Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management are categorized as Project Management, Task Management, and Work Management
Unique Categories
GanttPRO is categorized as Marketing Resource Management
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management is categorized as Earned Value Management, Project and Portfolio Management, Product Management, and Project Collaboration
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
GanttPRO
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
Higher Education
11.7%
Computer Software
10.3%
Information Technology and Services
8.9%
Education Management
8.2%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
5.4%
Other
55.5%
Information Technology and Services
14.4%
Computer Software
4.9%
Construction
4.8%
Hospital & Health Care
4.8%
Higher Education
4.5%
Other
66.6%
Alternatives
Discussions
Is there a way of creating multiple dependencies from one task to other multiple tasks.
2 Comments
AR
yes, just do it by connecting the dotsRead more
What is GanttPRO?
2 Comments
AG
This user friendly project management tool baded on Gantt chart. It helps to plan project schedule and budget, allocate resources and track progress. Read more
How to acquire a free license aimed at education?
1 Comment
AS
Please follow this link https://ganttpro.com/software-discounts-for-nonprofits
There, you'll find the details about GanttPRO offers for nonprofit,...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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