# IBM Targetprocess vs Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management Comparison

| | IBM Targetprocess | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 243 | 1,627 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (42.1% of reviews) | Enterprise (46.7% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $10.00 | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### IBM Targetprocess

Pros:
- Visibility (6 reviews)
- Flexibility (5 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (6 reviews)
- Learning Difficulty (4 reviews)

### Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management

Pros:
- Project Management (9 reviews)
- Ease of Use (7 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Customization (5 reviews)
- High Complexity (4 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | IBM Targetprocess | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (215 reviews) | 8.3 (1449 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.9 (229 reviews) | 7.3 (1455 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.4 (106 reviews) | 7.5 (491 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.8 (100 reviews) | 7.6 (456 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.9 (190 reviews) | 7.6 (1145 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (96 reviews) | 7.9 (426 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.7 (220 reviews) | 6.6 (1430 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### IBM Targetprocess

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Planner Plan 1

Price: $10.00

Description: Formerly Project Plan 1

Key Features:
- Includes everything in Planner in Microsoft 365, plus:
- Backlogs and sprints
- Premium plan templates

[Browse all 6 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-project-portfolio-management/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Project Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Targetprocess** | 7.8/10 | 35 |
| **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** | 8.3/10 | 94 |

#### Tasks

| Feature | IBM Targetprocess | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **Creation & Assignment** | 8.5 (34 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (82 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Due Dates** | 8.2 (32 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (86 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Task Prioritization** | 8.2 (33 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (83 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **To-Do Lists** | 8.2 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (82 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Dependencies** | 7.7 (33 reviews) ✓ Verified | Feature Not Available | 
| **Mass Updates** | 7.7 (32 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.0 (45 reviews) | 
| **Drag & Drop** | 8.1 (30 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.0 (79 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Projects

| Feature | IBM Targetprocess | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **Planning** | 7.6 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (84 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Project Map** | 7.9 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (82 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **GANTT** | 7.2 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (85 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Calendar View** | 7.3 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (82 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Views** | 8.4 (31 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (80 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Project Budgeting** | 7.0 (26 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (75 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Issue Tracking** | Feature Not Available | 8.0 (72 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Templates** | 8.0 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.9 (78 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Critical Path** | 7.7 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | Feature Not Available | 
| **Time & Expense** | 7.2 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.1 (77 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Methodologies** | 8.4 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (76 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Resource Management

| Feature | IBM Targetprocess | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **Resource Definiton** | 7.2 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (78 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Capacity** | 7.6 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (75 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Scheduling** | 7.3 (30 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (81 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Project Monitoring

| Feature | IBM Targetprocess | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **Baselining / KPIs** | 7.7 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (72 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Resource Allocation** | 7.5 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (78 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Dashboards** | 8.7 (30 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (76 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | IBM Targetprocess | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 6.9 (13 reviews) | 6.9 (6 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 6.7 (13 reviews) | 6.4 (6 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Project Management

| Feature | IBM Targetprocess | Microsoft Project & Portfolio 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 | 

### Project and Portfolio Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Targetprocess** | 8.1/10 | 26 |
| **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** | 8.8/10 | 100 |

#### Portfolio Management

| Feature | IBM Targetprocess | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **Portfolio Types** | 8.2 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (74 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Planning** | 8.5 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (80 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Alignment** | 8.4 (23 reviews) | 8.9 (77 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Portfolio Mix** | 8.6 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (71 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Project Management

| Feature | IBM Targetprocess | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **Dependencies** | 8.3 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (82 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Priorities** | 8.0 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (80 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Lean Management** | 8.5 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (73 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Resource Management

| Feature | IBM Targetprocess | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **Definition** | 8.3 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (85 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Allocation** | 8.5 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (84 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Optimization** | 8.6 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (81 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Data & Analytics

| Feature | IBM Targetprocess | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Consolidation** | 8.3 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (80 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Visualizations** | 8.4 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (80 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Performance** | 8.4 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (81 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Risk Analysis** | 7.6 (21 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (78 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Strategy - Project and Portfolio Management

| Feature | IBM Targetprocess | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **Simulation** | 7.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Tracking** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Planning** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Objectives** | 7.8 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Visiblity** | 8.1 (7 reviews) | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Alignment** | 7.8 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Management** | 6.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Implementation** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Optimization** | 7.8 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Prioritization** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Strategy and Innovation Roadmapping Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Targetprocess** | 8.5/10 | 15 |
| **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** | N/A | N/A |

#### Analytics

| Feature | IBM Targetprocess | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **Analytics** | 8.3 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Execution

| Feature | IBM Targetprocess | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **Team Collaboration** | 8.6 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Project Management** | 8.2 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | 8.7 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Roadmapping

| Feature | IBM Targetprocess | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **Roadmaps** | 8.6 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Timelines** | 8.6 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Objectives and Key Results (OKR)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Targetprocess** | 7.2/10 | 13 |
| **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** | N/A | N/A |

#### Communication

| Feature | IBM Targetprocess | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **Feedback** | 7.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Confidence Levels** | 7.6 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Messaging Integrations** | 7.1 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Onboarding** | 6.8 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Goal Creation

| Feature | IBM Targetprocess | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **Team OKR** | 7.5 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Individual OKR** | 6.7 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mind Mapping** | 7.4 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Action Item Creation** | 7.1 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Objectives and Key Results (OKR)

| Feature | IBM Targetprocess | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Task Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Targetprocess** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** | N/A | N/A |

#### Task Creation

| Feature | IBM Targetprocess | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Feature | IBM Targetprocess | Microsoft Project & Portfolio 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 | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | IBM Targetprocess | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Work Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Targetprocess** | 7.6/10 | 20 |
| **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** | N/A | N/A |

#### Automation

| Feature | IBM Targetprocess | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **Workflows** | 7.9 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Customization** | 8.2 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data repository** | 8.2 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | IBM Targetprocess | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **Permissions** | 8.1 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Procedures** | 6.9 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Work** | 7.8 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Project management

| Feature | IBM Targetprocess | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **Task Prioritization** | 7.5 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dependencies** | 8.1 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Planning** | 8.0 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Views** | 8.0 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduling** | 6.6 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Critical Path** | 6.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | 8.3 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Workload

| Feature | IBM Targetprocess | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **Resource Allocation** | 7.4 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workspace** | 7.9 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Configuration** | 7.8 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Insights** | 7.6 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Communication & Collaboration

| Feature | IBM Targetprocess | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **Communication Channels** | 6.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | 7.0 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration** | 7.7 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Cost Management

| Feature | IBM Targetprocess | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **Project Budgeting** | 6.7 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Time & Expense** | 6.8 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Profitability** | 7.2 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | IBM Targetprocess | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **Front Office** | 7.2 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Back Office** | 7.2 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **External data** | 7.4 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | IBM Targetprocess | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Work Management

| Feature | IBM Targetprocess | Microsoft Project & Portfolio 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 | 

### Earned Value Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Targetprocess** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** | 8.5/10 | 14 |

#### Earned Value

| Feature | IBM Targetprocess | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **Baseline** | Not enough data | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 
| **Calculations** | Not enough data | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 
| **Best Practices** | Not enough data | 7.9 (12 reviews) | 

#### Performance

| Feature | IBM Targetprocess | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Import** | Not enough data | 8.7 (13 reviews) | 
| **Planned Value** | Not enough data | 8.8 (13 reviews) | 
| **KPIs** | Not enough data | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 
| **Variance Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.8 (13 reviews) | 

#### Integration

| Feature | IBM Targetprocess | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **Project Management** | Not enough data | 8.7 (13 reviews) | 
| **PPM** | Not enough data | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 
| **Finance** | Not enough data | 8.0 (11 reviews) | 

### Project Collaboration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Targetprocess** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** | N/A | N/A |

#### Communication

| Feature | IBM Targetprocess | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Feature | IBM Targetprocess | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Feature | IBM Targetprocess | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Feature | IBM Targetprocess | Microsoft Project & Portfolio 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

| Feature | IBM Targetprocess | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Feature | IBM Targetprocess | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Project Collaboration

| Feature | IBM Targetprocess | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Strategic Portfolio Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Targetprocess** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** | N/A | N/A |

#### Strategic Planning - Strategic Portfolio Management

| Feature | IBM Targetprocess | Microsoft Project & 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

| Feature | IBM Targetprocess | Microsoft Project & 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

| Feature | IBM Targetprocess | Microsoft Project & 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

| Feature | IBM Targetprocess | Microsoft Project & 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 | 

### Product Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Targetprocess** | 8.1/10 | 50 |
| **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** | N/A | N/A |

#### Communication

| Feature | IBM Targetprocess | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **Wiki Documentation** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Community Forum** | 7.4 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Customer Ideation** | 7.8 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Planning

| Feature | IBM Targetprocess | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **Work Capacity** | 8.2 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Task Ranking** | 8.3 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Kanban Board** | 8.6 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Workflows** | 8.7 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Release Forecasting** | 8.0 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Workflow Management

| Feature | IBM Targetprocess | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **Time Tracking** | 8.1 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Progress Monitoring** | 8.4 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Budgeting** | 7.6 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Team Scorecard** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

---
## Categories
**Shared Categories (4):** [Project and Portfolio Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-and-portfolio-management), [Product Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/product-management-software), [Project Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-management), [Work Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/work-management)

**Unique to IBM Targetprocess (3):** [Strategy And Innovation Roadmapping Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/strategy-and-innovation-roadmapping-tools), [Objectives and Key Results (OKR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/objectives-and-key-results-okr), [Strategic Portfolio Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/strategic-portfolio-management)

**Unique to Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management (3):** [Earned Value Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/earned-value-management), [Project Collaboration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-collaboration), [Task Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/task-management-software)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | IBM Targetprocess | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 36.2% | 25.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 42.1% | 28.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 21.7% | 46.7% | 

### By Industry

#### IBM Targetprocess

- **Computer Software:** 20.9%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 17.4%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 6.0%
- **Financial Services:** 4.7%
- **Internet:** 3.4%
- **Insurance:** 3.0%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.0%
- **Automotive:** 2.6%
- **Machinery:** 2.6%
- **Higher Education:** 2.1%
- **Other:** 34.5%

#### 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%
- **Management Consulting:** 2.4%
- **Financial Services:** 2.4%
- **Education Management:** 2.4%
- **Medical Devices:** 2.2%
- **Government Administration:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 55.1%

---
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---
## Top Discussions

### IBM Targetprocess

- Title: [Is it possible to integrate Targetprocess and Slack?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-it-possible-to-integrate-targetprocess-and-slack) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "It is possible to get selected alerts from Targetprocess to Slack, and submit an entity to Targetprocess from your Slack directly. Each direction is..."
- Title: [What are the limits of the free team pricing plan](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-limits-of-the-free-team-pricing-plan) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "The team pricing plan in Targetprocess is totally free. You can have an unlimited number of active users, with a licensing price $0 per user / month. The..."
- Title: [Software and hardware requirements?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/software-and-hardware-requirements) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "The two most recent versions of the following browsers are supported:
Google Chrome (recommended), Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari (not supported on Windows),..."

### Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management

- Title: [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?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/new-project-coordinator) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I think you'll find that Microsoft Project is a phenomenal tool -- but the learning curve to really maximize it is huge.  As in, Donald Trump "huge".   ..."
- Title: [How do I best plan my resources with MS Project?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-best-plan-my-resources-with-ms-project) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Assigning internal resources"
- Title: [How Can I Connect With Excel ? and Take input From Excel?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-connect-with-excel-and-take-input-from-excel) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I have not had the need to integrate with Excel yet."
- Title: [Can I brand the design to look like my company?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/10651-can-i-brand-the-design-to-look-like-my-company) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "You can customize your file print by using footer customization, as on a Word or excel file"
- Title: [How much does microsoft project cost?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-does-microsoft-project-cost) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Hey, it all depends on Microsoft Office Subscription you or your organization is having. Stand-alone purchase is not advisable and I will suggest to use..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/ibm-targetprocess-vs-microsoft-microsoft-project-portfolio-management)