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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (59.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$10.00
$0.00
Microsoft 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 plansPortfolio Manage
Star Rating
(296)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management excels in its GANTT chart functionality, providing a clear visual representation of project timelines, while LiquidPlanner's GANTT feature is noted to be less intuitive, making it harder for users to navigate.
- Reviewers mention that LiquidPlanner's resource allocation capabilities are superior, allowing for dynamic adjustments based on team availability, whereas Microsoft Project's resource management is seen as more rigid and less adaptable to changing project needs.
- G2 users highlight that LiquidPlanner's portfolio management features, particularly its ability to align projects with strategic goals, are highly rated, scoring 9.7, compared to Microsoft Project's 8.8, indicating a stronger focus on strategic alignment.
- Users on G2 report that Microsoft Project's task prioritization is robust, scoring 9.1, but LiquidPlanner's 9.6 rating suggests it offers a more user-friendly interface for managing task priorities effectively.
- Reviewers say that LiquidPlanner's automation features are a standout, allowing for streamlined workflows and reduced manual input, while Microsoft Project's automation capabilities are perceived as less comprehensive.
- Users report that the quality of support for LiquidPlanner is notably higher, with a score of 8.8, compared to Microsoft Project's 7.6, indicating that LiquidPlanner users feel more supported in their project management efforts.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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
Portfolio Manage
FREE
$0.00
Powerful enough for real work and evaluation
- Max Users: 3
- Max Tasks: 300
- Max Projects: 10
Free Trial
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management
No trial information availablePortfolio Manage
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
1,446
8.5
225
Ease of Use
7.3
1,452
7.9
229
Ease of Setup
7.5
488
7.4
75
Ease of Admin
7.6
454
8.4
78
Quality of Support
7.6
1,142
8.8
185
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.9
423
8.9
74
Product Direction (% positive)
6.6
1,427
7.6
212
Features by Category
Tasks
8.6
81
|
Verified
8.8
126
|
Verified
8.7
85
|
Verified
8.9
123
|
Verified
8.6
83
|
Verified
8.6
119
|
Verified
8.4
81
|
Verified
8.2
113
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.2
108
|
Verified
8.0
45
7.9
60
8.0
78
|
Verified
8.5
115
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Projects
8.8
84
|
Verified
8.6
117
|
Verified
8.7
82
|
Verified
8.4
100
|
Verified
8.7
84
|
Verified
7.9
91
|
Verified
8.6
82
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.4
79
|
Verified
8.2
102
|
Verified
8.4
75
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.0
72
|
Verified
7.6
55
7.9
78
|
Verified
8.1
93
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.1
77
|
Verified
8.3
94
|
Verified
8.2
75
|
Verified
8.0
81
|
Verified
Resource Management
8.4
78
|
Verified
8.2
90
|
Verified
8.3
75
|
Verified
8.4
98
|
Verified
8.8
81
|
Verified
8.5
108
|
Verified
Project Monitoring
8.6
72
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.4
78
|
Verified
8.3
98
|
Verified
8.3
76
|
Verified
8.2
112
|
Verified
Generative AI
6.9
6
8.6
7
6.4
6
8.1
7
Agentic AI - Project Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Portfolio Management
8.7
75
|
Verified
8.8
14
9.2
80
|
Verified
8.6
15
8.9
78
|
Verified
9.0
14
8.7
72
|
Verified
9.5
14
Project Management
9.1
82
|
Verified
8.4
17
9.1
80
|
Verified
9.0
17
8.6
74
|
Verified
9.7
15
Resource Management
8.6
83
|
Verified
9.7
15
8.8
84
|
Verified
9.0
15
8.6
82
|
Verified
9.0
14
Data & Analytics
8.7
81
|
Verified
9.3
14
9.0
78
|
Verified
8.7
15
8.8
81
|
Verified
8.9
15
8.6
79
|
Verified
8.8
13
Strategy - Project and Portfolio Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Planning
Not enough data
8.4
65
Not enough data
8.5
77
Not enough data
8.5
79
Optimization
Not enough data
8.4
79
Not enough data
8.4
80
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Task Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Task Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
9.7
5
Administration
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.0
5
Project management
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Workload
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Communication & Collaboration
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Cost Management
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Integration
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
7.5
6
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Work Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Earned Value
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
Performance
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
Integration
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
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
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
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management and Portfolio Manage are categorized as Project and Portfolio Management, Project Management, and Work Management
Unique Categories
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management is categorized as Earned Value Management, Product Management, Project Collaboration, and Task Management
Portfolio Manage is categorized as Resource Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Portfolio Manage
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
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%
Marketing and Advertising
13.8%
Information Technology and Services
13.1%
Computer Software
7.4%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
4.9%
Higher Education
4.9%
Other
55.8%
Alternatives
Discussions
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
Can you try LiquidPlanner for free?
1 Comment
Official Response from Portfolio Manage
You can try LiquidPlanner free for 14 days—no credit card required. Simply start a trial to get started. During your free trial, you’ll get full access to...Read more
Where can i hire an expert in Liquid Planner to review and optimize the way we are using the platform?
1 Comment
Official Response from Portfolio Manage
Hi Robert,
You can submit a request on our Professional Services page and someone will be in touch with you...Read more
Portfolio Manage has no more discussions with answers
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