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# Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management vs Microsoft Project Server Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** [

4/5(1,627)

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**Microsoft Project Server** [

4.1/5(190)

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Pricing

**Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management**
 **$10.00** · Planner Plan 1

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

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management**
3 monthsFaster

Based on 75 responses

**Microsoft Project Server**
4 months

Based on 5 responses

Return on Investment

**Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management**
15 months8 months sooner

Based on 50 responses

**Microsoft Project Server**
23 months

Based on 5 responses

Perceived Cost

**Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management**
$$$$$

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

Average Discount

**Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management**
13%1% more

**Microsoft Project Server**
12%

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Pros & Cons

**Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management**
[
Project Management (5)
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Project Tracking (4)
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Limited Customization (5)
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High Complexity (4)
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**Microsoft Project Server**
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Multi-User Access (2)
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Easy Creation (1)
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Change Adjustments (2)
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Billing Issues (1)
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Integrations

**Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management**
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Microsoft Copilot Studio

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Outlook

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Microsoft Power BI

](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-power-bi/reviews)[

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Microsoft Teams

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**Microsoft Project Server**
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Screenshots

**Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management**
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**Microsoft Project Server**
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Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management**

8.3

8.31,449

**Microsoft Project Server**

8.4

8.4130

Ease of Use

**Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management**

7.3

7.31,455

**Microsoft Project Server**

7.5

7.5129

Ease of Setup

**Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management**

7.5

7.5491

**Microsoft Project Server**

7.1

7.154

Ease of Admin

**Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management**

7.6

7.6456

**Microsoft Project Server**

7.4

7.451

Quality of Support

**Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management**

7.6

7.61,145

**Microsoft Project Server**

7.8

7.8115

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management**

7.9

7.9426

**Microsoft Project Server**

7.7

7.748

Product Direction (% positive)

**Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management**

6.6

6.61,430

**Microsoft Project Server**

7.2

7.2124

Features

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

8.3

94

8.1

79

Tasks

Creation & Assignment

8.6(won by 0.3)

82

|

Verified

8.3

63

|

Verified

Due Dates

8.7(won by 0.1)

86

|

Verified

8.6

65

|

Verified

Task Prioritization

8.6(won by 0.3)

83

|

Verified

8.3

64

|

Verified

To-Do Lists

8.4(won by 0.4)

82

|

Verified

8.0

60

|

Verified

Mass Updates

8.0(won by 0.3)

45

7.7

58

|

Verified

Drag & Drop

8.0(won by 0.4)

79

|

Verified

7.6

60

|

Verified

Dependencies

Feature Not Available

Feature Not Available

Recurring Tasks

Feature Not Available

Feature Not Available

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Projects

Planning

8.8(tied score)

84

|

Verified

8.8(tied score)

65

|

Verified

Project Map

8.7(tied score)

82

|

Verified

8.7(tied score)

62

|

Verified

GANTT

8.7

85

|

Verified

8.9(won by 0.2)

62

|

Verified

Calendar View

8.6

82

|

Verified

8.8(won by 0.2)

63

|

Verified

Views

8.4(won by 0.1)

80

|

Verified

8.3

61

|

Verified

Project Budgeting

8.4(won by 0.9)

75

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.5

61

|

Verified

Issue Tracking

8.0(won by 0.2)

72

|

Verified

7.8

60

|

Verified

Templates

7.9

78

|

Verified

8.0(won by 0.1)

58

|

Verified

Time & Expense

8.1(won by 0.7)

77

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.4

58

|

Verified

Methodologies

8.3(won by 0.6)

76

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.7

56

|

Verified

Critical Path

Feature Not Available

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

8.4(won by 0.2)

78

|

Verified

8.2

60

|

Verified

Capacity

8.3(won by 0.3)

75

|

Verified

8.0

61

|

Verified

Scheduling

8.8(won by 0.3)

81

|

Verified

8.5

62

|

Verified

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Planning/Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Monitoring

Baselining / KPIs

8.6(won by 0.7)

72

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.9

58

|

Verified

Resource Allocation

8.4

78

|

Verified

8.5(won by 0.1)

63

|

Verified

Activity Dashboard

8.3(won by 0.5)

76

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.8

61

|

Verified

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

6.9

6

7.6(won by 0.7)

16

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

AI Text Summarization

6.4

6

7.5(won by 1.1)

16

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

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);)

8.8

100

Not enough data

Portfolio Management

Portfolio Types

8.6(won by default)

74

|

Verified

Not enough data

Planning

9.2(won by default)

80

|

Verified

Not enough data

Alignment

8.9(won by default)

77

|

Verified

Not enough data

Portfolio Mix

8.7(won by default)

71

|

Verified

Not enough data

Resource Allocation & Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Dependencies

9.1(won by default)

82

|

Verified

Not enough data

Priorities

9.1(won by default)

80

|

Verified

Not enough data

Lean Management

8.6(won by default)

73

|

Verified

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

8.7(won by default)

85

|

Verified

Not enough data

Allocation

8.8(won by default)

84

|

Verified

Not enough data

Optimization

8.6(won by default)

81

|

Verified

Not enough data

Data & Analytics

Data Consolidation

8.7(won by default)

80

|

Verified

Not enough data

Visualizations

8.9(won by default)

80

|

Verified

Not enough data

Performance

8.8(won by default)

81

|

Verified

Not enough data

Risk Analysis

8.5(won by default)

78

|

Verified

Not enough data

Strategy - Project and Portfolio Management

Visiblity

9.7(won by default)

5

Not enough data

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);)

8.5

14

Not enough data

Earned Value

Baseline

8.2(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Calculations

8.2(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Best Practices

7.9(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Performance

Data Import

8.7(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Planned Value

8.8(won by default)

13

Not enough data

KPIs

9.1(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Variance Analysis

8.8(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Integration

Project Management

8.7(won by default)

13

Not enough data

PPM

8.8(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Finance

8.0(won by default)

11

Not enough data

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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

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Discussions

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External

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Feedback

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Announcements

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Content & Documents

File Sharing

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Notes

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Search

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Versioning

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Controls

Custom Views

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Followers

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User Management

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Calendars

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Public Sharing

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Project Management

Task Management

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Planning

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Visibility

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Integration

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Remote Collaboration

Alignment

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Accountability

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Connectivity

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Offline Mode

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Generative AI

AI Text Generation

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Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

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Communication

Wiki Documentation

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Kanban Board

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Prioritization

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Time Tracking

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Team Scorecard

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Task Management

Not enough data

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Collaboration Tools

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Real-Time Updates

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Task Planning

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User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![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%

[![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.)

25.2%

20.1%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

28.1%

34.8%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

46.7%

45.1%

Reviewers' Industry

[![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%

[![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

## MS Project vs MS Project Server FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

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

MS Project and MS Project Server differ most clearly in their deployment and centralization, with MS Project Server offering centralized, multi-user project management and deeper SharePoint integration, while MS Project is more focused on individual or team project planning.

| [MS Project](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-project-portfolio-management/reviews) | [MS Project Server](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-project-server/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.0/5 (1,627 reviews) | 4.1/5 (190 reviews) |
| Enterprise | Enterprise |
| 7.5 | 7.1 |
| 7.6 | 7.8 |
| Project Management (9 all-time mentions) | Multi-User Access (2 all-time mentions) |

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

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

- **MS Project:** In recent reviews, several reviewers cite high cost and subscription requirements as drawbacks, especially for small organizations.
- **MS Project Server:** Reviewers note a high cost but also highlight the value of centralized management and multi-user access, with some mentioning the cost is justified for enterprise needs.

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

The top three alternatives to MS Project and MS Project Server are Workfront, ClickUp, and Smartsheet.

| 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) | Enterprise | High cost noted in recent reviews | Project Management (9 all-time mentions) |
| [MS Project Server](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-project-server/reviews) | 4.1/5 (190 reviews) | Enterprise | High cost, justified for centralized management | Multi-User Access (2 all-time mentions) |
| [Workfront](https://www.g2.com/products/workfront/reviews) | 4.1/5 (1,234 reviews) | Enterprise | — | — |
| [ClickUp](https://www.g2.com/products/clickup/reviews) | 4.6/5 (13,720 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |
| [Smartsheet](https://www.g2.com/products/smartsheet/reviews) | 4.4/5 (22,707 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |

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

Buyers should prioritize Planning, Resource Management, Project Tracking, Ease of Use, and Integration capabilities when comparing MS Project and MS Project Server.

- **Planning:** MS Project (9 all-time mentions for Project Management), MS Project Server (Project Management, 1 all-time mention)
- **Resource Management:** MS Project (7 all-time mentions), MS Project Server (1 all-time mention)
- **Project Tracking:** MS Project (6 all-time mentions), MS Project Server (1 all-time mention)
- **Ease of Use:** MS Project (7.3), MS Project Server (7.6)
- **Integration:** MS Project (3 all-time mentions for Integrations), MS Project Server (integration with SharePoint and Microsoft 365 cited in recent reviews)

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

MS Project's headline strength is comprehensive project management features, while MS Project Server excels in centralized, multi-user access and portfolio management.

- **MS Project strengths:** Project Management (9 all-time mentions), Ease of Use (7), Resource Management (7), Project Tracking (6), Easy Integration (3), Report Generation (3), Task Tracking (3), Time Tracking (3), User-Friendly (3), User Interface (3), Visibility (3), Communication (2), Efficiency (2)
- **MS Project trade-offs:** Limited Customization (5), High Complexity (4), Learning Curve (3), Project Management (3), Budgeting/Accounting Issues (2)
- **MS Project Server strengths:** Multi-User Access (2), Easy Creation (1), Intuitive (1), Organization Structure (1), Project Management (1), Project Tracking (1), Resource Management (1), Spreadsheet Functionality (1), User-Friendly (1)
- **MS Project Server trade-offs:** Change Adjustments (2), Billing Issues (1), Learning Curve (1), Limited Functionality (1), Missing Features (1)

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

ClickUp is the better fit for small businesses, as indicated by its largest segment and reviewer sentiment, while both MS Project and MS Project Server are primarily used by enterprise organizations.

- **MS Project:** Largest segment is Enterprise; reviewers note complexity and cost as barriers for small businesses.
- **MS Project Server:** Largest segment is Enterprise; reviewers highlight high cost and complexity, making it less suitable for small businesses.

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

MS Project and MS Project Server are rated at parity for integrations, with both products frequently cited for integration with Microsoft 365 and SharePoint.

- **MS Project:** Integrations with Microsoft 365, Power BI, and SharePoint are cited in recent reviews, with 3 all-time mentions for Integrations.
- **MS Project Server:** Integration with SharePoint and Microsoft 365 is highlighted in recent reviews.

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

MS Project Server has a marginally higher Quality of Support score (7.8 vs 7.6), but the difference is below the materiality threshold, indicating near-parity in support experiences.

- **MS Project:** Reviewers describe support as reliable and responsive, though some mention onboarding and documentation could be improved.
- **MS Project Server:** Reviewers note strong support, especially for enterprise deployments, with some citing the need for training and occasional complexity in troubleshooting.

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

MS Project has a slightly higher Ease of Setup score (7.5 vs 7.1), but the difference is below the materiality threshold, indicating similar implementation experiences.

- **MS Project:** Reviewers mention a straightforward setup process, though some note a learning curve for new users and complex governance requirements.
- **MS Project Server:** Reviewers highlight centralized setup and configuration, with some noting the need for IT support and training for complex deployments.

### Which product has better Planning?

MS Project and MS Project Server are both highly rated for Planning, with strong reviewer sentiment and frequent mentions of planning features.

- **MS Project:** Project Management (9 all-time mentions), Planning features frequently cited in recent reviews, strong Gantt chart and scheduling capabilities.
- **MS Project Server:** Project Management (1 all-time mention), Planning and portfolio management highlighted in recent reviews, with centralized scheduling and resource allocation.

Alternatives

**Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management Alternatives**

 ![ClickUp](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b675771627028c890e21cb68228a24e9/clickup.svg "ClickUp")

[
ClickUp
](/products/clickup/reviews)

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

[
Smartsheet
](/products/smartsheet/reviews)

 ![monday AI Work Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0ecee4762e51bfed79001cde447b63a5/monday-com.svg "monday AI Work Platform")

[
monday AI Work Platform
](/products/monday-com/reviews)

 ![Asana](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565345/asana.svg "Asana")

[
Asana
](/products/asana/reviews)

**Microsoft Project Server Alternatives**

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

[
Workfront
](/products/workfront/reviews)

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

[
Clarity
](/products/broadcom-clarity/reviews)

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

[
Smartsheet
](/products/smartsheet/reviews)

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

[
Celoxis
](/products/celoxis/reviews)

## Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management vs Microsoft Project Server

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Microsoft Project Server easier to use. However, Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management is easier to set up and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management overall.

- Reviewers felt that Microsoft Project Server meets the needs of their business better than Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management.
- 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 Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management.