Compare Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management and Microsoft Project Server 
Featured Products
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.7% of reviews)
Enterprise (44.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$10.00
$30 per user per month
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management
Star Rating
(1,626)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$10.00
Browse all 6 pricing plansMicrosoft Project Server
Star Rating
(188)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$30 per user per month
Browse all 3 pricing plansMicrosoft 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.
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
Free Trial
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management
No trial information availableMicrosoft Project Server
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.3
1,448
8.4
129
Ease of Use
7.3
1,454
7.6
128
Ease of Setup
7.5
490
7.1
53
Ease of Admin
7.6
456
7.4
50
Quality of Support
7.6
1,144
7.8
114
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.9
426
7.8
47
Product Direction (% positive)
6.6
1,429
7.2
123
Features by Category
Tasks
8.6
81
|
Verified
8.3
62
|
Verified
8.7
86
|
Verified
8.6
64
|
Verified
8.6
83
|
Verified
8.4
63
|
Verified
8.4
81
|
Verified
7.9
59
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.0
45
7.6
57
|
Verified
8.0
79
|
Verified
7.5
59
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Projects
8.8
84
|
Verified
8.8
64
|
Verified
8.7
82
|
Verified
8.6
61
|
Verified
8.7
85
|
Verified
8.9
61
|
Verified
8.6
82
|
Verified
8.8
62
|
Verified
8.4
79
|
Verified
8.3
60
|
Verified
8.4
75
|
Verified
7.6
60
|
Verified
8.0
72
|
Verified
7.8
60
|
Verified
7.9
78
|
Verified
8.0
58
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.1
77
|
Verified
7.4
58
|
Verified
8.3
76
|
Verified
7.7
55
|
Verified
Resource Management
8.4
78
|
Verified
8.2
60
|
Verified
8.3
75
|
Verified
8.0
61
|
Verified
8.8
81
|
Verified
8.5
62
|
Verified
Project Monitoring
8.6
72
|
Verified
7.9
58
|
Verified
8.4
78
|
Verified
8.5
63
|
Verified
8.3
76
|
Verified
7.8
61
|
Verified
Generative AI
6.9
6
7.6
16
6.4
6
7.5
16
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
8.6
74
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
80
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
77
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
71
|
Verified
Not enough data
Project Management
9.1
82
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
80
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
73
|
Verified
Not enough data
Resource Management
8.7
85
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
84
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
Data & Analytics
8.7
80
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
79
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
78
|
Verified
Not enough data
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
9.7
5
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
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Workload
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication & Collaboration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cost Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
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 - 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 Microsoft Project Server are categorized as Project Management
Unique Categories
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management is categorized as Earned Value Management, Project and Portfolio Management, Product Management, Project Collaboration, Task Management, and Work Management
Microsoft Project Server has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft Project Server
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
5.0%
Construction
4.8%
Hospital & Health Care
4.8%
Higher Education
4.5%
Other
66.6%
Information Technology and Services
17.1%
Computer Software
8.5%
Construction
6.7%
Education Management
4.3%
Telecommunications
3.7%
Other
59.8%
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
SF
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". ...Read more
How Can I Connect With Excel ? and Take input From Excel?
2 Comments
AP
I have not had the need to integrate with Excel yet.Read more
Is it well suited for any type of project?
2 Comments
MF
sure , it supports project, programs and portfolio management ,planning and tracking
i have used with many governmental clients
to manage roadmap,...Read more
What is Microsoft Project Server used for?
1 Comment
SW
Microsoft Project Server is used for managing and controlling large-scale projects across an organization.Read more
How can I use it for Small-Scale Projects?
1 Comment
RM
Yes, you can use it for any size of organisation Read more
Hunting for software insights?
With over 3 million reviews, we can provide the specific details that help you make an informed software buying decision for your business. Finding the right product is important, let us help.
Your software and services insights are valuable.
Your peers come to G2 to get an inside look at and other business solutions. Adding perspective on will help others pick the right solution based on real user experience.
