# Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management, Microsoft Project Server vs Clarity Comparison

| | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Microsoft Project Server | Clarity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 3.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 1,626 | 188 | 91 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (46.7% of reviews) | Enterprise (44.8% of reviews) | Enterprise (73.8% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $10.00 | $30 per user per month | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management

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

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

### Microsoft Project Server

Pros:
- Multi-User Access (2 reviews)
- Easy Creation (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Change Adjustments (2 reviews)
- Billing Issues (1 reviews)

### Clarity

Pros:
- Customization (2 reviews)
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (1 reviews)
- Learning Curve (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Microsoft Project Server | Clarity | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.3 (1448 reviews) | 8.4 (129 reviews) | 8.0 (73 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.3 (1454 reviews) | 7.6 (128 reviews) | 6.9 (76 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.5 (490 reviews) | 7.1 (53 reviews) | 6.2 (39 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.6 (456 reviews) | 7.4 (50 reviews) | 7.0 (38 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.6 (1144 reviews) | 7.8 (114 reviews) | 7.1 (68 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.9 (426 reviews) | 7.8 (47 reviews) | 8.0 (35 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.6 (1429 reviews) | 7.2 (123 reviews) | 5.4 (74 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### 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

### Microsoft Project Server

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Project Online Professional

Price: $30 per user per month


[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-project-server/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

### Clarity

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Project Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** | 8.3/10 | 93 |
| **Microsoft Project Server** | 8.1/10 | 77 |
| **Clarity** | N/A | N/A |

#### Tasks

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Microsoft Project Server | Clarity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Creation & Assignment** | 8.6 (81 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (62 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Due Dates** | 8.7 (86 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (64 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Task Prioritization** | 8.6 (83 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (63 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **To-Do Lists** | 8.4 (81 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.9 (59 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Dependencies** | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Mass Updates** | 8.0 (45 reviews) | 7.6 (57 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Drag & Drop** | 8.0 (79 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.5 (59 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Recurring Tasks** | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Projects

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Microsoft Project Server | Clarity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Planning** | 8.8 (84 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (64 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Project Map** | 8.7 (82 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (61 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **GANTT** | 8.7 (85 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (61 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Calendar View** | 8.6 (82 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (62 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Views** | 8.4 (79 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (60 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Project Budgeting** | 8.4 (75 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.6 (60 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Issue Tracking** | 8.0 (72 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.8 (60 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Templates** | 7.9 (78 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.0 (58 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Critical Path** | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Time & Expense** | 8.1 (77 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.4 (58 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Methodologies** | 8.3 (76 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.7 (55 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Resource Management

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Microsoft Project Server | Clarity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Resource Definiton** | 8.4 (78 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (60 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Capacity** | 8.3 (75 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.0 (61 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduling** | 8.8 (81 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (62 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Project Monitoring

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Microsoft Project Server | Clarity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Baselining / KPIs** | 8.6 (72 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.9 (58 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Allocation** | 8.4 (78 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (63 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | 8.3 (76 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.8 (61 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Microsoft Project Server | Clarity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 6.9 (6 reviews) | 7.6 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 6.4 (6 reviews) | 7.5 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Project Management

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Microsoft Project Server | Clarity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Project and Portfolio Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** | 8.9/10 | 99 |
| **Microsoft Project Server** | N/A | N/A |
| **Clarity** | N/A | N/A |

#### Portfolio Management

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Microsoft Project Server | Clarity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Portfolio Types** | 8.6 (74 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Planning** | 9.2 (80 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alignment** | 8.9 (77 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Portfolio Mix** | 8.7 (71 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Project Management

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Microsoft Project Server | Clarity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dependencies** | 9.1 (82 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Priorities** | 9.1 (80 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Lean Management** | 8.6 (73 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Resource Management

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Microsoft Project Server | Clarity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Definition** | 8.7 (85 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Allocation** | 8.8 (84 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Optimization** | 8.6 (81 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data & Analytics

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Microsoft Project Server | Clarity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Consolidation** | 8.7 (80 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visualizations** | 9.0 (79 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | 8.8 (81 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Analysis** | 8.5 (78 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Strategy - Project and Portfolio Management

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Microsoft Project Server | Clarity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Objectives** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visiblity** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alignment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Implementation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Prioritization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Task Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Project Server** | N/A | N/A |
| **Clarity** | N/A | N/A |

#### Task Creation

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Microsoft Project Server | Clarity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Creation & Assignment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Due Dates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drag & Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mass Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Task Management

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Microsoft Project Server | Clarity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Task Prioritization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **To-Do Lists** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dependencies** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Recurring Tasks** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

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

### Work Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Project Server** | N/A | N/A |
| **Clarity** | N/A | N/A |

#### Automation

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Microsoft Project Server | Clarity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data repository** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Microsoft Project Server | Clarity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Procedures** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Work** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Project management

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Microsoft Project Server | Clarity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Task Prioritization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dependencies** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Views** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Critical Path** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Workload

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Microsoft Project Server | Clarity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workspace** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Insights** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Communication & Collaboration

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Microsoft Project Server | Clarity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Communication Channels** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Cost Management

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Microsoft Project Server | Clarity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Project Budgeting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Time & Expense** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Profitability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Microsoft Project Server | Clarity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Front Office** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Back Office** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **External data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

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

#### Agentic AI - Work Management

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Microsoft Project Server | Clarity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Earned Value Management

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

#### Earned Value

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

#### Performance

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

#### Integration

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

### Project Collaboration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Project Server** | N/A | N/A |
| **Clarity** | N/A | N/A |

#### Communication

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Microsoft Project Server | Clarity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Chat** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Discussions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **External** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Feedback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Announcements** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Content & Documents

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Microsoft Project Server | Clarity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Notes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Versioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Controls

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Microsoft Project Server | Clarity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom Views** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Followers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Calendars** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Public Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Project Management

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Microsoft Project Server | Clarity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Remote Collaboration

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Microsoft Project Server | Clarity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Alignment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Accountability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Connectivity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Offline Mode** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

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

#### Agentic AI - Project Collaboration

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

### Strategic Portfolio Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Project Server** | N/A | N/A |
| **Clarity** | N/A | N/A |

#### Strategic Planning - Strategic Portfolio Management

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Microsoft Project Server | Clarity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Objectives** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Roadmaps** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Demand management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Prioritization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alignment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Strategic Management - Strategic Portfolio Management

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Microsoft Project Server | Clarity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Visiblity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Implementation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Change Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Strategy Model** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Frameworks** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data Analysis - Strategic Portfolio Management

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Microsoft Project Server | Clarity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **ESG Impact** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Financial Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Artificial Intelligence - Strategic Portfolio Management

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Microsoft Project Server | Clarity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Process Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Predictive Insights** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Virtual Agents** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Product Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Project Server** | N/A | N/A |
| **Clarity** | N/A | N/A |

#### Communication

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Microsoft Project Server | Clarity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Wiki Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Community Forum** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customer Ideation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Planning

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Microsoft Project Server | Clarity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Work Capacity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Ranking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Kanban Board** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Release Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Workflow Management

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Microsoft Project Server | Clarity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Time Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Progress Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Budgeting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Team Scorecard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Project Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-management)

**Unique to Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management (6):** [Earned Value Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/earned-value-management), [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 Collaboration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-collaboration), [Task Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/task-management-software), [Work Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/work-management)


**Unique to Clarity (2):** [Project and Portfolio Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-and-portfolio-management), [Strategic Portfolio Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/strategic-portfolio-management)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Microsoft Project Server | Clarity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 25.2% | 20.2% | 2.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 28.0% | 35.0% | 23.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 46.7% | 44.8% | 73.8% | 

### By Industry

#### Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management

- **Information Technology and Services:** 14.4%
- **Computer Software:** 5.0%
- **Construction:** 4.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.8%
- **Higher Education:** 4.5%
- **Management Consulting:** 2.4%
- **Financial Services:** 2.4%
- **Education Management:** 2.4%
- **Medical Devices:** 2.2%
- **Government Administration:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 55.1%

#### Microsoft Project Server

- **Information Technology and Services:** 17.1%
- **Computer Software:** 8.5%
- **Construction:** 6.7%
- **Education Management:** 4.3%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.7%
- **Higher Education:** 3.7%
- **Pharmaceuticals:** 3.7%
- **Financial Services:** 3.0%
- **Automotive:** 3.0%
- **Oil & Energy:** 2.4%
- **Other:** 43.9%

#### Clarity

- **Information Technology and Services:** 22.6%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 11.9%
- **Insurance:** 9.5%
- **Financial Services:** 6.0%
- **Banking:** 4.8%
- **Accounting:** 3.6%
- **Computer Software:** 3.6%
- **Higher Education:** 3.6%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.6%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.6%
- **Other:** 27.4%

---
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- [monday Work Management](https://www.g2.com/products/monday-com/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (15340 reviews)
- [SAP PPM](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-ppm/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (33 reviews)

### Alternatives to Clarity

- [SAP PPM](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-ppm/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (33 reviews)
- [OpenText Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-project-and-portfolio-management-ppm/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (29 reviews)
- [Smartsheet](https://www.g2.com/products/smartsheet/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (21939 reviews)
- [Planview AdaptiveWork](https://www.g2.com/products/planview-adaptivework/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (537 reviews)
- [Oracle Primavera](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-primavera/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (385 reviews)
- [monday Work Management](https://www.g2.com/products/monday-com/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (15340 reviews)
- [Planview Portfolios](https://www.g2.com/products/planview-portfolios/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (85 reviews)
- [Planisware Enterprise](https://www.g2.com/products/planisware-planisware-enterprise/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (26 reviews)
- [IBM Targetprocess](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-targetprocess/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (243 reviews)
- [Jira](https://www.g2.com/products/jira/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (7781 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### 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..."

### Microsoft Project Server

- Title: [Is it well suited for any type of project?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/25549-is-it-well-suited-for-any-type-of-project) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "sure , it supports project, programs and portfolio  management ,planning and tracking 
i have used with many governmental clients
to manage roadmap,..."
- Title: [What is Microsoft Project Server used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-microsoft-project-server-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Microsoft Project Server is used for managing and controlling large-scale projects across an organization."
- Title: [How can I use it for Small-Scale Projects?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-use-it-for-small-scale-projects) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, you can use it for any size of organisation "

### Clarity

- Title: [What is Clarity software used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-clarity-software-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "For logging hours spent on each project by each resource. Basically resource time management "

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