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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (42.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$10.00
No pricing available
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 plansOpenProj
Star Rating
(15)3.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management excels in task creation and assignment, with a score of 8.5, while OpenProj, although functional, does not match this level of efficiency, leading to a less streamlined experience for users.
- Reviewers mention that the portfolio management capabilities of Microsoft Project, particularly in planning and alignment, are superior, scoring 9.2 and 8.8 respectively, which allows for better strategic oversight compared to OpenProj's more basic offerings.
- G2 users highlight that Microsoft Project's dependency management is robust, scoring 9.1, which is crucial for complex projects, whereas OpenProj's dependency features are less comprehensive, leading to potential project delays.
- Users on G2 appreciate Microsoft Project's advanced reporting and analytics features, particularly in variance analysis and KPIs, scoring 8.8 and 9.1, which provide deeper insights into project performance compared to OpenProj's more limited analytics capabilities.
- Reviewers say that the integration capabilities of Microsoft Project are extensive, allowing seamless connections with other tools, which enhances productivity, while OpenProj lacks this level of integration, making it harder to synchronize with other software.
- Users report that Microsoft Project's user interface is more intuitive, contributing to a higher ease of use score of 7.3, while OpenProj's interface can be less user-friendly, leading to a steeper learning curve for new users.
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
OpenProj
No pricing availableFree Trial
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management
No trial information availableOpenProj
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.3
1,446
8.6
13
Ease of Use
7.3
1,452
6.7
13
Ease of Setup
7.5
488
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
7.6
454
Not enough data
Quality of Support
7.6
1,142
7.0
11
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.9
423
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
6.6
1,427
7.3
13
Features by Category
Tasks
8.6
81
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Verified
Not enough data
8.7
85
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Verified
Not enough data
8.6
83
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Verified
Not enough data
8.4
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
45
Not enough data
8.0
78
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Projects
8.8
84
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Verified
Not enough data
8.7
82
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Verified
Not enough data
8.7
84
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Verified
Not enough data
8.6
82
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Verified
Not enough data
8.4
79
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Verified
Not enough data
8.4
75
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Verified
Not enough data
8.0
72
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Verified
Feature Not Available
7.9
78
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Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.1
77
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Verified
Not enough data
8.2
75
|
Verified
Not enough data
Resource Management
8.4
78
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Verified
Not enough data
8.3
75
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
Project Monitoring
8.6
72
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Verified
Not enough data
8.4
78
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Verified
Not enough data
8.3
76
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.9
6
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6.4
6
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Management
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Portfolio Management
8.7
75
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Verified
Not enough data
9.2
80
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Verified
Not enough data
8.9
78
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
72
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Verified
Not enough data
Project Management
9.1
82
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Verified
Not enough data
9.1
80
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Verified
Not enough data
8.6
74
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Verified
Not enough data
Resource Management
8.6
83
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Verified
Not enough data
8.8
84
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Verified
Not enough data
8.6
82
|
Verified
Not enough data
Data & Analytics
8.7
81
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Verified
Not enough data
9.0
78
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
79
|
Verified
Not enough data
Strategy - Project and Portfolio Management
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Task Creation
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Task Management
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Generative AI
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Automation
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Administration
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Project management
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Workload
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Communication & Collaboration
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Cost Management
Not enough data
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Integration
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Generative AI
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Agentic AI - Work Management
Not enough data
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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
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Content & Documents
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Controls
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Project Management
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Remote Collaboration
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Generative AI
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Agentic AI - Project Collaboration
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Communication
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Planning
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Workflow Management
Not enough data
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management and OpenProj 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
OpenProj 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.)
OpenProj
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%
Venture Capital & Private Equity
7.1%
Staffing and Recruiting
7.1%
Real Estate
7.1%
Oil & Energy
7.1%
Non-Profit Organization Management
7.1%
Other
64.3%
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
OpenProj has no discussions with answers
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