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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.8% of reviews)
Enterprise (66.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$10.00
No pricing available
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management
Star Rating
(1,621)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$10.00
Browse all 6 pricing plansOpenText Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)
Star Rating
(29)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (66.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about OpenText Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)Summary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management excels in task management features, particularly with its "Task Prioritization" and "Dependencies" scoring 9.1, which allows for effective project tracking and organization. In contrast, OpenText PPM, while still strong, has slightly lower scores in these areas, indicating it may not be as robust for users who prioritize detailed task management.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft Project's "GANTT" chart functionality is highly praised for its visual clarity and ease of use, scoring 8.7. OpenText PPM also offers GANTT views but users note that it lacks some of the intuitive features found in Microsoft Project, making it less user-friendly for visual project planning.
- G2 users highlight the superior "Portfolio Management" capabilities of Microsoft Project, particularly in "Planning" and "Alignment," both scoring 9.2 and 8.8 respectively. Users on G2 suggest that OpenText PPM's portfolio features, while functional, do not provide the same level of strategic insight and flexibility.
- Users say that Microsoft Project's "Ease of Use" is rated at 7.3, which is slightly higher than OpenText PPM's 7.1. This suggests that Microsoft Project may be more accessible for new users, while OpenText PPM may require a steeper learning curve.
- Reviewers mention that the "Quality of Support" for Microsoft Project is rated at 7.6, which is comparable to OpenText PPM's 7.3. However, users report that Microsoft Project's support resources, including documentation and community forums, are more extensive, providing better assistance for troubleshooting and learning.
- Users report that Microsoft Project's "Data Import" feature scores 8.7, making it easier to integrate existing data into the platform. In contrast, OpenText PPM's data integration capabilities are seen as less seamless, which can hinder users looking to migrate from other systems efficiently.
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
OpenText Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)
No pricing availableFree Trial
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management
No trial information availableOpenText Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.3
1,445
8.3
23
Ease of Use
7.3
1,451
7.1
24
Ease of Setup
7.5
487
7.7
14
Ease of Admin
7.6
454
8.4
15
Quality of Support
7.6
1,141
7.3
20
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.9
423
8.0
14
Product Direction (% positive)
6.6
1,426
6.6
24
Features by Category
Tasks
8.6
81
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Not enough data
8.7
85
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Not enough data
8.6
83
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Verified
Feature Not Available
8.4
81
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Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.0
45
Feature Not Available
8.0
78
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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
Feature Not Available
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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Not enough data
8.0
72
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Feature Not Available
7.9
78
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Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
77
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Verified
Not enough data
8.2
75
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Verified
Not enough data
Resource Management
8.4
78
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Verified
Not enough data
8.3
75
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Verified
Not enough data
8.8
81
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Verified
Not enough data
Project Monitoring
8.6
72
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Not enough data
8.4
78
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Not enough data
8.3
76
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Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.9
6
Not enough data
6.4
6
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Management
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Portfolio Management
8.6
74
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Not enough data
9.2
79
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Not enough data
8.9
77
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Not enough data
8.7
71
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Not enough data
Project Management
9.1
81
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Verified
Not enough data
9.1
79
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Not enough data
8.6
73
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Not enough data
Resource Management
8.6
82
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Verified
Not enough data
8.7
83
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Not enough data
8.6
81
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Not enough data
Data & Analytics
8.7
80
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Verified
Not enough data
9.0
77
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Verified
Not enough data
8.8
80
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Verified
Not enough data
8.5
78
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Verified
Not enough data
Strategy - Project and Portfolio Management
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Cost Tracking
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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
Not enough data
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Communication & Collaboration
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Cost Management
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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
Not enough data
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Agentic AI - Project Collaboration
Not enough data
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Strategic Planning - Strategic Portfolio Management
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Strategic Management - Strategic Portfolio Management
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Data Analysis - Strategic Portfolio Management
Not enough data
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Artificial Intelligence - Strategic Portfolio Management
Not enough data
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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 OpenText Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) are categorized as Project and Portfolio Management and Project Management
Unique Categories
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management is categorized as Earned Value Management, Product Management, Project Collaboration, Task Management, and Work Management
OpenText Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) is categorized as Project Cost Management and Strategic Portfolio Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
OpenText Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)
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
14.3%
Computer Software
4.9%
Construction
4.8%
Hospital & Health Care
4.8%
Higher Education
4.5%
Other
66.7%
Information Technology and Services
25.0%
Telecommunications
8.3%
Insurance
8.3%
Broadcast Media
8.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.2%
Other
45.8%
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
Is there anyone who can help to export a HP-PPM schedule and import to P6?
1 Comment
JA
Neels,
I think that I could help you. Could you send me a sample of the data fields available from your original software?
thanks,
JJ ...Read more
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