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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.8% of reviews)
Enterprise (59.3% 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 plansPlanview PPM Pro
Star Rating
(28)3.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (59.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Planview PPM ProSummary
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 Planview PPM Pro shines even brighter with a score of 9.0, indicating a more intuitive interface for managing tasks.
- Reviewers mention that Planview PPM Pro offers superior portfolio management capabilities, scoring 9.7 in portfolio types and planning, compared to Microsoft Project's scores of 8.6 and 9.2, respectively, highlighting its strength in diverse portfolio management.
- G2 users note that the ease of use is a strong point for Planview PPM Pro, which scored 8.1, while Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management lagged slightly behind at 7.3, suggesting that users find Planview's interface more user-friendly.
- Users on G2 highlight that Microsoft Project's GANTT chart feature received a score of 8.7, which is competitive, but Planview PPM Pro's score of 9.3 indicates a more robust and visually appealing GANTT chart experience.
- Reviewers say that the quality of support is notably better with Planview PPM Pro, scoring 8.6 compared to Microsoft Project's 7.6, suggesting that users feel more supported when using Planview's services.
- Users report that Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management has a strong performance in baseline calculations with a score of 8.2, but Planview PPM Pro's overall project budgeting capabilities, scoring 9.3, indicate a more comprehensive approach to financial 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
Planview PPM Pro
No pricing availableFree Trial
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management
No trial information availablePlanview PPM Pro
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.3
1,446
8.1
26
Ease of Use
7.3
1,452
8.1
25
Ease of Setup
7.5
488
6.6
15
Ease of Admin
7.6
454
7.2
16
Quality of Support
7.6
1,142
8.6
23
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.9
423
8.2
16
Product Direction (% positive)
6.6
1,427
7.1
24
Features by Category
Tasks
8.6
81
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Verified
9.0
5
|
Verified
8.7
85
|
Verified
9.3
5
|
Verified
8.6
83
|
Verified
8.7
5
|
Verified
8.4
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
45
Feature Not Available
8.0
78
|
Verified
7.0
5
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Projects
8.8
84
|
Verified
8.3
5
|
Verified
8.7
82
|
Verified
9.0
5
|
Verified
8.7
84
|
Verified
9.3
5
|
Verified
8.6
82
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
79
|
Verified
9.3
5
|
Verified
8.4
75
|
Verified
9.3
5
|
Verified
8.0
72
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
78
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
77
|
Verified
8.3
5
|
Verified
8.2
75
|
Verified
7.3
5
|
Verified
Resource Management
8.4
78
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
75
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
Project Monitoring
8.6
72
|
Verified
7.7
5
|
Verified
8.4
78
|
Verified
8.3
5
|
Verified
8.3
76
|
Verified
9.3
5
|
Verified
Generative AI
6.9
6
Not enough data
6.4
6
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Management
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Portfolio Management
8.7
75
|
Verified
9.7
5
|
Verified
9.2
80
|
Verified
9.7
5
|
Verified
8.9
78
|
Verified
9.3
5
|
Verified
8.7
72
|
Verified
9.7
5
|
Verified
Project Management
9.1
82
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
80
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
74
|
Verified
Not enough data
Resource Management
8.6
83
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
84
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
82
|
Verified
Not enough data
Data & Analytics
8.7
81
|
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
Not enough data
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Cost Tracking
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Task Creation
Not enough data
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Task Management
Not enough data
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Generative AI
Not enough data
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Automation
Not enough data
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Administration
Not enough data
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Project management
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Workload
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication & Collaboration
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Cost Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
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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
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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
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Remote Collaboration
Not enough data
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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
Strategic Planning - Strategic Portfolio Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Strategic Management - Strategic Portfolio Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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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
Data Analysis - Strategic Portfolio Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Artificial Intelligence - Strategic Portfolio Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Application 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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Communication
Not enough data
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Planning
Not enough data
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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 Planview PPM Pro 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
Planview PPM Pro is categorized as Application Portfolio Management, 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.)
Planview PPM Pro
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%
Information Technology and Services
14.8%
Higher Education
7.4%
Financial Services
7.4%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
3.7%
Telecommunications
3.7%
Other
63.0%
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
Are you a cloud-based platform?
1 Comment
Official Response from Planview PPM Pro
Yes. Innotas is and always has been 100% cloud-based. We believe this model enables us to better serve our customers and provides more long-term returns on...Read more
What is your implementation process and how long does it take?
1 Comment
JL
Planview has a dedicated in-house professional services team which works closely with our customers to implement our solutions. The length of each project...Read more
Are you able to integrate Innotas with other platforms?
1 Comment
JL
Yes, all Planview solutions are able to integrate with each other and third party platforms like CRMs, ERPs and others like JIRA, PowerBI, etc. Read more
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