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Reviews

**Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** [

4/5(1,627)

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**Redmine** [

4/5(258)

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Pricing

**Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management**
 **$10.00** · Planner Plan 1

**Redmine**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
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Time to Implement

**Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management**
3 months

Based on 75 responses

**Redmine**
2 monthsFaster

Based on 27 responses

Return on Investment

**Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management**
15 months

Based on 50 responses

**Redmine**
13 months2 months sooner

Based on 12 responses

Perceived Cost

**Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management**
$$$$$

**Redmine**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management**
13%6% more

**Redmine**
7%

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Pros & Cons

**Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management**
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Project Management (5)
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Project Tracking (4)
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**Redmine**
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Ease of Use (2)
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Integrations

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Screenshots

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Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management**

8.3

8.31,449

**Redmine**

8.3

8.3225

Ease of Use

**Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management**

7.3

7.31,455

**Redmine**

7.8

7.8225

Ease of Setup

**Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management**

7.5

7.5491

**Redmine**

7.1

7.191

Ease of Admin

**Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management**

7.6

7.6456

**Redmine**

8.0

8.086

Quality of Support

**Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management**

7.6

7.61,145

**Redmine**

7.0

7.0135

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management**

7.9

7.9426

**Redmine**

7.7

7.759

Product Direction (% positive)

**Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management**

6.6

6.61,430

**Redmine**

6.5

6.5216

Features

Project Management[Hide 144 FeaturesShow 144 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.3

94

7.9

40

Tasks

Creation & Assignment

8.6

82

|

Verified

9.0(won by 0.4)

37

|

Verified

Due Dates

8.7

86

|

Verified

9.0(won by 0.3)

36

|

Verified

Task Prioritization

8.6

83

|

Verified

8.7(won by 0.1)

36

|

Verified

To-Do Lists

8.4(won by 0.1)

82

|

Verified

8.3

31

|

Verified

Mass Updates

8.0(won by 0.4)

45

7.6

30

|

Verified

Drag & Drop

8.0(won by 0.9)

79

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.1

29

|

Verified

Dependencies

Feature Not Available

7.8(won by default)

31

|

Verified

Recurring Tasks

Feature Not Available

7.4(won by default)

31

|

Verified

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Projects

Planning

8.8(won by 0.4)

84

|

Verified

8.4

32

|

Verified

Project Map

8.7(won by 0.6)

82

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.1

27

|

Verified

GANTT

8.7(won by 0.7)

85

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.0

28

|

Verified

Calendar View

8.6(won by 0.4)

82

|

Verified

8.2

30

|

Verified

Views

8.4(won by 0.2)

80

|

Verified

8.2

30

|

Verified

Project Budgeting

8.4(won by 0.9)

75

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.5

21

|

Verified

Templates

7.9(won by 0.3)

78

|

Verified

7.6

24

|

Verified

Time & Expense

8.1

77

|

Verified

8.3(won by 0.2)

27

|

Verified

Methodologies

8.3(won by 0.2)

76

|

Verified

8.1

25

|

Verified

Issue Tracking

8.0(won by default)

72

|

Verified

Feature Not Available

Critical Path

Feature Not Available

7.4(won by default)

21

|

Verified

Project Time Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bug Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Milestone Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agile Methodologies

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sprint Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Release Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Projects

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Department/Project

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Gantt/Timeline View

Not enough data

Not enough data

Percent-Complete Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Project Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Goal Setting/Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Traditional Methodologies

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Traditional Methodologies

Not enough data

Not enough data

Resource Management

Resource Definiton

8.4(won by 0.3)

78

|

Verified

8.1

27

|

Verified

Scheduling

8.8(won by 0.5)

81

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.3

27

|

Verified

Capacity

8.3(won by default)

75

|

Verified

Feature Not Available

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Planning/Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Monitoring

Baselining / KPIs

8.6(won by 1.1)

72

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.5

23

|

Verified

Resource Allocation

8.4(won by 0.6)

78

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.8

24

|

Verified

Activity Dashboard

8.3(won by 0.6)

76

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.7

30

|

Verified

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

6.9(won by 1.6)

6

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

5.3

6

AI Text Summarization

6.4(won by 1.7)

6

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

4.7

6

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Project Management

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Backlog Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Retrospectives Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Supports Scrum

Not enough data

Not enough data

Team Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Kanban Board

Not enough data

Not enough data

Request Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Charting

Not enough data

Not enough data

@mentions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Planning Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Projections

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deadline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Resource Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Negative Feedback Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Budget Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Requirements Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Issue Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Release Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

For IT Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Product Roadmapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Change Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile App

Not enough data

Not enough data

Portfolio Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Testing/QA Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billing & Invoicing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web-based Deployment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Idea Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Client Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Availability Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Productivity Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Communication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Key Performance Indicators

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Predictive Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Diagram

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time Clock

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Daily Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Roadmapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Iteration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Timeline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

KPI Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Small Businesses

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project and Portfolio Management[Hide 66 FeaturesShow 66 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.8

100

Not enough data

Portfolio Management

Portfolio Types

8.6(won by default)

74

|

Verified

Not enough data

Planning

9.2(won by default)

80

|

Verified

Not enough data

Alignment

8.9(won by default)

77

|

Verified

Not enough data

Portfolio Mix

8.7(won by default)

71

|

Verified

Not enough data

Resource Allocation & Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Dependencies

9.1(won by default)

82

|

Verified

Not enough data

Priorities

9.1(won by default)

80

|

Verified

Not enough data

Lean Management

8.6(won by default)

73

|

Verified

Not enough data

Deadline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Change Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Resource Management

Definition

8.7(won by default)

85

|

Verified

Not enough data

Allocation

8.8(won by default)

84

|

Verified

Not enough data

Optimization

8.6(won by default)

81

|

Verified

Not enough data

Data & Analytics

Data Consolidation

8.7(won by default)

80

|

Verified

Not enough data

Visualizations

8.9(won by default)

80

|

Verified

Not enough data

Performance

8.8(won by default)

81

|

Verified

Not enough data

Risk Analysis

8.5(won by default)

78

|

Verified

Not enough data

Strategy - Project and Portfolio Management

Visiblity

9.7(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Simulation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Objectives

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alignment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Implementation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Optimization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Timesheet Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Resource Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Requirements Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Time Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time & Expense Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

ROI Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Portfolio Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Budgeting/Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Kanban Board

Not enough data

Not enough data

Projections

Not enough data

Not enough data

Demand Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Projects

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Gantt/Timeline View

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agile Methodologies

Not enough data

Not enough data

Planning Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Earned Value Management[Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.5

14

Not enough data

Earned Value

Baseline

8.2(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Calculations

8.2(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Best Practices

7.9(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Performance

Data Import

8.7(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Planned Value

8.8(won by default)

13

Not enough data

KPIs

9.1(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Variance Analysis

8.8(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Integration

Project Management

8.7(won by default)

13

Not enough data

PPM

8.8(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Finance

8.0(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Show 4 feature categories with incomplete data

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Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Creation

Creation & Assignment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Due Dates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mass Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Task Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

To-Do Lists

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dependencies

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recurring Tasks

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Gantt/Timeline View

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Spreadsheet View

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email-to-Task Conversion

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sub-Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deadline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dependency Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Board View

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Resource Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Import

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Work Management[Hide 32 FeaturesShow 32 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automation

Workflows

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data repository

Not enough data

Not enough data

Administration

Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Procedures

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Work

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project management

Task Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dependencies

Not enough data

Not enough data

Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Views

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Critical Path

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboards

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workload

Resource Allocation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workspace

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configuration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Insights

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication & Collaboration

Communication Channels

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cost Management

Project Budgeting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time & Expense

Not enough data

Not enough data

Profitability

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integration

Front Office

Not enough data

Not enough data

Back Office

Not enough data

Not enough data

External data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Work Management

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

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Reviewers' Company Size

[![Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1500313790/microsoft-microsoft-project-portfolio-management.svg "Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management")](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-project-portfolio-management/reviews)

Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

25.2%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

28.1%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

46.7%

[![Redmine](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_b00e507e44754cbb21d7618478c06ee8/redmine.png "Redmine")](https://www.g2.com/products/redmine/reviews)

Redmine

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

38.0%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

42.4%

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19.6%

Small-Business

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25.2%

38.0%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

28.1%

42.4%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

46.7%

19.6%

Reviewers' Industry

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Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management

Information Technology and Services

14.4%

Computer Software

5.0%

Construction

4.8%

Hospital & Health Care

4.8%

Higher Education

4.4%

Other

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[![Redmine](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_b00e507e44754cbb21d7618478c06ee8/redmine.png "Redmine")](https://www.g2.com/products/redmine/reviews)
Redmine

Information Technology and Services

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Computer Software

18.8%

Internet

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3.9%

Higher Education

3.1%

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42.7%

FAQs

## MS Project vs Redmine FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between MS Project vs Redmine?

MS Project is distinguished by its advanced resource management and integration with the Microsoft ecosystem, while Redmine stands out for its open-source flexibility and ease of use.

| [MS Project](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-project-portfolio-management/reviews) | [Redmine](https://www.g2.com/products/redmine/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.0/5 (1,627 reviews) | 4.0/5 (257 reviews) |
| Enterprise | Mid-Market |
| 7.5 | 7.0 |
| 7.6 | 7.0 |
| Project Management (9 all-time mentions) | Ease of Use (2 all-time mentions) |

### How do the pricing models of MS Project and Redmine compare?

Redmine is favored by reviewers as the stronger value due to its free, open-source model, while MS Project is often cited as costly but comprehensive.

- **MS Project:** Reviewers frequently mention the high cost and subscription model, but note that the comprehensive feature set justifies the investment for large organizations.
- **Redmine:** Reviewers consistently highlight Redmine's free and open-source nature as a major value advantage, especially for startups and small businesses.
- **Switching Reason:** Several reviewers report switching from Redmine to paid alternatives like Jira for more advanced features, despite Redmine's cost advantage.

### What are the best alternatives to MS Project and Redmine?

The top 3 alternatives to MS Project and Redmine are ClickUp, Smartsheet, and Jira.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [MS Project](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-project-portfolio-management/reviews) | 4.0/5 (1,627 reviews) | Enterprise | Costly, but comprehensive for large organizations | Project Management (9 all-time mentions) |
| [Redmine](https://www.g2.com/products/redmine/reviews) | 4.0/5 (257 reviews) | Mid-Market | Free and open-source, strong value for startups | Ease of Use (2 all-time mentions) |
| [ClickUp](https://www.g2.com/products/clickup/reviews) | 4.6/5 (13,729 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Highly customizable and flexible |
| [Smartsheet](https://www.g2.com/products/smartsheet/reviews) | 4.4/5 (22,707 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Spreadsheet-like interface and automation |
| [Jira](https://www.g2.com/products/jira/reviews) | 4.3/5 (7,938 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Agile project management and issue tracking |

### Which Project and Portfolio Management features should I prioritize when comparing MS Project and Redmine?

Buyers should prioritize Resource Management, Customization, Integrations, Planning, and Cost when comparing MS Project and Redmine.

- **Resource Management:** MS Project is frequently cited for advanced resource management (7 all-time mentions); Redmine offers resource planning but with fewer mentions.
- **Customization:** Redmine is praised for open-source flexibility and plugin support; MS Project is noted for limited customization (5 all-time mentions).
- **Integrations:** MS Project integrates with Microsoft 365, Power BI, and Teams (3 all-time mentions); Redmine supports integrations via plugins but with fewer reviewer mentions.
- **Planning:** Both products support Gantt charts and planning, but MS Project is highlighted for advanced scheduling and dependency management.
- **Cost:** Redmine is free and open-source, while MS Project is often described as costly but comprehensive.

### What are the pros and cons of MS Project vs Redmine?

MS Project's headline strength is advanced project and resource management, while Redmine's is its open-source flexibility and ease of use.

- **MS Project strengths:** Project Management (9 all-time mentions), Resource Management (7), Project Tracking (6), Easy Integration (3), Report Generation (3), Task Tracking (3), Time Tracking (3), User-Friendly (3), User Interface (3), Visibility (3).
- **MS Project trade-offs:** Limited Customization (5 all-time mentions), High Complexity (4), Learning Curve (3), Budgeting/Accounting Issues (2).
- **Redmine strengths:** Ease of Use (2 all-time mentions), Easy Tracking (2), User-Friendly (2), Flexibility, Simplicity Focus, Task Assignment.
- **Redmine trade-offs:** Beginner Difficulty, Lack of Intuitiveness, Missing Features, Notification Issues, Organization Difficulties, Slow Loading.

### Is MS Project or Redmine better for small businesses?

Redmine is better suited for small businesses due to its open-source model and positive small-business reviewer sentiment.

- **MS Project:** Largest segment is Enterprise; reviewers note the platform is feature-rich but costly and complex for small teams.
- **Redmine:** Largest segment is Mid-Market, but recent reviews highlight strong adoption and value for startups and small businesses, especially due to its free and open-source nature.

### Which Project and Portfolio Management platform has better integrations?

MS Project is favored for integrations, especially within the Microsoft ecosystem, while Redmine offers plugin-based extensibility but with fewer reviewer-cited integrations.

- **MS Project:** Integrates with Microsoft 365, Power BI, and Teams (3 all-time mentions in reviews).
- **Redmine:** Reviewers mention integration capabilities via plugins, but with fewer specific third-party tools cited in recent reviews.

### How do MS Project and Redmine compare on customer support?

MS Project and Redmine are rated at parity on Quality of Support, both scoring 7.0, indicating similar reviewer satisfaction.

- **MS Project:** Reviewers describe support as reliable and responsive, with several noting "exquisite" support experiences and helpful documentation.
- **Redmine:** Reviewers report generally positive support experiences, especially for open-source software, but some note slower response times and limited official support channels.

### Which is easier to implement, MS Project or Redmine?

MS Project and Redmine score within 0.5 points on Ease of Setup (7.5 vs 7.0), indicating near parity in implementation experience.

- **MS Project:** Reviewers describe setup as straightforward for those familiar with Microsoft tools, but note a learning curve for new users and complexity for small teams.
- **Redmine:** Reviewers highlight easy initial setup, especially for self-hosted deployments, but mention that advanced customization and plugin configuration can require technical expertise.

### Which product has better Planning?

MS Project is favored for Planning, with more advanced scheduling and planning features highlighted in reviews.

- **MS Project:** Frequently cited for advanced planning, Gantt charts, and scheduling; Project Management (9 all-time mentions), Planning is the most frequently mentioned feature.
- **Redmine:** Reviewers note effective Gantt chart support and planning capabilities, but with fewer all-time mentions and less emphasis on advanced scheduling features.

Alternatives

**Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management Alternatives**

 ![ClickUp](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b675771627028c890e21cb68228a24e9/clickup.svg "ClickUp")

[
ClickUp
](/products/clickup/reviews)

 ![Smartsheet](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1545251244/smartsheet.svg "Smartsheet")

[
Smartsheet
](/products/smartsheet/reviews)

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monday AI Work Platform
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 ![Asana](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565345/asana.svg "Asana")

[
Asana
](/products/asana/reviews)

**Redmine Alternatives**

 ![ClickUp](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b675771627028c890e21cb68228a24e9/clickup.svg "ClickUp")

[
ClickUp
](/products/clickup/reviews)

 ![Jira](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/33ea9716a927c77d0e0c7cfe1a01035d/jira.svg "Jira")

[
Jira
](/products/jira/reviews)

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[
Wrike
](/products/wrike/reviews)

 ![Asana](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565345/asana.svg "Asana")

[
Asana
](/products/asana/reviews)

## Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management vs Redmine

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Redmine easier to use and administer. However, reviewers preferred the ease of set up, and doing business with Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management overall.

- Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management and Redmine both meet the requirements of our reviewers at a comparable rate.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management over Redmine.