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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.8% of reviews)
Mid-Market (46.7% 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)
Entry-Level Pricing
$10.00
Browse all 6 pricing plansPlanview ProjectAdvantage
Star Rating
(56)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (46.7% of reviews)
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 its GANTT chart functionality, providing a clear visual representation of project timelines, which many find essential for tracking progress. In contrast, Sciforma's GANTT capabilities are noted to be less intuitive, with reviewers mentioning a steeper learning curve.
- Reviewers mention that Sciforma offers superior resource management features, particularly in resource allocation and capacity planning, allowing for more effective management of team workloads. Users on G2 highlight that Microsoft Project's resource management tools can be cumbersome and less flexible.
- G2 users appreciate Microsoft Project's task dependencies feature, which allows for detailed tracking of task relationships, with a rating of 9.1. In comparison, Sciforma's task dependency management is rated lower at 8.4, with users noting that it lacks some advanced functionalities.
- Users say that Sciforma shines in its customization options, allowing teams to tailor workflows and dashboards to their specific needs. Reviewers mention that Microsoft Project, while functional, offers limited customization, which can hinder adaptability for unique project requirements.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft Project's ease of setup is rated at 7.5, making it relatively straightforward for new users. However, Sciforma's setup process is rated lower at 6.7, with users reporting challenges in initial configuration and onboarding.
- Users on G2 highlight that Sciforma's quality of support is notably higher, with a score of 8.6, compared to Microsoft Project's 7.6. Reviewers mention that Sciforma's customer service is responsive and helpful, while Microsoft Project's support can be less accessible.
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 ProjectAdvantage
No pricing availableFree Trial
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management
No trial information availablePlanview ProjectAdvantage
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.3
1,446
8.4
44
Ease of Use
7.3
1,452
7.5
44
Ease of Setup
7.5
488
6.7
30
Ease of Admin
7.6
454
6.8
30
Quality of Support
7.6
1,142
8.6
44
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.9
423
8.9
29
Product Direction (% positive)
6.6
1,427
9.2
44
Features by Category
Tasks
8.6
81
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Verified
Not enough data
8.7
85
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
83
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
45
Feature Not Available
8.0
78
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Projects
8.8
84
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
82
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
84
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
82
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
79
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
75
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
72
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.9
78
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
77
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
75
|
Verified
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
8.4
78
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
76
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.9
6
Not enough data
6.4
6
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project 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
Not enough data
Portfolio Management
8.7
75
|
Verified
8.1
23
|
Verified
9.2
80
|
Verified
8.4
23
|
Verified
8.9
78
|
Verified
8.0
20
8.7
72
|
Verified
7.6
17
|
Verified
Project Management
9.1
82
|
Verified
8.4
23
|
Verified
9.1
80
|
Verified
8.3
19
|
Verified
8.6
74
|
Verified
8.1
12
|
Verified
Resource Management
8.6
83
|
Verified
8.8
23
|
Verified
8.8
84
|
Verified
8.8
22
|
Verified
8.6
82
|
Verified
7.9
19
|
Verified
Data & Analytics
8.7
81
|
Verified
8.0
19
|
Verified
9.0
78
|
Verified
8.3
21
|
Verified
8.8
81
|
Verified
8.2
22
|
Verified
8.6
79
|
Verified
8.1
13
|
Verified
Strategy - Project and Portfolio Management
Not enough data
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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
Not enough data
Cost Tracking
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Planning
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Management
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Prepare
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Plan
Not enough data
6.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Optimize
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Execute
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Task Creation
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
Task 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
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Project 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
Not enough data
Workload
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication & Collaboration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cost Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
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
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Remote Collaboration
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
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
Strategic Management - Strategic Portfolio Management
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
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
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Planning
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
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 ProjectAdvantage 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 ProjectAdvantage is categorized as Capital Project Management, Project Cost Management, Strategic Planning and Execution, 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 ProjectAdvantage
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
11.1%
Research
6.7%
Insurance
6.7%
Hospital & Health Care
6.7%
Higher Education
6.7%
Other
62.2%
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
I would like to see API's available to mine the data.
1 Comment
GF
Hi Philip.
The API for connecting to other tools are normally developed according to the customer needs.
We have actually a customer who asked for the...Read more
Planview ProjectAdvantage has no more discussions with answers
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