# Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management vs Total Synergy Comparison

| | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 1,627 | 30 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (46.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (78.6% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $10.00 | Contact Us | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management

Pros:
- Project Management (9 reviews)
- Ease of Use (7 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Customization (5 reviews)
- High Complexity (4 reviews)

### Total Synergy

Pros:
- Ease of Use (3 reviews)
- Customer Support (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Billing Issues (1 reviews)
- Cost Issues (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.3 (1449 reviews) | 8.5 (27 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.3 (1455 reviews) | 8.0 (27 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.5 (491 reviews) | 7.1 (21 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.6 (456 reviews) | 8.2 (23 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.6 (1145 reviews) | 9.1 (27 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.9 (426 reviews) | 8.9 (22 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.6 (1430 reviews) | 9.5 (25 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Planner Plan 1

Price: $10.00

Description: Formerly Project Plan 1

Key Features:
- Includes everything in Planner in Microsoft 365, plus:
- Backlogs and sprints
- Premium plan templates

[Browse all 6 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-project-portfolio-management/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

### Total Synergy

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Business

Price: Contact Us

Key Features:
- Project phases – Group stages together
- Customise reports – Save and share
- Budgets – Analyse profitability

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/synergy-aec/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Project Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** | 8.3/10 | 94 |
| **Total Synergy** | N/A | N/A |

#### Tasks

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Creation & Assignment** | 8.6 (82 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Due Dates** | 8.7 (86 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Task Prioritization** | 8.6 (83 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **To-Do Lists** | 8.4 (82 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Dependencies** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Mass Updates** | 8.0 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Drag & Drop** | 8.0 (79 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Recurring Tasks** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Projects

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Planning** | 8.8 (84 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Project Map** | 8.7 (82 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **GANTT** | 8.7 (85 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Calendar View** | 8.6 (82 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Views** | 8.4 (80 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Project Budgeting** | 8.4 (75 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Issue Tracking** | 8.0 (72 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Templates** | 7.9 (78 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Critical Path** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Time & Expense** | 8.1 (77 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Methodologies** | 8.3 (76 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Resource Management

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Resource Definiton** | 8.4 (78 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Capacity** | 8.3 (75 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduling** | 8.8 (81 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Project Monitoring

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Baselining / KPIs** | 8.6 (72 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Allocation** | 8.4 (78 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | 8.3 (76 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 6.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 6.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Project Management

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Project and Portfolio Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** | 8.8/10 | 100 |
| **Total Synergy** | N/A | N/A |

#### Portfolio Management

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Portfolio Types** | 8.6 (74 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Planning** | 9.2 (80 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Alignment** | 8.9 (77 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Portfolio Mix** | 8.7 (71 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Project Management

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Dependencies** | 9.1 (82 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Priorities** | 9.1 (80 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Lean Management** | 8.6 (73 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Resource Management

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Definition** | 8.7 (85 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Allocation** | 8.8 (84 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Optimization** | 8.6 (81 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Data & Analytics

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Consolidation** | 8.7 (80 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Visualizations** | 8.9 (80 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | 8.8 (81 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Analysis** | 8.5 (78 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Strategy - Project and Portfolio Management

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 
| **Visiblity** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 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 | 

### Project Cost Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** | N/A | N/A |
| **Total Synergy** | N/A | N/A |

#### Cost Tracking

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Identification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Standard Costs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Invoice Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** | N/A | N/A |
| **Total Synergy** | N/A | N/A |

#### Invoice Generation

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Digital Invoices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Recurring Invoices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Invoice Processing

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Approvals** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Batch Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Consolidation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Match Invoices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Due Dates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cashflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **KPIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Payment Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Accounting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Payments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **ERP** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Account Sync** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Invoice Management

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Resource Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** | N/A | N/A |
| **Total Synergy** | N/A | N/A |

#### Planning

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Resource Definiton** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Capacity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Optimization

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Corrections** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Project-Based ERP

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** | N/A | N/A |
| **Total Synergy** | N/A | N/A |

#### Accounting

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Chart of Accounts** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AP Automation** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AR Automation** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Journal Entries** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Tags & Dimensions** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Cash Management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Project Accounting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Fixed Assets** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Payment Batches** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Payments Scheduling** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Payment Settlements** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Payment Methods** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Agentic AI - Project-Based ERP

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Project Management

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Project Maps** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Baselining / KPIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Budgeting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cost Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Sales & Marketing

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customer Master** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Order History** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Credit Limits** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Pricing & Discounts** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Proposals** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### HR

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Payroll** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workforce Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Time & Attendance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Procurement

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Requisitions** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Purchase Orders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Subcontractor Management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Project Procurement** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Supplier Management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Content Management

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Taxonomy** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contract Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Subcontracts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Costs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Earned Value** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **ROI and Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

### Task Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** | N/A | N/A |
| **Total Synergy** | N/A | N/A |

#### Task Creation

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

### Professional Services Automation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** | N/A | N/A |
| **Total Synergy** | N/A | N/A |

#### Customer Management

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customer Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sales** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Marketing** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Client Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Project Management

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Project Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Definition** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Accounting

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Revenue Recognition** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Invoice Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Payments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Accounting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Budget Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Portfolio Management

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Portfolio Definition** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Portfolio Performance** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Risk** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Portfolio Mix** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **KPIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Standard Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Offline Access** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Artificial Intelligence - Professional Services Automation

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Smart task suggestions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Professional Services Automation

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Work Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** | N/A | N/A |
| **Total Synergy** | N/A | N/A |

#### Automation

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data repository** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Procedures** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Remote Work** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Project management

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Feature Not Available | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Workload

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Project Budgeting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Time & Expense** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Profitability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Agentic AI - Work Management

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Earned Value Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** | 8.5/10 | 14 |
| **Total Synergy** | N/A | N/A |

#### Earned Value

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Baseline** | 8.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Calculations** | 8.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Best Practices** | 7.9 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Performance

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Import** | 8.7 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Planned Value** | 8.8 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **KPIs** | 9.1 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Variance Analysis** | 8.8 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Project Management** | 8.7 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **PPM** | 8.8 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Finance** | 8.0 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Project Collaboration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** | N/A | N/A |
| **Total Synergy** | N/A | N/A |

#### Communication

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Chat** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Discussions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **External** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Feedback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Announcements** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Content & Documents

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Notes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Versioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Controls

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Custom Views** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Followers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Calendars** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Public Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Project Management

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Remote Collaboration

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Alignment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Accountability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Connectivity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Offline Mode** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Project Collaboration

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Billing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** | N/A | N/A |
| **Total Synergy** | N/A | N/A |

#### Bill Generation

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Digital Billing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Recurring Billing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Bill Processing

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Consolidation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Batch Invoicing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Accounting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Payments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **ERP** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Billing

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Accounting & Finance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** | N/A | N/A |
| **Total Synergy** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Product Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** | N/A | N/A |
| **Total Synergy** | N/A | N/A |

#### Communication

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Wiki Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Community Forum** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customer Ideation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Planning

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Work Capacity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Ranking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Kanban Board** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Release Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Workflow Management

| Feature | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Time Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Progress Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Budgeting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Team Scorecard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (4):** [Project Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-management), [Project Collaboration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-collaboration), [Task Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/task-management-software), [Work Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/work-management)

**Unique to Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management (3):** [Earned Value Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/earned-value-management), [Project and Portfolio Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-and-portfolio-management), [Product Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/product-management-software)

**Unique to Total Synergy (7):** [Resource Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/resource-management), [Project-Based ERP Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-based-erp), [Professional Services Automation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/professional-services-automation), [Billing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/billing), [Invoice Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/invoice-management), [Project Cost Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-cost-management), [Project Management Tools Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-management-tools)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | Total Synergy | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 25.2% | 78.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 28.1% | 14.3% | 
| **Enterprise** | 46.7% | 7.1% | 

### By Industry

#### 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%
- **Management Consulting:** 2.4%
- **Financial Services:** 2.4%
- **Education Management:** 2.4%
- **Medical Devices:** 2.2%
- **Government Administration:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 55.1%

#### Total Synergy

- **Civil Engineering:** 28.6%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 21.4%
- **Consulting:** 10.7%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 10.7%
- **Construction:** 10.7%
- **Design:** 7.1%
- **Supermarkets:** 3.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.6%
- **Arts and Crafts:** 3.6%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management

- [ClickUp](https://www.g2.com/products/clickup/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (12678 reviews)
- [Smartsheet](https://www.g2.com/products/smartsheet/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (22358 reviews)
- [monday Work Management](https://www.g2.com/products/monday-com/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (15454 reviews)
- [Asana](https://www.g2.com/products/asana/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (13698 reviews)
- [Wrike](https://www.g2.com/products/wrike/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (4531 reviews)
- [Teamwork.com](https://www.g2.com/products/teamwork-com/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1213 reviews)
- [Zoho Projects](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-projects/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (554 reviews)
- [Basecamp](https://www.g2.com/products/basecamp/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (5486 reviews)
- [Workfront](https://www.g2.com/products/workfront/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1227 reviews)
- [Planview AdaptiveWork](https://www.g2.com/products/planview-adaptivework/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (537 reviews)

### Alternatives to Total Synergy

- [BQE CORE](https://www.g2.com/products/core-bqe-software-inc/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (449 reviews)
- [Accelo](https://www.g2.com/products/accelo/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (553 reviews)
- [Deltek Vantagepoint](https://www.g2.com/products/deltek-vantagepoint/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (668 reviews)
- [Scoro](https://www.g2.com/products/scoro/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (495 reviews)
- [NetSuite](https://www.g2.com/products/netsuite/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (4827 reviews)
- [BigTime](https://www.g2.com/products/bigtime/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1700 reviews)
- [Asana](https://www.g2.com/products/asana/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (13698 reviews)
- [Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble)](https://www.g2.com/products/kantata-professional-services-automation-formerly-mavenlink-kimble/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (1512 reviews)
- [monday Work Management](https://www.g2.com/products/monday-com/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (15454 reviews)
- [Avaza](https://www.g2.com/products/avaza/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (384 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management

- Title: [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?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/new-project-coordinator) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I think you'll find that Microsoft Project is a phenomenal tool -- but the learning curve to really maximize it is huge.  As in, Donald Trump "huge".   ..."
- Title: [How do I best plan my resources with MS Project?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-best-plan-my-resources-with-ms-project) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Assigning internal resources"
- Title: [How Can I Connect With Excel ? and Take input From Excel?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-connect-with-excel-and-take-input-from-excel) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I have not had the need to integrate with Excel yet."
- Title: [Can I brand the design to look like my company?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/10651-can-i-brand-the-design-to-look-like-my-company) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "You can customize your file print by using footer customization, as on a Word or excel file"
- Title: [How much does microsoft project cost?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-does-microsoft-project-cost) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Hey, it all depends on Microsoft Office Subscription you or your organization is having. Stand-alone purchase is not advisable and I will suggest to use..."

### Total Synergy

- Title: [Is Synergy a new product?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/software-2ad6acab-96e1-491e-80be-330dde742fa2) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, brand spanking new. We have built Synergy from the ground up on a pure cloud platform (Microsoft Azure) to provide a better, more modern alternative to..."
- Title: [What do you mean by 'pure cloud' software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/software-3f057a5a-90dc-46c5-9363-2bc89fc40e90) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Pure cloud software — sometimes called Software-as-a-Service or SaaS — is a way of delivering applications, like Synergy, over the Internet as a subscription..."
- Title: [Is Synergy only available in Australia?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/company-7ef6cd24-2287-4d67-9e65-8f80c0099103) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Synergy is available anywhere you can freely access the internet. Our HQ is Sydney, Australia. People across the globe can use Synergy — all you need is an..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/microsoft-microsoft-project-portfolio-management-vs-synergy-aec)