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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.8% of reviews)
Mid-Market (43.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$10.00
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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
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Star Rating
(4,461)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
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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 9.1, while Wrike follows closely with a score of 9.0. Reviewers mention that the intuitive interface in Microsoft Project makes it easier to create and assign tasks efficiently.
- Reviewers mention that Wrike shines in ease of use, scoring 8.0 compared to Microsoft Project's 7.3. Users on G2 appreciate Wrike's user-friendly design, which simplifies project management for teams without extensive training.
- G2 users highlight that Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management offers robust portfolio management features, scoring 8.6, while Wrike's score is slightly lower at 8.5. Reviewers say that the detailed portfolio performance tracking in Microsoft Project is a significant advantage for enterprise-level users.
- Users say that Wrike's communication features are superior, with a score of 8.9 compared to Microsoft Project's 8.3. Reviewers mention that Wrike's integrated chat and discussion tools enhance team collaboration, making it easier to stay aligned on project goals.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft Project's GANTT chart capabilities are highly praised, scoring 8.7, while Wrike's GANTT features score 8.3. Users report that the detailed visualization options in Microsoft Project help in better project tracking and management.
- Users on G2 report that Wrike's automation features are a standout, scoring 8.7, while Microsoft Project's automation capabilities are less emphasized. Reviewers say that Wrike's ability to automate repetitive tasks significantly boosts productivity for teams.
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
Wrike
Free
$0.00
A simple, shared task list for small teams.
- Web, desktop, and mobile apps
- Project & task management
- Board view
Free Trial
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management
No trial information availableWrike
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
1,445
8.5
3,646
Ease of Use
7.3
1,451
7.9
3,683
Ease of Setup
7.5
487
7.8
1,587
Ease of Admin
7.6
454
8.3
1,276
Quality of Support
7.6
1,141
8.5
2,883
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.9
423
8.5
1,221
Product Direction (% positive)
6.6
1,426
8.2
3,482
Features by Category
Tasks
8.6
81
|
Verified
8.9
1562
|
Verified
8.7
85
|
Verified
8.8
1583
|
Verified
8.6
83
|
Verified
8.4
1536
|
Verified
8.4
81
|
Verified
8.5
1513
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.1
1441
|
Verified
8.0
45
7.7
1300
|
Verified
8.0
78
|
Verified
8.1
1434
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.2
1381
|
Verified
Projects
8.8
84
|
Verified
8.5
1400
|
Verified
8.7
82
|
Verified
8.2
1300
|
Verified
8.7
84
|
Verified
8.0
1272
|
Verified
8.6
82
|
Verified
8.0
1318
|
Verified
8.4
79
|
Verified
8.2
1352
|
Verified
8.4
75
|
Verified
7.5
1003
|
Verified
8.0
72
|
Verified
7.5
604
7.9
78
|
Verified
8.1
1278
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.7
1067
|
Verified
8.1
77
|
Verified
7.7
1031
|
Verified
8.2
75
|
Verified
7.8
1036
|
Verified
Resource Management
8.4
78
|
Verified
7.8
1075
|
Verified
8.3
75
|
Verified
7.8
1127
|
Verified
8.8
81
|
Verified
8.2
1211
|
Verified
Project Monitoring
8.6
72
|
Verified
7.7
1019
|
Verified
8.4
78
|
Verified
7.9
1089
|
Verified
8.3
76
|
Verified
8.3
1332
|
Verified
Generative AI
6.9
6
6.8
166
6.4
6
6.2
441
Agentic AI - Project Management
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
6.7
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
7.4
7
Portfolio Management
8.6
74
|
Verified
7.6
34
9.2
79
|
Verified
8.0
35
8.9
77
|
Verified
7.8
34
8.7
71
|
Verified
7.3
35
Project Management
9.1
81
|
Verified
8.0
37
9.1
79
|
Verified
8.3
36
8.6
73
|
Verified
7.5
34
Resource Management
8.6
82
|
Verified
8.0
35
8.7
83
|
Verified
8.1
34
8.6
81
|
Verified
7.9
32
Data & Analytics
8.7
80
|
Verified
7.4
33
9.0
77
|
Verified
7.3
35
8.8
80
|
Verified
7.4
33
8.5
78
|
Verified
7.2
32
Strategy - Project and Portfolio Management
Not enough data
7.1
27
Not enough data
7.5
30
Not enough data
7.6
30
Not enough data
7.4
28
Not enough data
7.5
29
Not enough data
7.4
29
Not enough data
7.1
29
Not enough data
7.4
29
Not enough data
7.4
29
Not enough data
7.6
30
Setup
Not enough data
8.3
762
Not enough data
8.3
779
Not enough data
8.0
765
Not enough data
8.2
839
Management
Not enough data
8.3
749
Not enough data
7.9
628
Not enough data
7.8
593
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.3
276
Agentic AI - 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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Bug Reporting
Not enough data
8.4
147
Not enough data
8.2
142
Not enough data
8.4
150
Bug Monitoring
Not enough data
8.1
140
Not enough data
8.3
141
Not enough data
8.5
142
Agentic AI - Bug Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
8.6
89
Not enough data
8.0
87
Not enough data
8.0
86
Not enough data
7.8
88
Goal Creation
Not enough data
8.0
88
Not enough data
8.0
88
Not enough data
7.1
81
Not enough data
8.3
85
Agentic AI - Objectives and Key Results (OKR)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tasks
Not enough data
8.9
169
Not enough data
8.7
170
Not enough data
8.5
167
Agentic AI - Kanban 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
Kanban Boards
Not enough data
8.5
167
Not enough data
8.5
168
Not enough data
8.6
166
Planning
Not enough data
8.6
166
Not enough data
8.1
168
Not enough data
8.0
167
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.1
349
Not enough data
8.4
384
Not enough data
8.3
373
Not enough data
7.4
276
Not enough data
8.5
352
Not enough data
8.3
380
Content Planning
Not enough data
8.4
383
Not enough data
8.9
395
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Marketing Campaign Performance
Not enough data
7.4
260
Not enough data
8.1
315
Agentic AI - Marketing Calendar
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Other Features
Not enough data
7.7
310
Not enough data
7.7
302
Task Creation
Not enough data
8.8
1264
Not enough data
8.8
1278
Not enough data
8.3
1192
Not enough data
7.8
1047
Task Management
Not enough data
8.4
1227
Not enough data
8.5
1234
Not enough data
8.1
1153
Not enough data
8.2
1118
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.1
405
Not enough data
6.2
405
Customer Management
Not enough data
7.9
23
Not enough data
7.1
22
Not enough data
7.8
23
Not enough data
8.2
23
Project Management
Not enough data
8.9
25
Not enough data
8.9
25
Not enough data
8.4
24
Not enough data
8.5
24
Accounting
Not enough data
7.1
23
Not enough data
6.4
23
Not enough data
6.5
23
Not enough data
6.7
23
Not enough data
6.7
23
Portfolio Management
Not enough data
7.8
24
Not enough data
8.0
22
Not enough data
7.9
22
Not enough data
7.5
22
Analytics
Not enough data
8.0
22
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
7.7
21
Administration
Not enough data
7.5
22
Not enough data
8.7
23
Not enough data
8.6
22
Platform
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
8.0
21
Not enough data
8.9
21
Not enough data
8.2
23
Not enough data
7.0
21
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.5
19
Not enough data
7.2
20
Artificial Intelligence - Professional Services Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Professional Services Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation
Not enough data
8.5
845
Not enough data
8.3
848
Not enough data
8.0
741
Administration
Not enough data
8.3
790
Not enough data
8.2
731
Not enough data
8.9
810
Project management
Not enough data
8.6
869
Not enough data
8.3
810
Not enough data
8.5
846
Not enough data
8.3
810
Not enough data
8.4
806
Not enough data
8.0
673
Not enough data
8.4
846
Workload
Not enough data
8.2
724
Not enough data
8.5
817
Not enough data
8.2
763
Not enough data
8.0
698
Communication & Collaboration
Not enough data
8.3
789
Not enough data
8.2
787
Not enough data
8.8
839
Cost Management
Not enough data
7.7
543
Not enough data
7.8
575
Not enough data
7.4
511
Integration
Not enough data
7.5
514
Not enough data
7.5
511
Not enough data
7.4
502
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.4
235
Not enough data
7.2
100
Agentic AI - Work Management
Not enough data
6.9
7
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
7.1
7
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
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
1032
Not enough data
7.8
832
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Content & Documents
Not enough data
8.5
1069
Not enough data
8.6
1062
Not enough data
8.0
1058
Not enough data
8.0
899
Controls
Not enough data
8.2
989
Not enough data
8.1
899
Not enough data
8.4
983
Not enough data
8.0
945
Not enough data
7.9
804
Project Management
Not enough data
8.9
1135
Not enough data
8.6
1097
Not enough data
8.6
1081
Not enough data
8.1
888
Remote Collaboration
Not enough data
8.5
986
Not enough data
8.6
1013
Not enough data
8.6
984
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.9
133
Not enough data
6.1
323
Agentic AI - Project Collaboration
Not enough data
6.9
16
Not enough data
6.3
14
Customization
Not enough data
8.6
112
Not enough data
8.4
103
Not enough data
8.8
106
Not enough data
7.9
110
Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.5
91
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
112
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.7
85
New Product Introduction
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
CAD
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Data Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Bill of Materials
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Engineering Change Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Simulation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality 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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Proofing Features - Online Proofing
Not enough data
8.1
47
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform - Online Proofing
Not enough data
8.2
49
Not enough data
7.4
47
Not enough data
7.5
47
Not enough data
8.3
45
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Workflow and Collaboration - Online Proofing
Not enough data
8.2
47
Not enough data
8.6
50
Agentic AI - Marketing Resource Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Event 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
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
Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.2
497
Not enough data
8.7
586
Not enough data
8.0
403
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
7.2
315
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.5
325
Mobile Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.2
458
Administration
Not enough data
7.9
378
Not enough data
8.4
516
Not enough data
8.5
511
Not enough data
7.8
354
Not enough data
8.6
510
Platform
Not enough data
8.2
498
Not enough data
7.7
375
Not enough data
7.7
344
Not enough data
8.5
525
Not enough data
7.8
422
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management and Wrike are categorized as Project and Portfolio Management, Project Management, Project Collaboration, Task Management, and Work Management
Unique Categories
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management is categorized as Earned Value Management and Product Management
Wrike is categorized as Marketing Calendar, Kanban Project Management, Objectives and Key Results (OKR), Workflow Management, Online Proofing, Online Form Builder, Event Planning, Bug Tracking, Time Tracking, Professional Services Automation, Marketing Resource Management, and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Wrike
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%
Marketing and Advertising
19.5%
Computer Software
7.5%
Information Technology and Services
7.4%
Higher Education
4.2%
Financial Services
3.7%
Other
57.7%
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