Compare Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management and Zoho Projects 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (58.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$10.00
$0.00
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management
Star Rating
(1,624)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$10.00
Browse all 6 pricing plansZoho Projects
Star Rating
(536)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Zoho Projects excels in user satisfaction, boasting a higher overall score compared to Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management. Users appreciate its intuitive interface and ease of use, with one reviewer noting how it organizes work through tasks, milestones, and Gantt charts, making it easy to track progress and deadlines.
- According to verified reviews, Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management is praised for its robust features tailored for complex project management. Users highlight its capabilities in resource management, project tracking, and detailed reporting, making it particularly suitable for financial tracking and itemization of project expenses.
- Users say that Zoho Projects offers a more seamless implementation experience, with many finding it easy to create and assign tasks. Reviewers appreciate the collaboration features, such as comments and file sharing, which enhance team communication and project visibility.
- Reviewers mention that while Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management is feature-rich, it can be overwhelming for new users. Some have reported challenges with configuration and setup, which may hinder quick adoption compared to the more user-friendly approach of Zoho Projects.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Zoho Projects is particularly favored by small businesses, as reflected in its user base. The platform's entry-level pricing at $0.00 makes it an attractive option for startups and smaller teams looking for effective project management without a financial commitment.
- According to recent user feedback, Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management shines in its ability to handle complex methodologies and multifaceted documents. However, users also express a desire for improved ease of use and support, indicating that while it has powerful features, it may not be as accessible as Zoho Projects for everyday tasks.
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
Zoho Projects
Free
$0.00
3 users, 2 projects
- Simple task tracking
- Gantt Chat Viewer
- Mobile Apps (iOS, Android)
Free Trial
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management
No trial information availableZoho Projects
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
1,446
8.7
431
Ease of Use
7.3
1,452
8.5
431
Ease of Setup
7.5
488
8.2
260
Ease of Admin
7.6
455
8.2
220
Quality of Support
7.6
1,142
8.3
397
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.9
424
8.5
211
Product Direction (% positive)
6.6
1,427
8.9
419
Features by Category
Tasks
8.6
81
|
Verified
8.9
187
|
Verified
8.7
85
|
Verified
8.8
187
|
Verified
8.6
83
|
Verified
8.7
182
|
Verified
8.4
81
|
Verified
8.7
175
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.3
174
|
Verified
8.0
45
8.4
169
|
Verified
8.0
78
|
Verified
8.4
171
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.4
171
|
Verified
Projects
8.8
84
|
Verified
8.7
179
|
Verified
8.7
82
|
Verified
8.6
176
|
Verified
8.7
84
|
Verified
8.4
169
|
Verified
8.6
82
|
Verified
8.6
173
|
Verified
8.4
79
|
Verified
8.5
168
|
Verified
8.4
75
|
Verified
8.3
161
|
Verified
8.0
72
|
Verified
8.6
170
|
Verified
7.9
78
|
Verified
8.2
164
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.3
153
|
Verified
8.1
77
|
Verified
8.5
162
|
Verified
8.2
75
|
Verified
8.4
157
|
Verified
Resource Management
8.4
78
|
Verified
8.5
159
|
Verified
8.3
75
|
Verified
8.5
156
|
Verified
8.8
81
|
Verified
8.6
167
|
Verified
Project Monitoring
8.6
72
|
Verified
8.2
150
|
Verified
8.4
78
|
Verified
8.4
155
|
Verified
8.3
76
|
Verified
8.5
166
|
Verified
Generative AI
6.9
6
7.4
43
6.4
6
7.6
43
Agentic AI - Project Management
Not enough data
7.5
39
Not enough data
7.8
39
Not enough data
7.8
43
Not enough data
7.8
39
Not enough data
7.9
40
Not enough data
8.0
40
Not enough data
8.2
40
Portfolio Management
8.6
74
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
79
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
77
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
71
|
Verified
Not enough data
Project Management
9.1
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
79
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
73
|
Verified
Not enough data
Resource Management
8.6
83
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
83
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
Data & Analytics
8.7
80
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
78
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
80
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
78
|
Verified
Not enough data
Strategy - Project and 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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cost Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tasks
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
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
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.7
28
Not enough data
8.4
29
Not enough data
8.6
27
Not enough data
7.9
26
Not enough data
8.3
28
Not enough data
8.2
28
Content Planning
Not enough data
8.5
27
Not enough data
8.5
27
Not enough data
8.5
27
Marketing Campaign Performance
Not enough data
8.7
26
Not enough data
8.7
26
Agentic AI - Marketing Calendar
Not enough data
5.3
6
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
5.8
6
Not enough data
5.8
6
Other Features
Not enough data
8.3
27
Not enough data
8.3
26
Task Creation
Not enough data
8.7
61
Not enough data
8.7
59
Not enough data
8.5
60
Not enough data
8.4
60
Task Management
Not enough data
8.8
59
Not enough data
8.8
60
Not enough data
8.6
58
Not enough data
8.7
58
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.0
48
Not enough data
7.2
47
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
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Remote 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
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
Communication
Not enough data
7.8
27
Not enough data
7.7
27
Not enough data
8.4
28
Planning
Not enough data
8.1
29
Not enough data
8.1
30
Not enough data
8.4
30
Not enough data
8.2
28
Not enough data
8.1
27
Workflow Management
Not enough data
8.3
30
Not enough data
8.3
30
Not enough data
8.0
27
Not enough data
8.4
27
Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.8
75
Not enough data
8.7
76
Not enough data
8.6
69
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
8.2
67
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
66
Mobile Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.8
70
Administration
Not enough data
8.5
67
Not enough data
8.5
69
Not enough data
8.4
68
Not enough data
8.5
65
Not enough data
8.7
68
Platform
Not enough data
8.6
69
Not enough data
8.1
59
Not enough data
8.4
60
Not enough data
9.0
65
Not enough data
8.4
63
Not enough data
6.9
61
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management and Zoho Projects are categorized as Project and Portfolio Management, Project Management, Product Management, Project Collaboration, and Task Management
Unique Categories
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management is categorized as Earned Value Management and Work Management
Zoho Projects is categorized as Marketing Calendar, Time Tracking, Kanban Project Management, and Project Cost Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Zoho Projects
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
5.0%
Construction
4.8%
Hospital & Health Care
4.8%
Higher Education
4.5%
Other
66.6%
Information Technology and Services
18.3%
Computer Software
11.9%
Marketing and Advertising
11.3%
Construction
3.3%
Consulting
2.9%
Other
52.3%
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
SF
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". ...Read more
How Can I Connect With Excel ? and Take input From Excel?
2 Comments
AP
I have not had the need to integrate with Excel yet.Read more
What is Zoho Projects used for?
2 Comments
S
Zoho is a project management tool, and it is cloud-based, so basically, all the users can access the real-time updated data. You can set up different...Read more
Is Zoho Projects FREE?
2 Comments
EO
Not really, but it has around 10 days free trial period. Zoho projects is a very nice CRM for project management. I love it.Read more
Is Zoho Projects really used to manage large projects? I meand hundred of mandays and tens of thousands of euros costs?
2 Comments
ZC
Hey Darya!
For the first question - Yes, there are a number of Enterprise organizations running projects of very high value using Zoho Projects.
And...Read more
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