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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.3% of reviews)
Enterprise (66.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$30 per user per month
No pricing available
Microsoft Project Server
Star Rating
(184)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$30 per user per month
Browse all 3 pricing plansOpenText Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)
Star Rating
(29)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (66.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about OpenText Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)Summary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that OpenText Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) excels in project planning with a score of 8.9, particularly highlighting its robust GANTT chart feature, which received a stellar score of 9.0. In contrast, Microsoft Project Server, while also strong, has a slightly lower project planning score of 8.6.
- Reviewers mention that OpenText PPM offers superior resource management capabilities, scoring 8.2 for resource definition and 8.5 for resource allocation. Users on G2 appreciate the detailed resource scheduling features, which they find more intuitive compared to Microsoft Project Server's resource management, which scored 8.1.
- G2 users indicate that Microsoft Project Server shines in ease of use, with a score of 7.5, compared to OpenText PPM's 7.1. Reviewers say that Microsoft’s interface is more user-friendly, making it easier for new users to adapt quickly.
- Users say that OpenText PPM's quality of support is rated at 7.3, which some find lacking compared to Microsoft Project Server's higher score of 7.9. Reviewers mention that they have had more positive experiences with Microsoft’s customer service, particularly in resolving issues promptly.
- Reviewers mention that OpenText PPM's task management features, such as task prioritization (8.4) and dependencies (8.2), are highly rated, but Microsoft Project Server offers a more comprehensive approach to task creation and assignment, scoring 8.3 overall.
- Users report that while both products have strong project monitoring capabilities, OpenText PPM's baselining and KPIs score of 8.0 is competitive, but Microsoft Project Server's overall project tracking features are perceived as more advanced, leading to a more effective risk management process.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
OpenText Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)
No pricing availableFree Trial
Microsoft Project Server
No trial information availableOpenText Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.4
127
8.3
23
Ease of Use
7.6
126
7.1
24
Ease of Setup
7.1
52
7.7
14
Ease of Admin
7.3
49
8.4
15
Quality of Support
7.8
112
7.3
20
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.8
47
8.0
14
Product Direction (% positive)
7.2
122
6.6
24
Features by Category
Tasks
8.3
60
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Not enough data
8.6
63
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Not enough data
8.4
62
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Feature Not Available
7.9
59
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Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.6
57
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Feature Not Available
7.5
58
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Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Projects
8.8
63
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Not enough data
8.6
60
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Feature Not Available
8.9
61
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Not enough data
8.8
61
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Not enough data
8.3
60
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Not enough data
7.5
59
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Not enough data
7.7
59
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Feature Not Available
8.0
58
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Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.4
58
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Verified
Not enough data
7.7
55
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Verified
Not enough data
Resource Management
8.2
60
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Verified
Not enough data
8.0
61
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Verified
Not enough data
8.5
62
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Verified
Not enough data
Project Monitoring
7.9
58
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Verified
Not enough data
8.5
63
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Verified
Not enough data
7.8
61
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Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.6
16
Not enough data
7.5
16
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Management
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Portfolio Management
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Project Management
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Resource Management
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Data & Analytics
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Strategy - Project and Portfolio Management
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Cost Tracking
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Strategic Planning - Strategic Portfolio Management
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Strategic Management - Strategic Portfolio Management
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Data Analysis - Strategic Portfolio Management
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Artificial Intelligence - Strategic Portfolio Management
Not enough data
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft Project Server and OpenText Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) are categorized as Project Management
Unique Categories
Microsoft Project Server has no unique categories
OpenText Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) is categorized as Project Cost Management, Project and Portfolio Management, and Strategic Portfolio Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Project Server
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
OpenText Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)
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
16.7%
Computer Software
8.6%
Construction
6.8%
Education Management
4.3%
Telecommunications
3.7%
Other
59.9%
Information Technology and Services
25.0%
Telecommunications
8.3%
Insurance
8.3%
Broadcast Media
8.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.2%
Other
45.8%
Discussions
Is it well suited for any type of project?
2 Comments
MF
sure , it supports project, programs and portfolio management ,planning and tracking
i have used with many governmental clients
to manage roadmap,...Read more
How can I use it for Small-Scale Projects?
1 Comment
RM
Yes, you can use it for any size of organisation Read more
Microsoft Project Server has no more discussions with answers
Is there anyone who can help to export a HP-PPM schedule and import to P6?
1 Comment
JA
Neels,
I think that I could help you. Could you send me a sample of the data fields available from your original software?
thanks,
JJ ...Read more
OpenText Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) has no more discussions with answers
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