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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.3% of reviews)
Enterprise (59.3% 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 plansPlanview PPM Pro
Star Rating
(28)3.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (59.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Planview PPM ProSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Planview PPM Pro excels in task creation and assignment with a score of 9.0, allowing for seamless delegation and management of tasks, while Microsoft Project Server, with a score of 8.3, is noted to have a more complex interface that can hinder quick task assignments.
- Reviewers mention that Planview PPM Pro's portfolio management features, particularly in portfolio types and planning, receive high praise with scores of 9.7, indicating robust capabilities for managing diverse project portfolios. In contrast, Microsoft Project Server, while strong, scores lower in these areas, suggesting it may not offer the same depth of functionality.
- G2 users highlight Planview PPM Pro's superior project budgeting capabilities, scoring 9.3, which allows for detailed financial tracking and management. Users on G2 note that Microsoft Project Server's budgeting features, scoring 7.6, can be less intuitive and may require additional training to utilize effectively.
- Reviewers say that Planview PPM Pro's dashboards are particularly well-received, scoring 9.3, providing users with clear visualizations of project data. In comparison, Microsoft Project Server's dashboards, scoring 7.9, are seen as less customizable, which can limit user experience in data presentation.
- Users report that Planview PPM Pro offers a more user-friendly experience overall, with an ease of use score of 8.1, while Microsoft Project Server's score of 7.5 indicates a steeper learning curve, which can be a barrier for new users.
- Reviewers mention that Planview PPM Pro's quality of support is rated highly at 8.6, with many users praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. Conversely, Microsoft Project Server's support, with a score of 7.9, is noted to be adequate but not as consistently praised, leading to mixed reviews on user satisfaction.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Planview PPM Pro
No pricing availableFree Trial
Microsoft Project Server
No trial information availablePlanview PPM Pro
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.4
127
8.1
26
Ease of Use
7.6
126
8.1
25
Ease of Setup
7.1
52
6.6
15
Ease of Admin
7.3
49
7.2
16
Quality of Support
7.8
112
8.6
23
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.8
47
8.2
16
Product Direction (% positive)
7.2
122
7.1
24
Features by Category
Tasks
8.3
60
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Verified
9.0
5
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Verified
8.6
63
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Verified
9.3
5
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Verified
8.4
62
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Verified
8.7
5
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Verified
7.9
59
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Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.6
57
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Verified
Feature Not Available
7.5
58
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Verified
7.0
5
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Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Projects
8.8
63
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Verified
8.3
5
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Verified
8.6
60
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Verified
9.0
5
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Verified
8.9
61
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Verified
9.3
5
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Verified
8.8
61
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Verified
Not enough data
8.3
60
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Verified
9.3
5
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Verified
7.5
59
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Verified
9.3
5
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Verified
7.7
59
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Verified
Not enough data
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
8.3
5
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Verified
7.7
55
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Verified
7.3
5
|
Verified
Resource Management
8.2
60
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
61
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
62
|
Verified
Not enough data
Project Monitoring
7.9
58
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Verified
7.7
5
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Verified
8.5
63
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Verified
8.3
5
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Verified
7.8
61
|
Verified
9.3
5
|
Verified
Generative AI
7.6
16
Not enough data
7.5
16
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
Not enough data
9.7
5
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Verified
Not enough data
9.7
5
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
5
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Verified
Not enough data
9.7
5
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Verified
Project Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Resource Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data & Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
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Not enough data
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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
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
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Strategic Management - 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
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
Agentic AI - Application 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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft Project Server and Planview PPM Pro are categorized as Project Management
Unique Categories
Microsoft Project Server has no unique categories
Planview PPM Pro is categorized as Application Portfolio Management, 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.)
Planview PPM Pro
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
14.8%
Higher Education
7.4%
Financial Services
7.4%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
3.7%
Telecommunications
3.7%
Other
63.0%
Alternatives
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
How does Innotas compare to the competition?
1 Comment
AS
Innotas is the only cloud-based project portfolio management (PPM) solution that is rated as a "leader" by the top three analysts covering the field -...Read more
Are you a cloud-based platform?
1 Comment
Official Response from Planview PPM Pro
Yes. Innotas is and always has been 100% cloud-based. We believe this model enables us to better serve our customers and provides more long-term returns on...Read more
What is your implementation process and how long does it take?
1 Comment
JL
Planview has a dedicated in-house professional services team which works closely with our customers to implement our solutions. The length of each project...Read more
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