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At a Glance
Microsoft Project Server
Microsoft Project Server
Star Rating
(184)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.3% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$30 per user per month
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Planview ProjectPlace
Planview ProjectPlace
Star Rating
(22)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (47.6% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$29.00
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Planview ProjectPlace excels in task creation and assignment with a score of 8.3, while Microsoft Project Server, although robust, has a slightly lower score in this area, indicating that users find Planview's interface more intuitive for managing tasks.
  • Reviewers mention that Planview ProjectPlace offers superior project planning capabilities, scoring 8.9 compared to Microsoft Project Server's 7.6 in project budgeting. This suggests that users appreciate Planview's comprehensive planning tools that facilitate better project oversight.
  • G2 users highlight the GANTT chart feature in Planview ProjectPlace, which received a high score of 9.0, making it a standout for visual project tracking. In contrast, Microsoft Project Server's GANTT functionality, while effective, does not receive the same level of praise, indicating a potential area for improvement.
  • Users on G2 report that Planview ProjectPlace's ease of use is a significant advantage, with a score of 8.3, compared to Microsoft Project Server's 7.5. This suggests that Planview may be more user-friendly, particularly for teams that are new to project management software.
  • Reviewers mention that both products have similar quality of support ratings at 7.9, but users report that Planview ProjectPlace has been a more reliable partner in business, indicating a stronger relationship with its user base.
  • Users say that Planview ProjectPlace's resource management features, particularly in scheduling (8.6), are more effective than those in Microsoft Project Server, which may lead to better resource allocation and project efficiency.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft Project Server
Project Online Professional
$30
per user per month
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Planview ProjectPlace
Team
$29.00
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Free Trial
Microsoft Project Server
No trial information available
Planview ProjectPlace
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
127
8.7
18
Ease of Use
7.6
126
8.3
18
Ease of Setup
7.1
52
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Ease of Admin
7.3
49
Not enough data
Quality of Support
7.8
112
7.9
15
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.8
47
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
7.2
122
8.1
18
Features by Category
8.1
73
Not enough data
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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Feature Not Available
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7.6
57
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7.5
58
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Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Projects
8.8
63
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Not enough data
8.6
60
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Not enough data
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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Feature Not Available
7.7
59
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8.0
58
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Not enough data
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7.4
58
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Feature Not Available
7.7
55
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Verified
Not enough data
Resource Management
8.2
60
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Not enough data
8.0
61
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Verified
Feature Not Available
8.5
62
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Verified
Not enough data
Project Monitoring
7.9
58
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Not enough data
8.5
63
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Verified
Feature Not Available
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
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft Project Server
Microsoft Project Server
Planview ProjectPlace
Planview ProjectPlace
Microsoft Project Server and Planview ProjectPlace are categorized as Project Management
Unique Categories
Microsoft Project Server
Microsoft Project Server has no unique categories
Planview ProjectPlace
Planview ProjectPlace has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Project Server
Microsoft Project Server
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
20.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
34.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
45.3%
Planview ProjectPlace
Planview ProjectPlace
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
33.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
47.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
19.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Microsoft Project Server
Microsoft Project Server
Information Technology and Services
16.7%
Computer Software
8.6%
Construction
6.8%
Education Management
4.3%
Telecommunications
3.7%
Other
59.9%
Planview ProjectPlace
Planview ProjectPlace
Information Technology and Services
14.3%
Marketing and Advertising
9.5%
Writing and Editing
4.8%
Wholesale
4.8%
Textiles
4.8%
Other
61.9%
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Discussions
Microsoft Project Server
Microsoft Project Server Discussions
Is it well suited for any type of project?
2 Comments
Mohamed F.
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
Reenish, M.
RM
Yes, you can use it for any size of organisation Read more
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Planview ProjectPlace
Planview ProjectPlace Discussions
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