# Microsoft Project Server vs Project Central Comparison

| | Microsoft Project Server | Project Central | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 189 | 16 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (44.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (68.8% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $30 per user per month | $49 / month Unlimited Users. Unlimited Projects | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Microsoft Project Server

Pros:
- Multi-User Access (2 reviews)
- Easy Creation (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Change Adjustments (2 reviews)
- Billing Issues (1 reviews)

### Project Central

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Microsoft Project Server | Project Central | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.4 (129 reviews) | 9.4 (12 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.6 (128 reviews) | 9.2 (12 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.1 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.4 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.8 (114 reviews) | 9.4 (12 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.8 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.2 (123 reviews) | 10.0 (11 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Microsoft Project Server

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Project Online Professional

Price: $30 per user per month


[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-project-server/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

### Project Central

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Project Central 

Price: $49 / month Unlimited Users. Unlimited Projects

Description: Project Central is a simple project management tool for teams using Office 365.

Key Features:
- Task Management
- Project Tracking
- Office 365 Integration

[Learn more about Project Central](https://www.g2.com/products/project-central/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Project Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Project Server** | 8.1/10 | 78 |
| **Project Central** | 9.2/10 | 12 |

#### Tasks

| Feature | Microsoft Project Server | Project Central | 
|---|---|---|
| **Creation & Assignment** | 8.3 (62 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.5 (11 reviews) | 
| **Due Dates** | 8.6 (64 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (12 reviews) | 
| **Task Prioritization** | 8.4 (63 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.4 (12 reviews) | 
| **To-Do Lists** | 7.9 (59 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (10 reviews) | 
| **Dependencies** | Feature Not Available | 9.2 (10 reviews) | 
| **Mass Updates** | 7.6 (57 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 
| **Drag & Drop** | 7.5 (59 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.5 (10 reviews) | 
| **Recurring Tasks** | Feature Not Available | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 

#### Projects

| Feature | Microsoft Project Server | Project Central | 
|---|---|---|
| **Planning** | 8.8 (64 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (10 reviews) | 
| **Project Map** | 8.6 (61 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (9 reviews) | 
| **GANTT** | 8.9 (61 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.5 (10 reviews) | 
| **Calendar View** | 8.8 (62 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 
| **Views** | 8.3 (60 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 
| **Project Budgeting** | 7.6 (60 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 
| **Issue Tracking** | 7.8 (60 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.4 (9 reviews) | 
| **Templates** | 8.0 (58 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 
| **Critical Path** | Feature Not Available | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 
| **Time & Expense** | 7.4 (58 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (7 reviews) | 
| **Methodologies** | 7.7 (55 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.6 (8 reviews) | 

#### Resource Management

| Feature | Microsoft Project Server | Project Central | 
|---|---|---|
| **Resource Definiton** | 8.2 (60 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.4 (8 reviews) | 
| **Capacity** | 8.0 (61 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.4 (8 reviews) | 
| **Scheduling** | 8.5 (62 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (7 reviews) | 

#### Project Monitoring

| Feature | Microsoft Project Server | Project Central | 
|---|---|---|
| **Baselining / KPIs** | 7.9 (58 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.4 (8 reviews) | 
| **Resource Allocation** | 8.5 (63 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (7 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 7.8 (61 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (9 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Microsoft Project Server | Project Central | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 7.6 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 7.5 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Project Management

| Feature | Microsoft Project Server | Project Central | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Project Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-management)




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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Microsoft Project Server | Project Central | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 20.2% | 68.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 35.0% | 18.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 44.8% | 12.5% | 

### By Industry

#### Microsoft Project Server

- **Information Technology and Services:** 17.1%
- **Computer Software:** 8.5%
- **Construction:** 6.7%
- **Education Management:** 4.3%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.7%
- **Higher Education:** 3.7%
- **Pharmaceuticals:** 3.7%
- **Financial Services:** 3.0%
- **Automotive:** 3.0%
- **Oil & Energy:** 2.4%
- **Other:** 43.9%

#### Project Central

- **Computer Software:** 31.3%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 18.8%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 12.5%
- **Semiconductors:** 6.3%
- **Retail:** 6.3%
- **Program Development:** 6.3%
- **Internet:** 6.3%
- **Human Resources:** 6.3%
- **Construction:** 6.3%

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## Top Discussions

### Microsoft Project Server

- Title: [Is it well suited for any type of project?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/25549-is-it-well-suited-for-any-type-of-project) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "sure , it supports project, programs and portfolio  management ,planning and tracking 
i have used with many governmental clients
to manage roadmap,..."
- Title: [What is Microsoft Project Server used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-microsoft-project-server-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Microsoft Project Server is used for managing and controlling large-scale projects across an organization."
- Title: [How can I use it for Small-Scale Projects?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-use-it-for-small-scale-projects) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, you can use it for any size of organisation "

### Project Central

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/microsoft-project-server-vs-project-central)