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# Microsoft Project Server vs Project Central Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Microsoft Project Server** [

4.1/5(190)

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**Project Central** [

4.6/5(16)

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Pricing

**Microsoft Project Server**
 **$30** per user per month · Project Online Professional

**Project Central**
Free Trial

**$49 / month** Unlimited Users. Unlimited Projects · Project Central 

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Microsoft Project Server**
4 months

Based on 5 responses

**Project Central**
Not enough reviews yet

Return on Investment

**Microsoft Project Server**
23 months

Based on 5 responses

**Project Central**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**Microsoft Project Server**
$$$$$

**Project Central**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Microsoft Project Server**
12%

**Project Central**
Not enough reviews yet

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Pros & Cons

**Microsoft Project Server**
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**Project Central**
Not enough data

Integrations

**Microsoft Project Server**
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**Project Central**
Not enough data

Screenshots

**Microsoft Project Server**
No screenshot available

**Project Central**
 ![Project Central screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/141517/Projects-Pane.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Microsoft Project Server**

8.4

8.4130

**Project Central**

9.4

9.412

Ease of Use

**Microsoft Project Server**

7.5

7.5129

**Project Central**

9.2

9.212

Ease of Setup

**Microsoft Project Server**

7.1

7.154

**Project Central**
Not enough data

Ease of Admin

**Microsoft Project Server**

7.4

7.451

**Project Central**
Not enough data

Quality of Support

**Microsoft Project Server**

7.8

7.8115

**Project Central**

9.4

9.412

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Microsoft Project Server**

7.7

7.748

**Project Central**
Not enough data

Product Direction (% positive)

**Microsoft Project Server**

7.2

7.2124

**Project Central**

10.0

10.011

Features

Project Management[Hide 144 FeaturesShow 144 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.1

79

9.2

12

Tasks

Creation & Assignment

8.3

63

|

Verified

9.5(won by 1.2)

11

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Due Dates

8.6

65

|

Verified

9.3(won by 0.7)

12

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Task Prioritization

8.3

64

|

Verified

9.4(won by 1.1)

12

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

To-Do Lists

8.0

60

|

Verified

9.0(won by 1.0)

10

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Mass Updates

7.7

58

|

Verified

8.7(won by 1.0)

9

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Drag & Drop

7.6

60

|

Verified

9.5(won by 1.9)

10

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Dependencies

Feature Not Available

9.2(won by default)

10

Recurring Tasks

Feature Not Available

8.9(won by default)

9

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Projects

Planning

8.8

65

|

Verified

9.3(won by 0.5)

10

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Project Map

8.7

62

|

Verified

9.1(won by 0.4)

9

GANTT

8.9

62

|

Verified

9.5(won by 0.6)

10

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Calendar View

8.8(tied score)

63

|

Verified

8.8(tied score)

7

Views

8.3

61

|

Verified

8.6(won by 0.3)

6

Project Budgeting

7.5

61

|

Verified

8.8(won by 1.3)

7

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Issue Tracking

7.8

60

|

Verified

9.4(won by 1.6)

9

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Templates

8.0

58

|

Verified

8.9(won by 0.9)

9

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Time & Expense

7.4

58

|

Verified

9.3(won by 1.9)

7

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Methodologies

7.7

56

|

Verified

9.6(won by 1.9)

8

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Critical Path

Feature Not Available

9.0(won by default)

7

Project Time Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bug Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Milestone Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agile Methodologies

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sprint Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Release Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Projects

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Department/Project

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Gantt/Timeline View

Not enough data

Not enough data

Percent-Complete Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Project Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Goal Setting/Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Traditional Methodologies

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Traditional Methodologies

Not enough data

Not enough data

Resource Management

Resource Definiton

8.2

60

|

Verified

9.4(won by 1.2)

8

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Capacity

8.0

61

|

Verified

9.4(won by 1.4)

8

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Scheduling

8.5

62

|

Verified

9.3(won by 0.8)

7

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Planning/Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Monitoring

Baselining / KPIs

7.9

58

|

Verified

9.4(won by 1.5)

8

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Resource Allocation

8.5

63

|

Verified

9.3(won by 0.8)

7

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Activity Dashboard

7.8

61

|

Verified

9.3(won by 1.5)

9

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

7.6(won by default)

16

Not enough data

AI Text Summarization

7.5(won by default)

16

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Project Management

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

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Backlog Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Retrospectives Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Supports Scrum

Not enough data

Not enough data

Team Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Kanban Board

Not enough data

Not enough data

Request Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Charting

Not enough data

Not enough data

@mentions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Planning Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Projections

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deadline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Resource Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Negative Feedback Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Budget Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Requirements Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Issue Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Release Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

For IT Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Product Roadmapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Change Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile App

Not enough data

Not enough data

Portfolio Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Testing/QA Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billing & Invoicing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web-based Deployment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Idea Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Client Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Availability Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Productivity Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Communication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Key Performance Indicators

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Predictive Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Diagram

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time Clock

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Daily Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Roadmapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Iteration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Timeline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

KPI Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Small Businesses

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Microsoft Project Server](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487566556/microsoft-project-server.png "Microsoft Project Server")](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-project-server/reviews)

Microsoft Project Server

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

20.1%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

34.8%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

45.1%

[![Project Central](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_879de9a585c273da5bfe6366db48de42/project-central.jpg "Project Central")](https://www.g2.com/products/project-central/reviews)

Project Central

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

68.8%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

18.8%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

12.5%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

20.1%

68.8%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

34.8%

18.8%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

45.1%

12.5%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Microsoft Project Server](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487566556/microsoft-project-server.png "Microsoft Project Server")](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-project-server/reviews)
Microsoft Project Server

Information Technology and Services

17.0%

Computer Software

8.5%

Construction

6.7%

Telecommunications

4.2%

Education Management

4.2%

Other

59.4%

[![Project Central](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_879de9a585c273da5bfe6366db48de42/project-central.jpg "Project Central")](https://www.g2.com/products/project-central/reviews)
Project Central

Computer Software

31.3%

Marketing and Advertising

18.8%

Information Technology and Services

12.5%

Semiconductors

6.3%

Retail

6.3%

Other

25.0%

FAQs

## MS Project Server vs Project Central FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 16, 2026

### What is the difference between MS Project Server vs Project Central?

MS Project Server is favored for enterprise resource planning and integration with Microsoft 365, while Project Central stands out for its intuitive interface and higher reviewer satisfaction scores.

| [MS Project Server](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-project-server/reviews) | [Project Central](https://www.g2.com/products/project-central/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.1/5 (190 reviews) | 4.6/5 (16 reviews) |
| Enterprise | Small-Business |
| 7.1 | — |
| 7.8 | 9.4 |
| Enterprise resource capacity planning and Microsoft 365 integration | Intuitive, easy-to-use interface and visual project dashboards |

### How do the pricing models of MS Project Server and Project Central compare?

Project Central is rated as the stronger value by reviewers, with higher satisfaction on price and cost-related dimensions.

- **MS Project Server:** In recent reviews, many reviewers cite high cost and licensing as a drawback, especially for small and medium-sized businesses.
- **Project Central:** Reviewers note that while pricing could be more competitive, they are generally satisfied with the value and simplicity provided.

### What are the best alternatives to MS Project Server and Project Central?

The top three alternatives to MS Project Server and Project Central are Workfront, monday AI Work Platform, and Smartsheet.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [MS Project Server](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-project-server/reviews) | 4.1/5 (190) | Enterprise | High cost cited as a drawback | Enterprise resource planning and Microsoft 365 integration |
| [Project Central](https://www.g2.com/products/project-central/reviews) | 4.6/5 (16) | Small-Business | Generally positive value sentiment | Intuitive interface and visual dashboards |
| [Workfront](https://www.g2.com/products/workfront/reviews) | 4.1/5 (1234) | Enterprise | — | — |
| [monday AI Work Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/monday-com/reviews) | 4.7/5 (17149) | Small-Business | — | — |
| [Smartsheet](https://www.g2.com/products/smartsheet/reviews) | 4.4/5 (22713) | Mid-Market | — | — |

### Which Project Management features should I prioritize when comparing MS Project Server and Project Central?

Buyers should prioritize Planning, Ease of Use, Quality of Support, Resource Management, and Integration capabilities when comparing MS Project Server and Project Central.

- **Planning:** MS Project Server is frequently cited for its robust planning features, with multiple all-time mentions for project planning and Gantt chart capabilities; Project Central is praised for visual planning and Gantt charts in recent reviews.
- **Ease of Use:** MS Project Server scores 7.6; Project Central scores 9.2, indicating a significant advantage for Project Central.
- **Quality of Support:** MS Project Server scores 7.8; Project Central scores 9.4, showing higher satisfaction with Project Central's support.
- **Resource Management:** MS Project Server has all-time reviewer mentions for resource management and enterprise resource capacity planning; Project Central is noted for task assignment and team visibility.
- **Integration:** MS Project Server is highlighted for Microsoft 365 and SharePoint integration; Project Central is noted for Office 365 integration in recent reviews.

### What are the pros and cons of MS Project Server vs Project Central?

MS Project Server's headline strength is enterprise resource planning and integration, while Project Central's is its intuitive interface and ease of use.

- **MS Project Server strengths:** Enterprise resource capacity planning, Microsoft 365 and SharePoint integration, robust Gantt chart and scheduling tools, centralized project management, and portfolio prioritization (multiple all-time mentions).
- **MS Project Server trade-offs:** High cost (multiple all-time mentions), steep learning curve, complex interface, and limited native integrations for non-Microsoft tools.
- **Project Central strengths:** Intuitive and easy-to-use interface, visual dashboards, quick onboarding, strong Gantt chart support, and high reviewer satisfaction with support and usability.
- **Project Central trade-offs:** Limited to Office 365 document integration, less advanced subtask management, and some reviewers desire more agile and scrum features.

### Is MS Project Server or Project Central better for small businesses?

Project Central is the better fit for small businesses, with a higher proportion of small-business reviewers and stronger satisfaction scores.

- **MS Project Server:** Largest segment is Enterprise; reviewers from smaller companies cite high cost and complexity as barriers.
- **Project Central:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers highlight ease of use, quick onboarding, and suitability for teams without dedicated IT support.

### Which Project Management platform has better integrations?

MS Project Server is favored for integrations, especially within the Microsoft ecosystem, while Project Central is noted for Office 365 integration.

- **MS Project Server:** Reviewers frequently mention integration with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Power BI, and Excel.
- **Project Central:** Reviewers highlight Office 365 integration and document management, but note limitations to Microsoft account users.

### How do MS Project Server and Project Central compare on customer support?

Project Central outperforms MS Project Server on Quality of Support by a material margin, with a 1.6-point higher score (9.4 vs 7.8).

- **MS Project Server:** Reviewers describe support as generally responsive but note occasional delays and a need for more localized or specialized guidance.
- **Project Central:** Reviewers consistently praise the support team for quick, friendly, and effective responses, with several citing a positive onboarding experience.

### Which is easier to implement, MS Project Server or Project Central?

MS Project Server and Project Central are rated similarly on Ease of Setup, with MS Project Server scoring 7.1 and Project Central receiving positive qualitative feedback.

- **MS Project Server:** Reviewers note a moderate learning curve and the need for training, but also mention that setup is manageable with IT support.
- **Project Central:** Reviewers highlight frictionless signup, quick onboarding, and minimal learning curve, especially for teams already using Office 365.

### Which product has better Planning?

MS Project Server is more frequently cited for Planning, with multiple all-time mentions and strong reviewer sentiment for detailed scheduling and Gantt chart capabilities.

- **MS Project Server:** Planning is the most frequently mentioned feature, with reviewers praising its Gantt charts, critical path analysis, and portfolio planning tools.
- **Project Central:** Reviewers highlight visual planning and Gantt charts, with high satisfaction for intuitive project setup and tracking, but fewer all-time mentions compared to MS Project Server.

Alternatives

**Microsoft Project Server Alternatives**

 ![Workfront](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/5c05c7bf3a334198330c1c9b019bb28c/workfront.svg "Workfront")

[
Workfront
](/products/workfront/reviews)

 ![Clarity](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/279ab2028dadc9bfb6b5a245153106e1/broadcom-clarity.svg "Clarity")

[
Clarity
](/products/broadcom-clarity/reviews)

 ![Smartsheet](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1545251244/smartsheet.svg "Smartsheet")

[
Smartsheet
](/products/smartsheet/reviews)

 ![Celoxis](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/47a9dfd8ca1c2b4554199d87a9ce7b9a/celoxis.svg "Celoxis")

[
Celoxis
](/products/celoxis/reviews)

**Project Central Alternatives**

 ![monday AI Work Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0ecee4762e51bfed79001cde447b63a5/monday-com.svg "monday AI Work Platform")

[
monday AI Work Platform
](/products/monday-com/reviews)

 ![Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1500313790/microsoft-microsoft-project-portfolio-management.svg "Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management")

[
MS Project
](/products/microsoft-microsoft-project-portfolio-management/reviews)

 ![Asana](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565345/asana.svg "Asana")

[
Asana
](/products/asana/reviews)

 ![ClickUp](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b675771627028c890e21cb68228a24e9/clickup.svg "ClickUp")

[
ClickUp
](/products/clickup/reviews)

## Microsoft Project Server vs Project Central

- Reviewers felt that Project Central meets the needs of their business better than Microsoft Project Server.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Project Central is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Project Central over Microsoft Project Server.