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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Microsoft Project

    Score7.6 out of 10
    N/AMicrosoft Project is a project management software. It provides core PM functionality, including agile workflow support and resource management. Project can be deployed in the cloud or on-premise.

    $120

    per year per user

    Planview ProjectPlace

    Score8.3 out of 10
    N/AProjectplace is a collaborative work management solution. The vendor says the product is built with teams of all sizes and complexity in mind, from virtual teams of five to entire global enterprises with tens of thousands of active users. It is also designed to incorporate waterfall and agile workflows.N/A
    Pricing
    Microsoft ProjectPlanview ProjectPlace
    Editions & Modules
    Project Server
    $0
    Planner Plan 1
    $10
    per month per user
    Planner and Project Plan 3
    $30
    per month per user
    Planner and Project Plan 5
    $55
    per month per user
    Project Standard 2024
    $679.99
    one-time fee per installation
    Project Professional 2024
    $1,129.99
    one-time fee per installation
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Microsoft ProjectPlanview ProjectPlace
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsPlans are billed annually.—
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    Microsoft ProjectPlanview ProjectPlace
    Considered Both Products
    Microsoft
    Chose Microsoft Project
    MS Project is most familiar to our users, so the learning curve is easiest. However, MS Project doesn't allow our teams to collaborate nor does it track actual vs. planned effort (time reporting). Hence it's not the only tool we use. We typically plan with MS Project and use it …
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    Planview
    Chose Planview ProjectPlace
    Microsoft Project has more features than Planview Projectplace but can be a bit difficult to get used to. I find that Projectplace is a balance between Asana and Microsoft Projects in terms of features. Projectplace shines in its ability to handle large projects better han Asana…
    Incentivized
    Chose Planview ProjectPlace
    Slack is a wonderful product - I use it daily - but it's better suited for communication between employees in different places. Microsoft Project is a behemoth, the software is has a steep learning curve. Planview Projectplace was easy to jump into, and designed to handle any …
    Incentivized
    Chose Planview ProjectPlace
    MS Project is not suitable for non-experts. Project management should, however, be an open activity as much as possible. Collaboration should be at the core. All this is far easier with Projectplace.
    Incentivized
    Chose Planview ProjectPlace
    Project place does not replace any of the listed products except for MS Project. We like project place for schedule alignment, easy project switching, and time tracking. The other programs are still used for issue tracking, investigations, documentation, and reporting of …
    Incentivized
    Chose Planview ProjectPlace
    Notion is an open book that allows you to create whatever you want... nice but having some bumpers makes creating and implementing a solution a bit easier. ProjectPlace is simple to get started and use. You might miss out on a cool feature or two, but I think the lack of a …
    Incentivized
    Chose Planview ProjectPlace
    Both Planview Project Place and Planview PPM Pro have their own strengths. We use both; PPMPro is our portfolio tool, while Project Place is a project delivery application.
    Incentivized
    Chose Planview ProjectPlace
    Once everyone was trained it was easy to keep the info updated
    Incentivized
    Chose Planview ProjectPlace
    Reporting and Portfolio Management won out for ProjectPlace.
    Incentivized
    Chose Planview ProjectPlace
    It offers a simpler alternative that's easier to manage by the less tech-savvy people. I also think that Planview Projectplace has managed to keep the product updated compared to other project management tools. Miro is perhaps the one that comes to mind, but while evaluating, …
    Incentivized
    Chose Planview ProjectPlace
    It’s just ready to use and has far more possibilities.
    Incentivized
    Chose Planview ProjectPlace
    Planview Projectplace and these other project management tools stack up in an honestly very similar way, most offer a similar suite of tools and helpful ways to track and plan all your projects and tasks. I think that Planview Projectplace ultimately has most of the great …
    Incentivized
    Chose Planview ProjectPlace
    Easier to use and set up for the team.
    Incentivized
    Chose Planview ProjectPlace
    ProjectPlace allows for more individual management of tasks. Gets team members involved personally in tracking activity status.
    Incentivized
    Chose Planview ProjectPlace
    It's easier to learn which is necessary if you have a number of users who are managers and not project managers by profession.
    Incentivized
    Chose Planview ProjectPlace
    - Microsoft Project
    - Microsoft Access
    - Yammer
    Incentivized
    Chose Planview ProjectPlace
    PP has better user management, but has other restrictions on project sizes
    Incentivized
    Chose Planview ProjectPlace
    I used Asana before and it was pretty limited compared to ProjectPlace.
    Incentivized
    Chose Planview ProjectPlace
    I prefer the way ProjectPlace is layed out and it is way easier to navigate than Clarizen. However, Clarizen does allow you to add fields to a project (i.e. configure it for your use case) while there is very little configurability in Project Place. Additional reporting out …
    Incentivized
    Chose Planview ProjectPlace
    I detest Microsoft products, so any alternative is great.
    Incentivized
    Chose Planview ProjectPlace
    Less hardware resources, more intuitive, software as a service, you can access it from multiple devices, easy sharing of information between team members.
    Incentivized
    Chose Planview ProjectPlace
    Projectplace provided the best combination of file sharing project management functionality. The tool is unparalleled if considering its user-friendliness. Furthermore, as a SaaS solution, it does not require on-site installation and maintenance. The tool is stable and secure …
    Incentivized
    Chose Planview ProjectPlace
    Much easier to use and many useful features for the accidental project manager.
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    87%
    Would buy again
    41 Answers
    94%
    Would buy again
    88 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    98%
    Delivers good value for the price
    42 Answers
    98%
    Delivers good value for the price
    80 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    94%
    Happy with the feature set
    44 Answers
    97%
    Happy with the feature set
    91 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    34 Answers
    97%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    60 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    89%
    Implementation went as expected
    34 Answers
    94%
    Implementation went as expected
    63 Answers
    Features
    Microsoft ProjectPlanview ProjectPlace
    Project Management
    Comparison of Project Management features of Microsoft Project and Planview ProjectPlace
    Feature
    Microsoft Project
    8.0
    111 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Planview ProjectPlace
    7.7
    198 Ratings
    0% above category average
    Task Management8.2110 Ratings8.4191 Ratings
    Resource Management7.7107 Ratings6.7158 Ratings
    Gantt Charts9.0107 Ratings7.7171 Ratings
    Scheduling8.5109 Ratings7.7169 Ratings
    Workflow Automation10.083 Ratings00 Ratings
    Team Collaboration7.298 Ratings8.7193 Ratings
    Support for Agile Methodology4.483 Ratings8.7151 Ratings
    Support for Waterfall Methodology7.783 Ratings7.8140 Ratings
    Document Management9.077 Ratings9.0184 Ratings
    Email integration5.082 Ratings6.4163 Ratings
    Mobile Access10.067 Ratings7.7147 Ratings
    Timesheet Tracking10.073 Ratings6.0129 Ratings
    Change request and Case Management7.364 Ratings00 Ratings
    Budget and Expense Management7.486 Ratings00 Ratings
    Professional Services Automation
    Comparison of Professional Services Automation features of Microsoft Project and Planview ProjectPlace
    Feature
    Microsoft Project
    8.6
    79 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Planview ProjectPlace
    -
    Ratings
    Quotes/estimates7.355 Ratings00 Ratings
    Invoicing10.045 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project & financial reporting7.276 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration with accounting software10.050 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Microsoft ProjectPlanview ProjectPlace
    Small Businesses
    Any.do
    Score8 out of 10
    Any.do
    Score8 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    KanbanFlow
    Score7.3 out of 10
    KanbanFlow
    Score7.3 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Microsoft To Do
    Score7.9 out of 10
    Microsoft To Do
    Score7.9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Microsoft ProjectPlanview ProjectPlace
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.2
    (111 ratings)
    8.1
    (198 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    9.2
    (9 ratings)
    Usability
    8.7
    (9 ratings)
    10.0
    (75 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.2
    (34 ratings)
    8.0
    (72 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Microsoft ProjectPlanview ProjectPlace
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Microsoft
    Microsoft Project Online is suited to Turnkey Projects where more Collaboration is required in Project Progress monitoring, risk assessment and conveying, issue recording and tracking. It is less appropriate when ERP Suites other than MS Dynamics are used, i.e when Enterprises need to integrate Finance / Accounting with It and having straight project management workflow
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    Planview
    Planview ProjectPlace is a vibrant platform that manages all activities and schedules different roles based on their urgency, importance, and requests. Further, Planview ProjectPlace outlines the need for proper documentation with the aim of accurate referencing. Tasks are credibly shared, and proper reporting is enhanced to transform firms' work environment. ; Lastly, Planview ProjectPlace brings sustainable email integration for enterprises.
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    Pros
    Microsoft
    • I love the Gantt Chart that Microsoft Project offers me, because it provides me with a view from various aspects, it provides me with exact details about the fulfillment of tasks over a period of time, it also allows me to make comparisons with the necessary data and the fulfilled data. by the employees, in order to know exactly if the project's expectations have been met.
    • I love the Gantt Chart that Microsoft Project offers me, because it provides me with a view from various aspects, it provides me with exact details about the fulfillment of tasks over a period of time, it also allows me to make comparisons with the necessary data and the fulfilled data by the employees, in order to know exactly if the project's expectations have been met.
    • The alert system for the fulfillment and delay of assignments is perfect. Microsoft Project allows me to configure the task system, I can assign the necessary tasks to fulfill the project, and the software alerts me immediately if the managers are fulfilling the assignments.
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    Planview
    • Easy of use. Modules are well define.
    • Navigation: Users can use the tool's search functionality to find what they are looking for easily. The home page is configurable to the users' needs.
    • The knowledge center is a key function to understand the tool capabilities.
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    Cons
    Microsoft
    • Seems overly complicated for users sometimes in using Project and its functionalities
    • Hard to share files for those folks who do not have MS Project, and then have to print out for them
    • Can be confusing since it looks and feels like MS Excel
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    Planview
    • Under the time tracking, it would be nice to have a set template that would load each week and not have to click a button to load the previous week's template.
    • Somehow making it more intuitive.
    • Having to add in each service line and each detail that I cover for every service line each week is a bit ridiculous.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Microsoft
    I like using Microsoft Project. It simplifies building a schedule
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    Planview
    We're committed now & have >50 users on Projectplace. All our projects are now tracked in the tool. We this investment of time & training, the cost of maintaining Projectplace is relatively low for the benefit. So we will renew, even if there are some idiosyncrasies in the tool & there are opportunities for improvement.
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    Usability
    Microsoft
    Microsoft
    Project is easy to operate because data could be inserted, changed and
    deleted like you are in an Excel timesheet. Besides, it provides a great
    level of automation beween his fields allowing few data changes. Also, its
    funcionalities are well defined and grouped in upper menus, so you can find a
    funcionality quickly
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    Planview
    Easy to use platform and provides the user with an amazing experience and straightforward tools that empower and help execute tasks with fast performances that allow quick and easy service delivery. Easy on implementation and get started immediately with enterprise-ready Planview Projectplace and start to connect with teams and departments at once.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Planview
    No downtime-issues since the implementation. It has been very stable
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    Support Rating
    Microsoft
    Microsoft in recent years has transformed itself and gives a positive feeling when one interacts with the company. The company is focusing on its customers and willing to go extra mile to make customers happy.The company continues to invest in its products and bringing new features from time to time. Overall it is a positive feeling to be associated with such an iconic company.
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    Planview
    I haven't needed to get in touch with support because the product is quite well structured and understandable. There were no issues initially when making payments or later for monthly payments. The project manager using the software is quite skilled in the software and has not needed much help. New licenses are easy to acquire, and there is no delay in getting them. I know there are several ways of support available, so that's a plus.
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    Implementation Rating
    Microsoft
    I wasn't part of it so I don't know
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    Planview
    create an extensive change management process to help folks embrace the change
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    Alternatives Considered
    Microsoft
    While many of the above tools are extremely well-versed, Microsoft Project's largest advantage comes from it being related to the largest business productivity company in the world. Project does have its sharing limitations - but regardless, offers one of the most robust tools in the market today. Microsoft Project is built with large-scale projects in mind but is more than up to the task for smaller projects as well. However, there are options available (especially cloud-based options) that may be more fitting for higher-level projects that do not require going into the weeds.
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    Planview
    [In my experience] Jira is more refined, better looking, and easier to become familiar with. Also, the massive market share of Jira helps in consultancy as you can switch between clients easily. Projectplace has many powerful tools but so does Jira, and Jira integrates with our suite of software much easier compared to Projectplace.
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    Scalability
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Planview
    It is a bit more difficult to fluently use in large scale implementations
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    Return on Investment
    Microsoft
    • Project saved me, as the project manager, countless hours of digging through tickets and schedules to plan everything out. It also saved me time in adjusting the project triangle as needed, since it does so much automatically.
    • It is costly, and since it requires extensive training to master, it's not just the high licensing cost that you need to take into account.
    • The reporting features - even just printing out Gantt charts - makes it far easier to communicate with stakeholders. That means less time for PMs doing all of this manually, and it means less follow-up questions and delays moving forward.
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    Planview
    • [We have the] ability to support remote work through projects that scale across multiple groups
    • We have large-scale quarterly projects, so the ability to save and duplicate project templates are helpful for us to keep track of tasks down to the specific card
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    ScreenShots

    Planview ProjectPlace Screenshots

    Screenshot of Collaborative Workstream: Streamlined interaction between activities, boards and cards. Users can plan and follow up in the Gantt while their teams execute and collaborate for optimum productivity on the Kanban boards.Screenshot of Document Management: This helps to ensure changes to documents are visible in real-time. Version control ensures that team members see the latest document versions with access to document history.Screenshot of Gantt Charts: These support planning and visualizing every step of enterprise work and projects with Projectplace Gantt Charts. Track progress to make sure you'll meet your deadlines and know when things are not happening on time.Screenshot of Kanban Boards: This enables teams to execute and collaborate for optimum productivity, and includes activity notifications, messaging and visualizations of progress of day-to-day tasks.Screenshot of Workload View: A visualization of the workload of members in all workspaces, used to determine whether a team member is overloaded with work, or has room to do more.Screenshot of Workspace Overview: This offers an overview of all work and tasks that have been assigned across all workspaces. Personal tasks can be added that help offer a more complete picture of what's left to do.