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Hive vs Microsoft Project Server comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Hive
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Project Management Software (24th)
Microsoft Project Server
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
61
Ranking in other categories
Project Portfolio Management (4th)
 

Featured Reviews

Satya Raju - PeerSpot reviewer
A versatile and scalable data warehousing with SQL-like querying capabilities on large datasets stored in Hadoop, offering ease of use, flexibility and compatibility with various data formats
If the use case involves creating a data warehousing solution with complex functionality, data analytics, and extensive querying requirements, especially if there's a need for a data lake, then opting for Hadoop and Spark is advisable. In this scenario, Hadoop with technologies like Hive and Spark can provide the necessary capabilities. On the other hand, if the application's primary focus is on handling large volumes of data without the requirement for complex features, data warehousing, or advanced querying, and if dashboarding visibility is not a priority, then MongoDB could be a suitable choice. Overall, I would rate it nine out of ten.
Mouloud Fourali - PeerSpot reviewer
Visual project planning enhances collaboration and proactive management
The dependency management in Microsoft Project is highly valuable, as it visually maps dependencies and impacts within a project plan. The online version facilitates easy collaboration without having to share multiple versions of the file. The Gantt chart is also a very powerful tool for a visual presentation of sequences, critical paths, and execution processes, which simplifies comprehension for users.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"It excels in handling diverse data formats and is particularly beneficial for constructing a data lake for companies with mixed data types, such as videos and structured data."
"It is a good solution for us when it comes to metadata implementation. It's beneficial to have metadata stored in Hive."
"The level of customization is significant, and there are ample resources available online about how to use it."
"Using Power BI and SQL Server, I can extract a lot more data."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is easy to understand and navigate."
"The technical support for Microsoft Project Server and the support is very good. Microsoft support is working very well."
"The solution is scalable and easy to expand."
"It's fine to navigate for a layperson."
"Technical support is very responsive - particularly on critical tickets."
"The scheduling feature is the most useful."
 

Cons

"For smaller datasets, it may not be as suitable, and its performance might not be optimal."
"In future releases, I would also like to see AI implementation."
"The solution's desktop version is not compatible with the MacBook."
"The cost could be lower."
"The reporting in the desktop version is not highly customizable or professional compared to other solutions."
"It appears that Microsoft's primary goal is to migrate as much functionality as possible from the legacy on-premises Microsoft Project Server to the new cloud-based Power Apps solution."
"Permission management needs improvement."
"Work needs to be done on collaboration with SharePoint."
"Resource management has room for improvement because it uses a lot of resources."
"The product is difficult to use for complex projects."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is an open-source solution."
"Microsoft Project Server is an expensive solution. Small businesses will not be able to afford it."
"The price of the Microsoft Project Server could improve, it is expensive here in Africa. When comparing Microsoft Project Server to Oracle Primavera for us, Microsoft Project Server is quite cost-effective."
"It's not subscription-based, we purchased the on-premises version."
"I cannot comment on the price as I was not responsible for purchasing the solution."
"The technical assistance is expensive but the solution is an open source software."
"I'm not quite sure about the licensing costs. We're probably paying somewhere in the neighborhood of about 80,000 to 90,000 a year for our current on-prem because we handle our own licensing. As far as Project Online is concerned, we're still trying to get a good handle on that. It looks like it is going to be in a neighborhood of about 120,000 to 150,000 a year, but we're getting a lot more capability out of it."
"Microsoft Project Server is relatively cheaper than other products."
"There is a licensing cost."
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Computer Software Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Government
9%
Energy/Utilities Company
7%
 

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Hive?
It excels in handling diverse data formats and is particularly beneficial for constructing a data lake for companies with mixed data types, such as videos and structured data.
What needs improvement with Hive?
For smaller datasets, it may not be as suitable, and its performance might not be optimal.
What do you like most about Microsoft Project Server?
The ability to track a project's progress using Microsoft Project Server is the most valuable aspect. It depends, especially when managing multiple projects.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Project Server?
Microsoft Project Server is on the expensive side due to high licensing costs, but it is mainly accessible to project managers. Online tools are cheaper and present competition.
What needs improvement with Microsoft Project Server?
The main drawback of Microsoft Project Server is that it is offline. Having it online would offer better access to other managers.
 

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Magnachip, Gwinnett County Schools, CLEAResult, Medbit Oy, Intelbras S.A., ETS, CORE Construction, Keller Foundations
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