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Microsoft Project Server vs Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 4, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Project Server
Ranking in Project Portfolio Management
3rd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
61
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Oracle Primavera Portfolio ...
Ranking in Project Portfolio Management
10th
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
8
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Project Portfolio Management category, the mindshare of Microsoft Project Server is 6.4%, down from 8.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is 4.2%, down from 4.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Project Portfolio Management
 

Featured Reviews

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.
ManeshGeorge - PeerSpot reviewer
Efficient project planning with advanced impact and delay analysis features
You need to have a good understanding of project management before you build programs using P6. Learning the tool takes time, so you should spend hands-on time with it while developing your project management skills. It's a mix of hands-on work and project management skills. I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution offers excellent resource allocation tools and is flexible, particularly in portfolio management."
"The solution scales well."
"The solution is stable."
"The scheduling and the customization are very powerful."
"I like the way you can build the schedule by the Don't Start Before or Don't Start After values. You can use it to build your schedule based on how you change your dates. This is how it actually builds the schedule."
"The most valuable features are the gantt charts. It's easy to use for me."
"It can scale well."
"There are many valuable features of this solution. It is very advanced and once you understand and learn how to use it, it can be quite powerful. The whole package can be quite powerful."
"Delay analysis and extension of time claims are some of the key features."
"The most valuable features were the cost breakdown structure and work breakdown structure."
"The most valuable feature of Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is accuracy."
"The solution's tech support is good."
"The most valuable features were the cost breakdown structure and work breakdown structure."
"The ability to streamline the process of obtaining signatures from our contractors is valuable."
"Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is a well-engineered product from an IT perspective."
"I like Primavera's planning capabilities."
 

Cons

"The reporting in the desktop version is not highly customizable or professional compared to other solutions."
"Stability of the solution is an area with certain shortcomings where improvements are required."
"It should be more agile and more flexible when it comes to customization."
"We think that calculations are not working correctly, and there is a need to enter data a couple of times in order to give the correct calculations."
"The solution could improve the ease of access could improve. It can be time-consuming."
"There are certain shortcomings in the documentation part where improvements are required."
"Improvements are needed in the technical support process, aiming for a better user experience."
"The price of the product must be improved."
"There is a need for improvement in the interfacing and possibly better integration with other programs."
"The solution's user interface is an area with shortcomings that need improvement."
"The scalability has room for improvement."
"They should work on integrating the solution with ERP."
"There is a need for improvement in the interfacing and possibly better integration with other programs."
"Primavera could be better integrated with other products, and it needs more cost management features."
"There is scope for development in integrating with some AI products."
"The reporting could improve project management. We need multiple source reports. If someone is new to the support it has a steep learning curve."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I rate the pricing a one out of ten because the price is way too high."
"It's not subscription-based, we purchased the on-premises version."
"Microsoft Project Server is relatively cheaper than other products."
"It is on the expensive side."
"It has features that cannot be bought by other rivals, so cost does not matter."
"There is a subscription model for different types of users for different types of roles."
"The product is expensive."
"It is an inexpensive product."
"My company has made an annual payment towards the costs of the solution. Price-wise, the solution is okay."
"Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is an expensive solution. There is an upfront cost to purchase the solution and then there are annual fees to use the solution."
"The solution is highly priced compared to one of its competitors."
"The solution itself is cost-effective."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Government
10%
Energy/Utilities Company
7%
Energy/Utilities Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Government
10%
Financial Services Firm
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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.
What do you like most about Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management?
Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is a well-engineered product from an IT perspective.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management?
Primavera appears to be more expensive than Microsoft Project but potentially less than Maximo. Pricing details from ten years ago are not committed to memory, and I would have to refer back to doc...
What needs improvement with Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management?
There is a need for improvement in the interfacing and possibly better integration with other programs. The software could benefit from enhancements that make it more user-friendly for various tasks.
 

Also Known As

MS Project Server
Primavera Portfolio Management, OPPM
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Magnachip, Gwinnett County Schools, CLEAResult, Medbit Oy, Intelbras S.A., ETS, CORE Construction, Keller Foundations
Yarra Valley Water, John Wayne Airport, Hatch Mott Macdonald, Austrian Power Grid AG, EDF France, Chiyoda Corporation, Croatian Waters, Selex ES, Chicago Park District
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