We performed a comparison between Microsoft Project Server and Planisware based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Project Portfolio Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."It is easily adaptable. In addition, it is easily used on mobile applications."
"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."
"Resource allocation is the most valuable feature of Microsoft Project Server."
"In the competitive landscape of project management and portfolio management solutions, Microsoft Project Server stands out significantly."
"The solution is scalable and easy to expand."
"Deliverables List: Most useful to enable meaningful status reporting at an enterprise level."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is easy to understand and navigate."
"Technical support is good."
"The solution is performance-oriented and easily customized accordingly to many areas, such as performance KPI."
"We have a variety of different modules, but it is mainly used for costs, risks, and resources."
"It stands out by automating the intricate mechanics of project execution, eliminating the need for highly technical individuals to manage and reconfigure models."
"Overall, our company has all disintegrated systems, and with Planisware, we are getting a very integrated view of my portfolio reporting, cost and load, and everything else."
"There are two things in particular that I enjoy. The first is the portfolio planning section. Another advantage is that it is highly customizable."
"The area that could benefit from improvement in this Planisware is the project management tool. I have previously used Project Server, which is a Microsoft solution, and I found it to be more user-friendly as it included a client solution. In contrast, with this solution, the only option available is the online version, making it difficult to create activities, milestones, and other necessary components. This is in comparison to Planisware, which offers a more comprehensive solution."
"It is not updated in real-time. Sometimes it, therefore, is not accurate."
"Work needs to be done on collaboration with SharePoint."
"We want to expand to the local level where we lack strong IT expertise, we are considering making it more user-friendly."
"The initial setup was complex."
"The solution must provide Agile and AI features."
"When a lot of users logged onto the site, it took a big toll on the service. Therefore, there is a scalability issue."
"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."
"The solution could improve the ease of access could improve. It can be time-consuming."
"Its stability should be improved. Its stability is the main issue, but we sometimes also have issues with calculations."
"The learning curve is steep and there could be more avenues for opening up learning materials to a broader audience, enabling individuals to gain practical experience with the tool."
"More integration is needed with other kinds of products for better collaboration."
"The solution's user experience and user interface need improvement because they are not that great and intuitive."
"They do not have anything that can assist customers with multi-year roadmap planning."
"The area that could benefit from improvement in this Planisware is the project management tool. I have previously used Project Server, which is a Microsoft solution, and I found it to be more user-friendly as it included a client solution. In contrast, with this solution, the only option available is the online version, making it difficult to create activities, milestones, and other necessary components. This is in comparison to Planisware, which offers a more comprehensive solution."
Microsoft Project Server is ranked 6th in Project Portfolio Management with 55 reviews while Planisware is ranked 7th in Project Portfolio Management with 10 reviews. Microsoft Project Server is rated 7.8, while Planisware is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Microsoft Project Server writes "Provides holistic reporting and allows us to keep track of what's going on with projects". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Planisware writes "A comprehensive project and portfolio management with robust scalability and dedicated long-tenured support team". Microsoft Project Server is most compared with Microsoft Project, ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management, Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management, JIRA Portfolio and Broadcom Clarity , whereas Planisware is most compared with Jira, Smartsheet, Planview PPM Pro, SAP Portfolio and Project Management and Asana. See our Microsoft Project Server vs. Planisware report.
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