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Microsoft Project Server vs PowerSteering comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Project Server
Ranking in Project Portfolio Management
5th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
62
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
PowerSteering
Ranking in Project Portfolio Management
17th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Project Portfolio Management category, the mindshare of Microsoft Project Server is 5.1%, up from 5.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of PowerSteering is 1.9%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Project Portfolio Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Project Server5.1%
PowerSteering1.9%
Other93.0%
Project Portfolio Management
 

Featured Reviews

Mouloud Fourali - PeerSpot reviewer
Project Manager at Digital Research Alliance of Canada
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.
it_user4230 - PeerSpot reviewer
VP of Product at a legal firm with 51-200 employees
Excellent portfolio management SaaS - strategy, savings, visibility
I haven't used the product for over a year, so this could be out of date but entering information was somewhat cumbersome. PPM systems in general are a challenge to keep populated with current information. The business priority of portfolio visibility must be communicated to users and reinforced that the project doesn't exist unless it's updated in the system.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I found the portfolio management valuable."
"It can scale well."
"It's certainly increased our productivity."
"Now we use it on a Web basis, and it's been absolutely great in that sense, being collaborative and also for resource-leveling so that people can see at an instant just where everything is."
"The solution is scalable and easy to expand."
"It is a scalable solution. We have been able to manage larger scale projects easily using this solution."
"The solution, overall, is excellent for project planning."
"Project Server allows us to have a clear visualization of the action plan and the milestone to be reached; to know which resources are dedicated to what."
"Very configurable software; almost any stage-gate process can be mapped and defined in the software giving excellent visibility to your project portfolio."
 

Cons

"It would be useful if the solution allowed us to share files or project schedules. You may get that with the cloud version. However, it's not available on the on-premises versions."
"When we started using this solution from scratch, we got lost. Microsoft should provide some templates for configurations for certain use cases."
"It may be considered expensive, but it has features that cannot be bought by other rivals, so cost does not matter."
"Risk and issues are stored in the project SharePoint but there is no real auto communication of assignments; there is no mechanism for automatic escalation (much needed)."
"There are formatting issues that haven't been resolved. This needs improvement as it's annoying."
"Stability of the solution is an area with certain shortcomings where improvements are required."
"I'd like it if we could divide out the project calendars."
"It has to be more user-friendly. For instance, there should be some assistance, like when you go to certain sites, people pop up and say, "Can we help you? What are you looking for?" It's not interactive enough."
"Entering information was somewhat cumbersome."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's not subscription-based, we purchased the on-premises version."
"A standard license is cheaper, but if you want more features, then there is a premium license or professional license."
"Microsoft Project Server is more expensive than other solutions on the market. We purchase the license annually."
"The licensing was procured before my involvement."
"I think they need more flexibility with licensing, because there are preconceived ideas that don't allow as much flexibility with the various licenses."
"There is an annual license required for this solution."
"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."
"We have an enterprise agreement with Microsoft, and our licensing is based on the agreement."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Marketing Services Firm
8%
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Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Small Business25
Midsize Enterprise12
Large Enterprise33
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Project Server?
The pricing for Microsoft Project Server is standard, around $200-$250, but I think it's actually $80 to $100 per year. The pricing for Microsoft Project Server is relative; I would say it is cheap.
What needs improvement with Microsoft Project Server?
In order to improve Microsoft Project Server, collaborative features could be enhanced, as it is possible to improve it in a collaborative way similar to other office products, for example, using c...
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Project Server?
Today, the use cases for Microsoft Project Server are for office tasks, such as writing in Word processors, worksheets in Excel, Word processors with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft ...
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Sample Customers

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