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Microsoft Project vs Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management comparison

 

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

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Project
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
84
Ranking in other categories
Project Management Software (3rd)
Oracle Primavera Portfolio ...
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
4.8
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
Project Portfolio Management (10th)
 

Featured Reviews

Nurul Asyikin Wahab - PeerSpot reviewer
Efficient project management with robust data tracking and an easy setup
When I have too many elements or items in a project, it becomes cumbersome, especially during printing. Non-technical users do not need all the data, so it's primarily for technical personnel. Without guidance, it's challenging to use the app. With guidance and expert knowledge, it becomes manageable, however, it's not for non-technical teams. The worst part is handling too many items, like 1,000 items, which Microsoft Project struggles with, especially when printing. Printing on A3 size is quite burdensome, so I prefer viewing it on a tablet or computer. On a tablet or phone, I can see the full project elements depending on the screen size.
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 setup is pretty simple."
"The user interface is simple and it helps me in planning what needs to be accomplished."
"In my experience, this solution is one of the best for the waterfall management model."
"Technical support has been very helpful."
"It is easy to use and pretty intuitive. User interfaces have stayed the same for the most part for the last 20 years. So, there is a familiarity."
"The scheduling part of Microsoft Project is easy; if you change one of the dates, the rest of the dates automatically get changed based on the dependency."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Project is status reporting."
"The Gantt chart view is great."
"Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is a well-engineered product from an IT perspective."
"The integration with Unifier, which is also an Oracle tool, ensures that the data is correct and timely."
"The ability to streamline the process of obtaining signatures from our contractors is valuable."
"It is very, very good in planning for large projects."
"The most valuable feature of Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is accuracy."
"Delay analysis and extension of time claims are some of the key features."
"The solution's tech support is good."
"I like Primavera's planning capabilities."
 

Cons

"Collaboration is an area that needs improvements."
"The setup and scalability can be somewhat difficult for new users until they gain knowledge."
"I would like to see an entire baseline, like in JIRA."
"The tool's most valuable feature is scheduling."
"The scalability is co-dependent on the stability of the product. We have 4000 users, and at times the product is slow."
"We'd like to have more resource allocation and monitoring features."
"We'd like the solution to have better integration with other third-party and open-source solutions."
"The solution is a basic tool that does not give you analytical insights. It does not have any AI capabilities which can also help to plan."
"Primavera could be better integrated with other products, and it needs more cost management features."
"For us in LATAM, the pricing is extremely high. That is why I only work with oil and gas and mining industries because they have substantial budgets."
"There is scope for development in integrating with some AI products."
"The solution's user interface is an area with shortcomings that need improvement."
"The reporting could improve project management. We need multiple source reports. If someone is new to the support it has a steep learning curve."
"The scalability has room for improvement."
"There is a need for improvement in the interfacing and possibly better integration with other programs."
"They should work on integrating the solution with ERP."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I am not aware of any additional costs apart from the standard licensing fees of the solution."
"I believe the licensing for the solution is based on an annual fee."
"It was a three-year license deal that was reconciled on a quarterly basis. It is a reasonably priced product, and I consider that we got good value for money."
"I am not involved with this."
"I do not remember the exact cost we paid but usually, they charge per user per month."
"We have to pay for a yearly license for Microsoft Project."
"The license is a one-time payment but it is expensive."
"Microsoft Project is an expensive solution."
"The solution is highly priced compared to one of its competitors."
"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."
"My company has made an annual payment towards the costs of the solution. Price-wise, the solution is okay."
"The solution itself is cost-effective."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
11%
Computer Software Company
11%
Government
9%
Aerospace/Defense Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
14%
Energy/Utilities Company
10%
Government
9%
Construction Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business31
Midsize Enterprise14
Large Enterprise41
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise4
 

Questions from the Community

Has anyone moved from Microsoft Project to Smartsheet? How has your experience been with Smartsheet?
Hi @Eire Zimmermann, I helped an organization evaluate both MS-Project and Smartsheet when they were conducting their PM tool RFP. The short of it is this, MS Project is not caught up with the mo...
What do you like most about Microsoft Project?
The product's initial setup phase is easy.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Project?
The company typically pays for the Microsoft Project licensing. I'm not certain about the exact cost of the licenses, but I believe it's usually included in the Microsoft 365 package.
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?
Because we use mostly P6 and we do not use OPC, which is the new cloud version that is visually easier to use, I would rate it as an eight.
What is your primary use case for Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management?
We try to use Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management combined with Unifier. Unifier is a cost control tool. It is mostly used in oil and gas, mining, and construction industries, but predominantly i...
 

Also Known As

Project Pro, MS Project
Primavera Portfolio Management, OPPM
 

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Sample Customers

Aston Martin, ABANCA, Airbus Group, Capita, Cardiff University, City of Saskatoon, Intel, Pegasus Airlines, South Australia Power Network (SAPN), Israeli Ministry of Construction and Housing
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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