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We performed a comparison between Microsoft Project and Planisware based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Project Management Software solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
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"The most valuable features of this solution are the scheduling, managing the resources, budgeting, tracking the progress, viewing the progress, reporting, and it is very easy to use.""They now have MS project Online and they have two levels, so it's easier to access what you need and to choose specifically what you'll use. You can start at a lower level, for example, and be more cost-effective and move up if it suits you.""The most valuable feature of Microsoft Project is the reminder feature. This feature allows for the system to send notifications or reminders to individuals who have a task to complete once someone has finished their task. This has been especially useful in situations where multiple people are involved in a task. For example, if I have completed my task and the next person is just beginning, the system will send them a reminder to notify them of my completion. This feature has proven to be very beneficial and convenient for me in my tasks.""The solution is well established and runs very accurately.""A lot of valuable features have been added in the last three years, including scheduling automation and intelligence.""The most valuable feature is probably the Kanban diagram. People are familiar with the Kanban tools. When they do their scrum meetings, they have that Kanban board where you can see the different tiles for all the queries and move them from left to right. IT is familiar with that because, for development, most of the tools have that capability. It could also be more graphical, like Asana.""I have found that the chart reporting feature is very helpful for us currently.""The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that the product's GUI is very good...The product's scalability is good."

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"It stands out by automating the intricate mechanics of project execution, eliminating the need for highly technical individuals to manage and reconfigure models.""The solution is performance-oriented and easily customized accordingly to many areas, such as performance KPI.""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.""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.""We have a variety of different modules, but it is mainly used for costs, risks, and resources."

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"In a future update, the system should be more inclusive and open to everyone, not just limited to one organization. For example, there may be instances where we want to bring in a guest from outside our organization and integrate them into our project. It would be beneficial if the system was more accessible and easy to integrate with other projects. Additionally, it would be great if there was a way to receive notifications, regardless of whether they come from a Gmail domain or another domain, to keep us informed of any incoming tasks.""Microsoft Project could improve the dates. Sometimes the dates are not aligned. This occurs even when you auto-schedule the dates. We have to go and define the schedule daily this should more easily accessible.""Tech support needs improvement.""Project availability and speed could always be improved.""It would be better if there were more access to Agile implementations.""If Project had a better mechanism to allow those who are not the project manager to see their own work tasks, that would be of help or of value to us.""Its user experience can be improved while configuring it. Its reporting can also be better. Reporting is not very easy. Reports do not always work. I was trying to download some reports, and they didn't work. I don't know if it was related to the configuration that I was using. I didn't go too deep to check if something was missing.""We'd like the solution to have better integration with other third-party and open-source solutions."

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"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.""Its stability should be improved. Its stability is the main issue, but we sometimes also have issues with calculations.""They do not have anything that can assist customers with multi-year roadmap planning.""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.""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."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "I am not involved with this."
  • "I do not have personal experience with pricing or licensing of this product."
  • "You do not have to invest much in terms of configuring this solution to suit your needs."
  • "It gets expensive when having to add all of the plugins and everything that you need."
  • "It probably was $30 per license on a monthly basis. There is no additional fee."
  • "I do not remember the exact cost we paid but usually, they charge per user per month."
  • "Its price could be reduced a little."
  • "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."
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  • "The solution could be less expensive and the cost of scaling is expensive too."
  • "There are training and certification costs."
  • "The solution is expensive and support is an extra cost. There are three license types to choose from, and we only pay for support and cloud services depending on our needs."
  • "It comes with a high cost."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer: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… more »
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature of Microsoft Project is status reporting.
    Top Answer:One area for potential improvement in the system lies in accessibility for individuals who are not part of a subscribing company. Learning the system can be challenging for non-professionals due to… more »
    Top Answer:The use case involves a highly sophisticated project and portfolio management tool. While it comes with a hefty price tag, it delivers exceptional value by seamlessly handling all necessary operations… more »
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    Project Pro, MS Project
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    Overview

    Microsoft Project helps you get started quickly and execute projects with ease. Built-in templates and familiar scheduling tools help project managers and teams stay productive.

    Resource and cost scheduling, time tracking, risk and document management in a collaborative environment. Software solution that supports the end-to-end governance of company portfolios, from finance and resource planning, to the life cycle management of products.
    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
    Apotex, Alstom Transport, HP, Stryker, Rexam, Jotun, Gelita, Kraton Performance Polymers, Abbvie, Rio Tinto Alcan, Maruho, Teva, SK Chemicals
    Top Industries
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    Financial Services Firm15%
    Government13%
    Computer Software Company10%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization58%
    Computer Software Company5%
    Government4%
    Manufacturing Company4%
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    Comms Service Provider71%
    Pharma/Biotech Company14%
    Energy/Utilities Company14%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Manufacturing Company15%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Energy/Utilities Company11%
    Government8%
    Company Size
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    Small Business39%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise45%
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    Small Business10%
    Midsize Enterprise62%
    Large Enterprise28%
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    Small Business10%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise80%
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    Small Business13%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise78%
    Buyer's Guide
    Microsoft Project vs. Planisware
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Microsoft Project vs. Planisware and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    765,234 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Microsoft Project is ranked 2nd in Project Management Software with 74 reviews while Planisware is ranked 7th in Project Portfolio Management with 10 reviews. Microsoft Project is rated 8.0, while Planisware is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Microsoft Project writes "A stable solution that very accurately runs 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 is most compared with Asana, Jira, Microsoft Project Server, Smartsheet and Bitrix24, whereas Planisware is most compared with Jira, Microsoft Project Server, SAP Portfolio and Project Management, Smartsheet and Planview Portfolios. See our Microsoft Project vs. Planisware report.

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