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Microsoft Project Server vs Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 4, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Project Server
Ranking in Project Portfolio Management
4th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
60
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Oracle Primavera Portfolio ...
Ranking in Project Portfolio Management
11th
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 December 2024, in the Project Portfolio Management category, the mindshare of Microsoft Project Server is 7.6%, down from 9.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is 4.4%, up from 4.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Project Portfolio Management
 

Featured Reviews

Hariharan Mahadevan - PeerSpot reviewer
Effective resource allocation and collaboration tools with good flexibility
My clients use Microsoft Project Server since it is very useful and helpful, making their jobs and lives easier. It is particularly effective for program managers and is currently being used in my project Microsoft Project Server makes everything easier by providing a helpful and useful tool that…
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 dependency management in Microsoft Project is highly valuable, as it visually maps dependencies and impacts within a project plan."
"The level of customization is significant, and there are ample resources available online about how to use it."
"It is a scalable solution. We have been able to manage larger scale projects easily using this solution."
"The most valuable features are the gantt charts. It's easy to use for me."
"The usability is excellent."
"One notable positive aspect is its effective project-tracking capabilities."
"In the competitive landscape of project management and portfolio management solutions, Microsoft Project Server stands out significantly."
"Deliverables List: Most useful to enable meaningful status reporting at an enterprise level."
"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."
"The solution's tech support is good."
"The most valuable feature of Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is accuracy."
"I like Primavera's planning capabilities."
"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."
"It is very, very good in planning for large projects."
 

Cons

"The solution's desktop version is not compatible with the MacBook."
"The solution should be made more collaborative."
"The initial setup was complex."
"Improvements are needed in the technical support process, aiming for a better user experience."
"There need to be more tutorials available to users."
"The solution needs to be much more stable."
"Microsoft Project Server could improve by making the solution more user-friendly."
"Permission management needs 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."
"They should work on integrating the solution with ERP."
"There is scope for development in integrating with some AI products."
"There is a need for improvement in the interfacing and possibly better integration with other programs."
"There is a need for improvement in the interfacing and possibly better integration with other programs."
"The scalability has room for improvement."
"There is scope for development in integrating with some AI products."
"Primavera could be better integrated with other products, and it needs more cost management features."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is an annual license required for this solution."
"There is a subscription model for different types of users for different types of roles."
"I would rate the price a six out of ten."
"I think they need more flexibility with licensing, because there are preconceived ideas that don't allow as much flexibility with the various licenses."
"It is an inexpensive product."
"I'm not quite sure about the licensing costs. We're probably paying somewhere in the neighborhood of about 80,000 to 90,000 a year for our current on-prem because we handle our own licensing. As far as Project Online is concerned, we're still trying to get a good handle on that. It looks like it is going to be in a neighborhood of about 120,000 to 150,000 a year, but we're getting a lot more capability out of it."
"It's not subscription-based, we purchased the on-premises version."
"Microsoft Project Server is relatively cheaper than other products."
"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 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
14%
Government
11%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Energy/Utilities Company
12%
Government
11%
Computer Software Company
9%
 

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?
The pricing for Microsoft Project is fair, considering it is ahead of competitors and offers a comprehensive suite of features. I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.
What needs improvement with Microsoft Project Server?
Collaboration should be better integrated in the desktop version. Also, viewing multiple projects simultaneously can be difficult due to limited screen space. Exporting data from Microsoft Project,...
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, Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management
 

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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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