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Microsoft Project vs SAP Portfolio and Project Management comparison

Microsoft and SAP are both solutions in the Project Management Software category. Additionally, 92% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of SAP users who would recommend it.
Microsoft Project
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92% willing to recommend
SAP Portfolio and Project M...
Read 5 SAP Portfolio and Project Management reviews
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  • 662 Comparison Views
100% willing to recommend
 

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Executive Summary
We performed a comparison between Microsoft Project and SAP Portfolio and Project Management 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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Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
7.6
Microsoft Project boosts ROI by optimizing resources, streamlining tasks, enhancing transparency, and reducing time and costs effectively.
No sentiment score available
Microsoft Project does help save time and money due to its completeness as a project management solution.
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Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.6
Microsoft Project support varies; users often prefer community resources and documentation over official channels, citing responsiveness challenges.
No sentiment score available
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.0
Microsoft Project is adaptable and scalable, supporting large organizations despite potential challenges with integration and licensing.
No sentiment score available
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.9
Microsoft Project is stable for small to medium projects but may encounter issues with complex dependencies and large plans.
No sentiment score available
 

Room For Improvement

Microsoft Project requires usability, integration, and customization improvements, focusing on templates, collaboration, reporting, interface, stability, and automation.
SAP users seek improvements in prioritization, reporting, workflows, financial planning, integration, analytics, data handling, and support structure.
Microsoft Project tends to become very unstable on large project plans with more than 400 lines.
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Setup Cost

Microsoft Project offers flexible pricing, seen as affordable by some and expensive by others, with options for cost management.
 

Valuable Features

Microsoft Project offers scheduling, cost management, and integration features, making it versatile and efficient for diverse project management needs.
SAP Portfolio and Project Management improves initiative tracking, financial planning, and productivity with seamless integration across various business units.
This tool is the most accurate project management tool, allowing me to run a full set of project activities without having to switch between different tools for scheduling and other tasks.
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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Project
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
80
Ranking in other categories
Project Management Software (2nd)
SAP Portfolio and Project M...
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
Project Portfolio Management (10th)
 

Featured Reviews

Md. Kamruzzaman - PeerSpot reviewer
A stable solution that very accurately runs projects
Project availability and speed could always be improved. Most of the time, we get the target from the system. If there is a chance to improve the interface, then it should be implemented. Otherwise, our end users are satisfied with using our own interface. Reports could be pushed more quickly.
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Nalin Kumar - PeerSpot reviewer
End-to-end project management capabilities and offers seamless vendor and client contract alignment
The system is old, so there are several issues that arise when we fetch data from integrated systems. Sometimes the data gets stuck, and there are instances where we need to access multiple pieces of information simultaneously. This creates problems that I have personally experienced. Therefore, these aspects need to be much more free-flowing and seamless. If something gets stuck, it takes time to resolve, and during the contract phase, we have Service Level Agreements (SLAs). If those SLAs are breached, it becomes problematic. Given that there are approximately 3000 projects running concurrently worldwide, utilizing the system with a vast database and numerous activities taking place. It could benefit from decentralization. Currently, it operates as a central system, but if it could be centralized for specific subsidiaries, it would be easier for us to manage.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
67%
Computer Software Company
4%
Manufacturing Company
3%
Government
3%
Energy/Utilities Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Computer Software Company
8%
Retailer
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

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...
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What do you like most about Microsoft Project?
The product's initial setup phase is easy.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Project?
I rate the solution's pricing a three out of ten.
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What needs improvement with SAP Portfolio and Project Management?
The platform's support structure needs improvement.
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What is your primary use case for SAP Portfolio and Project Management?
We use it for end-to-end project management as per the received requirements. There is a customized module called the Project Management System (PMS) where we receive the requirements. Once a requi...
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What do you like most about SAP Portfolio and Project Management?
SAP is gradually introducing more flexibility and customization options to the system, allowing users to adapt it to their specific needs.
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Product Reports

Buyer's Guide
Microsoft Project
December 2024
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Buyer's Guide
Project Portfolio Management
November 2024
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Also Known As

Project Pro, MS Project
Portfolio and Project Management
 

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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.

Portfolio Management integrates information from existing project management, human resources, and financial systems to provide an overview of the project portfolio with easy drilldown to details for portfolio managers, project managers, and resource managers. This enables innovative and collaborative, cross-functional business processes. Project Management covers the entire range of project management activities in development and consultancy projects, from planning to implementation to project completion.
 

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
Joy Global Inc., Citrix, EMC Corporation, Concho Resources, Concho Resources, RZD Russian Railways, Family Dollar Stores Inc., Lenovo
Buyer's Guide
Microsoft Project vs. SAP Portfolio and Project Management
December 2024
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