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We performed a comparison between Microsoft Project and Oracle Primavera Portfolio 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.
To learn more, read our detailed Microsoft Project vs. Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"The solution is very complete. It makes it a great option for project managers and they can use it extensively in almost any organizational setup.""It comes with our Office 365.""The most valuable feature is the Auto resource leveling tool because it shows students that often, expert resources get over-scheduled, and that dealing with the issue by just using the auto-resource leveling tool would have a large impact on the delivery date.""Microsoft Project is easy to use and helps our teams visualize the evolution of our projects.""Microsoft Project is used to track the project delivery and the project management.""The daily tracker is valuable.""The most valuable features of this solution are dependency management, milestone progress, multiple resource rates, and RAG views.""The features I find the most valuable are scheduling and reporting."

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"The most valuable feature of Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is accuracy.""The solution's tech support is good.""The ability to streamline the process of obtaining signatures from our contractors is valuable.""I like Primavera's planning capabilities.""Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is a well-engineered product from an IT perspective."

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Cons
"Tech support needs improvement.""I'd like the solution to be less expensive.""I would like to see an entire baseline, like in JIRA.""I would like to have more access to templates and tools that could be used to teach project management best practices.""Tracking timeline, resource allocation, and monitoring are areas of concern for the tool where improvements are required.""They should assist with tedious tasks.""The solution's interface seems to be an outdated one. So, I would like its interface to be improved.""When a project plan becomes huge, it is painful to arrange and structure the project in Microsoft Project. Currently, you require a separate product for managing agile projects, and people are using Jira and Rally to manage stories in agile. Primarily, on the software development side, people are kind of moving away from Microsoft Project."

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"They should work on integrating the solution with ERP.""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.""Primavera could be better integrated with other products, and it needs more cost management features.""The scalability has room for improvement."

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  • "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 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."
  • "The solution itself is cost-effective."
  • "My company has made an annual payment towards the costs of the solution. Price-wise, the solution is okay."
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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 product's initial setup phase is easy.
    Top Answer:The product is not expensive. My company has opted for an annual subscription.
    Top Answer:Here is a comparison of the main differences between Oracle Primavera Unifier and SAP Portfolio and Project Management Oracle Primavera Unifier Web-based Has a focus on Asset Management and… more »
    Top Answer:Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is a well-engineered product from an IT perspective.
    Top Answer:My company has made an annual payment towards the costs of the solution. Price-wise, the solution is okay.
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    Also Known As
    Project Pro, MS Project
    Primavera Portfolio Management, OPPM, Oracle Primavera Portfolio 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.

    Oracle's Primavera Portfolio Management is the leading portfolio management software solution, providing unmatched flexibility and infrastructure for enterprise portfolio management. With its unique functionality, real-world enterprise scalability, and unlimited configurability, Primavera Portfolio Management is ideal for managing just about any type of portfolio from ideation through execution.
    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
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Government12%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization58%
    Computer Software Company5%
    Government4%
    Manufacturing Company4%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company13%
    Energy/Utilities Company13%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Government11%
    Company Size
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    Small Business37%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise46%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business10%
    Midsize Enterprise62%
    Large Enterprise28%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business14%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise78%
    Buyer's Guide
    Microsoft Project vs. Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Microsoft Project vs. Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    768,924 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Microsoft Project is ranked 2nd in Project Management Software with 77 reviews while Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is ranked 11th in Project Portfolio Management with 6 reviews. Microsoft Project is rated 8.0, while Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is rated 7.2. The top reviewer of Microsoft Project writes "A stable solution that very accurately runs projects". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management writes "It helps us track progress and results". Microsoft Project is most compared with Asana, Jira, Microsoft Project Server, Smartsheet and Broadcom Clarity , whereas Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management is most compared with JIRA Portfolio, Microsoft Project Server, EcoSys, Broadcom Clarity and LoadSpring SpringBoard Cloud Portal. See our Microsoft Project vs. Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management report.

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