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We performed a comparison between Alfabet IT Planning & Portfolio Management and Microsoft Project Server based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"The dashboard is the most valuable feature."

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"The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is easy to understand and navigate.""Technical support is very responsive - particularly on critical tickets.""We use Microsoft Project Server for project management.""The solution has easy integration with Excel.""It is a scalable solution. We have been able to manage larger scale projects easily using this solution.""Project schedule management is very good. Basically, it sits on SharePoint. So, every time we create a project, a new project site is created within that SharePoint environment, which is a very good document repository. It allows us to create issues and risks lists and additional functionality to keep track of what's going on with projects.""Microsoft Project Server is easy to use compared to other similar solutions, such as Primavera. It functions similar to Excel or others Microsoft solutions which makes it simple for most people to be able to use right away.""It is well-established, reliable, and compatible."

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Cons
"The user-experience, enhanced performance, and in-hand governance can be improved."

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"The solution's desktop version is not compatible with the MacBook.""Microsoft Project Server's user interface is pretty average, and sometimes it can have bugs.""When a lot of users logged onto the site, it took a big toll on the service. Therefore, there is a scalability issue.""It would be better if the solution had some more training or resources available for a person who is new to Microsoft Project Server.""Permission management needs improvement.""Work needs to be done on collaboration with SharePoint.""This solution could improve by adding integration with Primavera schedules to allow the reading and management of them.""The solution could improve the ease of access could improve. It can be time-consuming."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The solution is expensive. There is a yearly licensing cost. There are no additional costs, only the standard license, and the cloud license."
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  • "I think they need more flexibility with licensing, because there are preconceived ideas that don't allow as much flexibility with the various licenses."
  • "The licensing was procured before my involvement."
  • "It has features that cannot be bought by other rivals, so cost does not matter."
  • "It is on the expensive side."
  • "There is a licensing cost."
  • "There is an annual license required for this solution."
  • "I cannot comment on the price as I was not responsible for purchasing the solution."
  • "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."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The dashboard is the most valuable feature.
    Top Answer:The solution is expensive. There is a yearly licensing cost. There are no additional costs, only the standard license, and the cloud license.
    Top Answer:The user-experience, enhanced performance, and in-hand governance can be improved.
    Top Answer:The ability to track a project's progress using Microsoft Project Server is the most valuable aspect. It depends, especially when managing multiple projects.
    Top Answer:The solution is very expensive. It is a part of my enterprise database. I am paying a subscription for it. It doesn't cost for hardware but for other tools to use.
    Top Answer:Microsoft is going to integrate the Co-Pilot features into Microsoft Project. The AI feature is an additional feature. It can look at the plan and identify risks early on from any part of your… more »
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    planningIT, alfabet planningIT, Alfabet IT Planning and Portfolio Management
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    Overview

    Software AG's Alfabet IT Planning & Portfolio Management Platform provides decision-makers with insight into the IT portfolio to make the right IT investment decisions and to plan how IT will support the business in the future.

    Microsoft Project Server 2013 is a flexible on-premises solution for project portfolio management (PPM) and everyday work. Team members, project participants, and business decision makers can get started, prioritize project portfolio investments and deliver the intended business value from virtually anywhere. Requires SharePoint 2013, sold separately.
    Sample Customers
    FUJITSU, Coca Cola, ING, CreditSuisse, CosmosDirekt, GTA, Echo Entertainment Group, Electrolux, Cern
    Magnachip, Gwinnett County Schools, CLEAResult, Medbit Oy, Intelbras S.A., ETS, CORE Construction, Keller Foundations
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm18%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Government11%
    Insurance Company10%
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company21%
    Manufacturing Company15%
    Comms Service Provider13%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Government11%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business13%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise76%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business33%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise48%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise67%
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    Alfabet IT Planning & Portfolio Management is ranked 14th in Project Portfolio Management with 4 reviews while Microsoft Project Server is ranked 6th in Project Portfolio Management with 55 reviews. Alfabet IT Planning & Portfolio Management is rated 7.6, while Microsoft Project Server is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of Alfabet IT Planning & Portfolio Management writes "Helps us to implement and understand the status of our projects". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Microsoft Project Server writes "Provides holistic reporting and allows us to keep track of what's going on with projects". Alfabet IT Planning & Portfolio Management is most compared with ARIS BPA, ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management, LeanIX, Alfabet FastLane and Jira, whereas Microsoft Project Server is most compared with Microsoft Project, ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management, Planisware, Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management and JIRA Portfolio.

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