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We performed a comparison between Microsoft Project Server and SAP Portfolio and Project Management based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Project Portfolio Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
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Pros
"It is easily adaptable. In addition, it is easily used on mobile applications.""Deliverables List: Most useful to enable meaningful status reporting at an enterprise level.""We are able to know what we are doing, how much we have spent, how much time we've taken, and it tells us how much money is left for the project. It also tells us whether we are below or above our expenditures, whether we are below or above our budget.""Microsoft Project Server is a scalable solution.""The most valuable feature of the Microsoft Project Server is the level of detail with which I can break down a task and check the dependencies.""Technical support is very responsive - particularly on critical tickets.""The ability to look at the resource loading is most valuable.""We use the tool in our IT-related projects. All IT efforts are managed using the Microsoft Project Server. Every week, we have a project status meeting where we demonstrate the project's status using the tool. We track tasks and progress, assign owners, and monitor milestones and all project-related work using it."

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"SAP is gradually introducing more flexibility and customization options to the system, allowing users to adapt it to their specific needs.""The integration portion with SAP models is valuable."

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Cons
"The deployment aspect of the product is a bit tedious.""It appears that Microsoft's primary goal is to migrate as much functionality as possible from the legacy on-premises Microsoft Project Server to the new cloud-based Power Apps solution.""The solution must provide Agile and AI features.""When we started using this solution from scratch, we got lost. Microsoft should provide some templates for configurations for certain use cases.""The solution needs to be much more stable.""It has to be more user-friendly. For instance, there should be some assistance, like when you go to certain sites, people pop up and say, "Can we help you? What are you looking for?" It's not interactive enough.""Work needs to be done on collaboration with SharePoint.""The check-in, check-out feature makes Microsoft Project Server pretty slow or cumbersome to use."

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"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.""It would be valuable if SAP integrated seamlessly with some products like Jira and Bitbucket."

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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 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 »
    Top Answer: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… more »
    Top Answer: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… more »
    Top Answer: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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    MS Project Server
    Portfolio and Project Management
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    Overview
    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.
    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
    Magnachip, Gwinnett County Schools, CLEAResult, Medbit Oy, Intelbras S.A., ETS, CORE Construction, Keller Foundations
    Joy Global Inc., Citrix, EMC Corporation, Concho Resources, Concho Resources, RZD Russian Railways, Family Dollar Stores Inc., Lenovo
    Top Industries
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    Computer Software Company20%
    Manufacturing Company15%
    Comms Service Provider13%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company13%
    Government12%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Financial Services Firm7%
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    Energy/Utilities Company13%
    Manufacturing Company12%
    Computer Software Company9%
    Government5%
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    Small Business32%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise48%
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    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise67%
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    Small Business15%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise75%
    Buyer's Guide
    Microsoft Project Server vs. SAP Portfolio and Project Management
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Microsoft Project Server vs. SAP Portfolio and Project Management and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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    Microsoft Project Server is ranked 5th in Project Portfolio Management with 56 reviews while SAP Portfolio and Project Management is ranked 9th in Project Portfolio Management with 4 reviews. Microsoft Project Server is rated 8.0, while SAP Portfolio and Project Management is rated 9.0. The top reviewer of Microsoft Project Server writes "Provides holistic reporting and allows us to keep track of what's going on with projects". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SAP Portfolio and Project Management writes "End-to-end project management capabilities and offers seamless vendor and client contract alignment". Microsoft Project Server is most compared with Microsoft Project, ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management, Planisware, Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management and Planview Portfolios, whereas SAP Portfolio and Project Management is most compared with EcoSys, Jira, ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management, Planview Portfolios and Planview PPM Pro. See our Microsoft Project Server vs. SAP Portfolio and Project Management report.

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