It’s clear that Primavera P6 was designed for the enterprise from the start, while Microsoft Project migrated from a desktop application and added enterprise capabilities with Project Server. Features of Comparison: 1) Multiple user access 2) Number of baselines 3) Progress and Status 4) Web support 5) Steps feature 6) Custom Fields 7) Multiple activity relationships 8) External reltionships 9) Project website development feature 10) Multiple Project creation and Tracking 11) Threaded discussions 12) Hint Help Feature 13) WBS Forms/types Saving Changes...
Both are really good, primavera might be more complex but end of the day it is all about what you need it for. Do you have the complexity and budget to have dedicated team for primavera ..
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1 reply by Salman Morris, PMP
May 22, 2018 1:28 PM
Salman Morris, PMP
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thank you so much Mr, Drake for valuable response..
My rule of thump is, more than 500 activities then absolutely Primavera. It is also form an layout point of view (grouping and sorting) more flexible. Just as Kevin said, Project is quick and easy and serves for smaller scopes while Primavera is very powerful but need more expertise, training and maintenance.
Try both in different settings and you'll see what we are talking about.
Best regards and good time scheduling!
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1 reply by Salman Morris, PMP
May 22, 2018 1:30 PM
Salman Morris, PMP
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thank you so much Mr. Werner for your response.. great inputs for learning
Both are really good, primavera might be more complex but end of the day it is all about what you need it for. Do you have the complexity and budget to have dedicated team for primavera ..
thank you so much Mr, Drake for valuable response.. Saving Changes...
My rule of thump is, more than 500 activities then absolutely Primavera. It is also form an layout point of view (grouping and sorting) more flexible. Just as Kevin said, Project is quick and easy and serves for smaller scopes while Primavera is very powerful but need more expertise, training and maintenance.
Try both in different settings and you'll see what we are talking about.
Best regards and good time scheduling!
thank you so much Mr. Werner for your response.. great inputs for learning Saving Changes...
Kathy CastleAuthor at https://www.projectcubicle.com/| FreelanceTx, United States
This is a complicated topic. For some project managers, Primavera P6 is better than Microsoft Project. Likewise some of them think vice versa. When someone asks this question I always say that you must review both of the softwares by downloading trial versions.
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Stéphane ParentSelf Employed / Semi-retired| Leader MakerPrince Edward Island, Canada
Both tools require different levels of effort and involvement. Primavera is a bit heavy and, thus, works best on projects with a full project office. Saving Changes...
Old saying if you can't get it right by pen & paper you won't get it right by software.
For example, if you don't know how to calculate manually the NPV the excel sheet won't help you there
Now both software can make you reach, like both cars one is Hyundai can take you from point A to B so do Maserati Saving Changes...
What is the expertise of the people you can have to operate? How fast do you needed to be up and running?
Primavera is proven on large projects, but if you can’t get people that know P6, you’re better with MS Project. Saving Changes...
Cesar FiestasTechnical Project Leader| Intuitive ProjectsNewport Beach, Ca, United States
Hello Team,
I hope everyone is doing well, does anyone knows what is the rough cost for primavera? and from what i am reading it seems that Primavera seems to be better for larger projects is that correct? and if so what features makes Primavera have advantage over MS project? Saving Changes...
Tamer Zeyad SadiqAssistant Cost Manager| Turner & TownsendRiyadh, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia
