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In our 2026 comparison of Microsoft Project / Planner and Oracle Primavera P6 EPPM, Microsoft Project / Planner comes out ahead overall (weighted score 86% vs 79% for Oracle Primavera P6 EPPM). Microsoft Project / Planner is rated 4.4/5 from 1 user review; Oracle Primavera P6 EPPM is rated 4.4/5 from 1 user review. Microsoft Project / Planner starts at $10/month with a free trial; Oracle Primavera P6 EPPM starts at $2750/month.
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| At a glance | Microsoft Project / Planner | Oracle Primavera P6 EPPM |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management | Project Management |
| User rating | 4.4/5 (1 reviews) | 4.4/5 (1 reviews) |
| Starting price | $10/mo | $2750/mo |
| Free trial | Yes | Not listed |
| Listed features | 10 | 8 |
| Integrations | 6 | — |
| Platforms | Web, Windows | Web, Windows |
| Ease of use | 4.1/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Customer support | 4.2/5 | 4.0/5 |
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Microsoft Project / Planner wins overall with a weighted score of 86% based on user rating, pricing, features, usability, and support.
Microsoft Project / Planner has the most accessible pricing ($10/mo (Free Trial)).
Microsoft Project / Planner lists the most features (10 features).
Ranked #1 for usability with a user rating of 4.1/5 stars.
Reliable support with a user rating of 4.2/5 stars.
Tied on platform availability (2 Platforms: Web, Windows).
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Oracle Primavera P6 EPPM is a runner-up with a composite score of 79%.
Pricing: $2750/mo (No Free Trial), a less accessible entry point than the leader.
Offers 8 features (fewer than the category leader).
Satisfactory usability with a user rating of 3.8/5 stars.
Reliable support with a user rating of 4.0/5 stars.
Tied on platform availability (2 Platforms: Web, Windows).
Microsoft Project / Planner scores higher across 3 of 11 key dimensions with a 7-point lead in our weighted analysis.
Microsoft Project / Planner scores higher across 3 of 11 key dimensions with a 7-point lead in our weighted analysis. The best choice still depends on your team's workflow, budget and required integrations — use the side-by-side sections above to check the details that matter to you.
Microsoft Project / Planner is rated 4.4/5 from 1 user review. Oracle Primavera P6 EPPM is rated 4.4/5 from 1 user review. Ratings come from approved user reviews on SoftwareHope.
Microsoft Project / Planner starts at $10/month with a free trial. Oracle Primavera P6 EPPM starts at $2750/month. Microsoft Project / Planner has the lower entry price. Always confirm current pricing on the vendor's site, as plans change.
Microsoft Project / Planner offers a free trial; Oracle Primavera P6 EPPM does not list a free plan or trial.
Microsoft Project / Planner supports Web and Windows; Oracle Primavera P6 EPPM supports Web and Windows.
Microsoft Project / Planner has an ease-of-use rating of 4.1/5, Oracle Primavera P6 EPPM has an ease-of-use rating of 3.8/5. Microsoft Project / Planner is rated easier to use by reviewers.
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Microsoft is transitioning Project for the web capabilities into Microsoft Planner. Current paid plans provide increasingly advanced project management capabilities including Timeline (Gantt) views, dependencies, portfolios, baselines, critical path, resource management, Project Online, and the Project desktop client depending on the plan.
P6 EPPM provides enterprise capabilities for project scheduling, resource management, portfolio control, baseline tracking, and project execution. It is designed for organizations managing complex, capital-intensive projects and supports REST APIs and enterprise integrations.
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