Software
Microsoft Project vs Primavera P6
Two heavyweight schedulers — one broad and familiar, one built for the largest programmes.
| Microsoft Project | Primavera P6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scale | Small to large projects | Very large, complex programmes |
| Industry | General | Construction, EPC, engineering |
| Learning curve | Steep | Steeper |
| Multi-project | Good | Excellent |
| Cost | Per-user plans | Enterprise licensing |
The verdict
Microsoft Project fits most scheduling needs; Primavera P6 is the standard when programmes are enormous and resource/cost control must be industrial-strength.