Primavera P6 (P6) leads Microsoft Project (MSP) in market penetration by 58% share in the Middle East and 64% share in the United States according to (Vukomanović et al, 2012). In making an investment or career decision, it is important to understand the fundamental difference between the two popular Project Management Software (PMS) and the pivotal role they contribute in delivering successful projects. They differ basically in the way they store and restore data; P6 is database driven while MSP is a file-based software.
This fundamental difference makes P6 a superior option for enterprise grade solution because database software can operate faster than a file-based software when the quantum of data is more. However, a file-based software is very flexible and easy to operate – it is well suited for individual project managers. The spreadsheet below expresses the suitability of each PMS in the Construction domain.
Table Source above: https://precisionschedulingconsultants.com
Despite this basic difference, other high-level differences are expressed below:
At PMtutor (a class session picture depicted above), we advise Project Managers, Planners and Schedulers endeavor to learn the two software packages for strategic career advantage. If you are interested in learning, you can join us this weekend starting on the 20th of August for both MSP and P6 training. You may send a direct message.
1.Vukomanović, Mladen; Radujković, Mladen; Alduk, Zlata Dolaček, April 2012, Tehnicki vjesnik / Technical Gazette;Apr-Jun2012, Vol. 19 Issue 2, p249
