Project Management Tools Comparison
Project Management Options
| Product | Best Use | Setup | License Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Center | Full project management capabilities and collaboration. Includes Project Desktop subscription license for up to 5 devices | IMSS must assign a license and create the online Project Center. 1 free hour of setup included, additional time billable at $110/hr. | $72/user/year |
| Project Desktop | Full project management capabilities for your desktop with controlled access for a single user | IMSS must assign a license | $72/user/year |
| Project on the Web | Excellent project management tool to manage a list of dates with due dates and assignments to team | IMSS must assign a license | $72/user/year |
| Planner | Managing tasks for a project, multiple assignments for multiple owners. Excellent for smaller projects with repetitive tasks | License already enabled for all users, IMSS must create your Planner | no cost |
Instructions
Project Center or Project Desktop
- To request either option, submit a ticket via https://help.caltech.edu (request type: IMSS > Software Distribution & Licensing > Software Purchase Request > Microsoft Project Or Visio)
- Provide a PTA for charges. Licenses are auto-renewed yearly on the month of purchase. Please email help@caltech.edu for license cancellations.
- If you would like a Project Center created, please specify this on the request. We will have someone contact you to gather requirements.
Project for the Web or Planner
- To request a license for Project for the Web or to have a Planner created, submit a ticket via https://help.caltech.edu (request type: IMSS > Microsoft 365 > Project for the Web or Planner.
- For Planner requests, please provide the preferred name for your Planner and the name of the owner.