Archie vs Microsoft Project
Archie
archieapp.coMicrosoft Project
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| Figure | Archie | Microsoft Project |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $109/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 10 |
| Spec score · Workplace Management Software | 8.2 (#9) | 8.4 (#6) |
| Integrations | Visitor-related integrations include Microsoft Teams, Slack, Kisi door access, IronWiFi guest WiFi, and Zapier. | The page lists Microsoft Loop, Outlook, Teams, Copilot, and Power Automate integrations. |
| Intended users | Archie describes its visitor management product for workplace guests, including client meetings, job interviews, and maintenance visits. | Microsoft describes Planner as useful for teams across departments, including marketing, sales, software development, IT, human resources, project management, and operations. |
| Purpose | Archie automates guest registration, check-in, host notifications, and visitor logging for offices. | Planner brings tasks, to-do lists, plans, and projects together in one online work management experience. |
| Support | The Enterprise plan lists premium API support and migration support; the pricing page directs customers to book a demo. | The included Planner offering lists Microsoft 365 customer support, and Microsoft provides Planner help and learning articles. |
| Trial | Archie offers a 14-day free test environment after a demo to explore features and test integrations. | Microsoft states that the free trial lasts one month, requires a credit card, and converts to a paid subscription unless canceled. |
Plans
Microsoft Project
- Microsoft PlannerPriced on request
- Planner Plan 1Priced on request
- Planner and Project Plan 3Priced on request
- Planner Plan 1Priced on request
- Planner and Project Plan 3Priced on request
- Planner and Project Plan 5Priced on request
- Planner and Project Plan 5Price not published
- Planner in Microsoft 365Free
- Planner Plan 1$10 a year
- Planner and Project Plan 3$30 a year
In their own words
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Project is presented through Planner, an online work management experience that combines tasks, to-do lists, plans, and projects. Core views include Grid, Board, Schedule, and Charts; Planner Plan 1 adds Timeline, People, and Goals. That plan also includes premium templates, backlogs and sprints, task dependencies, milestones, and project goals. Planner and Project Plan 3 adds portfolios, baselines, critical path, advanced dependencies, resource requests, and the Project desktop app. Plan 5 adds advanced portfolio management and enterprise resource management and allocation. The included Planner in Microsoft 365 is listed at free and includes basic templates, core views, task management, and Teams integration. Named integrations include Loop, Outlook, Teams, Copilot, and Power Automate. The comparison lists workflow automation, APIs, Microsoft 365 Groups access control, and compliance tools. Time tracking and guest access are listed. A one-month trial requires a credit card and converts to paid service unless canceled.