Project Server 2019 vs Project Online

Project Server 2019 is the latest version of Microsoft Project Server. The current version – Project Server 2019 – accommodates the features which were already available in Project Online. Here is a table of comparison between Project Server 2019 vs Project Online:

Features Project Server 2019 Project Online
Fully installed upto-date Project Desktop application(1)  NO yes
Manage resources yes yes
Manage reports, tasks, business intelligence  yes yes
Submit timesheets to capture project and non-project time spent on payroll, invoicing, and other business purposes yes yes
Project Client Compatibility(2) yes yes
Team task enhancements yes yes
Unique Project IDs on project creation yes yes
Options on how to receive email notifications yes yes
Time-phased reporting data yes yes
Information can be managed offline yes yes
Associate files to individual tasks yes yes
Custom field restrictions limit More than 30,000 projects per Project Web App site Upto 30,000 projects per Project Web App site

1. Not included in Project Online Essentials. One license covers upto 5 PCs/user in Project Online Professional and Project Online Premium.
2. Project Server 2019 is compatible with Project Professional 2019, Project Online Desktop Client, Project Professional 2016.

Project Server 2019 has added features which were already available in Project Online. It can also be called as “copy” version of Project Online.

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