Compare Merlin Project and VPO - Mar 2022

Shlomi Lavi

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Merlin Project or VPO?

VPO is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Merlin Project, and Merlin Project is rated higher (78/100) than VPO (76/100). Merlin Project offers users more features (8) than VPO (5). There is a clear winner in this case and it is Merlin Project!

Looking for the right Project Management solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

ProjectWizards Vs. The Simplex Group

ProjectWizards: ProjectWizards was founded in 2001/2002 by Frank Blome, whose professional project management experience spans more than 15 years and companies of all sizes, from small IT shops to worldwide groups such as Bertelsman.The current ProjectWizards team encompasses professional project managers, software experts, Macintosh enthusiasts, trainers and part...

The Simplex Group: Since 1984, we've delivered technology solutions that support successful program and project management. As both an Oracle partner and a Microsoft partner, Simplex is uniquely positioned to offer comprehensive advice and guidance for successful collaborative project management. Web-based Collaboration, Oracle Primavera® and Microsoft® Solutions, S...

Who is more expensive? Merlin Project or VPO?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Project Management software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for Merlin Project and VPO.

Merlin Project price starts at $17 per month , On a scale between 1 to 10 Merlin Project is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Project Management software. VPO price starts at $1,250 per month , When comparing VPO to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Project Management software cost.

Bottom line: Merlin Project cost is around the same cost of VPO.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Merlin Project Vs. VPO based on some of the most important and required Project Management features.

Merlin Project: Document Management, Project Management, Resource Management, Forecasting, Budgeting & CPM, Lead Management, Campaign Management, Time Tracking.

VPO: Budget & Expense Management, Project Budgeting, Change Orders, Contract Management, RFIs/Submittals.

Target customer size

Merlin Project's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses, and VPO's target customer size include: Medium and large size businesses.