Both applications were evaluated in Windows and MacOS environment.
In the first case we used a laptop with the following characteristics:
- Operating system: Windows 7 professional.
- Processor: 1.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo.
- Memory: 4 GB DDR2 667 MHz SDRAM.
For the second experience was used a MacBook laptop with the following characteristics:
- Operating system: Snow Leopard version 10.6.8.
- Processor: 2.1 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo.
- Memory: 2 GB DDR2 667 MHz SDRAM.
When we were comparing both applications to manage projects, we discovered some differences between ConceptDraw Project and Altiproject, which are detailed in the following table, and could be the difference to say “It’s an excellent software” in the place of “It´s a great software”:
Feature | ConceptDraw Project | Altiproject |
To export to other software | PDF Microsoft Project ConceptDraw MindMap | Excel |
To import from | Microsoft Project ConceptDraw MindMap | Excel |
Allows Project portfolio management | Yes | Yes |
To manage tasks by project independently | Yes | It handles all tasks into one interface but It’s indicated to which project belongs |
Directions in English | Yes | Yes |
Report Generation | Yes | Yes. Resources, tools and types of work. |
Activities management | The data is done by portfolio (tabs) | The data is done by interactive data sheets. |
Network Chart | Yes | NO |
Gantt Chart | Yes | Yes |
Ease to use | It’s easier to use than Altiproject, but it is more limited | |
Operating System | Windows XP en adelante MacOS X | Windows XP en adelante MacOS X Linux |
Hard Drive Space | 15 Mb versión demo Suite completa 197 Mb | 97 Mb |
Price | U.S.$219.99 | $441.22 MX |
Some videos where you can watch these differences be found at:
Conclusions
ConceptDraw Project and AltiProject are tools that have an easy and intuitive interface, the user don’t need to take an specialized course to learn to use it. Anyone with ability on the use of software as well as basic knowledge for the project development is able to handle this application. Perhaps the only drawback of both is that the interfaces are in English.
