Overview
The Compare Projects report matches resource assignments between two projects and displays their costs side by side. Each row shows the cost from Project 1, the cost from Project 2, and the calculated difference, grouped hierarchically by WBS and work package down to the individual resource assignment level. Use this report to benchmark a new project estimate against a completed project, compare a baseline against a revised estimate, or analyze cost differences across related projects.Prerequisites
- Select two projects using the project filter bars. The grid does not load until both are selected.
Reading the Grid
The grid is organized hierarchically:| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Project 1 | Cost from the first selected project |
| Project 2 | Cost from the second selected project |
| Difference | Project 2 minus Project 1. Negative = Project 2 is lower cost. |
Time-Phased Drill-Down
Click the View button on any row to open a pivot grid that shows the same cost comparison broken down to the time-phase level — fiscal year, quarter, and month side by side for both projects. Use this to understand when in the project timeline costs diverge.Available Filters
| Filter | What It Controls |
|---|---|
| Project 1 | The first project to include in the comparison |
| Project 2 | The second project to compare against |
| Currency Divisor | Display values in base dollars, thousands (K), or millions (M) |
Exporting
Click Export to download the full comparison grid to Excel.Saved Views
Compare Projects supports named saved views that preserve your column layout, grouping, and filter settings. Use the view selector in the toolbar to save and reload your own named views.