Oracle Primavera Licensing & P6 costs

Oracle Primavera Licensing:

• Primavera P6 Professional: $3,520.00 per license.
• Primavera P6 EPPM: $3,850.00 per license.
• Primavera Cloud:
  • Scheduling Cloud Service: $1,320.00 per user/year.
  • Task Management Cloud Service: $660.00 per user/year.
  • Progress Cloud Service: $144.00 per user/year.
  • Portfolio Planning Cloud Service: $2,640.00 per user/year.
• Minimum of five user licenses per module required.

The Essentials

Oracle Primavera is a leading project portfolio management software recognized as the industry standard. It is extensively used by project-driven businesses across various sectors, including engineering, construction, aerospace, defense, utilities, and oil and gas, to manage their entire project portfolio lifecycle.

Oracle Primavera EPPM (Enterprise Project Portfolio Management) licenses are sold as a product suite comprising several programs, such as Primavera P6 Professional (Windows) client and Primavera P6 Web Access client. These licenses are available on both a perpetual and annual basis, including updates and technical support. The costs are as follows:

• Primavera P6 Professional Project Management: $3,520.00 for a perpetual license.
• Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management: $3,850.00 for a perpetual license.

Oracle Primavera Cloud is a modern, comprehensive project management platform offering robust tools for easy project management. It includes four license types:

• Schedule License
• Portfolio License
• Progress License
• Tasks License

These licenses define the apps, pages, functionalities, and mobile apps accessible to users. Oracle Primavera Cloud licenses are subscription-based, with pricing as follows:

• Progress License: Starts at $144.00 per user per year.
• Tasks License: Starts at $660.00 per user per year.

A minimum purchase of five user licenses per module is required. Subscriptions include updates and technical support.

What is Oracle Primavera?

Oracle Primavera P6 is a premier enterprise project portfolio management software recognized as the industry standard.

It is extensively used by project-intensive businesses across various industries, including engineering, construction, aerospace, defense, utilities, and oil and gas, to manage the entire project lifecycle, regardless of project size.

Primavera P6 operates on a database-driven platform, enabling multiple users to simultaneously log in and collaborate on the same project from their computers. It’s estimated that projects worth over $6 trillion have been managed using Primavera products.

The Oracle Primavera product suite offers industry-specific project, portfolio, and resource management software to over 75,000 customers globally. These solutions cater to different project stakeholders with modules tailored to specific industries.

Oracle Primavera EPPM (Enterprise Project Portfolio Management) licenses are sold as a product suite, including multiple programs such as Primavera P6 Professional (Windows) client and Primavera P6 Web Access client. Both programs are robust project management tools accessing the same project database.

• P6 Web Access: Used by high-level executives and managers to view Dashboard Reports and conduct Portfolio Analyses.
• P6 Professional: Power users, schedulers, and project managers prefer its faster interface and advanced tools.

Primavera Licensing

Oracle’s licensing model for Primavera now applies to “Application Users.” Each license corresponds to a specific number of users authorized to use Primavera. User licenses cannot be shared.

• CSI Number: Assigned to each license purchase, granting user rights as specified by the number of licenses purchased.
• Perpetual Licenses: Do not expire but require Oracle Support for upgrades. Without support, Oracle may expire your licenses or request migration with backdated support fees. Oracle Support is recommended for long-term use and includes access to forums, knowledge base, service requests, patches, fixes, upgrades, and technical documentation.
• Yearly Licenses: No longer available as of September 2020.

License Types:

• Primavera P6 PPM License: Includes only the Primavera P6 Professional Windows client with full Administrative Menu items.
• Primavera P6 EPPM License: Includes Primavera P6 Professional and Primavera P6 Web Access clients. The P6 Professional client lacks Administrative Menu items, requiring all administration to be conducted via the P6 Web Access client.

Additional Oracle Licenses Included in Primavera

Oracle Primavera P6 EP Management licenses come with several restricted-use licenses, essential for various functionalities but limited in scope to ensure compliance and proper use.

WebLogic Server Standard Edition

• Usage: Only for Primavera P6 EPPM.
• Restrictions: No deployment of other web applications; limited to standard features, no clustering, coherence, or EJBs.
• Full-Use Requirement: Purchase WebLogic Server Enterprise Edition or WebLogic Suite for clustering.

JRockit JVM

• Usage: Only with Primavera P6 EPPM servers.
• Restrictions: Not for use with other applications or instances.
• Full-Use Requirement: To create new workflows with web services, purchase Named User Plus licenses for Unified Business Process Management Suite, SOA Suite, or WebLogic Suite.

WebCenter Content

• Usage: For Primavera-created workspaces and folders.
• Restrictions: No additional repositories or folders outside Primavera without a full-use license. Only licensed Primavera users can access the repository.

Application Development Framework

• Usage: Limited to Primavera P6 EPPM.
• Restrictions: Not for building, deploying, or reselling ADF UI components or applications.

Oracle HTTP Server

• Usage: This is for external access and single sign-on.
• Restrictions: No other uses allowed.

EclipseLink

• Usage: Only for Primavera P6 EPPM persistence.
• Restrictions: Runtime-only, not for building other applications.

UBPM Suite and Prerequisites

• Usage: For licensed Primavera application users.
• Restrictions: Only for Primavera workflows or integrating with Oracle apps. A full-use license is needed to change or create new workflows.

WebCenter

• Usage: For Primavera portlets.
• Restrictions: No non-Primavera portals or modifications without a full-use license.

Primavera Gateway

• Usage: For integrating Primavera P6 EPPM with other Primavera applications.

Oracle Analytics Publisher

• Usage: Scheduling, processing, and running reports within Primavera.
• Restrictions: A full-use license is needed for customizing or creating new reports.

Oracle Web Services Manager (OWSM)

• Usage: Protecting Primavera Web Services.

Oracle Entitlement Server Basic

• Usage: Embedded for Primavera P6 EPPM use.

Embedded OutsideIn Component

• Usage: Only within the scope of Primavera P6 EPPM.
• Restrictions: No documents or data outside the application will be processed.

Oracle Java Platform Standard Edition (Java SE)

• Usage: For Primavera P6 EPPM.

These restricted-use licenses are tailored to support specific functionalities within Primavera P6 EPPM, ensuring users can maximize the software’s capabilities while adhering to Oracle’s licensing policies.

Full-use licenses are required for more extensive use or advanced features beyond these restrictions.

Most Common Noncompliance Reasons for Primavera

Sharing User Licenses

Sharing user licenses among multiple individuals is a common noncompliance issue. Each user accessing Primavera should have their license to ensure compliance with Oracle’s licensing policies.

Failing to End-Date Users

Another frequent issue is failing to end-date users without access to Primavera P6. Regularly updating and managing user access is crucial for maintaining compliance.

Indirect Access

Indirect access occurs when developers or users not directly licensed for Primavera P6 EPPM access the application through various access points. These access points can include third-party interfaces, APIs, web services, and database links.

Explanation of Indirect Access

Developers or users accessing Primavera P6 EPPM through any access point must be licensed for the Primavera P6 EPPM Web Services program. Access points allow users to interact with Primavera data without directly accessing the application. For example, if additional employees view and interact with Primavera data through a custom interface, they need licenses for the Web Services program to legally use it.

Primavera Licensing Costs

On-Premises Licensing Costs

• Primavera P6 EPPM (Enterprise Project Portfolio Management): $3,850.00 per license.
• Primavera P6 Professional Project Management: $3,520.00 per license.
  • Both include one year of technical support.

Cloud Licensing Costs

• Scheduling Cloud Service: $1,320.00 per user/year.
• Task Management Cloud Service: $660.00 per user/year.
• Progress Cloud Service: $144.00 per user/year.
• Portfolio Planning Cloud Service: $2,640.00 per user/year.
  • A minimum of five user licenses per module is required.
  • Subscription includes updates and technical support.
  • Each environment is assigned an Oracle Client Success Manager for deployment support.

FAQ about Oracle Primavera Licensing

What is Oracle Primavera P6 Professional?

Oracle Primavera P6 Professional is project management software for planning, managing, and executing projects. It costs $3,520.00 per license.

What is Oracle Primavera P6 EPPM?

Oracle Primavera P6 EPPM (Enterprise Project Portfolio Management) is a comprehensive project portfolio management solution that costs $3,850.00 per license.

What are the costs for Oracle Primavera Cloud services?

Oracle Primavera Cloud services include Scheduling Cloud Service ($1,320.00/user/year), Task Management Cloud Service ($660.00/user/year), Progress Cloud Service ($144.00/user/year), and Portfolio Planning Cloud Service ($2,640.00/user/year).

Are there any minimum requirements for Primavera Cloud licenses?

Yes, at least five user licenses per module must be purchased for Oracle Primavera Cloud services.

Do Primavera licenses include updates and technical support?

Perpetual licenses do not expire, but updates and support require Oracle Support. Cloud service subscriptions include updates and technical support.

What is Oracle’s licensing model for Primavera?

Oracle’s licensing model for Primavera is based on “Application Users,” with each license corresponding to a certain number of users authorized to use Primavera. User licenses cannot be shared.

What is a CSI Number in Primavera licensing?

A CSI Number is assigned to each license purchase, granting user rights and allowing a specific number of users to access the program.

What happens if I don’t renew Oracle Support for perpetual licenses?

Without Oracle Support, you cannot upgrade to later versions of the software, and Oracle may expire your licenses or request migration with backdated support fees.

What is indirect access in Primavera licensing?

Indirect access refers to developers or users who access Primavera applications through Access Points like interfaces, APIs, web services, and database links. These users must be licensed for the Primavera P6 EPPM Web Services program.

Can I share Primavera user licenses with multiple individuals?

No, sharing user licenses with multiple individuals is prohibited under Oracle’s licensing model.

What is the difference between Primavera P6 Professional and P6 EPPM licenses?

Primavera P6 Professional includes the Windows client with full administrative menus. P6 EPPM includes the Professional and Web Access clients, with administration done through the Web Access client.

What are the additional licenses included in Primavera P6 EP Management?

The P6 EP Management license includes restricted-use licenses for WebLogic Server Standard Edition, JRockit JVM, WebCenter Content, Application Development Framework, Oracle HTTP Server, EclipseLink, UBPM Suite, Web Center, Primavera Gateway, Oracle Analytics Publisher, and Oracle Web Services Manager.

What is Oracle’s policy on end-dating users in Primavera?

To maintain compliance, organizations must end-date users without access to Primavera to avoid unnecessary licensing costs.

What is the cost of Oracle Primavera Cloud compared to Primavera P6?

Oracle Primavera Cloud is more affordable, starting at $144.00 per user per year, compared to Primavera P6, which costs a minimum of $3,904 per user without annual support.

How does Oracle handle support for Primavera licenses?

Oracle Support is optional for perpetual licenses and provides access to My Oracle Support forums, knowledge base, service requests, patches, fixes, upgrades, and technical documentation. It is recommended for long-term use to ensure compliance and access to updates.