How we compare
The desktop quality tools check whether a schedule is well-built. A forensic analyst costs thousands and takes weeks. ScheduleLens does both — quality and forensic delay analysis, plus the integrity checks that catch a gamed update — per report, in minutes.
| Feature | ScheduleLens | Acumen Fuse | Deltek Acumen 360 | Manual Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Web-based (no install) | ||||
| XER file support | ||||
| P6 XML support | ||||
| MS Project XML support | ||||
| MS Project (.mpp) support | ||||
| Asta Powerproject (.pp) support | ||||
| Automated schedule health check | ||||
| Forensic delay analysis | ||||
| Update-integrity / manipulation checks | ||||
| Re-baseline (multi-baseline) tracking | ||||
| Cross-update trend tracking (one project) | ||||
| Grounded Q&A over the results | ||||
| AI-generated narratives | ||||
| PDF report output | ||||
| Pay-per-use pricing | ||||
| No training required | ||||
| Results in minutes | ||||
| Privacy-first (files deleted) | ||||
| Starting price | $29 | ~$3,000/yr | ~$10,000/yr | $2,000+ |
Competitor pricing is approximate and based on publicly available information. Manual analyst costs vary by region and scope. Manual analysts can perform integrity, re-baseline, and trend work — the checkmark reflects that a skilled analyst can, by hand and over weeks, not that a tool does it for you.
Head-to-head comparisons
See how ScheduleLens compares against specific tools, feature by feature, or read the full guide to schedule analysis tools.
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Enterprise project-controls platform vs. pay-per-report forensic analysis.
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Enterprise AI project-controls platform vs. a focused, per-report forensic report.
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