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$62 per license
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Free version
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What is Seavus Project Viewer

Seavus Project Viewer is a desktop application for opening and viewing Microsoft Project (MPP/MPT) files without requiring Microsoft Project. It targets stakeholders who need to review project schedules, tasks, resources, and costs, such as team members, clients, and executives. The product focuses on read-only access with reporting and export options rather than full project planning and collaboration features.

pros

Opens Microsoft Project files

The tool is designed to open and display Microsoft Project plan files (such as MPP) for schedule review. This supports organizations that distribute project plans to users who do not have Microsoft Project installed. It is well-suited to scenarios where the project schedule is authored elsewhere and primarily needs to be consumed.

Read-only schedule consumption

Seavus Project Viewer emphasizes viewing and analyzing plans rather than editing them, which can reduce the risk of accidental changes. It supports common schedule inspection needs such as reviewing tasks, dependencies, and resource assignments. This aligns with governance models where only designated planners modify the master schedule.

Local desktop deployment option

As a desktop viewer, it can be deployed to individual machines for offline access to project plans. This can fit environments with restricted network access or where project files are shared via file systems or email. It also avoids the need to onboard users into a broader work management platform for simple viewing needs.

cons

Limited collaboration capabilities

The product does not function as a collaborative work management system with shared workspaces, discussions, and real-time updates. Users typically rely on external processes to collect feedback, approvals, or status updates. Teams looking for integrated communication and cross-functional coordination may need additional tools.

Not a full PPM suite

Seavus Project Viewer is oriented to single-plan viewing rather than portfolio-level planning, demand management, and program governance. It is not designed to provide centralized resource capacity planning, multi-project roadmapping, or enterprise reporting across initiatives. Organizations seeking end-to-end portfolio management will likely require a broader platform.

Dependent on MS Project formats

Its primary value depends on the organization using Microsoft Project file formats as the source of truth. If teams use other planning tools or prefer web-native project data models, the viewer may have limited applicability. File-based workflows can also introduce version-control issues when plans are circulated outside a central system.

Plan & Pricing

Plan Price Key features & notes
Single License (Windows — English pricing page) $114 per user/year (yearly subscription) License for one user; installed on a single Windows PC; end-user activation required; access to latest version during subscription period.
Estándar / Single license (Windows — Spanish pricing page) $62 per license (perpetual) One-time (perpetual) software license; described as "Licencia de software permanente / de por vida" on the Spanish pricing page.
Concurrent License (Windows — Spanish pricing page) $187 per license (perpetual) Concurrent/Citrix perpetual license (listed as "Licencia concurrente").
Teams Request a Quote Custom package for unlimited company deployment; yearly subscription described on site; concurrent and terminal options available; dedicated support.
Enterprise Contact Sales / Request a Quote Tailor-made unlimited deployment to all divisions/subsidiaries; Enterprise and Enterprise Unlimited options (Spanish page notes minimums and 1 year maintenance included).
Online Viewer (Web) Free (files up to 2MB) Official free lightweight online edition that allows opening .mpp files up to 2MB (permanent free web viewer).
Free Trial (Desktop) Free 15-day trial Officially offered 15-day free trial of the full desktop product (no credit card required).

Seller details

Seavus Group
Skopje, North Macedonia
1999
Private
https://www.seavus.com/
https://x.com/seavus
https://www.linkedin.com/company/seavus/

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