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- Industry: Education Management
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Review for Microsoft Project
Reviewed on 08/04/2024
As a user of Microsoft Project, I have found the software to be a robust and comprehensive project...
As a user of Microsoft Project, I have found the software to be a robust and comprehensive project management tool. Its features for planning, scheduling, and tracking have been instrumental in keeping my projects organized and on track.
One of the key advantages of Microsoft Project is its integration with other Microsoft tools such as Excel and SharePoint. This has allowed for seamless collaboration and easy data exchange among team members. The ability to import and export data between different Microsoft applications has been particularly helpful in streamlining workflows and ensuring consistency across project documents.
Pros
1. Comprehensive project management tool with features for planning, scheduling, and tracking.
2. Integration with other Microsoft tools like Excel and SharePoint for seamless collaboration and data exchange.
3. Robust reporting and data visualization capabilities to track project progress and communicate updates.
4. Scalable for projects of various sizes, from small tasks to large-scale initiatives.
5. Extensive customization options to tailor the tool to specific project requirements.
Cons
1. Steep learning curve for beginners due to the complexity of the tool's features and interface.
2. Expensive licensing costs, especially for smaller teams or individual users.
3. Limited cloud-based capabilities compared to other project management solutions.
4. Compatibility issues with non-Microsoft software and challenges in data exchange with external stakeholders.
5. Requires regular updates and maintenance to ensure optimal performance.
- Industry: Oil & Energy
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Comprehensive tool for project management
Reviewed on 02/12/2024
Perfect tool for the visualization of large projects with detailed schedules and timelines.It...
Perfect tool for the visualization of large projects with detailed schedules and timelines.It supports integration with a variety of MS tools like teams and SharePoint
Pros
Use it, particularly for the breakdown of a project for more granularity of the project details .
MS project allows to create timelines,set milestones, and allot activities to the right member of the team using the inbuilt charts and also allows to track progress
Cons
The extensive set of features makes it less suitable for simple projects for complicated projects with multiple milestone,long timelines and lots of team members it is highly suitable.
- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
Microsoft Project is helpful
Reviewed on 16/10/2024
Overall, my experience with this application is okay. The project application does exactly what you...
Overall, my experience with this application is okay. The project application does exactly what you would expect and has been important to our complex implementation plans.
Pros
It's a good tool to organize your most complex project plans. The application has a lot of features.
Cons
The learning curve on this project is massive. It is not as simple as other Microsoft projects. Collaboration on project plans can be a little messy.
- Industry: Telecommunications
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
The Fruitful Planning Tool
Reviewed on 16/09/2024
Microsoft Project has valuable financial management tool, with no planning challenges.
Microsoft Project has valuable financial management tool, with no planning challenges.
Pros
Microsoft Project has organized way of handling projects, and there are valuable cost calculators.
Cons
Microsoft Project has included all the planning options, and there are no glitches.
- Industry: Marketing & Advertising
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Great Experience So Far
Reviewed on 31/10/2024
I have enjoyed using Microsoft Project thus far. It has helped streamline my day to day responsibil...
I have enjoyed using Microsoft Project thus far. It has helped streamline my day to day responsibilities at work.
Pros
Microsoft Project ties together many essential business functions, allow teams to coordinate on projects seamlessly.
Cons
The application is large and takes up a decent amount of space.
- Industry: Accounting
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Monthly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Powerful Project Management Tool with a Steep Learning Curve
Reviewed on 01/11/2024
My overall experience with Microsoft Project has been positive. It’s a robust tool that offers...
My overall experience with Microsoft Project has been positive. It’s a robust tool that offers excellent features for detailed project planning and tracking. Although there's a learning curve, once familiar with it, the software greatly aids in managing complex projects efficiently.
Pros
I like how Microsoft Project helps organize complex tasks and timelines effectively. The scheduling tools and Gantt charts make it easy to track project progress and stay on top of deadlines.
Cons
Microsoft Project can feel overwhelming at times, especially for new users. The interface is complex, and it takes some time to fully understand all the features
- Industry: Management Consulting
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for Free Trial
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- Likelihood to recommend 3.0 /10
MICROSOFT PROJECT NOT A PROJECT I WOULD PROBABLY RECOMMEND
Reviewed on 15/11/2024
I did like how it had a lot of functions that I like to use an it being easy to integrate but In...
I did like how it had a lot of functions that I like to use an it being easy to integrate but In the end having a hard a time getting over the not so appealing visual aspects felt like I was using a early 2000's prigram
Pros
I'll have to say what I like most about it was how I was able to integrate all my other Microsoft apps and programs with ease
Cons
What I liked least about it was that it was definitely not very user friendly especially when it came to the visual aspect in pretty much every aspect.
- Industry: Retail
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
The best software in its cattagory
Reviewed on 18/11/2024
Pros
It has everything I need. It is very detailed.
Cons
Actually I like everything. May be price can be a little lower.
- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Powerful project management with comprehensive features
Reviewed on 04/11/2024
Microsoft Project has been a reliable tool for managing complex projects, timelines, and resources,...
Microsoft Project has been a reliable tool for managing complex projects, timelines, and resources, especially for larger teams and projects that require in-depth planning.
Pros
It is a robust project planning and scheduling tools and has a good integration with Microsoft 365.
Cons
Unfortunatly it is only available for Windows and it has a steep learning curve and can be very complex.
- Industry: Marketing & Advertising
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Great application!
Reviewed on 13/11/2024
Pros
Wonderful application. I dont know why its not popular
Cons
No complaints. they can definitely market more.
- Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Easy to Use, Easy to Keep Track of Projects
Reviewed on 03/09/2024
It didn't take long to master using Project. It easily gave me quick snapshot information of the...
It didn't take long to master using Project. It easily gave me quick snapshot information of the progress of projects as well as the means to easily convey that info to others. The user interface was intuitive and made it easy to modify and expand projects.
Pros
The ease with which it is possible to share useful project planning and management information with other users in a readily understandable visual format.
Cons
None. Its features worked well for my project planning.
- Industry: Graphic Design
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 5.0 /10
Excellent Project Management tool but very expensive!!!
Reviewed on 28/04/2024
Good project management tool and user friendly, but it has too much automation which cause false...
Good project management tool and user friendly, but it has too much automation which cause false values, especially in tasks management. Also, it is a very expensive and licensed limited software, therefore, unless your company is a multinational corporation, I don't recommend it since there are a lot of less expensive project management tool on the market that have the exact same features.
Pros
Microsoft Project fully integrates with all Microsoft 365 tools and it is super user friendly to use.
Cons
Not good if your clients need to collaborate on the tasks progress because it requires your clients to have an MS Project license which most don't have. Also, MS Project auto-calculate realisation time by the amount of days you set for a task which doesn't reflect the real time in hours for the task. Finally, it is an insanely expensive tool, there are far more less expensive project management tools that have the same exact features.
- Industry: Real Estate
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
What You Ought to Know bout MS Project During Evaluation
Reviewed on 02/09/2024
Pros
Microsoft Project boost productivity in my organization by automating over 90% of manual task and project procedures.
Cons
I have not come across any better choice than Ms Project. It has served me well for over a decade without issues.
- Industry: Computer Games
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 6.0 /10
What to look for when choosing a PM software
Reviewed on 26/03/2024
I did enjoy using the software for a while but I've added another to handle certain projects.
I did enjoy using the software for a while but I've added another to handle certain projects.
Pros
Well I like that you can start off simple and then you slowly add more things to any project as it grows. You can track multiple projects at time which is a good if you have a lot of clients.
Cons
When I first started using the software back in 2006 things where simple. Now if you are a beginner you must watch video to get familiar with the new changes.
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Asana- Industry: Logistics & Supply Chain
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Project visualization and monitoring
Reviewed on 09/01/2024
For me it is the best tool for project management, it allows great visibility of the same and...
For me it is the best tool for project management, it allows great visibility of the same and provides the necessary versatility for the different types of projects that can be managed in the professional field, it has allowed me to efficiently manage resources, costs and generate benefits in the projects I have managed.
Pros
The visibility and detailed monitoring you get from the tool when managing projects, the great resource management and project costs that can be managed.
Cons
I saw very few disadvantages within the implementation process and use of the tool, so I refrain from indicating any as it is an exceptional product for project management.
- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
Project tracking made easy
Reviewed on 09/07/2024
it is a great addition to office 365 package and allows our small business to easily manage our...
it is a great addition to office 365 package and allows our small business to easily manage our project workload
Pros
the dashboard allows for creating projects and managing tasks easily
Cons
the learning curve can be a bit steep and as it is mircosoft it doesn't work great on MACs
- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Review of Microsoft Project
Reviewed on 09/11/2023
As an IT company, our experience with Microsoft Project has been positive. It offers comprehensive...
As an IT company, our experience with Microsoft Project has been positive. It offers comprehensive project management tools, integrates well with the Microsoft ecosystem, and has been particularly valuable for managing complex projects. The Gantt chart visualization, customization options, and scalability have all contributed to our project success.
Pros
Comprehensive project management features
Effective task management and Gantt chart visualization
Resource allocation and management
Seamless integration with the Microsoft ecosystem
Robust reporting and analysis capabilities
Collaboration features in Project Online and Project for the Web
Customization options for tailored project management
Scalability for small to large projects
Cloud-based solutions for remote work
Mobile accessibility for on-the-go project management.
Cons
Steep learning curve, especially for beginners.
Costly, especially for the more feature-rich versions.
Overwhelming for simple projects.
High system requirements.
Compatibility issues when sharing files with non-Microsoft users.
Limited native Mac support.
Less support for Agile methodologies without customization.
Some collaboration features are restricted to higher-tier editions.
Expensive upgrades to access advanced features.
Limited portfolio management capabilities compared to dedicated tools.
- Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Most Robustious PPM Program
Reviewed on 20/09/2024
Pros
Microsoft Project offers the most robust project, task and resource management capabilities unlike any other PPM tool.
Cons
Everything works perfect for me whenever I turn to Ms Project.
- Industry: Financial Services
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
A comprehensive project planning
Reviewed on 16/09/2024
Its collabration features are less intuitive compared to modern tools like Trello. It needs...
Its collabration features are less intuitive compared to modern tools like Trello. It needs additional setups like SharePoint for team collaboration.
Pros
It offers customizable reports such as project timelines, resource allocation, and budget tracking, making it easy for project managers to communicate progress and key metrics.
Cons
It's not cost-effective for small teams that may not need all of its advanced features, making it less accessible for those with limited budgets.
- Industry: Accounting
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Microsoft project
Reviewed on 27/09/2024
I like the easy organization of tasks and being able to filter to see which tasks are assigned to...
I like the easy organization of tasks and being able to filter to see which tasks are assigned to which person.
Pros
The implementation of the Microsoft Project was easy. The solution is very powerful to plan, execute, and track projects. What I love most is the capabilities to include project planning, scheduling, resources management, task tracking, reporting, and collaboration tools.
Cons
"The basics are easy to use and understand, but it is amazing how many features and abilities this software has that go beyond basic project management."
- Industry: Marketing & Advertising
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Microsoft Project Review
Reviewed on 14/02/2024
The overall experience with Microsoft Project is great and the features are very simple.
The overall experience with Microsoft Project is great and the features are very simple.
Pros
Automatically assign task dates
Easily generate advanced reports
Customizable Templates
Powerful Reporting Tools
Cons
Complex Interface
Costly Licensing
Limited Collaboration Features
Dependency of Microsoft Ecosystem
- Industry: Arts & Crafts
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
What I Experience with Ms Project
Reviewed on 03/10/2024
Pros
Microsoft has the most robust tools with robust backend integration capability.
I like that it streamlines project portfolio management in real-time.
Cons
I slightly dislike that Microsoft Project has outdated features and the vendor lag behind on version control.
- Industry: Machinery
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Best Project Planner
Reviewed on 01/04/2024
Pros
Gantt chart was very impressive and functions like predecessor are very useful.
Cons
User Interface to be improved and help function to be more self explanatory.
- Industry: Computer Software
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 3.0 /10
Microsoft PM Software Misses the Mark
Reviewed on 12/07/2024
Familiar software but lacks features of other tools like Jira.
Familiar software but lacks features of other tools like Jira.
Pros
Integration with Microsoft Ecosystem: Seamless integration with other Microsoft products like Excel, SharePoint, and Teams enhances collaboration and data sharing.
Cons
Limited Integrations Outside Microsoft: While it integrates well with Microsoft products, it has fewer integration options with non-Microsoft tools.
Complexity in Switching Between Apps: Users may need to switch between different versions of Microsoft Project (desktop, web, and online), which can be cumbersome.
- Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Monthly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Will Always Use This Product!
Reviewed on 23/08/2024
Microsoft Project is an outstanding tool that combines power, flexibility, and ease of use. Its...
Microsoft Project is an outstanding tool that combines power, flexibility, and ease of use. Its comprehensive features make it an invaluable asset for managing projects of any size, and its integration with other Microsoft products enhances its utility. If you're looking for a project management solution that delivers results, Microsoft Project is certainly worth considering.
Pros
Microsoft Project is so easy to use and its interface is very user-friendly! Even if you're new to project management software, you’ll find it easy to navigate.
Cons
While it integrates well with Microsoft Teams, the collaboration features within Microsoft Project itself are not as advanced as some other project management tools. Features like real-time collaboration and task comments are more basic compared to dedicated collaboration platforms.
