Microsoft Project

Pros

For many years, it was the de facto software for project management and if you were in the field, you had to use it. So many older users like me, use it mostly because of this reason.

Besides that, it's well designed and a solid alternative. For experienced users, is one of the best tools in the market. And in this case, it's quite easy to start a new project.

Cons

It looks like Microsoft Project got stuck in time. Newer alternatives are easier to use, and the design is prettier. Microsoft Project like other Office apps, are just to boxed into the Office style apps. In other words, it lacks innovations and doesn't help the users' creativity.

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Reasons for Switching to Microsoft Project

Pros

I really like template that are provided by Microsoft Project, it is highly customized to my project objective and my liking. The feature that i use the most can be pinned on the dashboard interface and keep it organized. Most of the user are using it, and there are no issue to shares the project file to my other colleague and they can open it without any compatibility problem.

Cons

Microsoft Project is quite pricey as we can't subscribe only the Microsoft Project itself, we have to buy all the software on the Microsoft suite to use it. If only they can let user to separately subscribing it, more user can will use it. Other thing that i dislike is, no video tutorial provided to teach user how to use the feature in the software.

Pros

Microsoft Project Software is one of the most liked features of Microsoft Project is its ability to effectively plan and schedule projects, allowing teams to identify and mitigate potential risks, set clear milestones, and measure progress towards meeting project objectives. Additionally, users also appreciate its integration with other Microsoft products, such as Excel and SharePoint, allowing for smooth information sharing and collaboration among team members.

Cons

However, some users have reported that the software can have a steep learning curve and be difficult to navigate for those who are not familiar with project management software. Additionally, the software requires a strong understanding of project management methodologies and techniques, which may not be suitable for users without prior experience in this field.

Pros

Is a simple and easy to use tool but not more.

Cons

For this amount of money you should use the Microsoft Planner. Same funtions and more but not so expensive

Pros

If one knows the Planning and Scheduling Concepts, it is extremely easy to use this software to carry out planning/scheduling.

Cons

It has its own proprietary format. Though can be saved as PDF and shared but it would be better if it can be opened directly in different formats.

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Reasons for Switching to Microsoft Project