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Microsoft Project does not have a free version but does offer a free trial. Microsoft Project paid version starts at US$10.00/month.
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- Industry: Marketing & Advertising
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Our standard project management tool
Good, standard project management tool for us.
Pros
Ability to handle complex and multi-part projects.
Cons
Can be complicated to use and manage, defintely has a learning curve
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Better integration with the 365 office suite.- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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Good tool for small projects in small teams
I used Microsoft Project mainly for private projects and projects with me as only team member due to its lack of team features. For private projects and projects without a team it is very easy o use and quite helpful.
Pros
Very good and easy to use. Especially useful for personal projects or small teams that do not require simultaneous access.
Cons
Not suitable for teams since simultaneous access is not easily possible.
Reasons for Switching to Microsoft Project
Ease of use and setup for personal use. Offline and one time payment.- Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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Lean, mean, organization machine
Overall it's a good experience. It does what it does well, but if you're trying to make it be something more it will leave you waning.
Pros
I like how easy it is to use & that it is integrated with other Microsoft products.
Cons
It was a bit lean to be used as a full service PM tool, but for smaller teams, to dos, and simple projects it's great.
- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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Perfect Control Design Timelines
Chosen for its entire suite of project management abilities, with easy integration with other Microsoft products. One of its main assets was also its ability to handle complex resource allocation, as well as the ability to provide detailed timeline visualizations, which made it a good choice for managing ongoing design projects at once. If you’re looking for the power to create detailed project timelines and manage complex project dependencies, then Microsoft Project is your best friend. The ability of our software to robustly report on progress against baselines has been vital in keeping design projects on schedule as well as in budget.
Pros
Advanced resource leveling algorithms that automatically adjust project schedules to the capabilities of their people. Customizable templates that apply to design project workflows. Pre-built task dependencies and milestones.
Cons
It would be more intuitive for visual design professionals, making it an interface. No collaboration options for team feedback. The resource allocation visualization in this project could be improved.
- Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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Free Online Training & Couses.. take advantage of them if you can!
Microsoft Project would likely be the best way to go if in fact, you had the proper training prior to implementing this software into your company.
My biggest problem was figuring out how to update projects after the fact. Adding changes seemed difficult & to be honest I likely didn't give it enough time & decided to go back to our previous software before presenting it to the entire team.
Pros
I love the idea of using Microsoft project & have heard others speak very highly of it. I know it has to be one of the more popular software programs in the industry because of how many of my peers are using it. And have been for many, many years. For me, the software was just a little too intimidating. I wish I would have taken advantage of the free online training & courses prior to diving in. I most likely could have got the hang of things & would have felt comfortable presenting it to my team.
Cons
Microsoft Projects has such good intentions with this software but I truly just felt it was a too complex & difficult to navigate on the scale I needed it for. I sometimes wish I would have given it more time & may decide to go back to it in the future but for now we switched back to smartsheet as it gets the job done & takes less brain power for me. Which lately has been running close to empty!
- Industry: Professional Training & Coaching
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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Great software for project managers and project management students
I love it. I am obsessed with this software. It has amazing work breakdown capabilities and lets you design and manage every detail of your project.
Pros
It is a great software for group projects. The entire team can work on different aspects of a project including risk management, budget allocation, time allocation and more aspects.
Cons
There is a learning curve until you master the software. So it is great for those whose job is working in projects but there will be an onboarding timeframe.

- Industry: Computer Software
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Sooner or later you will have to use it
Pros
Hard to say. Honestly it is a tool you are forced to use more than a tool you have pleasure to use. You have to used it when working on highly regulated markets and managing traditional large teams in waterfall projects. It has all the features you need to manage a big project, and I particularly appreciate the possibility of managing sub-projects in the same file.
Cons
The reporting features lag behind many other competitors. It is buggy if you try to do complex reports with big gantt files. Also, there is little room for customisation of the gantt bar if you want to build attractive graphics. I would also appreciate if Microsoft could integrate Copilot into MS Project to help with analysis.
- Industry: Broadcast Media
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Microsoft Project Review
Mine has been overwhelming because this platform helps me gain revenue.
Pros
The project and portfolio management software has enabled us to maximize revenues and return on investment. This software is easy to use.
Cons
I haven't had any challenges with this platform.
- Industry: Telecommunications
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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A fantastic product for projects management.
Microsoft Project has enabled to inform and ensure that each and everyone is aware about the project timelines.
Pros
The software has enabled us to effectively manage projects and allocate resources and also ensure informed decisions making.
Cons
Almost everything about the software is good. From customer care services to general performance of the software.
- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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Project handling
It helps us to import real time data and making audit reports and managing team details, roasters. Helps in making task timeline easily.
Pros
1. Extremely effective and user oriented product.
2. Simple and intuitive GUI with amazing integration options.
3. Help to make management and audit purpose super easy.
Cons
1. The understanding of logics are quite odd.
2. Issues with large file uploading and not really helpful in graphics.
3. We cannot use it for small purposes as it will be overwhelming for those.
- Industry: Education Management
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
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It boosts efficiency because to its compatibility with other Microsoft products like Excel and...
Using Microsoft Project, I can divide the work into smaller, more manageable chunks, set due dates, and monitor progress with great accuracy. You should pay special attention to the Gantt charts because they are a great way to see how everything is connected and when things will happen.
Pros
One thing that stood out to me about using Microsoft Project was how easy it made project management, even the most complex ones, thanks to its great capabilities and adaptability. Working as a research assistant at a university requires me to juggle multiple assignments and projects at once.
Cons
The interface's intricate design and features may be overwhelming for someone using it for the first time. Efficacious teamwork is further hindered by the inability to collaborate in real-time without purchasing costly add-ons.
- Industry: Government Administration
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1+ year
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A reliable old workhorse.
The quality of MS Project output is often sufficient for the requirement of most projects , but there is little room to do anting new or exciting with the platform. Its and old workhorse.
Pros
Project is widely used in my industry, so familiarity between projects is a bonus.
Cons
The MS Project interface is limiting, and difficult to understand without putting effort into experimentation.

- Industry: Education Management
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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Review for Microsoft 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: Telecommunications
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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Great Tool for Managing Projects
It’s really helpful for planning and managing projects, especially with the charts that show timelines clearly. Once I learned how to use it, I liked the features for tracking resources and generating reports.
Pros
how it helps you plan and organize projects effectively. The Gantt charts make it easy to see timelines and deadlines at a glance. It’s great for managing resources, so you can keep track of who’s working on what.
Cons
It can be a bit complicated for new users. The interface has a lot of features, which can feel overwhelming if you’re not familiar with project management tools.

- Industry: Retail
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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A review of Microsoft Project
Overall I am quite satisfied with the services of Microsoft Project
Pros
Microsoft Project applications are easily accessible from the MS Office Store and Sharepoint Store and can be used to increase the product's functionality, such as Custom Dashboards etc. The main advantage is large database and well-written documentation, questions and issues can be readily answered within the community. On the other hand, Microsoft offers effective technical help.
Cons
Although the use is flawless, the configuration is not the easiest, however once configured. User management is difficult and time-consuming.
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Microsoft Planner- Industry: Mining & Metals
- Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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MS Project User Experience
My Overall experience with Microsoft Project has been great, especially given that I had no prior experience of using the software. I was able to quickly grasp the UI and troubleshoot any issues that came up.
Pros
Fairly easy to use, especially if you have a good grasp of MS Excel.
It's highly flexible and allows the user to change and tweak a lot of key parameters.
Cons
Compared to other scheduling softwares, e.g. P6, it misses out on some key functionalities. A key feature missing is % work planned. It allows user to compare what % of work was planned till date vs how much has been completed.
- Industry: Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Essential software for project planning and management
I think Microsoft project is the easiest way to project plan for engineering projects. Primavera is a strong tool, however, for less experienced planners and managers, Microsoft project is the easiest to use and simplest to learn.
Pros
It is easy to use compared to other project planning softwares. It also integrates easily with teams and other used programs.
Cons
It is costly, and not everyone can have access to quickly editing or working on a plan. People will default to do work in excel since it is more easily available.
- Industry: Oil & Energy
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Microsoft Project
Superb. It is a 'mandatory must have' tool for all Project Manager and thier team.
Pros
It made planning & scheduling relatively and easy with its intuitive features & flexible function. It is ubiquitous (anyplace, any time) to get project to stay on task, keep projects organized, and tracked & getting work done like Sharing files, co-authoring and editing content as well as working together simultaneously.
Cons
tedious workflow setup especially when there's too many checkpoints of 'what if then else' decision is required
- Industry: Telecommunications
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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Great for larger companies
Great program overall especially for larger companies with locations nationwide
Pros
Highly recommend for larger companies with many locations nationwide.
Cons
Sometimes took longer to figure out programs working with the projects at hand.
- Industry: Accounting
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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Review of Microsoft Project
It really depends on the scheduling standards of the company you are applying for and their delivery approach. If they are following adaptive/agile life cycles, they may get by without using a traditional scheduling engine.
While familiarity with a specific scheduling tool might be asked during an interview or part of a job description, I've never heard of it being a "must have" as it is fairly easy to learn how to use one of these tools – the hard work is facilitating the development of the WBS and network diagram, which are the prerequisites for its use.
Pros
Excel-like interface
Flexible project planning
Team collaboration
Extensive reporting capabilities.
Cons
Switching between Microsoft Project applications
Extra steps for online syncing
Few integrations outside Microsoft.
- Industry: Nonprofit Organisation Management
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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W.Aura Views on Ms Project Utilization
Pros
Microsoft Project allows me to save time by automating workflow in real-time.
Project and task management are the key features which I enjoy using.
Cons
Unfortunately, Microsoft Project does not encompass offline access and forms.
- Industry: Nonprofit Organisation Management
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Most Robustious PPM Program
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: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Review of Microsoft Project
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: Telecommunications
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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Review of Microsoft Project
Microsoft Project stage helps in really plan an Undertaking in light of the distributing assets, its associations with exercises, Calendar, Reports which at last aides in observing of Task in much preferable way over regular programming projects, for example, Excel Templates.
Pros
Planning of Assignments on time premise or on custom measures
Cooperative Errand Task and getting Progress Information sources On the web
Guides, Various Reports assist with surveying the undertakings
Promptly accessible applications from Share point Store MS Office store are helpful for expanding the usefulness of the item eg Custom Dashboards
Cons
Ascertaining Undertaking Progress in light of Custom Fields( which are utilized to quantify Assignment Progress on Exceptional Execution Models )
Improving on CSOM and JSOM customization
Not restricting Help to Just Out of The Crate highlights
- Industry: Leisure, Travel & Tourism
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
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Great product for those who require advanced functionality
Microsoft Project is highly effective for those who need its advanced features and are willing to invest the time to learn it, but it might not be the best fit for those looking for a more intuitive, user-friendly solution.
Pros
I like the how Microsoft project offers tools for scheduling, task assignment, and resource allocation all in one place. Super streamlined!
Cons
I think Microsoft Project has a steep learning curve, especially for new users like I was in using project management software. It was a bit overwhelming and I spent a lot of time learning the interface.

- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Carrying out projects effectively
This tool has been very useful for me when working on a project, as it allows me to create an activity schedule for the tasks to be performed throughout the project, ensuring control and information management. It also allows me to work professionally and without errors.
Pros
I enjoy using Microsoft Project because it has helped me manage projects in my work area, whether with planning, organizing, or tracking the tasks that need to be completed within the project. Additionally, Microsoft Project allows me to create a task schedule, manage resources, analyze costs, and view detailed reports.
Cons
What I don’t like about Microsoft Project is that it’s very complex to learn because it has multiple options that aren’t easy to grasp.
- Industry: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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A useful tool for planning a single project (installed version) with severe limitations in the...
MS Project is a reasonably matured software that works well as long as you plan only one project. I could not make it combine several project files into one plan. The online version is - at least for me - not an option to be considered for planning a project.
Pros
Microsoft Project (in the version that you install on your computer) is a tool that has been around for a long time, and therefore has a number of sophisticated features and menus that many more modern tools don't offer.
Cons
At least in theory, MS Project can link several separate projects from different locations. In theory, I did not manage to get this link done, but rather my application crashed. The reason can be that I did something wrong and that other users can make this work, in that case I would say it is not intuitive and has pitfalls.
A MAJOR weakness of MS Project in the online version is that I could not make MS Project display the name of a task in the Gantt chard next to or within the displayed bar. Our project plans consist of a huge number - in some cases more than a hundred - hierarchical tasks where many of them are linked to predecessors so we end up with a complicated plan of a huge number of bars in the Gantt chart that are connected by many arrows. However, without seeing the name of the task next to the bar, the user has to move his eyes to the far left of the monitor to read the text and learn what the bar means. If your eye accidentally skips a row while doing this, you get confused. I believe that because of that (and many other features that are missing compared to the installed version of MS Project) the online version of MS Project - at least for my purposes - is useless.
- Industry: Market Research
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Review of Microsoft Project
its useful for organizing and keeping a clear view of all the moving parts in a project, making it easier to manage and complete
Pros
User-friendly interface, Organizing your projects, Time management made easy and do not have to spend so-much time and auto suggestion of several options for all Microsoft projects, Compatibility with other tools
Effective budget and cost management, Timely project completion
Great flexibility and custom fields, Progress tracking and reporting etc..
Another benefit of the MS Project is the fact it enables back up of files and documents and is cheaper to implement.
Cons
A major disadvantage is its not effort-able by the small enterprises & individual users
- Industry: Research
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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For efficient project management and operational effectiveness, Microsoft Project is an...
Microsoft Project's resource management feature is another key benefit. It is possible to prevent resource misuse and balance job distribution by using the platform's extensive insights about resource allocation, availability, and workload. Ensuring timely and budget-conscious project delivery and maximizing team productivity depend on this capacity.
Pros
Microsoft Project's strong and extensive project management features are what I like most about it as the Director of ICT Operations. Offering a wide range of capabilities to help with scheduling, planning, and resource management, Microsoft Project excels at handling complicated projects. We can readily view project timeframes, dependencies, and key paths thanks to its intuitive Gantt chart capability, which is helpful. Efficient monitoring of project progress and prompt detection of possible bottlenecks or delays are made possible by this visual representation.
Its compatibility with other Microsoft programs, like Teams, Excel, and SharePoint, is yet another noteworthy aspect. This smooth connectivity makes it possible to import and export project data with ease, encouraging departmental collaboration and guaranteeing that everyone is aware of every development.
Cons
It is less affordable for businesses that do not need all of the complex capabilities it offers due to its price structure, which can be somewhat pricey, especially for the cloud-based version.
- Industry: Market Research
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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Review of Microsoft Project
My overall experience with Microsoft Project has been positive. It's a powerful tool for managing complex projects, offering detailed features like task scheduling, resource allocation, and progress tracking. While the learning curve was initially steep, once I became familiar with its functionality, it significantly enhanced my project management efficiency. The real-time collaboration and reporting features also helped streamline communication and keep projects on track toward successful completion.
Pros
What I liked most about Microsoft Project is its robust project management capabilities. The software provides an intuitive interface for planning, scheduling, and tracking tasks, which makes it easier to manage even complex projects efficiently. Its Gantt chart visualization is particularly useful for gaining a clear overview of project timelines, task dependencies, and milestones. I also appreciate the ability to collaborate with team members in real time, ensuring that everyone stays on the same page. Additionally, the resource management features help optimize workload distribution and monitor project costs, making it an essential tool for ensuring project success.
Cons
What I liked least about Microsoft Project is its steep learning curve, especially for beginners. The interface can be overwhelming, and it takes time to understand the full range of features. Additionally, the software can be expensive, especially for small teams or individuals, and lacks seamless integration with some third-party tools, which can limit overall flexibility.
- Industry: Nonprofit Organisation Management
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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Easy to Use, Easy to Keep Track of Projects
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: Civil Engineering
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Best tool for Project management
As per the overall picture, this tool is good enough to monitor any kind of Civil Engineering project as per my experience.
Pros
As a civil engineer, using this software around 3 years for project management and monitoring purposes. This software facilitates the most precious platform to interpret the tasks and milestones of your projects and also the timeframe of the project. So it is very easy to monitor and track your projects timely through MS project.
Cons
So far MS project helped me with the tasks which I wanted to do with it so not yet observed any major issue with it.
- Industry: Staffing & Recruiting
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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Microsoft Project works well
Microsoft project has really helped to improve my productivity and project planning overall.
Pros
Ease and functionality as well as integration and use with all my apple products!
Cons
Cost is steep but seems to be worth the investment.
- Industry: Architecture & Planning
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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MSP - Project Gantt chart
My overall experience with Microsoft Project has been positive. It offers powerful tools for managing large-scale projects effectively. Its detailed planning features and robust resource management make it ideal for complex projects.
Pros
its ability to organize complex projects with clarity, from timelines to resource allocation. Its Gantt chart visualization makes tracking progress intuitive and efficient. Plus, its integration with other Microsoft tools ensures seamless collaboration.
Cons
The interface feels outdated, and navigating complex projects can sometimes feel clunky. Additionally, it lacks the flexibility and ease of use found in some modern project management tools.
Alternatives Considered
Oracle Primavera CloudReasons for Choosing Microsoft Project
The user interface is good & Gantt chart options are many to represent the data.Switched From
Asta PowerprojectReasons for Switching to Microsoft Project
The installation process is easy in MSP.
- Industry: Computer Software
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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Microsoft Project is Familiar, But no longer the Best.
In general, the best thing Microsoft Project has going for it, is that it's been around forever; most people are already familiar with it.
Pros
Microsoft Project is ubiquitous, and as such extra training is usually not required. The average person is already a user.
Cons
As time has gone by, the competition has improved more then Microsoft Project. There is open source SW which is more intuitive and easy to use.
- Industry: Real Estate
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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What You Ought to Know bout MS Project During Evaluation
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: Graphic Design
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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Excellent Project Management tool but very expensive!!!
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: Architecture & Planning
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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Stay on top of your tasks with Microsoft Project
Pros
Microsoft Project is really convenient to used compared to other programs. It is extremely popular as a project management tool and allows for me to easily share files with others who also use the tool to stay organized.
Cons
I would like for the software to be a one time cost instead of an annual subcription which is really costly over time.
- Industry: Computer Games
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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What to look for when choosing a PM software
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.
Alternatives Considered
Asana- Industry: Retail
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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Project management with ease
I have always found it easy to use and work within the Microsoft family of products. Would love to see them tighten up their usability and become a little more intuitive to the needs of their clients.
Pros
It allows you to easily track and manage your project with lots of Microsoft software integration options
Cons
Microsoft always feels clunky and dated compared to similar software options.
- Industry: Apparel & Fashion
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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Review about Microsoft Project
We found that the software was effective and helped keep teams on track, as well as helping understanding of the goals and project tasks.
Pros
MS Project is great for project planning! It allows you to break the work up into tasks and sub-tasks each with resources, dependencies, start and end dates. Also, it allows you to visualize the critical path.
Cons
I think they should provide the general package of the software. Also the cost of license is a bit high for the students to use it. Except for this it is one of the best softwares for Project Management purpose.
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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MS Project
Pros
Very user friendly compared to other similar softwares
Cons
The programme can look very basic, especially for occasions where it is being presented to a client
- Industry: Broadcast Media
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Magnificent Project Manager
Mine is am having a wonderful experience with Microsoft Project.
Pros
I like Microsoft Project because it makes managing projects easy and am able to track my projects at ease and even having to meet my dealings at ease.
Cons
There is nothing wrong with Microsoft Project.

- Industry: Computer Software
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Monthly for Free Trial
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MS Project: A comprehensive but complex approach for project management
My overall experience with microsoft projects stands average.
As it is very expensive i could only afford the free trial and overall
due to its complex ui it has been a bit hard. There were positives too like the flexiblity and scalablity factors
Pros
likes about microsoft project is that it is robust with good flexibility and scalability.
It is very easy to even integrate with out microsoft tools like powe bi,excel etc.
It also offers a good amount of customization too.
Cons
One of the cons is that ms project is very expensive compared to its competative product out there in the market.
Even the UI is bit complex and handling large projects become difficult.
- Industry: Logistics & Supply Chain
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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Project visualization and monitoring
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: Construction
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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Easiest Project Scheduling software
It has been great for the majority of high-rise residential building projects in which I have worked. It allowed us to control the project schedule accurately throughout the project duration.
Pros
It has an easy learning curve as it brings a similar interface to other Microsoft software such as Excel.
Cons
It can have potential limitations when dealing with highly complex construction projects or if you need to work simultaneously with other team members.
- Industry: Telecommunications
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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The Fruitful Planning Tool
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: Utilities
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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Will Help Your Company
It has been a pleasant experience using Microsoft Project. If you can get past the learning curve of using the software, then you have so much potential for business unlocked here. It can bring teams and even whole companies together on a subject and help everyone to be on the same page. Definitely worth taking some time to familiarize yourself with
Pros
Love the capabilities of this app. I enjoy how it can be used industry-wide and can help everyone be on the same page and coordinate together. Subtasks are helpful as well
Cons
There is a bit of a learning-curve to this app. Some aspects can be difficult to figure out. There also seems to be a lack of real-time updates when collaborating on projects
- Industry: Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Heavy platform that does many tasks
Have used for multiple tasks such as project management, project engineering, team management and scheduling.
Pros
Work load, work orders, scheduling, project tracking - all in one tool.
Cons
A very heavy platform and visually not very appealing.
- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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Project tracking made easy
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
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