What is Microsoft Project?
Stay organized, focused, and in charge. Tackle anything from small projects to large initiatives. You may or may not be a project manager, but now you can be the boss of any project with a powerful, easy-to-use app.
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86 Likeliness to Recommend
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95 Plan to Renew
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85 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
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Emotional Footprint Overview
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+90 Net Emotional Footprint
The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.
How much do users love Microsoft Project?
Pros
- Reliable
- Respectful
- Enables Productivity
- Saves Time
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Time & Expense Tracking
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Usability and Intuitiveness
Availability and Quality of Training
Ease of IT Administration
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Microsoft Project Reviews
Navid R.
- Role: Operations
- Industry: Manufacturing
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Jan 2024
easy to use and not costly
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Project from other similar products?
Integration with Microsoft software which makes it an ideal solution. Also the ability to link certain team members to tasks and align project strategies to meet company requirements.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
MS Project is a proven tool for managing traditional projects using Waterfall methodology. It can show in a single timeline with a predictable workflow all the deliverables expected in a project. However, the project management software now also supports Agile methodologies. With board view, co-authoring tools, and seamless integration with Microsoft Teams, users can easily add new members, work with cross-functional teams, track tasks in sprints, and collaborate with others simultaneously.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Outside of the Microsoft product line, MS Project is not as easy to integrate with other apps. Users have to use import/export tools to connect data from and into other tools. This is an extra step that can slow down, disrupt, or even introduce errors in the data flow. Customers may want more flexibility with their technology solutions to have options and contingency.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
All software solutions, however, have their pros and cons. MS Project may be a poor match for businesses with small and simpler projects with short duration. An organization using non-Microsoft platforms such as Google Workspace may have to invest in more products if it decides to adopt Project as its PM tool. Companies, therefore, should evaluate their present
Pros
- Client Friendly Policies
- Acts with Integrity
- Helps Innovate
- Reliable
Cons
- Slower Product Innovation
Becky N.
- Role: Industry Specific Role
- Industry: Media
- Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Submitted Jan 2024
"A must have for today's projects!"
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Project from other similar products?
Microsoft Project has shown that it is a tool capable of handling large projects that require large planning. I plan all my projects in Microsoft Project, our resources all put in my time sheets for official billing records into Project Online, We reconcile our financials using Microsoft Project and Power BI.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Microsoft Project has been very useful in helping me to develop plans, assign resources to tasks, track progress, manage budgets, and analyze workloads.
What do you dislike most about this product?
User management is still complicated and time consuming
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
A fantastic product it is. It has a lot of features, a lot of documentation and a lot of free internet training.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
Anish M.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Submitted Jan 2024
Reliable and robust - Microsoft Project
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Project from other similar products?
Microsoft Project stands out with its seamless integration into the Microsoft ecosystem, ensuring a familiar environment for users. The platform's robust task and project management capabilities, coupled with intuitive features like Gantt charts and collaborative tools, distinguish it. Its flexibility and scalability cater to diverse project needs, making it a reliable choice for efficient project execution, especially for teams already immersed in the Microsoft software landscape proving a gamechanger with the ecosystem that Microsoft has built and connecting it among other apps are also seamless.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
my favorite aspect of Microsoft Project is its granular task management. It possesses the ability to break down the complex project into a manageable, detailed tasks and assign them quickly and keeps my coding projects with transition to coding, InProgress, Code Review, Waiting for Customer reply status helps a lot in transitions from the global view itself. The Gantt charts provide a visual roadmap, aiding in project visualization. The integration with Microsoft's products/ecosystem, especially Teams, enhances collaboration seamlessly.
What do you dislike most about this product?
The part that often grinds my gears in Microsoft Project is its task dependency handling. For instance, when working on software development projects, managing code dependencies and build sequences can be a bit clunky. Picture this: you've got multiple code modules, and ensuring they compile in the right order feels like solving a puzzle without all the pieces. It could use a smoother ride in that department.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
For fellow professionals eyeing Microsoft Project in the tech realm, here's my take. Treat it like a heavy-duty tool for significant projects. The seamless integration with Microsoft tools is a pro move, offering consistency in your work environment. Think of Gantt charts as your strategic map, but be mindful not to overcomplicate smaller tasks. It's a powerhouse for project management in a professional setting, especially if your team is ready to leverage its feature-rich capabilities. Choose it for the big challenges, and you'll navigate your professional landscape with ease.
Pros
- Respectful
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable