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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88 Likeliness to Recommend
95 Plan to Renew
86 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
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Emotional Footprint Overview
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+91 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
How to read the Emotional Footprint
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While purchasing decisions shouldn't be based on emotion, it's valuable to know what kind of emotional response the vendor you're considering elicits from their users.
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Feature Ratings
Planning and Scheduling
Dependency and Milestone Tracking
Collaboration
Resource Management
Document Management
Budget Management
Hierarchical Task Management
Reporting
Workflow Management
Time & Expense Tracking
Mobile Access
Vendor Capability Ratings
Ease of Implementation
Business Value Created
Quality of Features
Availability and Quality of Training
Breadth of Features
Usability and Intuitiveness
Ease of IT Administration
Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement
Vendor Support
Ease of Data Integration
Ease of Customization
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Microsoft Project Reviews
Vanshika S.
- Role: Sales Marketing
- Industry: Food and Beverage
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Dec 2024
Organisation tool for online needs
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Project from other similar products?
The depth of its features is unmatched. When I鈥檓 working on a large, complex project with multiple dependencies, I find the advanced scheduling tools鈥攍ike critical path analysis and resource leveling鈥攁re lifesavers. Simpler tools like Trello or Asana just don鈥檛 offer that level of detail. What really sets it apart for me is the customization. I can tailor Gantt charts, reports, and even the fields to fit exactly what my team needs. It鈥檚 a bit of a learning curve at first, but once you figure it out, it's great.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
I love the resource management features. It鈥檚 not just about assigning tasks鈥擨 can track workloads, spot over-allocations, and make adjustments before they become problems. For bigger teams or shared resources, this is a game-changer. Another thing I appreciate is how well it integrates with the Microsoft ecosystem. I use Excel, Teams, and SharePoint regularly, so being able to seamlessly pull in data or share updates across these platforms saves me a ton of time. It鈥檚 like everything is designed to work together.
What do you dislike most about this product?
From my perspective, the biggest drawback of Microsoft Project is its complexity. While the depth of features is great for managing large-scale projects, it can feel overwhelming, especially for someone new to the tool. It took me a while to get comfortable with it, and I鈥檝e seen teammates struggle with the steep learning curve. Another frustration is the cost. It鈥檚 not the most budget-friendly option, and for smaller teams or simpler projects, the investment can feel hard to justify. There are other tools out there, like Trello or Asana, that are more affordable and easier to use for straightforward project management.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Start with built-in templates to save time and get a sense of how the software works. You can customize these as you become more comfortable.
Pros
- Trustworthy
- Effective Service
- Caring
- Fair
Parth M.
- Role: Operations
- Industry: Manufacturing
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Oct 2024
One of the best project management product!
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Project from other similar products?
It鈥檚 similar to other Microsoft products. Easy to use.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
It鈥檚 part of Microsoft office package.
What do you dislike most about this product?
It takes time to generate whole project. Software can be improved for user friendliness.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Use this project for small projects and then use it for larger one.
Pros
- Reliable
- Enables Productivity
- Effective Service
- Caring
Anirudh J.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Submitted Oct 2024
"Helps plan, schedule, and track projects"
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Project from other similar products?
Deep Integration with Microsoft Ecosystem. Robust Resource Management
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
On-Premise and Cloud Options
What do you dislike most about this product?
Enterprise-Grade Features
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
1) Budget for Licensing Costs: 2) Team requirements.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Enables Productivity
