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Microsoft Project is a simple, yet powerful tool to manage work from quick projects to more complex initiatives.

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Pros:

As a Microsoft tools it has a great integration with other MS solution as name above, but it’s hard to integrate with externals apps.

Cons:

Simple error in typing the dates or days of activities can lead to complications if not caught immediately.

Microsoft Project ratings

Average score

Ease of Use
4.1
Customer Service
4.1
Features
4.4
Value for Money
4.1

Likelihood to recommend

8.3/10

Microsoft Project has an overall rating of 4.4 out 5 stars based on 1,986 user reviews on Capterra.

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Jeb
Jeb
Project Manager in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Government Administration, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Microsoft Project has been big corporate go to for a reason

5.0 6 months ago

Comments: Overall using Microsoft Project has been an easy and efficient way to manage the projects I oversee. It's a breeze to get started and because everyone has to use Microsoft it's easy to connect with team members.

Pros:

I really like the tie in with every other Microsoft product we use in the office. It's been very easy collaborate with the other people on my team and keep everyone on track.

Cons:

I don't love using Microsoft products. Sometimes it feels antiquated and you have to take 2 steps where only 1 should be necessary.

Paul
Business Analyst in UK
Government Administration, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

A reliable old workhorse.

4.0 4 weeks ago New

Comments: 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.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Retail, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
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Project management with ease

3.0 last month New

Comments: 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.

Ahanaf Ahamed
Research Assistant in US
Education Management, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

It boosts efficiency because to its compatibility with other Microsoft products like Excel and Teams

5.0 3 months ago

Comments: 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.

Mazhar
CEO in Saudi Arabia
Market Research Software, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Review of Microsoft Project

5.0 2 months ago

Comments: 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.

Jamie
Account Manager in US
Staffing & Recruiting, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Microsoft Project works well

5.0 2 months ago New

Comments: 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.

Luciana
Interpreter in Argentina
Telecommunications, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Great Tool for Managing Projects

4.0 2 months ago

Comments: 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.

Nisarg
Project Lead in Canada
Mining & Metals, 5,001–10,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

MS Project User Experience

4.0 3 weeks ago New

Comments: 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.

Roselyne
Presenter in UK
Broadcast Media, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Magnificent Project Manager

5.0 last month New

Comments: 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.

Delicia
Quality and training manager in US
Telecommunications, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Great for larger companies

5.0 last month New

Comments: 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.

Aziz
Manager in US
Animation Software, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

A game changer for project managment

5.0 4 months ago

Comments: Customization :user praise the ability to tailor dashboard reports and veiwe to suit their needs

Pros:

Gantt chart for easy project visualization

Cons:

Easy to use and navigate ever for beginners

Dario
Program Associate in US
Nonprofit Organization Management, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Easy to Use, Easy to Keep Track of Projects

5.0 3 months ago

Comments: 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.

Larry
Architect in US
Architecture & Planning, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Stay on top of your tasks with Microsoft Project

5.0 8 months ago

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.

ADEEL
ADEEL
Digital Marketing Assistant in United Arab Emirates
Verified LinkedIn User
Retail, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

A review of Microsoft Project

5.0 11 months ago

Comments: 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.

yusof
IT Manager in Malaysia
Oil & Energy, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Microsoft Project

5.0 11 months ago

Comments: 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

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Apparel & Fashion, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Review about Microsoft Project

5.0 4 months ago

Comments: 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.

MA. CELINE
Office Engineer in Philippines
Civil Engineering, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Microsoft Project is your long-time project management tool

4.0 3 months ago

Comments: Overall, Microsoft Project is a great choice as a project management tool. And it's feature of being accessed while offline is a plus for this software.

Pros:

I like most about Microsoft Project are the features of effectively managing budgets and allows me to make project reports and analyze information helpful on making decisions.

Cons:

It has a compatibility issues when team is using different versions or tools, and collaborative work is a little challenging and hassle.

Wendy
Young People Woman Mediation Ambassador in UK
Nonprofit Organization Management, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

W.Aura Views on Ms Project Utilization

4.0 3 months ago

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.

prasad
associate manager in India
Computer Software, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Easiest project management tool

4.0 8 months ago

Pros:

One of the best project management tool i have ever used, its very easy to leaarn and doesnt requires much time to learn when you are a new bee. I like two main features like Gantt chart and WBS, this makes project planning effective.

Cons:

At times sync betwween central server is slow and it takes time to reflect on other systems. One more thing , it misses the compare feature , for example i want to migrate my existing project maually to a new system. Then i will perform a export function and save a .mpp file. When this file is imported to new system , i would expect two windows of the project, to compare and cross check that import has been performed correctly.

Tayyab
Manager in France
Airlines/Aviation, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Review of Microsoft Project

5.0 9 months ago

Comments: Initial thought is using MS Project generically. Easily can shift and speak of experience in similar software along with ability to adapt and come up to speed quickly as have demonstrated throughout career. I've been asked similar type questions regarding other types of s/w. I don't make a big deal about it. All organizations have their own specific toolsets. No big deal onboarding with a new one.

Pros:

MS Project is User-Friendl Compatible with other Microsoft Products Reliability and Stability Manage Project Budgets and Costs Perfectly Keep your Projects on Time Great Flexibility Custom Fields Industry-standard tool with a Significant Social Presence

Cons:

Too advanced for beginners Limited Integrations Compatibility Issues The Gantt Chart is too Complex Recurring Tasks Difficult to Use Managing Access Rights is a Complex Process Slow with Big Projects

Eduardo
Systems and Technology Lead in Canada
Nonprofit Organization Management, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

My MS Project Feedback

5.0 9 months ago

Comments: It's been my go-to software to manage all my projects (small and large) for the last six plus years.

Pros:

MS Project is a robust tool to manage different projects at the same time, with great reporting tools and collaboration among licensed users.

Cons:

MS Project can be hard to implement and learn for some users, you can take some courses but you will likely learn how to navigate all tools and functionalities by using it every day.

Ardila
Accountant in US
Professional Training & Coaching, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

A Powerful Project Management Software

4.0 3 months ago

Pros:

When it comes to handling business projects, Microsoft Project offers great features and also makes project collaboration easy too. Tracking progress as well as managing projects and tasks has been easy too.

Cons:

No serious malfunctioning while interacting with Microsoft Project

Summer
Reservation Manager in US
Leisure, Travel & Tourism, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Great product for those who require advanced functionality

4.0 4 months ago

Comments: 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.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Cosmetics, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

should you use Microsoft project or not...

4.0 4 months ago

Comments: My experience with Microsoft project is great .

Pros:

it has a comprehensive project management features its integration with Microsoft Ecosystem is great Includes powerful reporting features and dashboards Extensive customer support

Cons:

it is complex contain Limited Collaboration Features Limited Cloud storage cost is high cost

Merve
BUSINESS ANALYST in Türkiye
Education Management, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Navigating Project Excellence

5.0 last year

Comments: My journey with Microsoft Project has been a mixed bag of triumphs and challenges. The software undoubtedly shines in terms of its user-friendly interface, robust planning tools, and resource management capabilities. It has significantly improved the precision and efficiency of my project management endeavors. Microsoft Project has the potential to become an even more integral part of any project manager's toolkit.

Pros:

Microsoft Project boasts a user-friendly interface that simplifies complex project management tasks. The software's layout and navigation are designed to facilitate a seamless workflow, ensuring that both beginners and experienced project managers can quickly grasp its functionalities.

Cons:

Microsoft Project's licensing costs can be quite significant, especially for smaller businesses or individual project managers. While the software does offer a comprehensive set of tools, its price point might be prohibitive for those operating on a tighter budget.