Information Technology and Services, 500+ employees
More than a year
“The Ultimate Project Management Software”
Pros
MS Project boasts powerful features for project management including Gantt charts budget tracking and task management offering detailed options for resource management. Integration with an existing Microsoft environment is fairly easy requiring minimal maintenance once custom templates are set up.
Cons
It does have a steep learning curve that can seem intimidating to new users and the overwhelming amount of feature capabilities can seem daunting. MS Project also does not integrate well with other project management software so that can definitely be improved.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
7
Customer Support
7
Functionality
8
Hospital & Health Care, 500+ employees
More than a year
“MS Project”
Pros
The most valuable function is the import and export capability to either HTML or PDF formats.
Cons
There is room for improvement in the calculation of project hours.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
7
Customer Support
7
Functionality
10
Government Administration, 1-10 employees
Less than 6 months
“Great for Gantt Chart”
Pros
My primary reason for acquiring this software was to enable my team to construct a Gantt chart. Opting for the lowest-tier option it performs admirably.
Cons
Understanding how to use some features may be initially tricky but it becomes more straightforward with exploration.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
6
Value for money
9
Customer Support
9
Functionality
8
Information Technology and Services, 1-10 employees
More than a year
“A reliabale software for project management”
Pros
Microsoft Project integrates with Office 365 through the SharePoint online service facilitating flexible changes and loading options. The software incorporates team collaboration technologies such as Skype and Power BI. The interface reminiscent of Microsoft Excel's ribbon design provides a sense of familiarity. As a pioneer in project management software Microsoft Project is trusted and consistently updated to meet our needs. It is also versatile for creating roadmaps budgets and expenditure plans offering deployment options for on-site or cloud use.
Cons
In contrast to other applications Microsoft Project stores documents in a proprietary format creating accessibility challenges for non-users. As a project manager verifying compatibility with recipients' programs is crucial before sharing files often requiring the creation of an alternative compatible format.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
9
Functionality
10
KUMC, 50-99 employees
“Great user experience with Project Insight!”
Pros
I appreciate that our management teams have been able to address concerns early, fine-tune procedures, and work to enhance project accuracy because of the insight that Project Insight gives to our company. The system is quite efficient and easy to implement.
Cons
Nothing, as of yet!
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
9
Functionality
8
Oncology Nursing, 50-99 employees
“Review”
Pros
With Project Insight, Its simple to keep track of tasks and submit timesheets.
Cons
It takes some time to become acclimated to the platform and find your way around.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
8
Customer Support
8
Functionality
8
Financial Services, 11-50 employees
Less than a year
“Microsoft Project Helps in Staying on Track”
Pros
With flexibility for any industry the cloud-based option is appreciated. It is reliable and seamlessly integrates with other Microsoft software. Customer support is commendable.
Cons
Adequate training is necessary; it can be challenging for first-time users. Recommending YouTube tutorials for guidance. Small businesses may find it costly to acquire licenses for team members. Compatibility issues may arise for those not using Microsoft-based software.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
6
Value for money
7
Customer Support
6
Functionality
8
Information Technology and Services, 51-100 employees
More than a year
“A good tool for Waterfall development”
Pros
A potent tool backed by Microsoft making project management accessible across a network.
Cons
Other tools in the market have gained prominence particularly for those following agile development methodology.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
6
Customer Support
7
Functionality
6
Not Specified, 1-10 employees
“Option for orderly creation of our projects”
Pros
Software designed for monitoring processes resource assignments and developing plans driven by Gantt charts.
Cons
A drawback is the inability to assess the productivity of individuals or machinery.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
7
Customer Support
6
Functionality
4
Oil & Energy, 1-10 employees
More than a year
“The PMs right hand”
Pros
Microsoft Project streamlines the project manager's role aiding in team focus on main activities overall progress and resource optimization. It is flexible for managing projects of various sizes. Becoming an expert requires time and effort but the results justify the cost.
Cons
The learning curve is extensive and steep; formal training is essential for full utilization. While basic functions are commonly learned a comprehensive understanding is often overlooked. Costly due to the additional license requirement for the Office suite.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
7
Customer Support
6
Functionality
8
Clarivate, 50-99 employees
“Could be the best”
Pros
The product is simple to use and offers a variety of options for the users to choose from.
Cons
Indicators on the timesheet dashboard may be improved.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
8
Customer Support
6
Functionality
6
IdealUser, 10-49 employees
“Perfect tool for managing projects.”
Pros
Weve found Project Insight to be an excellent tool for keeping track of project hours. The dashboard and calendar reminders are the most useful features for my team and me.
Cons
Nothing to write here! It works fine for us.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
10
Customer Support
9
Functionality
9
Biotechnology, 11-50 employees
Less than a year
“Highly recommended tool”
Pros
Notable features include the ability to track multiple project timelines.
Cons
This tool is not included in the basic Microsoft Office package.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
7
Customer Support
6
Functionality
4
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing, 500+ employees
More than a year
“Great environment to develop projects”
Pros
User-friendly enabling task assignment to peers from Teams during meetings. It allows for efficient team management task assignment time tracking and project reporting.
Cons
Occasional reminders raise minor concerns possibly related to configuration.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
7
Customer Support
7
Functionality
6
Information Technology and Services, 51-100 employees
Less than a year
“Simple and usually sufficient”
Pros
Integration with other Microsoft products especially Teams is a significant advantage. Basic functions meet expectations without exceeding them.
Cons
Customization possibilities in Microsoft Project are limited to simple extensions like user-defined fields. Additional functionalities such as workflow creation are desired.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
7
Customer Support
9
Functionality
3
Construction, 11-50 employees
Less than a year
“Important tool to manage company campaigns”
Pros
An easy-to-use software with the ability to create and learn quickly. The complete chronogram or schedule along with resource requirements is visible.
Cons
Graphic representation lacks the dynamic quality seen in other software making it challenging to view all details in a single graphic.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
7
Customer Support
7
Functionality
10
Hospital & Health Care, 51-100 employees
Less than 6 months
“Absolutely Love it”
Pros
Microsoft Project stands out as the best among all Microsoft products. It is user-friendly and a necessary office tool.
Cons
No negative feedback reported; the user expresses overall satisfaction.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
9
Functionality
10
Information Services, 500+ employees
More than a year
“Great for group work”
Pros
Task creation and updates are straightforward. Multiple workers can collaborate update and track task progress seamlessly integrating with Microsoft Teams.
Cons
Issues with securities and access granting have been encountered. While not overly complicated individuals can request access without clear intentions.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
6
Functionality
4
Hospital & Health Care, 500+ employees
More than a year
“MS Project is the standard for project management software.”
Pros
A great tool for formalizing the project management process surpassing the use of Excel or simple Word documents for planning.
Cons
Effectiveness in using Project is enhanced with formal MS Project training as many project management methodologies are integrated into the tool.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
6
Value for money
7
Customer Support
6
Functionality
4
Hospital & Health Care, 500+ employees
Less than 6 months
“Great for creating projects!”
Pros
Microsoft Project is ideal for creating projects with contributions from others allowing effective task delegation and completion.
Cons
Some features are perceived as harder to use hindering beginners from fully benefiting from the program.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
7
Customer Support
9
Functionality
3
