Construction, 1-10 employees
More than a year
“Managing your Project like a Pro”
Pros
PPM emerges as the best software for managing construction projects in our exploration. The entire project management team prefers using this software.
Cons
Takes time to master but the investment in time and resources proves worthwhile enhancing efficiency.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
9
Functionality
10
Management Consulting, 1-10 employees
Less than 6 months
“Project keeps things organized”
Pros
The software features a simple and familiar Microsoft layout providing a comprehensive view of the entire project to stay on track.
Cons
Lacks some features seen in other programs and the desire to pull data from other sources remains unfulfilled.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
7
Customer Support
6
Functionality
4
Oil & Energy, 500+ employees
More than a year
“Very Familiar MS Office Style”
Pros
A familiar environment for users of other Microsoft Office programs quick and easy for creating Gantt chart schedules linking tasks and monitoring progress.
Cons
Less intuitive than desired and the price though a bit steep aligns with being an MS product with continuous updates.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
6
Value for money
6
Customer Support
7
Functionality
3
Aviation & Aerospace, 500+ employees
More than a year
“Microsoft tool for Project managers”
Pros
Offers easy integration with the rest of MS Office suitable for projects of varying scales.
Cons
The user interface elements are crowded necessitating a larger screen for optimal utilization.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
6
Functionality
4
Not Specified, 101-500 employees
More than a year
“Microsoft PPM”
Pros
User-friendly across different devices with the same account allowing easy access to files stored in the account from different devices.
Cons
Easy to use various features are employed and file size is manageable saving more storage on the device.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
7
Customer Support
9
Functionality
8
Information Technology and Services, 51-100 employees
More than a year
“enterprise project management (EPM) system”
Pros
As a Microsoft tool it integrates seamlessly with other MS solutions mentioned earlier though external app integration proves challenging.
Cons
Microsoft Project is a classic project management tool supporting different standards but lacks support for agile project management like Scrum and Kanban.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
6
Value for money
7
Customer Support
6
Functionality
10
Information Technology and Services, 1-10 employees
More than a year
“Organise projects manage portfolios and projects”
Pros
My preferred tool for project management due to its ease of use capability to interconnect projects for updates and perform combined reporting. While the reports may be slightly clunky they provide essential information for senior management. The ability to add programming enhances visual outputs.
Cons
Integration into SharePoint is challenging and there's a desire for easier ways to make the software email team members on task updates. The availability of KB and/or training is not straightforward. Also a wish for an easier way to do cost management within the project(s).
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
9
Customer Support
9
Functionality
6
Not Specified, 500+ employees
More than a year
“Project Control/Management Tool”
Pros
A fantastic tool for collaboratively constructing project schedules providing features for baseline and budget management.
Cons
No dislikes noted. The software is user-friendly easily presentable to others and could benefit from allowing collaboration among users.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
6
Functionality
4
Computer Software, 1-10 employees
Less than a year
“Review for PPM”
Pros
Microsoft PPM effectively assists our company in planning project schedules and managing related variables.
Cons
As a new user the system hasn't significantly complicated work. Analytical tools for instance have eased the experience.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
9
Customer Support
7
Functionality
10
Not Specified, 500+ employees
More than a year
“Out-of-date project planning tool”
Pros
MS Project demonstrates effective integration with the Microsoft Office suite.
Cons
The outdated user interface and a project ethos that's too waterfall-based are drawbacks.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
3
Value for money
5
Customer Support
9
Functionality
4
Not Specified, 500+ employees
More than a year
“Powerful Tool for PMs”
Pros
Once fully understood MS Project becomes an extremely robust and powerful tool. Its simple chart construction and data visualization coupled with expandable capabilities contribute to its appeal. Appreciate how PPM learns and seamlessly integrates changes in projects.
Cons
Fairly complex as software with familiarity with other Microsoft products being helpful. May not be as robust as needed for a single solution but suits Microsoft users.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
6
Value for money
9
Customer Support
6
Functionality
4
Construction, 500+ employees
More than a year
“Simplicity”
Pros
The timeline creation tool is straightforward and user-friendly.
Cons
Merging different timelines can be tricky at times.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
9
Functionality
10
Education Management, 51-100 employees
More than a year
“Useful tool”
Pros
Appreciate the ease of use when creating slides for my class presentations.
Cons
Sometimes finds moving text boxes around a bit challenging.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
7
Customer Support
7
Functionality
8
Facilities Services, 1-10 employees
Less than a year
“Project takes a while to get used to”
Pros
Microsoft Project is exceptional for overseeing project deliverables and milestones particularly on intricate or projects with extended development timelines.
Cons
Commencing usage can be overwhelming requiring a few tutorials for familiarity.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
6
Value for money
7
Customer Support
6
Functionality
4
Not Specified, 500+ employees
Less than a year
“Solutions to every day work !”
Pros
It remains the industry standard for project management software due to its ease of use. Sub-project creation within a single file a familiar design swift data entry and improved Gantt charts contribute to its appeal.
Cons
The primary downside is the expense yet the received value justifies the cost. The absence of a Mac version remains a concern with uncertainty about future support.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
6
Customer Support
9
Functionality
10
Education Management, 1-10 employees
More than a year
“Great project management software”
Pros
Boasting excellent online support user-friendly synchronization with O365 and the ability to monitor all tasks Microsoft Project generates impressive reports.
Cons
Not part of the Microsoft Office package and while costly the perceived value makes it worthwhile.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
7
Functionality
6
Not Specified, 500+ employees
Less than a year
“Great project and portfolio after learning curve”
Pros
Microsoft PPM stands out as an exceptionally feature-packed solution for project and portfolio management covering scheduling resource and schedule management and cost management comprehensively.
Cons
As a novice mastering all features posed a learning curve but tutorials significantly alleviate this challenge.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
7
Customer Support
6
Functionality
4
Not Specified, 101-500 employees
Less than a year
“Project Portfolio management”
Pros
It offers notable features such as portfolio optimization seamless BI integration and robust reporting capabilities.
Cons
There are some issues with the software but they are manageable.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
7
Customer Support
9
Functionality
10
Shipbuilding, 500+ employees
More than a year
“Best project management tool from Microsoft”
Pros
This software provides an array of tools for managing projects of any type or size. It facilitates easy data extraction from Microsoft products and other software ensuring effective tracking of each task's progress.
Cons
New users encounter a learning curve with certain tools and it may seem complex at times.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
7
Customer Support
9
Functionality
10
Computer Software, 1-10 employees
More than a year
“General porous Project Management tool”
Pros
The Windows application is exceptionally user-friendly incorporating features like recurring tasks for efficiency. It supports various task relationships including FS SS SF and FF.
Cons
Desire for backward resource-leveling support and it lacks optimal coverage of project management areas like Quality and Risk Management.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
9
Customer Support
7
Functionality
6
