Information Technology and Services, 51-100 employees
Less than a year
“Easy to use tool”
Pros
This tool serves as an easy-to-use project management tool.
Cons
This tool comes at a relatively higher cost compared to other alternatives.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
7
Customer Support
6
Functionality
8
Financial Services, 11-50 employees
More than a year
“I use word for my job”
Pros
Appreciated for its ease in creating new contracts or text documents with effective tools.
Cons
Documents created on a PC might not appear well on a laptop due to non-responsiveness.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
9
Customer Support
7
Functionality
6
Telecommunications, 500+ employees
More than a year
“Your partner for timely project delivery”
Pros
The deadline alerts functionality ensures project stakeholders stay on track with project progress.
Cons
The software lacks functionality for automated cloud updating impacting multiple users simultaneously.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
9
Customer Support
9
Functionality
8
Education Management, 51-100 employees
“Convenient to use”
Pros
The design of the templates is highly pleasing from an aesthetic standpoint.
Cons
The utilization can be puzzling on occasion.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
9
Customer Support
9
Functionality
10
Telecommunications, 51-100 employees
More than a year
“Best tool for Project Managers!”
Pros
Empowering Project Managers the software ensures complete control and oversight of the project. It facilitates tracking tasks prioritizing activities for meeting deadlines and creating reports for management sharing and discussion with ease.
Cons
Microsoft Project isn't part of Microsoft Office; it necessitates separate acquisition.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
7
Customer Support
6
Functionality
4
Printing, 500+ employees
More than a year
“The Project Management Tool for the Microsoft Power User”
Pros
Microsoft Project's strength lies in its seamless integration into the overall Microsoft ecosystem maximizing efficiencies. It excels in resource allocation scheduling identifying critical paths and offering additional benefits for project management quality of life.
Cons
Project seemingly straightforward for creating plans initially becomes complex with numerous unnoticed cumbersome features especially when juggling multiple project resources while examining the Gantt chart. Sharing projects poses challenges as users require Project installed on their devices.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
9
Customer Support
7
Functionality
6
Not Specified, 1-10 employees
Less than 6 months
“Microsoft PPM”
Pros
Excelling in managing multiple projects simultaneously this platform provides easy progress tracking and visually appealing outputs. Integration into other systems for demonstrating progress and generating reports is seamless.
Cons
Given its extensive functionality and diverse project types (marketing IT finance etc.) getting accustomed to the software took some time.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
7
Customer Support
6
Functionality
10
Industrial Automation, 11-50 employees
Less than a year
“Microsoft Project”
Pros
Its seamless integration into the company and smooth association with Google clients were notable features.
Cons
The associated price tag is quite high limiting options for budget-conscious users.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
9
Functionality
10
Computer Games, 1-10 employees
Less than 6 months
“Very powerful very confusing”
Pros
Despite having extensive capabilities for managing an entire company Microsoft Project can be challenging due to its complexity.
Cons
It is intricate requiring company-wide alignment for optimal functionality. If achieved it can be a potent tool.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
4
Value for money
6
Customer Support
6
Functionality
10
Not Specified, 11-50 employees
More than a year
“THE tool for project management”
Pros
Microsoft Project sets the standard for project management offering a comprehensive set of tools.
Cons
There's a substantial learning curve to extract the most from Microsoft Project.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
6
Value for money
9
Customer Support
7
Functionality
6
Not Specified, 500+ employees
More than a year
“MS Project - Great for project planning”
Pros
A cornerstone in my work this project creates clear and detailed schedules linking multiple projects into a master list for efficient big-picture planning.
Cons
It lacks intuitiveness and took time to discover the tricks for optimizing schedules. While a training course helped exploration revealed many shortcuts and options.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
6
Value for money
7
Customer Support
6
Functionality
4
Not Specified, 500+ employees
Less than 6 months
“The PM tool Microsoft suite was missing!”
Pros
The integration of Microsoft Project with tools like Skype Outlook Excel and PowerBI along with an intuitive interface and useful templates enhances efficiency. PowerBI integration makes it the best PM software available.
Cons
Despite widely used tools like Gantt charts and scheduling templates some functionalities are challenging to use. Project Pro pricing might be steep for small to medium-sized businesses.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
9
Functionality
10
Media Production, 51-100 employees
Less than 6 months
“Perfect Project Software”
Pros
Its ease of use and readability make it a preferred choice for managing projects.
Cons
No significant issues; it effectively serves its purpose.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
7
Functionality
6
Government Administration, 500+ employees
Less than a year
“Great visual support for structuring and monitoring projects”
Pros
An excellent solution for project management recording even the smallest details estimating costs and offering a variety of adaptable templates including Gantt diagram views. Whether installed or managed through cloud services it remains a very comprehensive software.
Cons
To maximize its potential investing time in learning all functions is necessary which may not be practical for immediate project needs.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
6
Customer Support
6
Functionality
8
Not Specified, 51-100 employees
More than a year
“Great for Programmes”
Pros
This software offers an excellent way to keep track of work by creating programs.
Cons
It may pose challenges for those not tech-savvy but a few training sessions can address this.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
7
Customer Support
6
Functionality
4
Construction, 101-500 employees
More than a year
“Projects manager”
Pros
Microsoft PPM simplifies project management allowing the setup of start and finish dates for subcontents in projects. Automatic updates to layouts show the knock-on effect of delays.
Cons
Challenges arise when extracting files to PDF format and printing.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
7
Customer Support
6
Functionality
4
Not Specified, 51-100 employees
More than a year
“Microsoft Project”
Pros
A great tool for managing projects Microsoft Project is considered the gold standard.
Cons
The program presents a learning curve and challenges for advanced features initially.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
9
Functionality
10
Construction, 500+ employees
More than a year
“Track your progress with MS Project”
Pros
Used for progress tracking and scheduling MS Project is essential for knowing each project's status and making informed adjustment decisions. Project templates help initiate projects and the option of MS Project server is suitable for multiple projects/schedules requiring concurrent accessibility and change management.
Cons
Abundant features and options may not be intuitive initially necessitating dedicated MS Project training. Some deficiencies can be addressed by Primavera a viable alternative.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
6
Value for money
7
Customer Support
9
Functionality
10
Information Technology and Services, 101-500 employees
Less than 6 months
“Not very user friendly”
Pros
Standout features include tracking a project from beginning to end and creating micro-projects within a larger project. The easy timeline feature aids in creating tasks and deadlines.
Cons
It lacks user-friendliness compared to other products for managing significant tasks.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
6
Value for money
7
Customer Support
6
Functionality
4
Computer Software, 1-10 employees
Less than 6 months
“Finish your project in time”
Pros
Used for a small software project this tool is effective for setting tasks and entering phases and deadlines. It handles automatic task management effectively.
Cons
The software's only drawback is its cost requiring payment for use; however it justifies the investment.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
6
Value for money
7
Customer Support
9
Functionality
8
