Hospital & Health Care, 500+ employees
More than a year
“Very user friendly”
Pros
Remarkably user-friendly intuitive and designed with the user in mind Microsoft Project facilitates easy changes and well-crafted file sharing compatible with commonly used platforms.
Cons
Loading the program is slow and the smallest font size may limit displaying a large number of steps and tasks on a single sheet or screen.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
7
Customer Support
7
Functionality
6
Information Technology and Services, 1-10 employees
Less than a year
“Nice Tool for Project Organization and Management”
Pros
Microsoft Project proves to be a valuable tool for project collaboration organization and management. Its seamless integration with other Microsoft services particularly beneficial for businesses deploying services like Exchange and Office adds to its overall effectiveness and ease of adoption.
Cons
Microsoft's customer service typical for the company could be significantly improved. Often generic template responses are received offering solutions already attempted or addressing unrelated issues.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
7
Customer Support
9
Functionality
8
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing, 500+ employees
More than a year
“Convenient tracking and monitoring tool”
Pros
A helpful tool for tracking and monitoring tasks Microsoft Project excels in notifying users about overdue or delayed processes/tasks based on predefined timelines.
Cons
Despite minor glitches like occasional software crashing the overall assessment of this tool is positive. Such issues are common with Microsoft software.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
7
Customer Support
7
Functionality
10
Education Management, 500+ employees
Less than 6 months
“Easy to Use”
Pros
The software's capability to manage schedules effectively is appreciated for keeping projects organized.
Cons
The only drawback identified is its lack of popularity within the reviewer's company.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
9
Functionality
6
Not Specified, 101-500 employees
More than a year
“Great tool for projects”
Pros
Once users become adept at using the software Microsoft Project emerges as a powerful tool for project tracking and presenting results to teams.
Cons
Not intuitive requiring a learning curve but free courses are available.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
7
Customer Support
7
Functionality
8
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing, 101-500 employees
More than a year
“It makes you an efficient project manager.”
Pros
This application significantly contributed to improving operational management maximizing time utilization from project planning to commissioning. It aids in monitoring materials manpower and project progress through Gantt charts facilitating effective management meetings.
Cons
To truly enjoy using the application one must learn its features; it's not something for casual use.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
6
Functionality
8
Computer Software, 500+ employees
More than a year
“MS Project Professional”
Pros
Recognized as one of the best portfolio management software Microsoft Project Professional assists in preparing schedules for project releases using Gantt charts. Integration with the Microsoft software suite is suggested for enhanced functionality.
Cons
MS Project's cost makes it challenging for small-scale companies and its advanced features can be overwhelming for beginners.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
7
Customer Support
7
Functionality
10
Retail, 500+ employees
More than a year
“Microsoft PPM offers efficient and timely managed project coordinations.”
Pros
Microsoft PPM impresses with its array of tools and a well-designed user interface allowing easy tracking of project progress. It efficiently facilitates tracking various project aspects and individual team members' progress supported by daily reports start/end dates and important alerts.
Cons
The tool performs efficiently with few negative points. Sharing files with non-PPM users can be cumbersome requiring export to PDF or other formats. Additionally more additive tools for finance and business operations are desired.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
9
Functionality
10
Primary/Secondary Education, 500+ employees
Less than 6 months
“Microsoft Project is helpful for organizing my teams tasks and projects.”
Pros
Microsoft Project's extensive features including task lists and Gantt charts are highly valued for team collaboration.
Cons
The reviewer desires more comprehensive Kanban Board features for displaying tasks and projects physically.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
6
Value for money
7
Customer Support
6
Functionality
4
Construction, 500+ employees
More than a year
“Good Start”
Pros
A standard in various fields and project management courses Microsoft Project maintains its significance.
Cons
Unlike other options with built-in tools MS Project requires plugins and third-party apps for effective use in the field.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
6
Customer Support
6
Functionality
6
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing, 500+ employees
Less than 6 months
“Project needs a major overhaul”
Pros
While working with old/legacy systems and companies resistant to change Microsoft Project's compatibility stands out despite minimal additional pros mentioned.
Cons
Perceived as difficult to use requiring expensive setup by partners this software faces competition. The reviewer suggests Microsoft should update and improve the product.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
3
Value for money
3
Customer Support
3
Functionality
4
Computer Software, 500+ employees
More than a year
“MS Project Review”
Pros
Featuring a commendable UI and feature set Microsoft Project provides full visibility of projects. The availability of pre-built templates robust help documents and Microsoft's integration make it a reliable choice.
Cons
A great tool with a high price for managing small-budget projects.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
7
Customer Support
7
Functionality
8
Not Specified, 11-50 employees
Less than a year
“Decent option at the time but better options now”
Pros
The ease of use coupled with integration into the Microsoft suite particularly Outlook contributes to the positive experience of this tool.
Cons
Limited functionality and features and difficulty building customized projects within the application.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
7
Customer Support
6
Functionality
6
Not Specified, 51-100 employees
More than a year
“Great tool to start on project management”
Pros
Acknowledged as a powerful tool Microsoft Project requires users with project management skills to fully utilize its capabilities. Detailed resource management and customizable reports are highlighted.
Cons
Integration with tools outside the office suite is challenging and the pricing is comparatively higher. Licensing clarity is also lacking at times.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
9
Functionality
8
Not Specified, 500+ employees
More than a year
“There Are More Intuitive Project Management Solutions Available”
Pros
Noted for its complexity Microsoft Project is deemed ideal for managing large-scale construction projects involving multiple subcontractors. It excels in scheduling assigning and monitoring tasks comprehensively.
Cons
Deemed overkill for most managers and overly complex making it challenging for teams to implement. Other project management solutions are considered more user-friendly and scaled down.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
4
Value for money
7
Customer Support
6
Functionality
4
Not Specified, 51-100 employees
Less than a year
“I like making reports here!”
Pros
Appreciation for the app/software's features providing great templates and customizable works making it a symbol of the user's tasks.
Cons
Experienced an issue when the laptop accidentally shutdown without saving.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
7
Customer Support
7
Functionality
10
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing, 500+ employees
Less than 6 months
“Great option for project management”
Pros
Microsoft PPM's properly configured features allow users to create basic indicators and compare actual performance with initially planned benchmarks at any time.
Cons
Increasing project complexity poses challenges in obtaining a revised schedule and Microsoft PPM downloads take a considerable time on certain devices.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
9
Customer Support
9
Functionality
10
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing, 101-500 employees
Less than 6 months
“Microsoft Project review”
Pros
Praised for its scheduling features the software excels in tracking workflows and platforms with ease.
Cons
Described as a great business partner with no negative feedback.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
7
Customer Support
7
Functionality
8
Oil & Energy, 101-500 employees
Less than a year
“Project Management Software for all”
Pros
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management's prioritization module enables experts to discuss and prioritize project strategies. Its user-friendly interface and robust tool management capabilities along with the ability to plan resources throughout a project's life cycle enhance accessibility from all devices.
Cons
Project complexities lead to difficulties in obtaining revised schedules and slow software loading on some devices due to its bulkiness.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
7
Customer Support
7
Functionality
8
Computer Games, 500+ employees
Less than a year
“Functional solution for optimizing the project portfolio”
Pros
Within the company Microsoft PPM is employed to optimize the portfolio of created projects. Full integration with Power BI for advanced analytics and the availability of a tool for creating detailed reports contribute to its effectiveness.
Cons
Microsoft PPM lacks features for discussing tasks and projects internally and it doesn't provide an option to create backup copies of projects.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
7
Customer Support
9
Functionality
8