What is Microsoft Project?
Stay organized, focused, and in charge. Tackle anything from small projects to large initiatives. You may or may not be a project manager, but now you can be the boss of any project with a powerful, easy-to-use app.
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88 Likeliness to Recommend
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93 Plan to Renew
85 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
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Emotional Footprint Overview
- Product Experience:
- 91%
- Negotiation and Contract:
- 89%
- Conflict Resolution:
- 93%
- Strategy & Innovation:
- 89%
- Service Experience:
- 93%
Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.
+91 Net Emotional Footprint
The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.
How much do users love Microsoft Project?
Pros
- Trustworthy
- Respectful
- Enables Productivity
- Reliable
How to read the Emotional Footprint
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List Tasks
Task Assignment
Due Dates
Task Prioritization
Drag and Drop Prioritization
Task Status
Automated Workflow
Dependencies
Task Categorization
Add Notes
Calendar View
Vendor Capability Ratings
Ease of Implementation
Quality of Features
Business Value Created
Availability and Quality of Training
Breadth of Features
Ease of Data Integration
Vendor Support
Ease of IT Administration
Usability and Intuitiveness
Ease of Customization
Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement
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Microsoft Project Reviews
Blessing O.
- Role: Consultant
- Industry: Consulting
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted May 2025
"Powerful and Comprehensive.
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Project from other similar products?
Microsoft Project stands out with its deep integration across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, enabling seamless collaboration via Teams, Outlook, and SharePoint. It offers powerful scheduling tools like Gantt charts, critical path analysis, and resource leveling, making it ideal for complex, enterprise-level projects. Its familiar interface shortens the learning curve for Microsoft users, while its robust reporting and customization options provide clear visibility into project performance. Unlike many competitors, Microsoft Project supports both cloud-based and on-premises deployments, giving organizations flexibility.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
My favorite aspect of Microsoft Project is its advanced scheduling capabilities. The ability to create detailed Gantt charts, set task dependencies, and automatically adjust timelines based on resource availability makes project planning both precise and efficient. Combined with real-time collaboration through Microsoft Teams and seamless integration with Excel and SharePoint, it empowers teams to stay aligned, meet deadlines, and adapt quickly to changes—an essential advantage for managing complex projects.
What do you dislike most about this product?
What I dislike most about Microsoft Project is its steep learning curve for new users. The interface, while powerful, can feel overwhelming, especially for those without formal project management training. Additionally, it lacks intuitive features for agile methodologies out of the box, which limits flexibility for teams using Scrum or Kanban without additional configuration or plugins. Lastly, its licensing costs can be high for small businesses compared to more lightweight, budget-friendly alternatives.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
I’d recommend Microsoft Project to someone managing complex projects or large teams, especially if they’re already integrated into the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. It’s perfect for users who need advanced scheduling tools, detailed reporting, and resource management. However, if you're a beginner or managing smaller projects, it might be worth exploring user-friendly alternatives first. Additionally, invest time in learning the software through training resources to maximize its potential and ensure you’re comfortable navigating its features.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
Laurence C.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Apr 2025
Task management is made simple
Likeliness to Recommend
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
i like the ability to track, plan and manage projects.
What do you dislike most about this product?
I haven't faced any issues.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Great for simple task management.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Trustworthy
- Efficient Service
- Continually Improving Product
Olivia H.
- Role: Operations
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Mar 2025
It's invaluable with project insights.
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Project from other similar products?
It's wondrous for seamless integrating with Teams for collaboration and reporting easily.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
I incredibly like how it's enhances our resources management and tracking our workloads.
What do you dislike most about this product?
It's an overkill when managing small project.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
It's an incredible beast with resources allocation, tracking of workloads to ensure no bottleneck with projects.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
