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Microsoft Project &amp; Portfolio Management software is a comprehensive tool that can help you to manage all aspects of your business project. It includes features such as time tracking, resource planning, and financial forecasting. Additionally, it offers complete transparency into your projects so that you can always ensure quality control and track progress objectively. This software enables you to keep tabs on expenses as well as income generated by your projects, making it easier to make informed decisions about future investment strategies.

Using this platform, businesses can plan and collaborate on multiple projects from anywhere in the world using a range of tools such as dependency configuration, business intelligence integration, task assignment, due-date tracking, and much more. Additionally, it helps in streamlining resources, projects, and portfolio management that is integrated with planning tools for better tracking of projects.

With Microsoft&rsquo;s project and portfolio management solutions you can easily determine the best strategic path for your businesses, and also weigh project proposals versus other key business drivers. It helps you consider the overall cost and resource constraints while making such key moves. Furthermore, it helps aggregate programs, portfolios, and various projects and tasks across your organization in an interactive and visual Roadmap for greater and wider visibility. Users can share built-in reports, use Native OData for advanced reporting, and also evaluate and capture project ideas with ease.

<h3>Benefits of Microsoft Project &amp; Portfolio Management</h3>

Some of the most notable benefits of Microsoft Project &amp; Portfolio Management include:

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	<li>It makes tracking and managing your projects easier.</li>
	<li>You can create templates to speed up the process of creating a new project.</li>
	<li>Helps in staying on track with deadlines and achieving project goals.</li>
	<li>It provides you with a dashboard that lets you monitor your progress and track your budgets.</li>
	<li>You can also add notes, files, images, and links to your project files.</li>
	<li>Generate interactive dashboards based on project data and investigate performance using Microsoft Power BI integration.</li>
</ul>

The platform integrates with a variety of tools such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft SharePoint, Dynamics 365, Procore, Microsoft Power BI, Wrike, HeavyBid, GanttPRO, Replicon, and countless others.
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Allow you to allocate funds wisely and track spending across multiple categories.

Budget Management 

Makes it easy for co-workers to access project files without ever leaving their own desks.

File-Sharing 

Helps keep all aspects of the project organized and coordinated, from beginning to end.

Project Management 

 Manage your tasks by dividing them into specific categories or by priority level. 

Task Management

 Provides accurate estimates for resources required for a task or project.

Resource Management

Provides comprehensive information on daily activity reports, status updates, etc.

Reporting/Project Tracking 

Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management

Microsoft Proyect offers the possibility of managing all the activities that make up the project execution process, since it simplifies the administration of projects and portfolios of resources. Integrated planning tools help you keep track of projects, as well as organize them. It is a tool that facilitates decision making in a timely manner because it allows to develop and design projects in the company with their respective resource allocations. It should be noted that it has functions to c...

I've used MS Projects for years. I've since moved to Zoho Projects and find that I have the more robust feature set with Zoho but I think MS Projects works if you want to keep it simple and don't need the added bells and whistles of Zoho.

So far my overall experience with MS Project is a little more unique then expected and I would probably prefer more clarification on its compatibility and uses from Microsoft and their retail agents around the world before purchasing. The installation was pretty straight forward and I have not had any issue in regards to the application functionalities, and features. However, it did take me long to learn how to use MS Project and I would probably suggest that the help and instructional features could be adjusted to accommodate other users similar to my situation. The great thing I like most about MS Project is that it's interface is quiet similar to that of other MS Office products, such as MS Excel. This familiarity gives me the confidence that the product I am about to use, is very similar to other MS Office products that I use on a daily basis. MS Project integrates well with Office 365 which allows me the space that I need to work remotely from anywhere when I'm outside the office, at home or sitting at a cafe having coffee while working on a task. Even when there is no internet connection, MS Project still works perfectly offline because it is a desktop application after all and your files are stored locally which allows ease of access when you need them. In addition to the user friendly interface of MS Project and its well designed features, I also love the built in templates that come with MS Project which is ready for use when I need it. The various templates have different themes and natures which gives you the flexibility to chose from according to the task you are trying to accomplish. The least thing I liked about MS Project is that it took me a while to get used to the menus, and features such as the interface when i first started. It took a lot of practice and further research on how to use the product faster and efficiently because my first impression is that MS Project was not really user-friendly at the beginning. I think MS Project is a bit expensive and you need to plan and make an effective decision before you purchase the full license, and the reason I say this is because if you're a small business with a small budget then you can only afford a handful of user licenses, which means if your business will scale up in the future, then you have to purchase more user licenses to accommodate growth. Another con with MS Project that I found out is that it is only compatible with computers installed with the Windows operating system and you need to install the full licensed version to start using the full features of the application. I normally work remotely and I need an application that is compatible with other mobile devices such as android, apple iOS and Linux. I am unsure if MS Project can accommodate under these circumstances according to the application prerequisites and requirements of use for MS Project.

Since I have been using Microsoft Project, allows me to quickly adapt proposals and ideas into organized projects. This very helpful when I need to present proposals because I can give a solid overview of the project's idea, estimate, in the early stage, and to control during the execution, all the resources and manage and predict risks. The linkages, not only are easy to use but also help me when dealing with complex tasks. During presentations, the Gannt window allows me to show timelines versus the lines of tasks and clarify any doubt and even make corrections. I am a fan of the shortcuts, and filters, they help me to zoom over critical points. I really appreciate the fact that I can import and Export tasks in excel formats, it makes my daily work and reporting very easy. For any user used to Microsoft's Software Family, the interface and tabs of the software will be very easy to understand and to use. The drag and drop function for schedule makes it easy to modify any resource. It has the most important features that any project management software can have and It is very useful that you can track all the necessary changes, manpower loading, deviations on time, and costs to complete the daily project managing tasks, provide baselines, and formulate all the necessary estimations. The Gantt Chart provides a graphical overview of the whole project and combined with the reports and striking graphics make it easier to understand and present the planning and evaluation strategy. If not the time to start a project from the scratch MPP comes with a very powerful set of templates. Indisputably MPP becomes an ideal first choice for any project manager. The first I must say is that you need a strong background in project management theory (critical path method, evaluation techniques and so on) in order to master Microsoft Project and smoothly use all the features and capabilities of the software without having a complex learning curve. Besides, it's not an intuitive program so it is adviced taking a training course, but yes, you can learn to use it by yourself by dedicating hours and discipline. In the other hand, you need to consider the size of your project and company, and considering that it is a monthly subscription (including access to the cloud) that you should pay for every user, it can end up being relatively expensive at the end of the month. The integration with externals apps is null so you need to do it manually. And well, there are some formatting issues, is really complicated sometimes and printed results are not always what is expected.

I use Microsoft's Project to track the individual items that I need to manage for a major project. The best parts of MS Project are that it evolved into the easiest to use Gant chart generator out there. My personal business calls for me to track several programs at one time and as an Instructional Designer/Architect, I tend to "chunk" projects into smaller, easier to accomplish bites. The Project lets me do that and helps me track my progress in completing the chunks of the larger project that I have to complete. I like that the interface allows me to enter the data about the project into what looks like a spreadsheet. The software then generates a Gant chart and helps me track where I might have finished ahead of schedule or where I might slip if I don't pay attention.

My main gripes about MS Project involve a lack of flexibility. I can't easily rename column headings because they're locked into Microsoft's view of what a project should look like. This is only a minor annoyance. That said, at times I often expect MS Project to behave more like MS Excel where I can manipulate and edit cells with ease, which you can't because the columns are locked to function only one way. Finally, I would like to have row separators that let me know where one project ends and another begins. I do this because I'd like to have a tool that lets me view all my projects in one place. Changing dates is also an annoyance because the date fields always default to the point in time in which you started the project and so if you expect the date fields to default to "today's date", you might have to make adjustments. It would be nice if the date defaulted as expected (today's date).

Tips: 
1. You can roughly rename the titles of cells, but the contents will always function according to the locked nature of the cells.
2. If like me, you want to track multiple projects in one MS Project file, simply color code the different projects with the cell highlight function. 1. Ease of use
2. Fast data entry
3. Visible Gant chart 1. Columns are locked to function only one way
2. Date fields don't default to today's date
3. No means to separate one project from another

Have the possibility to manage the resources, projects carptera from the initiative or idea cycle to the process and project closure. and the collaboration in external offices with the executors or other leaders is very useful to measure impacts and make decisions. Since we implemented it, which is quite easy, it is enough to have a 2010 project server and a professional project for the stations all in collaboration with a sharepoint farm. The implementation process took a couple of months to adjust the configurations and to be able to obtain the greatest possible potential of the solution.
in general we could use the graphs and diagrams in order to measure and make correct decisions to be applied in each case
the collaborative work increased to have a better follow-up of the tasks and be able to finalize or inform some deviation in time of each project
The support of the provider was very specialized for when we had to resort in some cases to the implementation and uses of the platform.
a great functionality was to be able to create project templates without having to go through the process of creating formulas within each file, something that is optional for each use but in ours we had formulas applied to be able to measure specific calculations that we needed.
Roi's early measurements were accurate in a high percentage which helped to clarify the landscape of the project area. It is a very expensive solution, for which not all companies are willing to invest, not only in the platform but in the hours of R & D that the team must use to manage it, maintain it and work on the solution.
Another point is that it is not multiplatform and this in the cases that are needed is important to evaluate it or keep it in mind.
It has many features and it is a bit difficult to be an expert because of the number of functionalities that you have and you end up resorting to conventional methods because it is cumbersome to know where to find them.

Based on the experience of the use of the tool, the organizational capacity is more efficient and effective in each task, as well as the security and the status of the results offered by each member of the project. Another element to highlight is communications and how this allows improving the flow of information, thus improving the willingness of managers to take corrective action at the best times. Of the positive things that Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management has, is that you can use a driver prioritization module to develop workshops in which executives openly discuss the issue importance of each business controller and thus be able to prioritize the strategies according to the established objectives. that's why it's an advantage to be able to prioritize commercial drivers at any level
within the organizational hierarchy Another element to highlight is the tool's management capabilities, which helps to capture the resource requirements at the beginning of the project's life cycle and all the programmed activities, providing visibility, certainty and assertive predictions about the demand future and the best thing is that it can be accessed from any device available to the members of the company. One of the difficulties is the development of the chronogram of the different projects and the information that is offered to the teams involved in the different projects, as well as the possibility of associating one or more plans for the execution of the project and a baseline for the project. supervision, development and management and thus be able to generate changes in the various levels in a corrective manner. In addition, the implementation of the schedule change and operational capacity is difficult and prevents providing the project teams with an updated map for the execution of their tasks and therefore the delivery of a new baseline to verify progress and manage the change programmed by the bosses.

I used this product at a large bank and they used this to keep track of every.single.thing. developers did, so it was really time consuming updating everything on a daily basis. PMs had a nightmare maintaining everybody's schedule and making little changes to the plans so they would adjust to minor variations and unexpected stuff. The bank had build an automation engine for Project so every file was crunched by it and used to calculate everything from bugdet updates to productity bonuses. It was really a grim time when some tool told you the bonus wouldn't be available to you in the current quarter. Microsoft Project is the 200-pound gorilla that most enterprises use, mainly because their companies already have all the Office bundle and this software might come included. Make no mistake, this is a compelling and thorough piece of software, but sometimes it's a little overkill for simple, quick tasks (like sketching a project while it's being pitched) and it really focus on being a good-for-everyone without much emphasis on usability or friendliness. Other newer options have emerged in the last years, so there's a big possibility that you could find exactly the software for your needs on a cheaper, even free option.

On the plus side, MS Project supports really giant plans, as well as collaborative efforts and automation. The fact that it can be automated through code written in C# might be its more appealing feature for enterprises and large companies. Like most MS software lately, this can be a memory and CPU hog. It really has tons of features so finding the right tool can be time-consuming. The usability could be much better, especially for my use case which is quick prototyping of projects in order to create budgets and proposals.

Microsoft Project is undoubtedly one of the best project management tool in the industry, whether you are working on projects in different fields such as IT, Marketing, Finance, Construction, etc. As long as I can remember, MS Project has been helping me deliver projects successfully. It's a software that is ideal for collaborating with my team and it aids in effective planning as well as allocation of resources. Probably the best feature of this program is the resource management aspect of it notably the workload tracking with everyone involved (team members, client, and vendors).

I normally use the Gantt Chart view since this is the easiest to work with and most common as well. I don't think I've ever worked with an easier software that can do simple changes such as linking multiple dependencies. In addition, this is more visually intuitive and you can easily manipulate the shape and colors of the bars (this is very helpful when dealing with multiple tasks).

Overall, this software is definitely one of the top ones out there. It takes a lot of practice to get used to it but having templates (especially the ones specific to your company/industry or whenever you are working on similar projects with identical deliverables [ease of use = tasks are populated]). One good advice for people who are interested in project management: learn this software early one if possible. I know many universities teach the MS Project basics. Ease of use, visually presentable (especially when dealing with many tasks), most common software in the industry It takes some time to learn the software so it can be intimidated to new users

It has brought me many benefits, among them it has allowed me to plan my projects in a faster way, since with this tool I can take control of the execution time and the budget with a clearer and more global vision, it has been a tool for me great utility and has more functions than those used daily. The software has several advantages, mainly it organizes my projects in a more complete way, because before using it to my Excel plans, with the difference that Project has daily the progress of the project with graphs and diagrams for a faster analysis, Without exceeding the available budget, also plan from small to large projects with the great advantage that I can link them or work them separately. I find it interesting that the project control allows to save the line of the original project to compare it with the modifications that are made in time. On the other hand you can save the file in other formats to facilitate printing. In my personal opinion Project is not easy to use for beginners, initially I found it a bit complicated for the basics of the program, even for other more advanced functions it should be easier, for example at first I did not understand because Project sometimes my activities with a duration in decimals even when I assigned him the full day. I think it could be used by students as a tool to plan their activities so that later in the professional field they are more familiar with the software, but for that it must be more user friendly.
On the other hand, I think that its biggest disadvantage is that the activation of the license is a bit expensive.

I found the degree of control and tracking was not available in Asana.  In MS Excel, it was far too labour intensive to produce the reporting needed and lacked the tracking and control we needed for larger 7 figure projects.

I've used Microsoft Project on more than a hundred projects over the years - from 5 to 7 figure budgets. This tool will reward the small time investment you supply with a level of control and tracking that will keep your projects running, accountable and 'on time'. Your customer (internal or external) will be impressed with the time, budget and resource management that you can achieve with this tool. It may take a few videos to bring you up to speed on the features you want, but it is well worth the time! I found the degree of control and tracking was not available in Asana. In MS Excel, it was far too labour intensive to produce the reporting needed and lacked the tracking and control we needed for larger 7 figure projects. Microsoft Project has basic functionality that is straightforward for setting up projects and managing progress on your project. It has an interface that is a "what you see is what you get" with visual representations of your project timeline, dependencies and progress to-date. It is powerful and can be expanded to handle the biggest and most complex projects, or provide easy over-views for smaller projects. Like any software, it has its eccentricities. One of the challenges is that the functionality is so deep that you can get lost with features that you do not need for the level of project you are undertaking. The software is more expensive, but you get what you pay for and the functionality and level of control you can achieve is worth the investment.

Increases productivity for multiple complicated projects. I use this for the Board, committees I work with to manage timelines, scheduled. The features could be overwhelming and take time to understand however it's worth it. Take advantage of online free tutorials and Microsoft online videos. Online support is 24/7, always available. Features include tools like charts, templates, budget management, expenses tracking, idea management, resource management, collaboration, task management just among the multiple features available. Easily manage resources, schedules, collaborate on projects. One of the most effective tools for project management. Convenient tool to allow all your work to live on one platform. Create complex schedules, plans. Easily view projects, resources, and other items on management level to make accurate decisions. Create detailed, customizable reports and goals, timelines to increase productivity. This tool makes organization very efficient for even complicated projects. There is a learning curve for most of the features although it becomes productive, easier to use in time. It does take time to learn every aspect of each tool as it's a bit complicated. I wish there was a way to measure team productivity.

We are now doing a marketing project for our company which makes this software very important as we use it to be accurate with data. The benefits that this software offers us are planning, organization, time, saving money avoiding unnecessary expenses, better presentation of our projects. This software is really good when it comes to developing projects, since each phase can be planned and reports can be made in real time, one of its important characteristics is that it allows you to have control of the resources and make an exact calculation. This software contains many tutorial videos where it helps you understand how it works and that it is not complicated when using it. In the company it has been and is very useful and necessary and its integration has been excellent and easy since we have prior training to be able to run the software and apply it in our business processes through the planning and execution of projects. This software is complete and personally has many functions that I find it hard to say that they need to be improved, but in reality everything is perfect and very easy to use. Integration into our business processes has been easy and much needed as we run projects from this software.

We use MS Project for progress tracking and scheduling. MS Project allows you to set timelines, track schedules and view/add items that need to be completed before you can move on to the next phase of your project. As things slip, you can adjust your project schedule to accommodate for those changes. Without MS Project, our company wouldn't be able to function without knowing where each project is at and we wouldn't be able to make the informed adjustment decisions as a project schedule slips or speeds up. Also, the ability for us to create project templates helps us get a project off the ground and we can adjust as needed. There is also functionality of a MS Project server and if you are doing multiple projects/schedules and concurrent accessibility and change management is needed, that might be your way to go with this application. There are an abundance of features and options that are not at first intuitive, so having some dedicated MS Project Training is a must. There are some things that MS Project is lacking and from what I have seen the only other option out there to complete some of these lacking tasks is Primavera. When evaluating software, best to compare them both before making your decision.

Microsoft Project stands out from its competitors with its wide range of features, such as multi-resource scheduling, task dependencies and resource allocation. It also offers a comprehensive suite of reporting and visualization options to help project managers keep track of progress. Additionally, it is relatively easy to use once you get the hang of it.

Overall, Microsoft Project is a powerful project management tool that is ideal for those with complex projects. It offers a wide range of features and is relatively easy to use once you get the hang of it. However, it can be confusing and unintuitive, which can be a barrier for those who are new to project management. Microsoft Project stands out from its competitors with its wide range of features, such as multi-resource scheduling, task dependencies and resource allocation. It also offers a comprehensive suite of reporting and visualization options to help project managers keep track of progress. Additionally, it is relatively easy to use once you get the hang of it. Microsoft Project is a powerful tool for organizing, tracking and managing complex projects. It offers a wide range of features, such as multi-resource scheduling, task dependencies and resource allocation, which make it ideal for complex projects. Microsoft Project can be difficult to learn, especially for those unfamiliar with project management concepts. Additionally, the interface can be confusing and unintuitive, which can make it difficult to use.

Microsoft Project offers a wide range of features and capabilities that are not available in other project management tools. It allows users to easily track progress and share resources, as well as create detailed reports. Additionally, its user interface is intuitive and easy to use, making it ideal for businesses of all sizes.

Microsoft Project is an excellent tool for project management. It is feature-rich and highly efficient, allowing users to easily create and monitor projects. The cost can be prohibitive for some businesses, but its comprehensive capabilities are well worth the investment. Microsoft Project offers a wide range of features and capabilities that are not available in other project management tools. It allows users to easily track progress and share resources, as well as create detailed reports. Additionally, its user interface is intuitive and easy to use, making it ideal for businesses of all sizes. Microsoft Project is an incredibly comprehensive and user-friendly project management tool. It has a wide range of features and capabilities, making it ideal for businesses of all sizes. It allows users to easily create and monitor projects, track progress, and share resources. Microsoft Project can be quite costly, especially for businesses with limited budgets. Additionally, navigating the menus and settings can be a bit tricky, as there are numerous options and features to choose from.

As a Program Manager I used MS Project and Portfolio Management full suite of product quite extensively. I managed multiple projects ranging from small to large projects. Our network spanned across multiple groups domestic and global. Our initial project only used MS Project in the early stages until the full suite of PPM was available. Projects were easier manage and it helped us stayed within budget. The tools were not as easy as I anticipated to integrate, however with the right planning I'm sure it can be integrated fine. It's important that the program team is knowledgeable about all the capabilities so it can be used in their projects. We used the entire portfolio in all our programs. Setting up the entire system is not as easy as I had hoped. It took several iterations in order to get the right process in place and to make sure the program team are properly trained to utilize all the features that are available with all the tools. All tools must be integrated correctly. It's best to plan and take your time setting it up right.

If you need Planning Software that gives you visibility into real world timelines, then you cannot go wrong with MS Project. It plans for you as you add in resources, deadlines, holidays, etc. The more information you provide, the better it will be. This is my go to tool for project management. I love how easy it is to plan projects within it. I can interconnect other projects so they will update accordingly and do combined reporting. 

Project scheduling is the best in the industry. 

The reports are still a little clunky however, they give the information you need for senior management and/or decision making.

I can add some of my own programming to it to get desired visuals etc. Its not easy to integrate this into sharepoint or to make the software email other team members on tasks due on them. I know its there but i havent done this as yet. The KB and/or training is not easily available. I also wish there was an easy way to do cost management within the project(s)

Todoist is more effective in managing a basic task and simple project.

Overall, i am still satisfied in using this software to managing and managing our collaborative project and it really helpful for us to tracking and finish our project in the allocated time. It has increase our effectiveness in planning and executing a project. Todoist is more effective in managing a basic task and simple project. Microsoft Project is really good in planning and executing my project that my team and my colleague collaborate. It let us to distributing task among us and be clear which member are responsible for the task and avoid confusing while executing the project. The Gantt chart really helpful in planning the project time of completion. You will need quite a considerable time of training to properly get expert and get comfortable in using this project management software to the maximum usage. Some of the feature or tools is quite hard to be understand the usage and the manual is not explaining the tools in details.

One can easily learn how to use Microsoft Project in a long weekend, but utilizing the software in conjunction with proven project management methodology is key. Microsoft Project brings a lot of the same design mentality present in its other applications such as templates that provide ease of use for new users. A project can be extremely granular and contain a total breakdown of tasks and resources or merely a high level breakdown of major milestones. Once compiled, the data can be broken out into various views for the pertinent project tasks such as timelines and Gantt charts.




 Microsoft Project does have a steeper learning curve than some applications because of the inherent need to understand project management philosophy. You also need to have at least a partially formalized approach to project management otherwise you may find yourself fighting with the software.

I've been using MS Planner for over 12 months to manage my BPM department's involvement in projects including Strategic Transformation, People initiatives, Career Development Planning, and Agile Continuous Improvement initiatives. MS Planners' inclusion in the O365 software suite means anyone with an O365 licence can access a complete project management platform. The ability to produce high-level roadmaps consisting of the various projects makes forward planning a simpler task, with a holistic view on a Gannt chart. One thing that could improve the tool would be the ability to drill down in to a task that has sub-tasks, turning it in to it's own mini-project with a dedicated space, this would remove the clutter from the top-level and allow multiple layers of project management.

Brings Your Ideas To The Goal. A software intelligence that plans all your processes from start to finish by working like a professional analyst. All you have to do is enter the data and bind the terms. A realistic table that presents the risks as a report to you with all stages in the rest of the process.*Time management*Activity Formation*Explanation of WBS Business Processes*Critical path analysis (GANT)* Project calendars*Resource management*Assigning tasks and linking resources*Reports*CostingAmong only a few features. It would be good to reduce the program license costs to much more favorable terms.

General porous Project Management tool and not applicable in the complicated projects Windows application is really user-friendly. I love the recurring task facility for creating repetitive tasks without the need of creating each task separately. Supporting the different relationship between tasks including FS. SS, SF, and FF 
 I wished it supports backward resource-leveling. It doesn't support the whole areas of the project management body of knowledge including Quality management and risk management in the best way.

The the overall experience was okay I just don't think I'm ready to switch from Google This software is very comprehensive and seems to be good software I just can't get used to using it after using Google The Google software we use as much easier for us to deal with on a daily basis we do use however Microsoft note which ties into this thing with

My overall experience with this app is good . It helps me keep my projects in an orderly manner as well as it cost less than other apps normally does You can start easily with built in templates There are absolutely nothing I would replace about this app

Good time & cost estimation support as well as the scheduling tool. Really easy GUI with basic tool available for entry level Project Management. The greatest bug of this SW is the lacking of a WBS for waterfall Projects.

The ease of use and the features it provides for Project Management and planning. Tracking and dashboards are very intuitive I think support can be improved to make implementation and usage very easy


When there are dependencies between tasks, the dates automatically shift when an adjustment is made to the timeline. I like that you can can assign someone to be accountable for each task and you can indicate the status of the task in terms of completion.  
It takes a really long time to get set up and you need to know everything about the project timeline before you start inputting. It's not a tool to use when there are lots of adjustments and you use it to set up an initial plan where no concrete dates, durations, etc. are known. It's really hard to share with others who don't have Project - exporting to Excel is more administrating. Keeping Project up to date is very manual and time intensive. I usually abandon my Project files mid way into the planning phase.  
Look to other tools to manage projects. MS Projects is straightforward to input tasks, etc, but I have never used it through to the end of the project because the administrative work to keep it updated was another full time job.  
Creating a project plan that can be shared - it would be better if it didn't need to be extracted to excel in order for non project users to be able to review the plan.  


Project is simple and highly accessible, even for people who haven't used much productivity software before. It's user-friendly, visually streamlined, and collaboration-happy. 
Project isn't the worst collaboration tool in the world, but it has one huge drawback: there's collaborative productivity software that is basically just as good available for free. It's called Google Drive. There's almost no functionality in Project that I absolutely need that isn't available for free on Google. And Google doesn't require everyone to have access to the software; just an internet connection. Project isn't bad; it just isn't substantially better enough to justify spending money on it. 
If you're going to charge money for software, it needs to be substantially better and different than that which is available for free. 
We've been solving largely logistical problems using Project. We initially spent money on it simply because somebody thought it was worth it, but there's really nothing we're doing now that we couldn't do before. 


Ability to visualize the entire landscape of tasks for the lifetime of a project. 
Just about everything. The navigation, the management, the complexity of the software; basically it's not a program to be used by a group of people with varying skills and interests. It became a bit more of a topic for performance criticism than a tool for tracking projects. 
You will need staff devoted just to the management of the software, the software will also need to be integrated into meetings, discussions, and business operations. It is a little bit too onerous, honestly, for a large organization with several ongoing projects. 
The problem we solved was that we didn't want Microsoft Project. 


I like it's similarity and compatible with the other Microsoft products. It allows you to feel comfortable with the interface as it's already something you recognize. 
To use it fully with most of it's functions requires a huge learning curve in comparison with the other Microsoft products.  It may look similar but a lot of the time you might edit something and accidentally ruin your project file by doing so. 
I would recommend taking a look at other products, such as the Service Desk Projects instead. As it is a lot easier to use.  
We initially used it for project management and projection of times when our engineers owuld be complete.  


I guess the fact that it was microsoft branded was the fact it was easy to bring everyone aboard and get them into the software. It made connecting with other members on a project super easy. 
I disliked how every aspect of this software reminded me of Google Drive 
I recommend checking out Trello, Google Drive, and literally any other tool that can connect multiple people. The problem with Microsoft project was the expensive cost for such a disappointing product. 
We needed a way to connect multiple people over three departments to collaborate on projects. This was proposed due to it having a Microsoft branding.  


Microsoft project has traditionally been the best way to capture critical data elements for success project planning.  That opportunity remains. 
Microsoft project has always been obscure but the interface has taken the effort to an entirely new level of trivial pursuit.   Simply trying to change project dates and task interrelationships is beyond challenging now.  Worse yet my organization decided to use Project Online for organizational time keeping.  Data entry lacks integrity since it is so hard to put in the time to do it right people just do it quick. 
Planning project requirements, sequence and prioroities 


Im not fond of any of it really but thats probably because we never could figure out how to make it efficient in my company  
Difficult to use. My company tried to implement this program for engineering project management. We never got it off the ground due to difficulties with learning the program  
Do not implement in the middle of a project or with a project kicking off in the nearby future. Its difficult to learn and implement unless you can dedicate all of your time to it  
Did not have any benefits for our purpose  


This software is visually appealing for high level detail. It is easy to adjust bar colors, bold headings, summarize the overall schedule.  
This software is easy to manipulate. You can make your schedule show exactly what you want very easily. Personally, I wouldn't consider this program a CPM tool.  
We are working on solving late deliveries and tracking our vendors more efficiently. Using a schedule has helped us keep track of our vendors, hold them accountable and mitigate any late deliveries.  


The different views, ability to check project status through earned-value etc. views. 
High complexity and not very user friendly. 

You have to really know how it behaves and works, and in big projects (lots of resources, tasks) it is common to get stuff mixed up. 
Keep backups when you are interacting. Sometimes you do stuff with impact, don't notice the impact, have to go back to a previous version... 
WBS definition and management, resource allocation, task and project status 


Very easy to make charts to see personnel allocations 
Microsoft Projects is miserable if you are used to Excel. You cannot sort, export to Excel, make mass changes or expand all the tasks within your project. It takes more time to do small tasks in Projects than 90% of my work on a daily basis.  
You can make excellent charts within Projects to see how your team is allocated. However, if you are using it to track tasks, you are much better off using Excel.  


There is little to like in Microsoft Project. Most of my customers have no use for a GANTT chart. The other features of Project are handled much better by other applications. 
It's a complex application that seems to have little us for anyone other than a skilled project manager. While it can produce a GANTT chart, selecting which defaults to use is tedious. 
Do your homework. Make sure it meets your needs. 
few benefits 


It shows a clear critical path once you finally link all of the tasks together 
Too difficult to use. Too many steps to link, unlink, add people, add timeline. You have to be an expert user of microsoft to understand it.  
Take a class on Project and watch videos online 
We used project to developecritical path items and determine realistic time lines 


There are options galore, so long as you know how to use the software. 
We found the sheer number of options to be cumbersome and really didn't think it suited our needs.   
Large litigation requires organization and the ability to analyze trends and documents.  We attempted to utilize this for that purpose. 


reliability and fast service--cross checking myworkwithwhat I have uput into the work that I am about to reviiew- 
at this time Ihave not come across any to mention- I probably have not worked with it long enough 
forecasting 


I do enjoy the amount of functionality, but it's just way too bloated.  
Way too much going on, I can't recommend it actually.  
I want to let project managers and engineers work as seamlessly as possible together. 


MS Project and Portfolio Management has all of the functionality for PMO and more. 
MS Project and Portfolio Management is too heavy and costly. 
Need a platform that can help manage a portfolio of projects. 


Quite Familiar to MS Excel and Documents.  
It's not build for Agile world, most of time we use JIRA, Kanban work flow.

UX is quite bad. 
Make it user friendly like JIRA  
Mostly Software development . 


I love how easy to learn the software is 
I dislike how it is sometimes glitchy while using 
Go through the instructions and work to urilize all features 
Ability to organize things in a clear way 


Collaboration in SharePoint. Entering in projects in one location, the format.  
Clunky. We were in a meeting and someone used an unrecognized character and no one could save their projects.  
na 


Once all data has been inputted, it is a visually appealing presentation. 
Microsoft's PM software is not always intuitive.  
We can more easily predict work flow and project completion dates. 


Integration with O365 is convenient. Relatively easy to use GUI.  
Software can be a bit buggy and slow at times.  
Benefits include seeing the big picture, time mgmt.  


Microsoft product you know what to expect works ok 
Not much of an improvement can do better with your own app
 
Get more up to date 
None  


It has a lot of functionality built into it 
Pain to use, clunky, not intuitive.  Expensive license  
Scheduling for waterfall projects.  


Its a good product but needsto change with time 
it is just too old for my liking

wish it was more cloud based 
none 


It has great integration with other Microsoft products, such as Office365 and APIs for integration with databases and other systems. 
Manageable Factors in MS Project Project Scope Resources Time. These factors are interdependent and subject to changes during the process, without this implying a rupture between planning and execution. 
It is not the best software for agile project management 
Always compare other products before purchasing your project management tool. Our company had other tools before that were not as effective - and that costs time, money, and staff dedication. The use of tools, reading the opinion of other professionals in the same area of expertise of your company is also very important and I recommend it. Some features of MS Project are very important to us - such as Frame View where you can visually track project tasks for better workflow and status using built-in or custom task panes. We also use the Timeline View (Gantt) a lot to track and understand dates, tasks, and project task relationships in a visual timeline view. 
MS Project is a project management tool capable of optimizing processes and projects. The software provides project leaders with facilities for follow-up and monitoring, such as detailed calendars, automatic task distributors and multiple-angle data visualization, among others. It is very popular for its ease of use and application versatility.
It has a lot of training material for users. Excellent technical support. 


This software coincides with all of the features we need to enhance our programs, allowing me to plan activities, delegate tasks, and analyze data and generate reports easily and entirely online. I appreciate the ability to assign tasks to several members and to get email notifications of upcoming work in real time. 
It does not allow me to download large files, although there are much fewer opportunities for making statistics and graphics. If it is not used properly, resources and programs can be wasted. This program might also be a bit slow to start. We couldn't even afford to purchase an interim alternative for plan's kit propagation. 
A fantastic software development channel centered on cloud computing tools that is best suited for any size company This is tech that will be very useful to you in your profession. I enjoy how easily we can bind many files and complete our business duties. Even then, watch a clip to understand how to use it, as it may take a bit longer to validate these functions. 


Microsoft has evolved this product over a number of years, and it has nicely matured over time. There are several great features within the product, and the interoperability and sharing between projects is very helpful in day-to-day work for our project managers.  Budget tracking is nicely done. 
While the project capabilities in the product have evolved to a mature state, the portfolio capabilities are still evolving.  Microsoft needs to emphasize allowing customers to manage project portfolios in a data-driven, analytical manner: project cost, complexity, and risk for a few examples.  Most of the portfolio products out there are comparable so it is not like Microsoft is behind, but that is the most difficult aspect of our deployment. 
We are solving mulitple problems: managing a large portfolio of programs and projects at the enterprise level, assessing resource collisions and constraints and ensuring projects remain on budget and on time.. 


I have been a long time Project user but only recently gained access to the Portfolio Management side. Portfolio management enables me to look across the full site of enterprise projects I'm managing. This allows for much better visibility in organizational resource constraints reducing risk. I can see who is working across multiple projects and have a greater ability to switch resources across projects to keep them on track. 
Project still requires a lot of data entry to keep accurate tabs on projects and resources. I still struggle to integrate its use with non-Microsoft tools. 
Set up your basic project governance and templates before launching in your organization 
Management of global, enterprise wide projects that share people and company resources. Complex projects with numerous dependencies and high levels of risk. The benefits are greater awareness of critical bottlenecks & constraints before the cause project delays or overruns 


Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management offers a central home page view for all project tasks, and it supports multi-project management. There are many different workflow approaches to choose from and there is a very special feature that allows team members to fill time cards. This is a good project management tool for complicated projects or large organizations. 
It has a steep learning curve, especially for users new to project management. It doesn't work well with most third-party softwares, and there is no good communication tool bundled inside. 
We were trying to find software that can handle multiple projects with very different workflow, and Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management is the one that does the job. However, the learning curve makes it a little hard if you plan to let more than one person engage in managing the projects. 


This tool has everything that's needed to manage a project. Right from the very basic constraints of the Iron triangle, like Schedule, Cost & Scope, to additional tools like Resource Management, Risk Management, Procurement, Stakeholders, etc. 
Though the tool is packed with a lot of features, it is not easy for a layman to use it. We need proper training to be able to use this tool. Since MPP isn't restricted to just Project/Program Managers, it's difficult for folks out of this domain to be able to make the best use of this tool 
This tool is packed with a lot of features.

Unless you know them all it's difficult to make the best use of this. 
Project Scheduling, Resource Management, Budget allocation, etc

I've used this tool extensively for Project management, but since this tool is cumbersome I've recently switched to an alternative. 


An incredible amount of detail about every project task and resource can be managed and controlled using this tool, the number of configuration changes is very large and it can be adopted to different types of projects. 
Mainly designed for enterprise project managers the  learning curve is very steep, if you do not have a server and multiple licenses is not a good collaboration platform 
Microsoft Project lets teams forecast resource needs, predict bottlenecks early, manage utilization, and ensure timely project delivery. Users can define the project team, know when to request resources for the project, and assign tasks to resources. It is invaluable for a project manager to keep a large project environment up to date, but it also requires high maintenance 


Gantt Charts - there are a lot of project management softwares out there but MS Project's ability to do large Gantt Charts while just inputting data on a screen is amazing. 
Its a little clunky. Its great and filled with all teh awesome features but someone has to learn the tool inside out and take a class in order to be proficient in it. 
My recommendation si to rely on this worthy software but also get proper training before starting to use it which will not only make life easier but will provide full use of the actual software. 
At Dell, we run large cross-functional project and programs that require a tremendous amount of planning and calculation, and MS Project is a our go-to software for project and portfolio planning and governance 


Microsoft project is a good planning tool at the baseline timeframe of the schedule. It helps with planning at the beginning stages of a contract. Effective baseline tool 
I do not like the lack of intuitive progress updates on schedules. It is not an easy tool when doing schedule delay analysis. It is not a good software to use after the initial project schedule is made 
I would recommend this software to anyone who is required to make planning schedules. However, I would not recommend this software to someone who does multiple progress schedule and schedule delay analysis 
I do not solve many issues using Microsoft project, it is more of a check the box submission requirement for some of the owners we deal with on multiple contracts. 


Microsoft Project is great for tracking every detail about a project and the resources needed to complete it.  We use it in a number of different ways but it's great for keeping everybody on the same page and ensuring status is visible across the company. 
It's a very complex product, you get out of it what you put into it and it takes a lot of time to build out a good template.  Once you've put in the time you get some great results. 
Make the setup and deployment process easier and less resource intensive. 
We use Project to keep teams on the same page across different sites and locations.  It's allowed us to reduce the number of meetings (phone and virtual) and use the Project plan to keep everybody working towards the same goal. 


The best feature of this software is the easy integration with other files and software. The features are easy to navigate making a seamless transition of working with documents in teams 
You will need quite a considerable time of training to properly get expert and get comfortable in using this project management software to the maximum usage. Some of the feature or tools is quite hard to be understand the usage and the manual is not explaining the tools in details. 
I will suggest this software 
The Gantt chart really helpful in planning the project time of completion.A great tool to build together a project schedule to help manage and control project work. It offers baseline management an budget management as well 


MS Project is designed with all logic and concepts that are covered in PMBOK. It is easy to use when you know the Project management concepts. 
I have used it for over 15 years and I love it when I manage the projects, big or small. It shows the delays easily and I can adjust the schedule before it is too late. 
I can predict and manage cost and resources activities and the workload. 
for all team members to have access and update their progress, we need the Online version. 
Assign activities to the resources easily, 
predict and manage project cost, and resources
Review progress finding the delays and resource issues as soon as they arise

reporting and filter functionalities are so user friendly 


Microsoft Project allows me to organise projects and it also provides me with the tools I need. It's pretty easy to use especially if you have experience in using other Microsoft products. 
There are not many negative to be said about Microsoft Project. The software does what I expect it to do, it is a pretty user-friendly software if anything maybe some more customization options can be good. 
Microsoft Project helps me to organize and plan my projects, it also allows me to track the progress and the spending on my projects. Planning and tracking especially complex projects can be hard to do manually or even by using Excel, Microsoft Project helps me to solve that problem. 


The best thing about Microsoft Project is that it allows you to disaggregate any project, large, medium, or minor, into multiple tasks that can be carried out sequentially or in parallel.
It is also possible to assign resources to each task and thus have a complete vision to avoid overlapping jobs with the same resource. It greatly optimizes the management of projects. 
The only point to mention is the license cost that has to be acquired outside of Office 365. 
Definitely, what I solved with Microsoft Project is the management of the projects. I have a complete vision, and it helps me know the degree of progress I have; I use it to put together executive reports. 


To be able to collaborate with others to make sure we all work in sync. This assists us in ensuring we are not overlapping in tasks. This is a great way to work and stay organized and up to date. 
It still could use some features like being able to move tasks around and have more of what ASANA allows you to do.  We noticed that we could not create something to reoccur, which is not helpful. 
To make sure we are all working within a team allows the ability to cross-check department status on projects, allows us not to double work or duplicate efforts.  This allows us to work more in sync 


Scheduling for project and planning are good and basic for ease to use it has good link with microsoft tools for importing data from other microsoft apps which help ease our work due to compatibility 
Not advance as primavera p6 and navis work. As only few client ask ms project work compared to other and need knowledge for using software not a simple software comparing other 
We use it for scheduling our project and planning depending time and equipments. Based on client requirements ms project we use for completion work time with respect to work we provide with ms project 


The huge break down follow up on each task to keep any schedule activities under control, also it haves a lot of third party applications to be integrated with, much helpful 
There is some software issues and errors, despite is a very complete software no warnings are shown during this errors, making difficult to identify the mistakes. 
Making projects follow up more easy and understandable for any one, dashboards and charts easy to understand the complete project status, in timing, resources and all the important information you need 


It is most helpful in presenting information to executive staff in a manner that is concise but still looks high end and appealing to my audience 
How complicated it is to use when you first start a project, it takes a while and a few tutorials to understand how to get the maximum benefits of the software and all its functionalities 
It is saving me time and allowing me to create more content for management to see and understand the pace that our organization is moving in and what projects are in what status 


Its a tool that helps you to manage multiple projects easily with accuracy and alerting you with each deadline well in advance. 
I havent encountered anything that I dont like 
This tool ensures the success of project planning and execution. Managers can manage resources, evaluate budgets, create schedules, measure performance, analyze opportunities and assess risks. 
Project Planning
Tracking project evolution when it comes to completion, time and costs
Scheduling and Time Management
Resource allocation 


It's the most comprehensive project management software and covers every use for managing people, resources and timing. 
It's really complicated to learn and there are quirks that are only figured out by trial and error. 
I have used it to verify that a project I'm proposing can be completed in the desired time frame - or alternatively, that I propose a realistic time frame for project completion. 


Their user interface is easier than similar software 
You can't have it in the family 365 version, you have to buy it additionally 
If you can afford it is a good inversion if I know another two open-source software that can help 
Is faster to assign the jobs to your teammates and easy to relate different tasks 


Microsoft Project has a great UI and easy-to-understand tools. 
The software cannot be used for making real-time updates. It isn't intelligent enough to show auto-correction on the CPM. 
I've used it to define Critical Path, identify key milestones and create Gantt charts. 


That is integrated into M365, which is  a fantastic tool 
Seriously I need to pay for the most expensive version for being able to interact with external customers or other team members? 
How to plan a project and quickly navigated through the entire process 


There is smooth integration between Procore and Microsoft Project which helps in communication. 
Microsoft Project is still slightly outdated. 
Construction Schedule 

If you are looking for a tool to help with project planning and you are familiar with Microsoft products, then this MS Project tool is the right fit for you. You could create a .pdf file if you would like to share it with the colleagues who don't have Project installed in their PC. The downside is that he/she can't modify without the tool installed.

I haven't evaluated any other tools for solving Project/Time/schedule management. But according to my research, and colleagues/ friends who have used different tools. Microsoft Project is the best tool in the industry. If you are looking for a tool to help with project planning and you are familiar with Microsoft products, then this MS Project tool is the right fit for you. You could create a .pdf file if you would like to share it with the colleagues who don't have Project installed in their PC. The downside is that he/she can't modify without the tool installed. Ease of Use
Advanced Options Could be made faster
Could included in office 365 package

If you have a large project with a large number of stakeholders, many resources, and the need to keep detailed costs controls for the enterprise then this is the tool for you, not only you're able to define a very large number of fields to help you manage your project but the default fields on the application are certainly going to help you move forward with tracking control of resources, costs and burn rates on your projects.

If on the other hand, you have less than 50 tasks and two or three stakeholder or members on your team then the MS Project is definitely overkill because it demands the full attention of the PM for extended periods of time to make sure that the information is relevant.

Microsoft Project will continue to be my tool of choice for high stakes high complexity projects with over 100 tasks and many requirements to control costs and delivery but the assumption is that a dedicated PM is needed to keep the file updated and manage communication with the Team.

Trello and monday.com are useful for general project tracking across the enterprise since it is super easy to communicate and share status with stakeholders and members automatically, great automation and integration with other SAAS solutions but breaks down on very large projects.

JIRA has the capacity to manage very large projects and is especially useful for SCRUM and other software development methodologies. But for large scale projects again MS Project is the tool. If you have a large project with a large number of stakeholders, many resources, and the need to keep detailed costs controls for the enterprise then this is the tool for you, not only you're able to define a very large number of fields to help you manage your project but the default fields on the application are certainly going to help you move forward with tracking control of resources, costs and burn rates on your projects.

If on the other hand, you have less than 50 tasks and two or three stakeholder or members on your team then the MS Project is definitely overkill because it demands the full attention of the PM for extended periods of time to make sure that the information is relevant. DETAILED PLANNING ON LARGE SCALE/COMPLEX PROJECTS. Task interactions dependencies.
Very detailed resource management. You're able to track across the projects the utilization of all of your resources.
Powerful cost management. You can track costs for your resources, for your individual tasks, and quickly update any additional cost requirements for the projects, map those costs against your budget and get a detailed report of your burn rate to mitigate possible budget risks. Complexity. With great power and flexibility comes a high level of complexity that makes some of the more advanced features very difficult to use on a day-to-day basis. i.e. being able to get several calendars integrated into a project for different kinds of resources is great but it takes a long time to get a handle on that and make it work for you.
Unless you have an MS Project Server setup and all of the team members licensed with an MS Project Account working on a project are limited to those PMs and collaborators with a full license even for minor updates.
The tools to present projects to other team members and present updates have not been updated to reflect the needs of the current PM, every view and presentation has to be manually cured to be presentable to the board and that is a very time consuming process.
Changing status, colors or updating items automatically based on dates or other tasks is out of the question unless you really have a full set of VBA knowledge and the time to make it happen.

In my experience, MS Project can actually work for both small and large projects.  As noted earlier, there are a lot of bells and whistles that can be used for more complex projects.  It is really a flexible piece of software that is driven by the needs and wants of the PM and more importantly, the company.

MS Project was superior to Proventia. Much more intuitive tool. MS Project was more robust, offered more functionality, and offered better reporting options. As noted earlier, MS Project was more flexible as it can manage the full portfolio of projects from small to large with all the bells and whistles one would need. In my experience, MS Project can actually work for both small and large projects. As noted earlier, there are a lot of bells and whistles that can be used for more complex projects. It is really a flexible piece of software that is driven by the needs and wants of the PM and more importantly, the company. MS Project is fairly easy to use. Adding Projects, Activities, Tasks, etc. are easy to add, and adjust when necessary.
It offers many different views, so based on your own needs, it is very flexible.
The reporting functionality is terrific. You can customize what you need to look at, from a full-blown project, or a more slimmed down version of just key milestones. It can be a little more difficult to work with when you use all of the hooks, bells and whistles that are available. It will take some time for the Novice user to pick all of this up.
The columns (if all are used) offers a very crowded view, but I have never used all of these columns and most are hidden, so this may not be an issue to most users of MS Project
Graphics need to be brought into the 21st Century.

It is well suited for scheduling quickly, and scheduling by a project team member that may not be familiar with the complexities of other scheduling software.  The logic is easy to adjust and understand, and the inputs are easier than typical Primavera products.  I overall think that it is a great product, much easier to use, just know that the overall scheduling industry standard is Primavera P6.  I am not sure why, or how to address moving that over.

P6 is the biggest competition and, as previously noted, is the gold standard in scheduling in the construction world. We select them in some cases, and Project in other cases, depending on how much experience in scheduling the end user has under their belt. It is well suited for scheduling quickly, and scheduling by a project team member that may not be familiar with the complexities of other scheduling software. The logic is easy to adjust and understand, and the inputs are easier than typical Primavera products. I overall think that it is a great product, much easier to use, just know that the overall scheduling industry standard is Primavera P6. I am not sure why, or how to address moving that over. Schedules and Logic.
User-friendly.
Easy to learn interface, similar to all Microsoft products, so familiar to most new users. The overall look of the schedules produced is a little lackluster. There are not a whole lot of customization options, and to the construction field, it is quickly recognizable that the schedule was produced in Project. It's not a bad thing, but not the industry standard. I think it would be better to design the output to follow P6 just for credibility. It almost looks a little bit "cartoonish" or juvenile. Now I understand that MS design is certainly "better looking," but this is simply in comparison to the industry standard for credibility purposes.

For almost any project size and complexity, Microsoft Project is well suited. It saves a lot of time by helping with project team communication, tasks breakdown, task assignments, resource management, etc. However, you need more collaboration. For example, team members need to update the progress of the task in real-time themselves, so that you have better project tracking and increased visibility into the progress.

Smartsheet came from behind covering some of the gaps in Microsoft Project and started to become more and more popular. And for good reason, it combines the main features of project management from both Project and Project Server. It provides good user experience and it is cheaper than Microsoft Project. For almost any project size and complexity, Microsoft Project is well suited. It saves a lot of time by helping with project team communication, tasks breakdown, task assignments, resource management, etc. However, you need more collaboration. For example, team members need to update the progress of the task in real-time themselves, so that you have better project tracking and increased visibility into the progress. You can manage any size project and complexity.
The visuals of the timeline and gantt charts.
The way task dependencies work and the whole plan gets updated for any change you do. It is so easy to mess up a complex project plan by a simple change and can take hours to fix.
It is lacking the collaboration that is so needed these days. You need to use Project Server for that.
The cost is a differentiator for many start-ups selling project management tools.

I think if you have a decent grasp on technology, you could definitely figure out how to use it. We do not use it to it's full functionality, but we also don't need to. I feel like if you have difficulty with technology it may be harder to figure out how to use the program.

People have the option to use Microsoft Project but it isn't required. For those who manage people and multiple simultaneous projects, it is super helpful to have as an option. We have multiple projects going on all through out the year that require the attention of several different people, so Microsoft Project is good for that. I think if you have a decent grasp on technology, you could definitely figure out how to use it. We do not use it to it's full functionality, but we also don't need to. I feel like if you have difficulty with technology it may be harder to figure out how to use the program. Automated scheduling is super helpful, especially when you have hard deadlines.
It's extremely visually intuitive and you don't have to search around until you stumble into something.
It's an easy way to share information among a team that isn't necessarily all in the same place. Also nicer than Google Drive (which a lot of people use). If work didn't pay for it, I don't think I would pay for it. There are free options I could use (for what we're doing, but for some people they might need it).

MS Project was great for making Gantt charts and easy to read visuals to make project schedules more clear to people. We used it to create and update quick snapshots of sections of projects (for example, a look-ahead for the next 8 weeks). We could easily import images into PowerPoint or export as a PDF, so we could present the schedule in a meeting, then share it afterward in the minutes.

I had previously used MS Excel to create schedules while in the Army, but Project is unsurprisingly a far more powerful scheduling tool. There are more powerful programs out there, but MS Project is a good balance of power and features for general use. It integrates well with the rest of the MS suite, and is user friendly enough that most people can pick it up fairly easily. MS Project was great for making Gantt charts and easy to read visuals to make project schedules more clear to people. We used it to create and update quick snapshots of sections of projects (for example, a look-ahead for the next 8 weeks). We could easily import images into PowerPoint or export as a PDF, so we could present the schedule in a meeting, then share it afterward in the minutes. Critical path analysis
Linking tasks and automatically updating the schedule as things change
Quickly and easily update the schedule with changes Didn't really use the man hour calculations.
If you don't understand how to correctly link and build your schedule, it's easy to lose many of the benefits of the program.

Microsoft Project is a good service for large scale and complex projects such as the opening of a large office building for example. It allows for easy collaboration across other Microsoft Teams and other Office products. It also works well for integrating data from MySQL and Excel sources and storing or sharing documents on Azure Cloud server.

Microsoft Project was the most expensive project management software that we utilized aside from the costs associated with developing and in-house service. Microsoft Project provide a wealth of features for managing a large scale project like planning all of the tasks associated with opening an office building. It provided too many features and functionally to be cost effective for small and routine tasks. In addition it was more difficult to incorporate documents from some sources including Google or other services. Microsoft Project is a good service for large scale and complex projects such as the opening of a large office building for example. It allows for easy collaboration across other Microsoft Teams and other Office products. It also works well for integrating data from MySQL and Excel sources and storing or sharing documents on Azure Cloud server. Big picture view.
Gantt timeline view.
Collaboration with MS Teams. Integrating with non-MS collaboration tools.
It get more functionality it can become expensive.
More visualization tools to analyze trends.

Large or medium size and complexity projects using standardized project management methodologies will benefit from using Microsoft Project.

Small, temporary, time-bound projects with small teams could be managed using something like Microsoft Planner or Workfront.

At the end of the day, Microsoft Project still is best in class overall. It isn't as specialized as some tools like Trello or Jira, but especially with new integration with Planner and native support for Agile project management templates it becomes a lot closer. Microsoft Project provides us all the right tools for the best price point without having to buy a whole lot of functionality that we won't utilize. Large or medium size and complexity projects using standardized project management methodologies will benefit from using Microsoft Project.

Small, temporary, time-bound projects with small teams could be managed using something like Microsoft Planner or Workfront. Provides a base line
Built in critical path view
Complex predecessor relationships
Multiple path task chains Ease and Simplicity of using multiple billing rates or seasonality in billing
User management is still complicated and time consuming
Project deployment can be advanced and require additional configuration instead of out of the box functionality

To schedule an individual project where we know the tasks in the sequence and the time it takes for each task. Microsoft Project is very useful to keep track of scheduled time versus actual time taken for any task, and also to know the status of given project at any point of time, and to communicate the same with clients.

I am a user, and I didn't select this software. So honestly I don't know the other alternatives. We always have microsoft excel which can be used, but the functionalities and features available in Microsoft Project are different than the excel. So it stands out. It is a good software but useful only to a specific project - at least in our organization that is where we are limiting its use. To schedule an individual project where we know the tasks in the sequence and the time it takes for each task. Microsoft Project is very useful to keep track of scheduled time versus actual time taken for any task, and also to know the status of given project at any point of time, and to communicate the same with clients. Detail Project Schedule timelines.
Gantt Chart.
Highlights tasks in critical path. It would be great if we can schedule multiple projects in one file.
It is slightly complicated for beginners.
All the features are not being used because of complexity or lack of expertise.

Microsoft Projects is great for creating project schedules and tracking subcontractors, manpower and adjusting timelines based on issues or changes that come along throughout the lifetime of a project.For what its used for it is a good product but the program can be difficult to learn and isnt something you will pick up in a day. The cost is also expensive for a program that focuses on one specific area of a project.

In terms of how our company uses Microsoft Projects, which is mostly for scheduling and resource tracking, we have not used many other comparable programs. Previously we used Excel, which in itself is much easier, but does not have the reports, and complexity that Projects does and is not as valuable for time tracking. We also use Procore, but that does not so much create a schedule and is better at allowing for collaboration on a project from multiple sources, ie. General Contractors, Superintendents, Subcontractors, etc. Microsoft Projects is great for creating project schedules and tracking subcontractors, manpower and adjusting timelines based on issues or changes that come along throughout the lifetime of a project.For what its used for it is a good product but the program can be difficult to learn and isnt something you will pick up in a day. The cost is also expensive for a program that focuses on one specific area of a project. Planning
Scheduling Not easy to learn

MS Project is great if you want to pay a salary to someone whose sole job is to maintain a single Project file. 

MS Project is not well suited to agile projects, short development cycles, or small teams.

As a small, agile, fast moving web development agency, we use Gmail now for task tracking. Easy client tagging, stakeholders can be looped in with a click, and progress is continuously monitored. Of all the project managemen software out there, Gmail is the clear winner in my mind. MS Project is great if you want to pay a salary to someone whose sole job is to maintain a single Project file. 

MS Project is not well suited to agile projects, short development cycles, or small teams. MS Project is extremely standard. The UI and functionality did not stand out from competitors, and that made adoption very smooth.
Project is good at tracking a small number of broad tasks, but simply took too much manual control to scale up or use in an agile process. Death by minutiae! I'm a busy guy, so tracking complex projects became a massive waste of time.
Being the only person with access to the file, I was the only one able to log project updates. This was a huge PITA.

Great for scheduling, accessing schedules of teammates, charts and visualizations that allow us to make data driven decisions when completing projects and tasks, project management and coordination, managing resources relating to specific projects, assigning tasks to teammates. Would be better if it offered more integrations that would allow us to manage all aspects of the project on one platform.

I selected Microsoft project because we use many other Microsoft products. The advantage it has over competitors is the data visualization, which gives it a good return on investment. The project management tools are good, but other platforms have more features and integrations. Great for scheduling, accessing schedules of teammates, charts and visualizations that allow us to make data driven decisions when completing projects and tasks, project management and coordination, managing resources relating to specific projects, assigning tasks to teammates. Would be better if it offered more integrations that would allow us to manage all aspects of the project on one platform. Schedule management
Project management
Data visualization Doesn't have as many integrations as other project management software
The calendar doesn't sync well with other calendars
Can only be installed on a limited number of computers

If you are currently running office 365 then this is a good starting option for a project management software. It does a good job of handling your basic management and scheduling processes It helps if you have some computer savvy employees to dig into it first and then have them train others. If you have to run certain software's within your company then this might not be for you due to the lack of integration.

We picked Microsoft Project instead of Proofhub due to us already using Office 365. Microsoft Project was the cheaper of the two options and seemed to fit our needs better than Proofhub. It seemed to be easier to use on the front end since some of our less technology-savvy employees already knew how to use Microsoft programs. If you are currently running office 365 then this is a good starting option for a project management software. It does a good job of handling your basic management and scheduling processes It helps if you have some computer savvy employees to dig into it first and then have them train others. If you have to run certain software's within your company then this might not be for you due to the lack of integration. Scheduling
Assigning of tasks
Communication Learning curve is steep
Integration of other software would be nice.
Must have Office 365.

Project is well suited for organizations that rely solely on Microsoft products. It is less appropriate for more agile organizations and teams.

After using other web-based project management tools, Project would not be my first choice. Project is well suited for organizations that rely solely on Microsoft products. It is less appropriate for more agile organizations and teams. Microsoft Project has broad compatibility with other Microsoft products.
Project is used commonly, so the ability to use it at least at a basic level is a virtual pre-requisite in the project management industry.
Project is full featured, including task heirarchies, resource leveling and tracking, relationships between tasks, gantt charts, and reporting tools. Most features of MS project are more difficult to use than other project management tools.
Occasionally, it is necessary to (gasp!) print the project plan. Project doesn't have a very robust facility for printing.
Creating some reports, even basic ones, can be byzantine.

Microsoft Project is well suited for any small or large project. It could be construction project, software project, production projects, filming projects, any type of project that you will need to keep track of particular items, people, deliveries, items, or even travel. It is less appropriate to use it for small tasks, such as for school projects or a team project, but you can use it, but you wont use the full potential of the program.

We use Microsoft Project to create project schedules on residential and commercial buildings. We also use it in house to do monthly tasks and for a review of all the trades. Microsoft Project is well suited for any small or large project. It could be construction project, software project, production projects, filming projects, any type of project that you will need to keep track of particular items, people, deliveries, items, or even travel. It is less appropriate to use it for small tasks, such as for school projects or a team project, but you can use it, but you wont use the full potential of the program. The software is great on outlining deadlines
The easy way of adding tasks to current items
The interface is easy to follow
The graphics and layout is great Sometimes it's hard to get the software to not include holidays or non working days

As mentioned above, when the project is  well understood, and the main goal is coordinate people, tasks, and resources around dependencies and dates, Microsoft Project is powerful. Not so much in software development projects, or when requirements change often (in that case I would recommend a Kansan-Based environment, as opposed to Gantt-based environment).

Each project has different needs and we switch back and forth. We often find Microsoft Office to be too generic for specific purposes, in which case we gravitate towards domain-specific tools, such as Jira for software project management. As mentioned above, when the project is well understood, and the main goal is coordinate people, tasks, and resources around dependencies and dates, Microsoft Project is powerful. Not so much in software development projects, or when requirements change often (in that case I would recommend a Kansan-Based environment, as opposed to Gantt-based environment). Generic, classic projects with well defined constraints
Gantt-based planning
Waterfall methodologies Agile project planning
Vague requirements
Domain-specific applications

It is great for tracking different type of projects and working alongside different Microsoft applications. If someone plans to run several projects, then this is a good resource. It utilizes everyone's skills and decreases wasted time.

Microsoft Project was selected because it integrates well with other Microsoft products and has better tracking and visualization tools that can be used with different projects. It is great for tracking different type of projects and working alongside different Microsoft applications. If someone plans to run several projects, then this is a good resource. It utilizes everyone's skills and decreases wasted time. Gantt chart tracker is very good at tracking projects.
Templates are very useful for different projects that managers are involved in. Beginner users need some help to get started with Microsoft Project. It needs better documentation.
There's no real-time updating and Microsoft Project does not work well with multiple users at the same time.

I believe MS Project is best suited for an organization with a Project/Program Management Office, which will be managing projects. For organizations wanting front line users or departmental managers to create and track their own projects, I would suggest an alternative to MS Project.

We compared MS Project to QuickBase and SmartSheet. We found that SmartSheet was a simple to use project management tool, which would fit our needs by allowing our end users the ability to create and track their own initiatives, with a minimal learning curve. SmartSheet also provided the level of reporting and sharing options needed. I believe MS Project is best suited for an organization with a Project/Program Management Office, which will be managing projects. For organizations wanting front line users or departmental managers to create and track their own projects, I would suggest an alternative to MS Project. Ability to track resource capacity.
Ability to plot tasks & timelines. Steep learning curve.
Not user friendly due to learning curve.

Good for basic project management compared to not using a software solution. If a group is not tech savvy it takes some time in getting used to it.

The project management in AX is similar to Microsoft project and thus we have begun transitioning to AX instead of stand alone project. Good for basic project management compared to not using a software solution. If a group is not tech savvy it takes some time in getting used to it. The work breakdown structure is very useful in splitting a project into manageable pieces.
By organizing a project it allows us to stay better up to date on timelines and deadlines.
The entire project team is kept more in the loop on where a project stands and their role within the project. Interface is clunky at times and not always intuitive.
The auto timeline features are nice but cause more issues than they resolve thus are most often just turned off.

Microsoft Project is well suited for projects where one or two people are working on a project.  Because it is not web-based (at least the version we have) it limits the number of people who can work on the same project.

Microsoft Project is used in some departments but not across the board. In our department, we have two licenses. Microsoft Project is well suited for projects where one or two people are working on a project. Because it is not web-based (at least the version we have) it limits the number of people who can work on the same project. Helps keep transparency in a project.
Keeps tasks visible to the entire team.
Shows time needed to complete and allows you to work backwards from deadlines. Microsoft project is not intuitive to the user.
It can be challenging to use the software effectively because it does not feel user friendly.
When you move one task, you need to make sure to reset all the precedents.

MS Project is very good for people who would like to plan project timelines with all dependencies, it is also good when you would like to exchange projects across other organizations because almost everybody has it and you just send a project file and the other person can open it and work.

We just use MS Project to create Gantt charts and I would say that's all what we use, I know that MS Project can do much more but in my scenario we use it only for Gantt and to exchange Gantt charts with other companies, this was the installed version on my computer. MS Project is very good for people who would like to plan project timelines with all dependencies, it is also good when you would like to exchange projects across other organizations because almost everybody has it and you just send a project file and the other person can open it and work. Gantt charts.
Resource management. Collaboration.
Integration with other software.

MS Project suits well for Project managers that either have experience on the software or time/access to training. But it can be challenging for beginners or for non-advanced Excel users

As our IT is based on Microsft Office 365, we have privileged access to MS Project licences, resources, training and support, so we didn't use any other PM software. MS Project suits well for Project managers that either have experience on the software or time/access to training. But it can be challenging for beginners or for non-advanced Excel users Gantt chart and tasks planning
Tasks dependencies and delay impacts
Shared resources management
Project timeline visualisation Hidden costs can rise very quickly (licencing, training...)
Not available inline and not included in Office 365
Old fashioned and not intuitive to use

Well suited for small to medium organizations i.e. less than a hundred resources. Larger organizations tend to be across multipe locations and a cloud based application addresses their requirement more effectively.

Selected Microsoft due to cost verses capabilities and ease of use. Well suited for small to medium organizations i.e. less than a hundred resources. Larger organizations tend to be across multipe locations and a cloud based application addresses their requirement more effectively. Resource allocation if the resource pooling is utilized.
Load leveling, to insure realistic timelines.
Financial tracking provided all data is loaded. Automatic updates has always been a problem area.
Portability if a user is mobile, data required is not always available.
It would be much better if it was a cloud-based app.

Help manage resources to add more effeciencies and reduce dependancies on pointless mundane tasks

It is used across the department. Mostly comes in play to reorganise the structure of a project and its dependencies when working remotely. It addresses spontaneous changes and adjustment for validation of data. Microsoft Project can get detailed reporting but can stall at times. Help manage resources to add more effeciencies and reduce dependancies on pointless mundane tasks Fix dependencies in reporting
Remote access for scheduling changes
Spontaneous development Stalls with no details of missing dependencies
Requires a learning curve
More detailed requirements for basic reporting

Microsoft Project is an above average product at a competitive price.

Microsoft Project is similar in its setup, but as with other Microsoft products there are many features buried in the tabs. You have to know what you are looking for. Microsoft Project is an above average product at a competitive price. Links tasks
Shows Gantt chart Some of the logic can get messed up.
It isn't as intuitive as other Microsoft products.

Microsoft Project--the standalone version--is great for those smaller to medium size projects. But when engaging larger projects where you are engaging with multiple stakeholders who are providing inputs, then Project Online/Server is the way to go; It does an amazing job by driving collaboration in a multitude of ways.

Primavera P6 is the only comparative tool I have worked with, and when you stack Primavera P6 against Project Online/Server I would hands down every time go with Project. The only exception to this would be those projects were there is an enormous amount of data, and a multitude of stakeholders, and a very large team of schedulers working a single project. For example, building an aircraft carrier where there is a multitude of activities going on at the same time and an immense amount of information being worked with over 5 years or greater. This is where Primavera's database just may provide you a little more stability, but then you are losing all the collaborative and reporting functionality that comes with Project Online/Server...just for that reason I still may push ahead with Project Online/Server. Microsoft Project--the standalone version--is great for those smaller to medium size projects. But when engaging larger projects where you are engaging with multiple stakeholders who are providing inputs, then Project Online/Server is the way to go; It does an amazing job by driving collaboration in a multitude of ways. The custom columns and the ability to use formulas within Project allows the user flexibility with respect to the data that they want to display, and how they want it displayed. For example, I was able to enter a formula into a custom column that calculated the week of the project a particular task was scheduled to finish. We have also used custom columns to upload data from other systems into our schedules, for example the work package status out of SAP, and material information as well.
Using VBA to automate certain task is very useful and can be a great time saver. For example, I recently worked a program where I was managing 10k+ tasks in a single schedule that were comprised of material, engineering, and production activity, which required inputs from multiple stakeholders. Using data downloaded out of our enterprise systems, I was able to create a single set of data in Excel's Power Query, and I uploaded this data into Project using code developed in the VBA editor. Typically it would take a week or more to manual status a schedule of this size. But because I was able to automate this step, I could update my schedule in 20 minutes. This allowed me to status my schedule on a daily basis, making my schedule more relevant. We were also able to make the schedule more informative: we loaded any kind of material and/or engineering issues in to the schedule, along with comments from other systems that provided benefit to correcting an issue, or to help with taking advantage of an opportunity. Where I worked prior, we received various audits from different entities, and we always received positive input for the kind of data we were able to present.
Timelines! Timelines offer the user a way to quickly convey a high level narrative of the schedule. This gives the audience a more efficient way to dive into the schedule. The timeline view can allow for a super clean view of the project, and is great to use in presentation.
Project Online/Server - when this version of Project is used it really does turbo charge the functionality that is available to the user and tremendously grows the collaborated engagement with stakeholders. Project Online/Server is able to take advantage of all the resources that lay within Office 365 and SharePoint. Those resources would be SharePoint lists, Power Apps, Flows, Team, & Planner. And Project Online/Server makes it available for stakeholders to make updates directly into the schedule through several different mediums with all of these inputs having to go through an approval process prior to updating the schedule.
The reporting functionality is really impressive. The reporting features within the standalone Project allow the user to quickly cobble together some really impressive metrics that their IPT will find very helpful to managing a project. The reporting layout is really intuitive, and looks something similar to what you would find working with PivotTables in Excel. And the format that is provided for displaying data is really flexible and gives you several options on how to display the data. In a very short time, the user can put together a fairly impressive looking dashboard. But as impressive as the new reporting functionality is, the standalone version is nothing compared to what is available in Project Online/Server. With this version you are able to use Power BI to drive your reporting, which will put you into Superman status with your co-workers. As impressive as the reporting piece is in the standalone version, currently it does not allow you to report on the data that resides in the custom fields. It's only the standard columns that you can report against. If Microsoft would work to include the data out of the custom columns into the reporting it would make for some really cool reports and would negate the need for exporting the data into Excel for the most part.
Even though custom columns allow for formulas to be entered in, there is a max of 256 characters that can be entered. There have been a couple of times that this has created an issue, not only with entering formulas but also with the entry of data from other systems. Doubling the amount of characters for certain custom column types would go a long ways to alleviating this issue.

Microsoft Project is well suited for anyone running a standard, PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge) project. It is especially good for managed service providers who need to run projects for clients, not just for support. If you plan to run many projects, either simultaneously or consecutively, this is a good resource.

If you're in a small business and you don't have multiple resources or multiple projects, this is probably not a good solution.

Trello and Wrike are cheaper alternatives, but I do not consider them true project management software. They can certainly work to organize tasks, and they are collaborative, which is something MS Project lacks, but they lack the depth and, in my opinion, the actually necessary features of a project management tool. Trello doesn't even have a Gantt Chart natively, it requires an add-on. Microsoft Project is well suited for anyone running a standard, PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge) project. It is especially good for managed service providers who need to run projects for clients, not just for support. If you plan to run many projects, either simultaneously or consecutively, this is a good resource.

If you're in a small business and you don't have multiple resources or multiple projects, this is probably not a good solution. Gantt Charts: Every project manager's favorite thing, MS Project does this very well. A Gantt chart keeps everything in a project timeline visible, and in Project, you can drill down to look at resources, costs, and a myriad of other things. It's also very easy to rearrange items as necessary, either by dragging them around or opening them and manually entering data.
Resource Management: Project allows you to set up resources, either as individuals or with type of work (e.g., Bob Smith or Network Engineer I). Within those resources, you can set up hours of availability, when overtime kicks in, costs, and a myriad of other useful items. Then, when you assign them tasks, the software calculates the time needed or how much extra it will cost if you need a resource to work longer on a particular piece.
Multiple Projects: With the resource pool and other elements shared between projects, managing multiple projects becomes easier. Project will warn you if resource is over-scheduled, and show which projects that resource is being used on. It'll also show conflicts.
Integration: Since this is a Microsoft product, it integrates very well with other Microsoft products, especially those in the Office suite like Excel. That allows you to, for example, export the Gantt chart to a spreadsheet to send to stakeholders, or link it into a Word document.
Time Management: Tied into the Gantt and Resource pieces, Project lets you set prerequisites and linked work, so even if you have to adjust steps to deal with scheduling or change management, Project will keep everything organized. It will automatically re-adjust dates and milestones as things are shifted. Expertise Needed: The software is not always easy to use or intuitive. I took several Project courses, on top of my project management certifications, to understand the software better. While all the elements are there for anyone familiar with standard project management processes, it takes experience and training to really get the best out of the software.
Collaboration: Project does not work well with multiple users simultaneously. There's no real-time updating, and if we had multiple project managers, there'd be no way to work together on the same projects.
Price: Project is expensive, largely due to it being an industry standard.

It is well suited for environments that are already using other Microsoft based programs, as it integrates well with these different programs.  Most environments are going to be using main document editing and spreadsheet software such as Word and Excel, so it would help to integrate files, etc. from those programs into MS Project.  It is less suited for environments that want Project Management software that is really easy to use and doesn't really require a lot of formal training

There are some good MS Project alternatives that I have tested/used in the past. These would be GanttProject and OpenWorkbench. These are open source programs that offer a lot of basic features in a Project software solution. I have also tested/used Microsoft Planner, which is an app within Office 365. With all of these solutions though, they are very scaled-down versions of Project software, meaning they will not be feature-rich as MS Project, nor be a really robust Project Management solution for many environments that are doing serious Project Management. It is well suited for environments that are already using other Microsoft based programs, as it integrates well with these different programs. Most environments are going to be using main document editing and spreadsheet software such as Word and Excel, so it would help to integrate files, etc. from those programs into MS Project. It is less suited for environments that want Project Management software that is really easy to use and doesn't really require a lot of formal training One thing it has is good integration with other Microsoft Office products and tools. More than likely most environments will already be using MS products such as Word, Excel, and Powerpoint, so it makes it easier to integrate documents, files, etc. with Project.
It also offers many good tools for communications, which makes it beneficial for those that are using communication tools such as Outlook and Skype. Could be too advanced for those that are new to Project Management software, or those that are just starting out in Project Management. Since MS Project has many tools/features built into the program this can be overwhelming to new users in how to do certain things, or where to find the tool for doing something
There is a cost to this software, and if buying standalone licenses it can be expensive. It usually doesn't come bundled with the standard Office 365 suite. This is technically considered an add-on, and if you are on a subscription for the software, it can be cheaper.

Work planning, cost forecasting and resource capacity planning are some of the immediate best areas. In the new Microsoft Project 2016, the Timeline Views, and the Business intelligence are extremely easy to use and create very powerful and simple reporting for senior stakeholders.The scenarios that tend to slow people down are when you are tracking activities by the minute. I think there are some new Office365 tools (referenced by Microsoft as "Highlander", the code name for a resource management tool that doesn't track time just simple tasks).We look for the tools ability for integration, export with SharePoint and other common office tools as the key selection point. Microsoft Project does this very well.

We find that while MicroSoft Project appears to have a higher learning curve, the short investment in training provides a much richer and much more long lasting solution vs. some of the other web only scheduling tools. These are easy to get started, but quickly lack the depth for business intelligence, reporting, tracking and the what-if scenarios and baselines that you use for medium to complex projects. Work planning, cost forecasting and resource capacity planning are some of the immediate best areas. In the new Microsoft Project 2016, the Timeline Views, and the Business intelligence are extremely easy to use and create very powerful and simple reporting for senior stakeholders.The scenarios that tend to slow people down are when you are tracking activities by the minute. I think there are some new Office365 tools (referenced by Microsoft as "Highlander", the code name for a resource management tool that doesn't track time just simple tasks).We look for the tools ability for integration, export with SharePoint and other common office tools as the key selection point. Microsoft Project does this very well. Resource Management and Task/Demand Management planning, tracking and reporting.
Pivot Table and Business Intelligence Reporting with the enterprise or local data in the Project Schedule
Cost and Resource work forecasting for what if scenarios and active to planning workload tracking. This is done with a drag and drop Outlook/Calendar interface called the Team Planner View. The enterprise version allows us to quickly manage and track/forecast resource work across the entire company. There is a little training needed since this will act like a spreadsheet, but really has a full relational database behind the scenes.
Many people think this has just a waterfall scheduling approach, but we found this to be very effective with Agile and SCRUM. Again a little knowledge on the tool's capabilities pay dividends for end user productivity

Where a project has multiple tasks to complete on a timeline with more than one resource, I find that MS Project is perfect. Many of my clients prefer Excel for viewing due to the licensing costs of Project in small companies. A scenario where project is too heavy to set up is when you have a project that utilizes multiple tasks but one resource.

Project is affordable when licensing multiple products from Microsoft Where a project has multiple tasks to complete on a timeline with more than one resource, I find that MS Project is perfect. Many of my clients prefer Excel for viewing due to the licensing costs of Project in small companies. A scenario where project is too heavy to set up is when you have a project that utilizes multiple tasks but one resource. Resource Assignments are integral when you have several complex projects occuring during the same time frame and utilizing the same resources across those projects which include different skills. The resource usage sheet allows a program manager to see where a resource is over committed or needs assisstance.
Small companies are able to stay on task and meet timelines by using the Inspect and Respect links features of MS Project to ensure that dependencies are addressed if delays affect other tasks.
Report features are essential to small companies to track, not just the resource utilization but to allow accounting and C-level to see costs analysis from the beginning of the project, each week to the end. These costs help C-level in planning for future projects as ongoing projects are spending up or down. Program Management using MS Project can be a heavy handed task at times, it would be nice to see in AI in some of the combining features to alleviate the overhead of checking each project detail to ensure the Program is reporting accurately
The export to Excel can be more friendly in allowing the fields to all export into one worksheet rather than three.

MS Project is well suited for IT and business projects alike.  I am working on a project that includes both the business side of the house where the business builds the concept and IT develops the tool. MS Project can be used from something as simple as managin a painting project in your home to a multi-million dollar IT project.  I have many friends who are using MS project for construction projects, and I have many friends/colleagues who use for nothing other than implementations of IT systems.  It is a multi-application tool and highly recommended.

I have not used HP PPM in some time, but found it to be much more useful in managing process flows and resources MS Project is well suited for IT and business projects alike. I am working on a project that includes both the business side of the house where the business builds the concept and IT develops the tool. MS Project can be used from something as simple as managin a painting project in your home to a multi-million dollar IT project. I have many friends who are using MS project for construction projects, and I have many friends/colleagues who use for nothing other than implementations of IT systems. It is a multi-application tool and highly recommended. My favorite thing about MS project is management of predecessors. When set to automatic and when managed well, MS Project handles downstream impacts to date changes and resource constraints. MS Project makes my life much easier
I like how MS Project allows me to add vacation and holiday dates and helps me to build my schedules around these
I like how MS Project allows for granularity in scheduling and tracking project costs. When I click on a task, I would like a text edit bar a the top of the screen to make changes. It is sometimes challenging to click on that task in just the right sequence/timing in order to make that change quickly.
MS Project, when not associated with a server, does not have good reporting. It would be great if MS Project gave the ability to design your own reports. Layout, corporate logos, etc. A tool that allows you to make it look like you want it to look.
More filtering options

If your organization uses office productivity tools from Microsoft, it is no brainer to use Microsoft Projects. The tool integrates well with other Microsoft tools. It is the most popular project management tool and most people with expertise on this tool are available in the market. For some projects we hire contractors and we find most contractors are well versed with this tool, so it makes easier for us to hit the ground running.

We chose Microsoft Projects as we have an ongoing relationship with Microsoft and we use their other tools. Most people in our office are familiar with Microsoft Projects and our customers are use Microsoft Projects too. It integrates well with other tools we use in our office. We hire consultants and contractors to fill gaps in our projects and it is easy to find people with Microsoft Projects skills. If your organization uses office productivity tools from Microsoft, it is no brainer to use Microsoft Projects. The tool integrates well with other Microsoft tools. It is the most popular project management tool and most people with expertise on this tool are available in the market. For some projects we hire contractors and we find most contractors are well versed with this tool, so it makes easier for us to hit the ground running. It is part of Office365 subscription. The look and feel is similar to other tools like excel. Helps in creating project plans, Gantt charts, work break down structures etc.
Helps in resource allocation and tracking the projects. There is an option to use it to capture timesheets too.
Helps project managers in producing weekly status reports and integrates well with other collaboration tools like Skype, sharepoint etc. The user experience can be improved.
More tutorials can be provided online. It takes time to master this tool. It can be made much simpler and easy to learn on the fly.
The tool can be made more catered towards to agile, scrum project management methodologies.

I find Microsoft Project well suited for small to large projects or just managing daily tasks. Not using the server piece does not really allow to manage resources across the company. However, it does allow you to manage hours per project which is very helpful when planning out a project and estimating hours.

Project is 120% better than Daptiv. I have found Daptiv to be clumsy and very user unfriendly. I only add my timesheet tasks into Daptiv and maintain my project in Microsoft Project. I only use it since it is our standard for timekeeping. I found users do not always book their time accordingly in Daptiv since it is so combersome to use. I find Microsoft Project well suited for small to large projects or just managing daily tasks. Not using the server piece does not really allow to manage resources across the company. However, it does allow you to manage hours per project which is very helpful when planning out a project and estimating hours. I particularly like the ability to change my text styles. I always add a background color to my summary tasks, change the font style and color of my milestones. It makes the whole plan easy to read.
I also like using predecessors as much as possible so when I change the date on tasks, it automatically recalculates the downstream tasks.
I also like the ability to filter, showing only incomplete tasks. This is extremely helpful on large projects. I can then focus on exactly what needs to be done.
The ability to add recurring tasks is also very helpful. At this time Project works for me and I don't see any improvements I need. However, we do not use Microsoft server addition. I used that several years ago and it needed major improvements on the resource allocation piece. Not sure if that has been corrected.

Helps us to save time in order to use automated features. Also, it is widely used for project management. Most companies would have at least few licenses of MS project to open it. Even if they don't, PDF is available and nicely presented as well.

Microsoft Project is more user-friendly and automated. It is also faster than when doing auto calculations. In terms of usages, it is widely used in many organizations, so it is easy to send the file across and ask the receiver to open it. Helps us to save time in order to use automated features. Also, it is widely used for project management. Most companies would have at least few licenses of MS project to open it. Even if they don't, PDF is available and nicely presented as well. Automated calculation
Easy to use, even for newbies
Standard report available New versions like 2016 - it's hard to manage the font (look and feel). Even with ctl+a and set fonts, when adding a new take, it turned out to be the original font. Better to have the same standard as the Microsoft family.
Stability of auto schedule. Sometimes when setting the auto take, the schedule does not change when changing either the duration or dependency.
Compatibility with another, well, exporting as Excel or XML is not a choice since it might not import [completelly] to another project management app. Knowing it is a paid app, but the world has changed already, people are looking for open souce. So if it cannot be used compatibly, people will have to choose to pay or move completely to open souce. Tough decision!
Mac version, please.

MS project is a very versatile project management tool that can be used for all project sizes. I have used MS Project to manage multimillion dollar projects and also for developing a simple test plan. Its biggest advantage is its ease of use as the interface is very intuitive and best of all if you need assistance there are tons of tutorials and courses one can take to get you up and running in no time.

All of these tools have their strengths but none, I found, was an all-in-one solution like MS Project. I did find that project resources enjoyed working with smartsheet for its simplicity but as a project manager, I found that MS project an overall winner. MS project is a very versatile project management tool that can be used for all project sizes. I have used MS Project to manage multimillion dollar projects and also for developing a simple test plan. Its biggest advantage is its ease of use as the interface is very intuitive and best of all if you need assistance there are tons of tutorials and courses one can take to get you up and running in no time. I found that MS Project is a great tool for developing your WBS with your team. The tool is great to use during a planning session as it easily allows you and you to enter tasks, determine the sequence, add level of effort, and determine resource requirements.
Tracking tracks is made simple. Based of your lead or lag, you can adjust your timelines and determine the best outcome or solutions.
Report wizard helps you easily report on the project status, forecasts, resource usage, costs, etc... I feel there is still some room to improve on the reporting, to possible simplify the exporting of reports and how they can be imported into presentations.

Well suited for all typical projects where tracking of earned value depends mostly on the percent progress achieved.
Less appropriate for projects where tracking depends more on the effort performed by the assigned resources of each activity. For example, in big construction projects where activities depend on the input of many resources like machinery of different types, manpower of different trades, supervision, etc.

We selected Microsoft Project because of its better use of as a stand-alone tool, plus being a more widely used tool in our business environment. Most of our clients and contractors are familiarized with Microsoft Project so it's easier to share information with them. Plus is a much easier tool for a colleague to teach and with literally a couple of hours of training you can get the least experienced person to start recording information. Well suited for all typical projects where tracking of earned value depends mostly on the percent progress achieved.
Less appropriate for projects where tracking depends more on the effort performed by the assigned resources of each activity. For example, in big construction projects where activities depend on the input of many resources like machinery of different types, manpower of different trades, supervision, etc. Basic and/or detailed sequencing of activities.
Helps determine credible timelines for projects. The resources assignment tool could be made easier. With so many resources to be managed, assigning resources in construction schedules turns them into huge files that are difficult to manage if your computer is modest in processing capacity.

Overall I would recommend this program to other colleagues. However, I would ask what their intentions are, what they need to accomplish. Sometimes all you need is MS Planner or Excel but other times you might need MS Project. You want to be careful you're not trying to kill a fly with a sledge hammer. But MS Project can definitely get the job done.

ProjectLibre is a free or open source version of MS Project. Its supported by a community of programmers that maintain its versions. Its definitely not MS Project but definitely gives you a good idea what to expect from MS Project. I would recommend trying it first to see if fits your needs. Overall I would recommend this program to other colleagues. However, I would ask what their intentions are, what they need to accomplish. Sometimes all you need is MS Planner or Excel but other times you might need MS Project. You want to be careful you're not trying to kill a fly with a sledge hammer. But MS Project can definitely get the job done. Extremely detailed in planning items.
Integrates with MS Planner.
Allows for multiple users to use and manager their jobs.
Properly manages resources. Can be overwhelming to new users.
Can get lost in the details and miss the big planning picture.
Requires a lot of training.

This is a very good program for when you need to really manage a project. It helps to better utilize everyone's skills and cut out wasted time.

Microsoft Project was a great tool for us when we used it to manage resources, personnel, and progress for a project we were working on last year. This was only used in one department but it was a huge help in keeping everything on schedule and flowing as it should. This is a very good program for when you need to really manage a project. It helps to better utilize everyone's skills and cut out wasted time. Helped everyone involved with the project manage their time to maximize what was getting done.
Saved on money as this product was very reasonable to some other programs that were looked at.
Helped cut the overall time of the project down by 2 weeks. We budgeted for 5-6 weeks and finished at just over 4. Getting everyone involved was a little tricky at first but once we got going it was great.
It does feel a little dated and hasn't kept up with what some of the other software seemed to be offering.

Overall, it is the best project management tool I have seen for the money (represents the best value).  It comes with Office 2016/Office 365 so it allows me to plan and execute projects without having to purchase additional project management software.  Additionally, it allows for management oversight of project and task completion.

I use Microsoft Project to plan and execute IT projects at the customer facility I work at. This keeps track of in-house projects that are done at the facility level and do not require higher-level planning. This allows me to keep track of everything associated with these projects and serves to meet customer needs. Overall, it is the best project management tool I have seen for the money (represents the best value). It comes with Office 2016/Office 365 so it allows me to plan and execute projects without having to purchase additional project management software. Additionally, it allows for management oversight of project and task completion. Plan project tasks.
Execute project tasks.
Provides management tracking of project completion. The clunky interface is occasionally hard to use.
Help articles are not always clear and concise.
Feature integration is lacking.

I use Microsoft Project whenever I am putting together a bid and my PMs use it for the entirety of the project. We use it to make deadlines (or beat them) and discuss when our trades will be in.

I really like this product to make schedules for projects and it gives all of my trades the ability to see schedules that are upcoming and how they need to prepare for the schedule coming up. I use this along with our project managers and we use this for certain clients who require a gantt chart when we submit a bid to them. Having a schedule set gives us the option to be more competitive than another general contractor. I use Microsoft Project whenever I am putting together a bid and my PMs use it for the entirety of the project. We use it to make deadlines (or beat them) and discuss when our trades will be in. Ease of use
Detailed
Allows me to make charts
Way to make a successful project I think starting the dates one after another is the hardest part.
I would like to see Microsoft Project be a little more colorful, it is a little dull.

Microsoft Project is very well suited for any size construction company. It is so easy to use and easy to manipulate, change, update. It is so much better than other scheduling software available. The Gantt chart is excellent and easy to read. Most people are familiar with this program, so it makes it easy to discuss and share throughout the project duration. An excellent tool for any project!

Procore allows Microsoft Project schedules to be uploaded into it. It is not an easy feature to use. The uploading is a piece of cake, but changing anything after that is challenging and never seems to track correctly for me. Maybe I need more practice but it is not a feature I use often, I prefer to use the program alone! Microsoft Project is very well suited for any size construction company. It is so easy to use and easy to manipulate, change, update. It is so much better than other scheduling software available. The Gantt chart is excellent and easy to read. Most people are familiar with this program, so it makes it easy to discuss and share throughout the project duration. An excellent tool for any project! Easy to use
Easy to update / change / manage More templates available
Help section could be more descriptive (use photos)

Depending on the nature of the business, Microsoft Project can be used to accurately and efficiently track company data and progress. The many features included may seem enough for a no-brainer purchase, however, I don't recommend for those that are not familiar with similar software, as it can be complicated to use without the proper training/instruction.

Microsoft Project is an excellent tool for most businesses to help visualize company progress. This software compares to many others out there, however it doesn't offer anything extra or "different". Since it is Microsoft brand, I will say it runs extremely smooth and you know what you're getting when you invest in a Microsoft software. Depending on the nature of the business, Microsoft Project can be used to accurately and efficiently track company data and progress. The many features included may seem enough for a no-brainer purchase, however, I don't recommend for those that are not familiar with similar software, as it can be complicated to use without the proper training/instruction. Organizes tasks efficiently
Predicts length of time for task completion Difficult for first-timers
High price compared to other software

Microsoft Project is very well suited for a large company where various projects are running under different teams and managers above them. It helps best track the human resources that a company has and how they are being used by the company. It increases productivity and helps track their work as well. It follows Agile methodology which is a state of the art project development lifecycle. It is not recommended for small and microscale projects as more time would be spent on managing rather than the original development.

Its almost similar to JIRA but as it is less used you get more focused support from their side. Microsoft Project is very well suited for a large company where various projects are running under different teams and managers above them. It helps best track the human resources that a company has and how they are being used by the company. It increases productivity and helps track their work as well. It follows Agile methodology which is a state of the art project development lifecycle. It is not recommended for small and microscale projects as more time would be spent on managing rather than the original development. Following Agile Methodology
Assgining Work
Tracking Resources
Documentation for Software Developed Requires better documentation
Hard for naive or new developers
UI improvements

Microsoft project is very versatile. We use it primarily for engineering development projects, but we have also used it within our HR group and quality group to plan projects with a lot of tasks and dependencies.

We use Microsoft Project to schedule and track work across the organization. Everything from short (1-2 months) to long (12-18 months), cross-functional and individual contributor. Microsoft Project offers the versatility that we need when something more dynamic than an Excel spreadsheet is required to plan tasks, durations, dependencies, and resources. Microsoft project is very versatile. We use it primarily for engineering development projects, but we have also used it within our HR group and quality group to plan projects with a lot of tasks and dependencies. Critical path management
Automatic scheduling of tasks
SharePoint integration with Project Server Formatting the page for printing Gantt charts is always a challenge if you want it to be legible without a microscope.

[Appropriate] to manage [projects] and teams but not for Calendar or meeting better [to] use TEAMS or Outlook.

Because is a powerful tool that include everything that you need to manage your projects also are on-line on cloud. On app very easy to use the other vendor offer minimal support and upgrades for the tool MS project is always improvement, new features a lots of information on-line for training can help you in the process to implement the tool. [Appropriate] to manage [projects] and teams but not for Calendar or meeting better [to] use TEAMS or Outlook. Assigning task to the team
Manage multiple projects one view
Allow to manage TEAMS and assign projects and task Online version a little different in some cases

It is hands down the best project tracker, especially if you have a large project with a lot of moving pieces and need a tool to help you get organized. If you are managing a small project with few resources, then it might be more trouble than it is worth to set everything up in a project - as it can take some time.

Project integrates more with other Microsoft software so it is more flexible for us to use. It is hands down the best project tracker, especially if you have a large project with a lot of moving pieces and need a tool to help you get organized. If you are managing a small project with few resources, then it might be more trouble than it is worth to set everything up in a project - as it can take some time. Resource Allocation
Task Dependencies
Gantt Chart Ease of use
Exporting to other formats
look and feel

I like using Microsoft Project for coordinating between the different trades.
It could be more helpful if I was able to utilize other software with it, such as Excel or Word.

I like Microsoft Project for scheduling and project analysis. Access has worked better as a storage software for information, not necessarily for schedule or project tracking. I like using Microsoft Project for coordinating between the different trades.
It could be more helpful if I was able to utilize other software with it, such as Excel or Word. Project Analysis / Estimation
Current status of Activities
Sub Contractor Coordination Ease of use.
Integration from other software.

Microsoft Project is perfect for complicated projects with multiple resources since you can track costs as they incur.  It is probably not the best for a single task since it may take longer setting up Project than the time it takes to complete the task.

I have not used any other project management software to compare Microsoft's product with. Microsoft Project is perfect for complicated projects with multiple resources since you can track costs as they incur. It is probably not the best for a single task since it may take longer setting up Project than the time it takes to complete the task. Resource allocation
Time tracking Using it fully can be time intensive.

Great for task monitoring but not so well for sharing with non-users.

MS Project is an industry choice for project managers. It is undoubtedly used by many professionals. Great for task monitoring but not so well for sharing with non-users. Project Planning
Task assignment
Task tracking Create an MS Project viewer similar to a .pdf viewer which allows non-users to easily view rather than having to copy & paste to MS Word.
Make it collaborative and online for easy sharing.

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