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ClickUp vs Microsoft Project comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

ClickUp
Ranking in Project Management Software
11th
Average Rating
7.8
Number of Reviews
17
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Microsoft Project
Ranking in Project Management Software
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
79
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Project Management Software category, the mindshare of ClickUp is 1.5%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Project is 9.0%, down from 12.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Project Management Software
 

Featured Reviews

VarchasSubrahmanya - PeerSpot reviewer
A stable solution that offers it users a choice to opt for a streamlined approach to task management
From a product management function perspective, it can be challenging to measure whether ClickUp improves efficiency on a month-to-month basis. However, I believe that using ClickUp helps maintain our efficiency levels. If we were to stop using it, I am 100% sure that our efficiency would decrease. That being said, just because we are using ClickUp does not automatically mean our efficiency will increase. We have reached a point where we understand how to use ClickUp effectively, and without it, it would definitely be a problem. However, using it alone does not make us better every day. The absence of ClickUp would definitely cause a problem. But, since we are using ClickUp, we don't get to improve 10% on a month-by-month or a year-on-year basis. So, that's very difficult to measure. Introducing automation and AI would greatly benefit ClickUp by reducing manual work. Currently, team members need to update tasks and communicate issues, which requires me to read through each task and comment to understand the situation. However, if AI could assist in making faster decisions, it would greatly improve efficiency. I need to intervene at a minute level to discover if someone is facing a problem, but AI could help detect issues faster. The success of AI implementation can be seen in how ChatGPT has utilized AI.
Md.  Kamruzzaman - PeerSpot reviewer
A stable solution that very accurately runs projects
Project availability and speed could always be improved. Most of the time, we get the target from the system. If there is a chance to improve the interface, then it should be implemented. Otherwise, our end users are satisfied with using our own interface. Reports could be pushed more quickly.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Everything in one place is the biggest benefit. I also like the diagramming tools, where you can create DFDs, structure charts, and more. That makes things easier."
"The most interesting feature is the ability to share what you are working on with an external entity. The customer has direct visibility on what is being done on a particular project and this provides a lot of transparency."
"We found it very simple and intuitive to use...The initial setup is straightforward."
"It gives reminders for important project dates and when a particular task is about to close."
"The most valuable feature of ClickUp is the UI scheduling tool. It is the best and most convenient and attractive."
"It is a scalable solution. I would rate it a ten out of ten."
"The simplicity of the tool is valuable because it has categories and subcategories."
"ClickUp offers a relatively user-friendly experience, especially when it comes to its fundamental features."
"Microsoft Project is one of the only solutions you can use in just about any industry. It's difficult to do that with most other project management tools. There is a lot of flexibility within the product assets. Most sectors can utilize Microsoft Project successfully because it doesn't have any generic adapters."
"The built-in dashboards are powerful because they show both project and overall progress."
"The ability to break down project phases is most valuable. Being able to align the tasks and reporting with project milestones and progress is also valuable."
"It is easy to define timelines with Microsoft Project."
"I like that I can change the task and include different resources related to the task."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Project is scheduling. The solution is useful on a daily basis."
"Microsoft Project is easy to use and helps our teams visualize the evolution of our projects."
"The user interface is simple and it helps me in planning what needs to be accomplished."
 

Cons

"The email portion, specifically the email automation, where you can add attachments, has room for improvement."
"The solution's user interface is complex and has a steep learning curve. You can't easily find the features that you are looking for."
"The cloud-based solution can get bugs in it occasionally, causing latency and loading issues."
"ClickUp doesn't have a roadmap vision and a proper way of planning."
"ClickUp could improve by being customised to the development industry. We would like to have bug trackers and an agile approach built into the solution."
"It can be improved by making it more user-friendly."
"ClickUp can improve the UI for mobile devices. For example, they are lacking some features in the Android version, such as Gantt charts."
"I would love to see ClickUp integrated with more tools, possibly like Microsoft Loop."
"The licensing cost is expensive and has room for improvement."
"The solution is currently a bit slow and can be faster."
"Microsoft Project should include more visualization, queries to filter out data, and more reporting structures."
"In a future release, the dashboard should improve because there isn't one, I had to create my own."
"I would like to see more integrations with another software tool."
"I have no idea about the cost because it is a corporate decision."
"I am not that close to it anymore, but I know that there were some cut and paste issues when we were trying to move one group of roles to another, and they used to muck up the interdependencies between the tiers, rows, and other things."
"The Gantt set needs to be improved. The grid lines needs to be more interactive."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's very affordable."
"ClickUp’s pricing is better than Jira Align’s."
"The price of ClickUp is reasonable. The price is approximately eight dollars per month per person."
"ClickUp is affordable."
"The product’s cost is high."
"I don't have a lot of information about the pricing, but I know that it is fairly inexpensive."
"I use the free version."
"ClickUp's pricing is as per market standards."
"I rate the solution's pricing a three out of ten."
"It was a three-year license deal that was reconciled on a quarterly basis. It is a reasonably priced product, and I consider that we got good value for money."
"Its price could be reduced a little."
"I do not remember the exact cost we paid but usually, they charge per user per month."
"You only need a Team's license in order to use Microsoft Project within Teams, which is very helpful."
"The product is not expensive. My company has opted for an annual subscription."
"The solution is expensive."
"The solution has a decent annual license subscription cost, which is not high."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
19%
Healthcare Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Government
6%
Educational Organization
66%
Computer Software Company
4%
Manufacturing Company
4%
Government
3%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about ClickUp?
Everything in one place is the biggest benefit. I also like the diagramming tools, where you can create DFDs, structure charts, and more. That makes things easier.
What needs improvement with ClickUp?
The solution's user interface is complex and has a steep learning curve. You can't easily find the features that you are looking for.
Has anyone moved from Microsoft Project to Smartsheet? How has your experience been with Smartsheet?
Hi @Eire Zimmermann, I helped an organization evaluate both MS-Project and Smartsheet when they were conducting their PM tool RFP. The short of it is this, MS Project is not caught up with the mo...
What do you like most about Microsoft Project?
The product's initial setup phase is easy.
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

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Project Pro, MS Project
 

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Sample Customers

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Aston Martin, ABANCA, Airbus Group, Capita, Cardiff University, City of Saskatoon, Intel, Pegasus Airlines, South Australia Power Network (SAPN), Israeli Ministry of Construction and Housing
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