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KeyedIn Projects vs Microsoft Project Server comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

KeyedIn Projects
Ranking in Project Portfolio Management
15th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Project Management Software (30th)
Microsoft Project Server
Ranking in Project Portfolio Management
5th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
62
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Project Portfolio Management category, the mindshare of KeyedIn Projects is 2.3%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Project Server is 5.0%, down from 6.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Project Portfolio Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Project Server5.0%
KeyedIn Projects2.3%
Other92.7%
Project Portfolio Management
 

Featured Reviews

it_user490518 - PeerSpot reviewer
Operations Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
It streamlined our project management and resource management process.
I think the functionality with the reporting capability can be improved and I know there's a new version of KeyedIn coming out. I haven't had the opportunity yet to look at the new version, but I would say that reporting is actually one are for improvement. The way their functionality is set could be improved because, basically, what it does is: you can pull a resourcing report and you can pull a financial report, and it seems like they pull from different databases. You're not always able to compile all the data into one report. You have to pull separate reports to look at different data. That's one thing that I found that has been kind of hard with KeyedIn, because you can't view all the data you want into one report. It's not that flexible. You have to work with two separate reports in order to come to look at the data that you want. I would say that's one area for improvement: You're just not able to filter all the same data into one report. I'm also looking for integration here. Integration with, for example, a BI platform. We're implementing a BI platform here. I know that in KeyedIn, there's no real data connector that connects straight – although you can still connect via API - but KeyedIn does not have a data connector right now. I talk to the rep each week and that's something that I think would be a big win for KeyedIn. If it had a data connector already, it would be easier to integrate with other platforms.
JV
Owner at CPSTECH
Collaborative task management simplifies office work, but agile methodology features need enhancement
In order to improve Microsoft Project Server, collaborative features could be enhanced, as it is possible to improve it in a collaborative way similar to other office products, for example, using cloud drives like OneDrive. Another feature is Kanban or other features such as Scrum with agile methodologies. Microsoft Project Server is limited and falls short in using agile methodologies, which is the most important issue to improve. Microsoft Project Server is a good product; it is possible to improve regarding enabling agile features because the teams in my work are using Trello and Jira products due to the blackboards, Kanban, and Scrum. To do activities and stopping activities is more comfortable and easier to use, making it more practical in my teamwork. These features do not exist in Microsoft Project Server.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"KeyedIn has been very valuable in helping us streamline our process here in terms of project management and resource management."
"It is a practical and useful tool which benefits both us and our clients."
"We are able to know what we are doing, how much we have spent, how much time we've taken, and it tells us how much money is left for the project. It also tells us whether we are below or above our expenditures, whether we are below or above our budget."
"Project schedule management is very good. Basically, it sits on SharePoint. So, every time we create a project, a new project site is created within that SharePoint environment, which is a very good document repository. It allows us to create issues and risks lists and additional functionality to keep track of what's going on with projects."
"The solution scales well."
"The ability to look at the resource loading is most valuable."
"The solution is scalable and easy to expand."
"I like the way you can build the schedule by the Don't Start Before or Don't Start After values. You can use it to build your schedule based on how you change your dates. This is how it actually builds the schedule."
"I would recommend Microsoft Project Server to other organizations and would rate the solution ten out of ten."
"The solution is very good at helping you pick which project to move forward with."
 

Cons

"I would say that reporting is actually one area for improvement. You're just not able to filter all the same data into one report."
"It was more complicated than it needed to be, but with a KeyedIn implementation manager it was not an issue."
"The product's UI is not very user-friendly."
"The solution's desktop version is not compatible with the MacBook."
"The solution must provide Agile and AI features."
"It's very expensive to scale out."
"The user interface looks quite old and needs to be improved."
"The main drawback of Microsoft Project Server is that it is offline. Having it online would offer better access to other managers."
"Improvements are needed in the technical support process, aiming for a better user experience."
"It is only used for scheduling, and it doesn't work well with anything else."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Microsoft Project Server is more expensive than other solutions on the market. We purchase the license annually."
"It's not subscription-based, we purchased the on-premises version."
"Microsoft Project Server is relatively cheaper than other products."
"I cannot comment on the price as I was not responsible for purchasing the solution."
"The product is expensive."
"We pay an annual licensing fee for the solution."
"The price of the Microsoft Project Server could improve, it is expensive here in Africa. When comparing Microsoft Project Server to Oracle Primavera for us, Microsoft Project Server is quite cost-effective."
"I would rate the price a six out of ten."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
23%
Energy/Utilities Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Marketing Services Firm
9%
Construction Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Company SizeCount
Small Business25
Midsize Enterprise12
Large Enterprise33
 

Questions from the Community

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Project Server?
The pricing for Microsoft Project Server is standard, around $200-$250, but I think it's actually $80 to $100 per year. The pricing for Microsoft Project Server is relative; I would say it is cheap.
What needs improvement with Microsoft Project Server?
In order to improve Microsoft Project Server, collaborative features could be enhanced, as it is possible to improve it in a collaborative way similar to other office products, for example, using c...
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Project Server?
Today, the use cases for Microsoft Project Server are for office tasks, such as writing in Word processors, worksheets in Excel, Word processors with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft ...
 

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Sample Customers

Encompass Solutions, Alliance Healthcare, City and Guilds, MavenWire, NashTech Software, Nickelfish
Magnachip, Gwinnett County Schools, CLEAResult, Medbit Oy, Intelbras S.A., ETS, CORE Construction, Keller Foundations
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