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

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 July 2026, in the Project Portfolio Management category, the mindshare of KeyedIn Projects is 2.3%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Project Server is 5.2%, down from 6.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Project Portfolio Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Project Server5.2%
KeyedIn Projects2.3%
Other92.5%
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.
Mouloud Fourali - PeerSpot reviewer
Project Manager at Digital Research Alliance of Canada
Visual project planning enhances collaboration and proactive management
The dependency management in Microsoft Project is highly valuable, as it visually maps dependencies and impacts within a project plan. The online version facilitates easy collaboration without having to share multiple versions of the file. The Gantt chart is also a very powerful tool for a visual presentation of sequences, critical paths, and execution processes, which simplifies comprehension for users.

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."
"Dashboarding of information has given the organization insight, so we can move to be more proactive versus reactive."
"A single place for all our organisation's project records."
"Now we use it on a Web basis, and it's been absolutely great in that sense, being collaborative and also for resource-leveling so that people can see at an instant just where everything is."
"The dependency management in Microsoft Project is highly valuable, as it visually maps dependencies and impacts within a project plan."
"The solution offers excellent resource allocation tools and is flexible, particularly in portfolio management."
"The solution has easy integration with Excel."
"In the competitive landscape of project management and portfolio management solutions, Microsoft Project Server stands out significantly."
"The solution's ease of use is its most valuable aspect."
 

Cons

"It was more complicated than it needed to be, but with a KeyedIn implementation manager it was not an issue."
"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."
"The solution could have more compact dashboards, such as one finds with Planview."
"The solution's desktop version is not compatible with the MacBook."
"The solution's synchronization with Jira Projects should be improved."
"The solution must provide Agile and AI features."
"Collaboration within the tool is lacking when you compare it to online or cloud-based tools."
"The product's UI is not very user-friendly."
"The price of the product must be improved."
"Exporting data from Microsoft Project, especially Gantt charts, is overly complex and not user-friendly."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"We pay an annual licensing fee for the solution."
"I'm not quite sure about the licensing costs. We're probably paying somewhere in the neighborhood of about 80,000 to 90,000 a year for our current on-prem because we handle our own licensing. As far as Project Online is concerned, we're still trying to get a good handle on that. It looks like it is going to be in a neighborhood of about 120,000 to 150,000 a year, but we're getting a lot more capability out of it."
"I think they need more flexibility with licensing, because there are preconceived ideas that don't allow as much flexibility with the various licenses."
"Microsoft Project Server is an expensive solution. Small businesses will not be able to afford it."
"There is a licensing cost."
"I cannot comment on the price as I was not responsible for purchasing the solution."
"It is on the expensive side."
"A standard license is cheaper, but if you want more features, then there is a premium license or professional license."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
23%
Energy/Utilities Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Construction Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Marketing Services Firm
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

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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