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Microsoft Project vs Teamwork comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 19, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Project
Ranking in Project Management Software
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
80
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Teamwork
Ranking in Project Management Software
22nd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2025, in the Project Management Software category, the mindshare of Microsoft Project is 8.7%, down from 11.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Teamwork is 1.0%, down from 1.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Project Management Software
 

Featured Reviews

Rod Organ - PeerSpot reviewer
Master complex project planning with superior scheduling and dependency mapping
The most valuable features of Microsoft Project include dependency mapping, completion ratios, and the ability to apply specific constraints or constraint types. This tool is the most accurate project management tool, allowing me to run a full set of project activities without having to switch between different tools for scheduling and other tasks.
Taha Khaleel - PeerSpot reviewer
A flexible, stable, and scalable tool requiring an easy initial setup phase
The screen sharing provided by the solution can be a challenge to a user. Screen sharing is an area that needs improvement in the solution. With the buttons or the options on the screen in Teamwork, it is important to provide users with a little description of what each option does so that it helps you do your work easily without focusing on the interface.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The reporting and national resource capacity planning are the most valuable features."
"Microsoft Project is easy to use and helps our teams visualize the evolution of our projects."
"Microsoft Project is user-friendly and easy to use to do very complex project plans."
"It's a scalable product, especially the online version."
"They now have MS project Online and they have two levels, so it's easier to access what you need and to choose specifically what you'll use. You can start at a lower level, for example, and be more cost-effective and move up if it suits you."
"The resource allocation features, which help allocate resources to tasks, are quite valuable."
"The solution is stable."
"It has a nice interface that aligns with Excel and Word."
"Teamwork has made process management easier and much better. It is very robust and improves by making a lot of changes. It is easy to use and has lots of reports."
"It is a very stable solution...The initial setup of Teamwork is easy."
"The setup was very easy. Deployment was very fast for us. We started using it within two weeks."
 

Cons

"I find the setup a little bit cumbersome."
"Could be more user-friendly, and forecasting could be better."
"They should assist with tedious tasks."
"I find that MS Project has limited control in comparison to other solutions in the same sphere."
"The new version has made it a bit more complicated."
"We'd like the solution to have better integration with other third-party and open-source solutions."
"When you start getting into the more advanced features, it can become unstable. The more you use the advanced features, the more exposure you have to an unanticipated result. I think we need to add the Kanban Board capability to the product that would help them advance that board into the project management methodology that's being used in the industry today. Being able to depend on Scrum management is key."
"There needs to be better integration with other Microsoft products such as SharePoint, and the like."
"The product is expensive. It needs to have a more robust and customizable calendar."
"The product could be improved with more integrations and a mobile app."
"The screen sharing provided by the solution can be a challenge to a user. Screen sharing is an area that needs improvement in the solution."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"You do not have to invest much in terms of configuring this solution to suit your needs."
"The licensing model is somewhat complex."
"We purchase perpetual licenses due to the high cost of subscriptions, which are about 1,000 Australian dollars."
"You only need a Team's license in order to use Microsoft Project within Teams, which is very helpful."
"Licensing costs vary depending on the user volume. The pricing is good, I'd rate it four out of five."
"Its price could be reduced a little."
"Pricing-wise, I rate the solution a seven out of ten since I feel it is a bit costly."
"The pricing is based on a licensing model and is reasonable."
"My company makes annual payments towards the licensing costs of the solution."
"We negotiate on pricing since we are a long-term user."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
68%
Computer Software Company
4%
Manufacturing Company
3%
Government
3%
Educational Organization
59%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Computer Software Company
7%
University
4%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

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.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Project?
Microsoft Project is very expensive, costing roughly double what it should. We purchase perpetual licenses due to the high cost of subscriptions, which are about 1,000 Australian dollars.
What do you like most about Teamwork Projects?
Teamwork has made process management easier and much better. It is very robust and improves by making a lot of changes. It is easy to use and has lots of reports.
What needs improvement with Teamwork Projects?
The product is expensive. It needs to have a more robust and customizable calendar.
What is your primary use case for Teamwork Projects?
We use the product to design online courses. It also helps us with media production and marketing.
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

Project Pro, MS Project
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Overview

 

Sample Customers

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
PayPal, eBay, Disney, Forbes, Microsoft studios, Spotify Vevo, Lenovo, HP, Honda
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