Microsoft Project

What differentiates Microsoft Project from other similar products?

the big difference is that this one is built for a multi-year project not something with a few weeks run time. it’s the best way to ensure long-range infrastructure planning. asana is excellent for marketing campaigns project is what you use to contruct a bridge or skyscraper. it is durable enough to support large amounts of data for a long time without slowing down.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

i like the benchmark comparison tools though. i can see exactly where we are relative to where we planned two years ago. I find the resource leveling feature quite complex and it helps us controlling our labor costs well too. the sharepoint integration is very useful to have the project documents right beside your schedule. it is so easy to find everything. the reporting is also world-class and keeps our investors up to date. it has a very professional and trustworthy feel to it.

What do you dislike most about this product?

the interface is something of a dinosaur. (and some of those bugs have been that way forever), and compared to modern web apps, it feels a little clunky. also the mobile experiance is not great which makes it kind of hard to use on the go.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If you're at the helm of projects in multiple years and costing millions, you need this bad boy. it's not only the detail but also the historical tracking something you simply can't get anywhere else. i recommend it heavily for captial projects.

What differentiates Microsoft Project from other similar products?

what differs this from a smaller app such as paymo, is that it ables you to estimate resource costs and material cost separately. is the best because it provides a full financial picture of the project. It’s how you spend your money, not just your time. i haven’t seen another tool that tracks project finances as thoroughly as this one. it's quite an all-encompassing business tool.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

i'm a fan of the way it shows the critical path. it calls out the tasks that need to be completed on time to keep the entire project from being delayed. this is a way to keep my eyes on the things that matters most. the custom filters are also quite powerful. i can quickly locate any task related to a resource or priority. once you come to know the ins and outs of how it works, the system feels very free-form and flexible. i also love how it works with different calendar types like for those that work weekends or other shifts. it is very customizable.

What do you dislike most about this product?

it is very frustrating when software that takes with hours recalculates the entire schedule when you've made a tiny tweak. it can be like a black box at times and you have to look into the settings for why a date changed.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

this is a premium tool made for premium projects. it’s a great fit for anyone who must manage lots of money and a complicated schedule. i recommend it to senior project managers that want full control over their data and team.

What differentiates Microsoft Project from other similar products?

it is unique among its competition in that it provides the most fully featured toolsets for each part of a project's lifecycle. it's great, as it takes everything from the beginning concepts all the way to final close in an one place. compared with getting a casserole of various apps, project keeps all your data in one place, minimizing errors and saving time. it's the best in the business for a reason with unbeatable depth and reliability that others can only envy.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I absolutely love the [‘what-if’] analysis features which enable me to determine how different schedule changes would impact our final delivery date. the custom fields and formulas creation is also a huge plus, as I’ve been able to track specific metrics that are important to our business. the software is very stable an the user community very big, so there is always a tutorial or help online. I must say I'm impressed with how well this works because it feels like a very professional and solid bit of kit.

What do you dislike most about this product?

a little steep in price for small non-profits and single-user situations. It also sports a very classic interface that may seem a little crude by comparison to the newer, more nimble project management tools on trend today. it is certainly a “business-first” solution.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

if you need the most intense feature packed project management software on the planet- here it is. it equips you with everything you need to say goodbye to shitty workflows and hello to doing work that feels satisfying. i would recommend it for any serious project professional or large team.