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ClickUp vs Microsoft Project comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

ClickUp
Ranking in Project Management Software
12th
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
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
Mar 28, 2023
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
Nov 30, 2022
A stable solution that very accurately runs projects
Our company uses the solution for a project at our on-premises data center. We have one data room database and one mobile active account.  We have 100 users in our head office who use Microsoft in our database and desktop application. A total of 5,000 employees use their mobile phones while working…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"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."
"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"I am currently exploring ClickUp AI, which I think is very good."
"It is a scalable solution. I would rate it a ten out of ten."
"We can update tasks and track projects."
"The tool is pretty intuitive."
"The simplicity of the tool is valuable because it has categories and subcategories."
"ClickUp optimizes task assignments with its user-friendly interface and plethora of options."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Project is scheduling. The solution is useful on a daily basis."
"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 solution is stable."
"The project tracking, resource utilization and the cost are the most beneficial aspects of this solution."
"The solution is stable."
"It is easy to use and pretty intuitive. User interfaces have stayed the same for the most part for the last 20 years. So, there is a familiarity."
"Microsoft Project integrates well with the Microsoft Office family of applications. It has plugins that interact with it and you can use it with Microsoft Teams. We can use plugins to communicate with JIRA, Projectplace, and Planview. It's not widely used in the company, of course, but it's something that can interact with the official tools that we have."
"One of the best features is that it is easy to use."
 

Cons

"ClickUp could improve by streamlining its functions and organizing them better for easier access."
"It can be improved by making it more user-friendly."
"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."
"The email portion, specifically the email automation, where you can add attachments, has room for improvement."
"ClickUp could improve its documentation section."
"It would be good if the solution facilitated voice calls or an option to chat directly with a person on ClickUp."
"I would love to see ClickUp integrated with more tools, possibly like Microsoft Loop."
"There is a need for significant improvement in the user interface to make it more intuitive and less time-consuming to become familiar with."
"This solution needs more customization."
"I would like to see a direct integration of Microsoft Project with AutoCAD. It will make client presentations easy."
"We need more integration with Microsoft Teams and other collaboration tools."
"Collaboration is an area that needs improvements."
"Tracking timeline, resource allocation, and monitoring are areas of concern for the tool where improvements are required."
"I would like to see both Time and Team based options improved."
"I'd like the solution to be less expensive."
"In a future release, the dashboard should improve because there isn't one, I had to create my own."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I don't have a lot of information about the pricing, but I know that it is fairly inexpensive."
"It's very affordable."
"ClickUp's pricing is as per market standards."
"The price of ClickUp is reasonable. The price is approximately eight dollars per month per person."
"The product’s cost is high."
"ClickUp is affordable."
"ClickUp’s pricing is better than Jira Align’s."
"The product is expensive."
"The license fees for the professional version, which is estimated to be approximately $1,600, and the standard version, which is approximately $1,200, may be considered expensive by some users. This is something that could be improved to make the platform more accessible to a wider audience."
"I am not aware of any additional costs apart from the standard licensing fees of the solution."
"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."
"The license is a one-time payment but it is expensive."
"The solution has a decent annual license subscription cost, which is not high."
"The licensing model is somewhat complex."
"Licensing costs vary depending on the user volume. The pricing is good, I'd rate it four out of five."
"I rate Microsoft Project's pricing a five out of ten."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
18%
Healthcare Company
13%
University
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Educational Organization
65%
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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