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Adobe Workfront vs Microsoft Project 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:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
6.1
Adobe Workfront boosts productivity by 250%, enhancing efficiency, collaboration, and justifying investment despite challenging precise ROI tracking.
Sentiment score
7.4
Microsoft Project boosts ROI by optimizing resource use, reducing delays, and centralizing data for cost-effective project management.
Microsoft Project does help save time and money due to its completeness as a project management solution.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.3
Adobe Workfront support is generally positive but variable, with quick responses for most, yet delays for complex issues.
Sentiment score
6.6
Microsoft Project support has mixed reviews; it's responsive for some, but others face delays and suggest consistency improvements.
They provide answers and guidance on how to resolve issues, such as clearing cookies and cache, and assist in best practice configuration and optimization of the platform.
If L5 does not understand, it moves to L4. If they can't solve it, it moves to a higher level.
There is a website and a connection to AI for support.
I would give somewhere around 10 for my overall experience with support.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.9
Adobe Workfront scales globally, handling complexity and data, favored by larger enterprises, though costs and admin efforts increase.
Sentiment score
7.0
Microsoft Project is scalable for various teams but faces challenges with external integration and performance in large deployments.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
6.6
Adobe Workfront is generally stable, with minimal downtime; occasional bugs occur, but issues are resolved promptly, with varied stability.
Sentiment score
7.9
Microsoft Project is stable and reliable, but larger projects may experience crashes and require caution and customization.
Adobe Workfront provides a stable foundation for project management.
I have not faced any challenges with the stability of Adobe Workfront.
There is no data loss, indicating good reliability with Adobe Workfront.
 

Room For Improvement

Adobe Workfront needs better reporting, interface flexibility, third-party integration, customization options, and faster updates to improve user experience.
Microsoft Project needs better integration, reporting, collaboration, real-time updates, and affordability, along with improved scalability and modern interface.
We can enhance integrations, such as ensuring Adobe Workfront integrates more seamlessly with other Adobe products like Experience Manager and Creative Cloud.
Integration with Azure DevOps could be improved to facilitate better communication between the two systems.
The performance needs to be smoother, and there is room for improvement in Data Connect while writing queries and integrating with other analysis tools.
The worst part is handling too many items, like 1,000 items, which Microsoft Project struggles with, especially when printing.
Microsoft Project tends to become very unstable on large project plans with more than 400 lines.
Maybe some generative AI features such as having tasks or activities being suggested automatically based on the rest of the tasks in the project would be useful; I haven't really missed them so far.
 

Setup Cost

Adobe Workfront offers costly, scalable enterprise solutions, with flexible licenses and discounts, enhancing service and morale for large teams.
Microsoft Project's pricing is moderate to expensive, varying by company needs, especially for large teams or comprehensive features.
This can include items such as mileage, supplies, software, licenses, and travel costs.
The issue with Microsoft is that the license is per personnel, making it expensive.
 

Valuable Features

Adobe Workfront offers customizable templates, intuitive interfaces, and secure integrations, enhancing collaboration, project tracking, and decision-making efficiency.
Microsoft Project excels in scheduling, resource allocation, and cost tracking, integrating seamlessly for efficient enterprise-level project management.
The system aids in supporting demand management and producing high-level status reports.
You can set up the complete workflow from start to end with Adobe Workfront, such as content creation, content publication, and getting that approval process, storing it somewhere.
Adobe Workfront acts as a centralized platform, providing a single source of truth for project tasks and resources.
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.
The most valuable features are in the successor and predecessor determination and the tracking tools, such as obtaining data on the S curve financial curve.
The scheduling part of Microsoft Project is easy; if you change one of the dates, the rest of the dates automatically get changed based on the dependency.
 

Categories and Ranking

Adobe Workfront
Ranking in Project Management Software
11th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
38
Ranking in other categories
Digital Asset Management (2nd)
Microsoft Project
Ranking in Project Management Software
3rd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
82
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Project Management Software category, the mindshare of Adobe Workfront is 3.1%, down from 4.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Project is 6.7%, down from 10.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Project Management Software
 

Featured Reviews

Graham Sprague - PeerSpot reviewer
Centralized task management and simplified creative collaboration but interface is inconsistent
Adobe Workfront could improve its interface, which may benefit from an overhaul for better consistency between the web interface and the API. The current setup was not originally designed API-first, leading to some confusion and differences in available functions. Additionally, the low-code environment in Workfront Fusion is beneficial yet sometimes limiting, and it might be more powerful with enhancements.
Nurul Asyikin Wahab - PeerSpot reviewer
Efficient project management with robust data tracking and an easy setup
When I have too many elements or items in a project, it becomes cumbersome, especially during printing. Non-technical users do not need all the data, so it's primarily for technical personnel. Without guidance, it's challenging to use the app. With guidance and expert knowledge, it becomes manageable, however, it's not for non-technical teams. The worst part is handling too many items, like 1,000 items, which Microsoft Project struggles with, especially when printing. Printing on A3 size is quite burdensome, so I prefer viewing it on a tablet or computer. On a tablet or phone, I can see the full project elements depending on the screen size.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
15%
Computer Software Company
9%
Healthcare Company
9%
Retailer
8%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Government
8%
Aerospace/Defense Firm
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Workfront?
Workfront incurs around a hundred thousand plus dollars per year. Licensing is strict, particularly with free accounts, however, it offers flexibility in project access, which could be enhanced fur...
What needs improvement with Workfront?
Integration with Azure DevOps could be improved to facilitate better communication between the two systems. The current report is not providing the expected side-by-side comparison of capabilities,...
What is your primary use case for Workfront?
For my team, we are using Adobe Workfront ( /products/adobe-workfront-reviews ) right now to support demand management, primarily. We also pull some high-level reports on status. From our perspecti...
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?
I'm not aware of the price as we use organization-wide licenses.
 

Also Known As

AtTask, Workfront DAM
Project Pro, MS Project
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Advance Autoparts, Emerson, Covario, Cisco, Caroma, TREK, Sapient Nitro, ATB, LexisNexis, CarPhone Warehouse
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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