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ClickUp vs Microsoft Project Server comparison

 

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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

ClickUp
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
18
Ranking in other categories
Project Management Software (13th)
Microsoft Project Server
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
62
Ranking in other categories
Project Portfolio Management (5th)
 

Featured Reviews

AhmadTalha - PeerSpot reviewer
User-friendly, offers a wide range of functions, and enhances collaboration within teams
We use ClickUp's pro solution for team project management. We divide our projects into multiple sprints and organize tasks accordingly. I have created a personal space within ClickUp where I oversee the development and design teams, each with its sections for tasks and stages of progress. This setup helps keep everything organized and ensures smooth collaboration across departments. ClickUp can optimize workflow by integrating with developer tools like Git, allowing seamless access to modules and enhancing collaboration. While I primarily use it for tracking team progress and roadmaps, integration with Git would greatly benefit developers who spend more time within ClickUp. Overall, I would rate ClickUp as a nine out of ten. I would recommend it to others.
Mouloud Fourali - PeerSpot reviewer
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

"The most valuable feature of ClickUp is its AI recommendation."
"The tool is pretty intuitive."
"We can update tasks and track projects."
"The simplicity of the tool is valuable because it has categories and subcategories."
"It is great for visualization and project task assignments to team members."
"ClickUp optimizes task assignments with its user-friendly interface and plethora of options."
"It is a scalable solution. I would rate it a ten out of ten."
"We found it very simple and intuitive to use...The initial setup is straightforward."
"In the competitive landscape of project management and portfolio management solutions, Microsoft Project Server stands out significantly."
"Deliverables List: Most useful to enable meaningful status reporting at an enterprise level."
"It is well-established, reliable, and compatible."
"The ability to look at the resource loading is most valuable."
"The stability of the 2019 version is quite good."
"We use the tool in our IT-related projects. All IT efforts are managed using the Microsoft Project Server. Every week, we have a project status meeting where we demonstrate the project's status using the tool. We track tasks and progress, assign owners, and monitor milestones and all project-related work using it."
"Microsoft Project Server is easy to use compared to other similar solutions, such as Primavera. It functions similar to Excel or others Microsoft solutions which makes it simple for most people to be able to use right away."
"Microsoft Project Server helps organizations in collaboration."
 

Cons

"They should explain better how costs and licensing are distributed."
"More automation features must be added."
"Introducing automation and AI would greatly benefit ClickUp by reducing manual work."
"The tool is not user-friendly."
"It would be good if the solution facilitated voice calls or an option to chat directly with a person on ClickUp."
"The product is not user-friendly."
"The email portion, specifically the email automation, where you can add attachments, has room for improvement."
"ClickUp could improve by streamlining its functions and organizing them better for easier access."
"The solution could have more compact dashboards, such as one finds with Planview."
"We want to expand to the local level where we lack strong IT expertise, we are considering making it more user-friendly."
"Improvements are needed in the technical support process, aiming for a better user experience."
"EPM 2010 UI seems a bit dated now that 2016 is available."
"Project Server could be improved by simplifying how tasks are assigned and reviewed on a daily basis."
"We sometimes need support from the IT department for installing and deploying the Microsoft Project Server. It is not user-friendly, and users cannot install it themselves."
"We think that calculations are not working correctly, and there is a need to enter data a couple of times in order to give the correct calculations."
"Stability of the solution is an area with certain shortcomings where improvements are required."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"ClickUp’s pricing is better than Jira Align’s."
"ClickUp is affordable."
"I use the free version."
"It's very affordable."
"I don't have a lot of information about the pricing, but I know that it is fairly inexpensive."
"The price of ClickUp is reasonable. The price is approximately eight dollars per month per person."
"The product is expensive."
"The product’s cost is high."
"The price of the Microsoft Project Server could improve, it is expensive here in Africa. When comparing Microsoft Project Server to Oracle Primavera for us, Microsoft Project Server is quite cost-effective."
"There is a subscription model for different types of users for different types of roles."
"Microsoft Project Server is an expensive solution. Small businesses will not be able to afford it."
"It has features that cannot be bought by other rivals, so cost does not matter."
"I cannot comment on the price as I was not responsible for purchasing the solution."
"There is a licensing cost."
"The licensing was procured before my involvement."
"I think they need more flexibility with licensing, because there are preconceived ideas that don't allow as much flexibility with the various licenses."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Healthcare Company
13%
Computer Software Company
9%
Outsourcing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Government
9%
Energy/Utilities Company
6%
 

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 is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ClickUp?
I rate the pricing a five out of ten. ClickUp is affordable. We pay a yearly fee.
What needs improvement with ClickUp?
They should explain better how costs and licensing are distributed. They auto take money from the credit card without notification for a while.
What do you like most about Microsoft Project Server?
The ability to track a project's progress using Microsoft Project Server is the most valuable aspect. It depends, especially when managing multiple projects.
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...
 

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Sample Customers

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Magnachip, Gwinnett County Schools, CLEAResult, Medbit Oy, Intelbras S.A., ETS, CORE Construction, Keller Foundations
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