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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
7.2
Number of Reviews
18
Ranking in other categories
Project Management Software (11th)
Microsoft Project Server
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
61
Ranking in other categories
Project Portfolio Management (4th)
 

Featured Reviews

VarchasSubrahmanya - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
Sean Achim - PeerSpot reviewer
Unlock comprehensive reporting and management with robust data extraction
The major advantage for me in using Microsoft Project Server is the SQL Server component. Using Power BI and SQL Server, I can extract a lot more data. The combination of Microsoft Project with Project Server and SharePoint provides a perfect solution for me. This setup allows for comprehensive reporting and management across multiple projects and portfolios.

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 the UI scheduling tool. It is the best and most convenient and attractive."
"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."
"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"It gives reminders for important project dates and when a particular task is about to close."
"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."
"The most valuable feature of ClickUp is its AI recommendation."
"We found it very simple and intuitive to use...The initial setup is straightforward."
"A single place for all our organisation's project records."
"The solution is stable."
"It's fine to navigate for a layperson."
"I like the way you can build the schedule by the Don't Start Before or Don't Start After values. You can use it to build your schedule based on how you change your dates. This is how it actually builds the schedule."
"The solution's ease of use is its most valuable aspect."
"The dependency management in Microsoft Project is highly valuable, as it visually maps dependencies and impacts within a project plan."
"In the competitive landscape of project management and portfolio management solutions, Microsoft Project Server stands out significantly."
"Microsoft Project Server is a scalable solution."
 

Cons

"They should explain better how costs and licensing are distributed."
"It would be good if the solution facilitated voice calls or an option to chat directly with a person on ClickUp."
"ClickUp's interface needs improvement."
"The tool is not user-friendly."
"Introducing automation and AI would greatly benefit ClickUp by reducing manual work."
"ClickUp doesn't have a roadmap vision and a proper way of planning."
"More automation features must be added."
"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."
"There are certain shortcomings in the documentation part where improvements are required."
"The cost could be lower."
"This is a good product but we have struggled with stability from time to time. The service has stopped intermittently and it has been difficult to find a reason why."
"We need to be able to compare milestones, calls, and other variables regarding the projects we are working on. I have to contract developers to make reports, which is where things get complicated. They need to develop personal and custom fields for us."
"There need to be more tutorials available to users."
"Collaboration should be better integrated in the desktop version."
"We are on the on-prem version. The cloud, however, gives more regular updates that we can take advantage of."
"Stability of the solution is an area with certain shortcomings where improvements are required."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product has good pricing."
"This solution costs $20 per user per month. If you have 20 users, you would pay $400 per month. There are no hidden fees that we are aware of."
"ClickUp is affordable."
"The product’s cost is high."
"The price of ClickUp is reasonable. The price is approximately eight dollars per month per person."
"The product is expensive."
"I don't have a lot of information about the pricing, but I know that it is fairly inexpensive."
"I use the free version."
"It is an inexpensive product."
"There are some payments related to the licensing cost of Microsoft Project Server."
"I think they need more flexibility with licensing, because there are preconceived ideas that don't allow as much flexibility with the various licenses."
"There is a subscription model for different types of users for different types of roles."
"I'm not quite sure about the licensing costs. We're probably paying somewhere in the neighborhood of about 80,000 to 90,000 a year for our current on-prem because we handle our own licensing. As far as Project Online is concerned, we're still trying to get a good handle on that. It looks like it is going to be in a neighborhood of about 120,000 to 150,000 a year, but we're getting a lot more capability out of it."
"It has features that cannot be bought by other rivals, so cost does not matter."
"It is on the expensive side."
"Microsoft Project Server is an expensive solution. Small businesses will not be able to afford it."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Healthcare Company
13%
University
6%
Media Company
6%
Computer Software Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Government
10%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

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?
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?
Microsoft Project Server is on the expensive side due to high licensing costs, but it is mainly accessible to project managers. Online tools are cheaper and present competition.
What needs improvement with Microsoft Project Server?
The main drawback of Microsoft Project Server is that it is offline. Having it online would offer better access to other managers.
 

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MS Project Server
 

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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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