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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
17
Ranking in other categories
Project Management Software (13th)
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

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 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."
"The most valuable feature of ClickUp is its AI recommendation."
"I am currently exploring ClickUp AI, which I think is very good."
"The tool is pretty intuitive."
"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."
"It gives reminders for important project dates and when a particular task is about to close."
"ClickUp offers a relatively user-friendly experience, especially when it comes to its fundamental features."
"We found it very simple and intuitive to use...The initial setup is straightforward."
"The solution is scalable and easy to expand."
"The solution is stable."
"The solution, overall, is excellent for project planning."
"Technical support is very responsive - particularly on critical tickets."
"It's fine to navigate for a layperson."
"It is easily adaptable. In addition, it is easily used on mobile applications."
"I found the portfolio management valuable."
"A single place for all our organisation's project records."
 

Cons

"ClickUp's interface needs improvement."
"More automation features must be added."
"ClickUp could improve by streamlining its functions and organizing them better for easier access."
"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."
"It would be good if the solution facilitated voice calls or an option to chat directly with a person on ClickUp."
"Introducing automation and AI would greatly benefit ClickUp by reducing manual work."
"They should explain better how costs and licensing are distributed."
"It can be improved by making it more user-friendly."
"The cost could be lower."
"It would be better if the solution had some more training or resources available for a person who is new to Microsoft Project Server."
"The product is difficult to use for complex projects."
"The price of the product must be improved."
"When we started using this solution from scratch, we got lost. Microsoft should provide some templates for configurations for certain use cases."
"Resource management has room for improvement because it uses a lot of resources."
"It appears that Microsoft's primary goal is to migrate as much functionality as possible from the legacy on-premises Microsoft Project Server to the new cloud-based Power Apps solution."
"Permission management needs improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product has good pricing."
"The price of ClickUp is reasonable. The price is approximately eight dollars per month per person."
"ClickUp’s pricing is better than Jira Align’s."
"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's very affordable."
"The product’s cost is high."
"ClickUp is affordable."
"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."
"I rate the pricing a one out of ten because the price is way too high."
"We pay an annual licensing fee for the solution."
"I think they need more flexibility with licensing, because there are preconceived ideas that don't allow as much flexibility with the various licenses."
"Microsoft Project Server is relatively cheaper than other products."
"It's not subscription-based, we purchased the on-premises version."
"I cannot comment on the price as I was not responsible for purchasing the solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Healthcare Company
14%
Computer Software Company
9%
Performing Arts
6%
Educational Organization
6%
Computer Software Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Government
9%
Energy/Utilities Company
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 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?
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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Magnachip, Gwinnett County Schools, CLEAResult, Medbit Oy, Intelbras S.A., ETS, CORE Construction, Keller Foundations
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