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Microsoft Project Server vs SwiftKanban comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Project Server
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
62
Ranking in other categories
Project Portfolio Management (5th)
SwiftKanban
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Project Management Software (44th)
 

Featured Reviews

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.
Venu Vashistha - PeerSpot reviewer
Good reporting, quick configurations, and helpful support
It's a cloud-based setup, so there's no challenge in getting everything up and running. The downtime should be minimal. I'd rate the process nine out of ten in terms of ease of deployment. There is a three-month implementation exercise that we control. We have five people who were part of the implementation and maintenance process. They are admins and web developers.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution, overall, is excellent for project planning."
"It is a scalable solution. We have been able to manage larger scale projects easily using this solution."
"Using Power BI and SQL Server, I can extract a lot more data."
"The most valuable feature of the Microsoft Project Server is the level of detail with which I can break down a task and check the dependencies."
"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."
"The product is user-friendly."
"It's fine to navigate for a layperson."
"I would recommend Microsoft Project Server to other organizations and would rate the solution ten out of ten."
"The reporting part is very good."
 

Cons

"Stability of the solution is an area with certain shortcomings where improvements are required."
"The solution could have more compact dashboards, such as one finds with Planview."
"The solution's desktop version is not compatible with the MacBook."
"The user interface looks quite old and needs to be improved."
"The price of the product must be improved."
"The product is difficult to use for complex projects."
"Microsoft Project Server's user interface is pretty average, and sometimes it can have bugs."
"I am not convinced that the pricing model is the right one."
"Some of the reports could be automated."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We have an enterprise agreement with Microsoft, and our licensing is based on the agreement."
"I would rate the price a six out of ten."
"It is on the expensive side."
"The technical assistance is expensive but the solution is an open source software."
"I cannot comment on the price as I was not responsible for purchasing the solution."
"It is an inexpensive product."
"There are some payments related to the licensing cost of Microsoft Project Server."
"Microsoft Project Server is more expensive than other solutions on the market. We purchase the license annually."
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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company
14%
Computer Software Company
14%
Government
9%
Energy/Utilities Company
7%
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Small Business25
Midsize Enterprise12
Large Enterprise33
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Questions from the Community

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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