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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 (58th)
 

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 offers excellent resource allocation tools and is flexible, particularly in portfolio management."
"It's stable and reliable."
"We use Microsoft Project Server for project management."
"The solution's ease of use is its most valuable aspect."
"SharePoint site integration"
"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."
"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."
"The scheduling feature is the most useful."
"The reporting part is very good."
 

Cons

"Stability of the solution is an area with certain shortcomings where improvements are required."
"Microsoft Project Server needs improvement in the integration of more tools and syncing of Blockly tools on time."
"Project Server could be improved by simplifying how tasks are assigned and reviewed on a daily basis."
"I am not convinced that the pricing model is the right one."
"Permission management needs improvement."
"In terms of tech support, it took a long time for them to resolve a ticket."
"It needs to be more collaborative from inside the application. It only does project scheduling for me. It would be good if it could do other things and be more collaborative, such as sharing tasks for users. It is not really incorporated into MS Office, so you can't copy-paste stuff. It is on its own, doing its own thing. It is only used for scheduling, and it doesn't work well with anything else."
"The reporting in the desktop version is not highly customizable or professional compared to other solutions."
"Some of the reports could be automated."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It has features that cannot be bought by other rivals, so cost does not matter."
"The technical assistance is expensive but the solution is an open source software."
"We have an enterprise agreement with Microsoft, and our licensing is based on the agreement."
"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."
"We pay an annual licensing fee for the solution."
"There is a subscription model for different types of users for different types of roles."
"There are some payments related to the licensing cost of Microsoft Project Server."
"There is an annual license required for this solution."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Government
8%
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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