Microsoft Project vs Sciforma comparison

Microsoft and Sciforma are both solutions in the Project Management Software category. Microsoft is ranked #2 with an average rating of 7.7, while Sciforma is ranked #24. Microsoft holds a 3.1% mindshare in PMS, compared to Sciforma’s 1.3% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Sciforma users who would recommend it.

Microsoft Project

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93% willing to recommend

Sciforma

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 19, 2024

Sciforma and Microsoft Project are competing project management tools. Microsoft Project tends to have the advantage due to its robust feature set, comprehensive scheduling, and task management capabilities.

Features: Sciforma offers advanced resource management, portfolio planning capabilities, and strategic project alignment. Microsoft Project provides comprehensive scheduling, task management features, and extensive project execution tools.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Sciforma offers a cloud-based deployment model that simplifies implementation and provides quick customer support. Microsoft Project offers both on-premises and cloud options, catering to varied IT environments but may require more technical setup. Sciforma tends to offer straightforward deployment and rapid support, while Microsoft Project offers flexibility for larger enterprise environments.

Pricing and ROI: Sciforma provides a more economical setup cost, which appeals to cost-sensitive companies with effective resource management needs. Microsoft Project's higher investment aligns with its expansive functionality. Organizations may see better ROI with Sciforma due to lower initial expenses and reliable support, while those who prioritize extensive task management may justify Microsoft Project’s higher costs with long-term benefits.

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Project

Ranking in Project Management Software

2nd

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Sciforma

Ranking in Project Management Software

24th

Average Rating

9.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Project Portfolio Management (12th)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Project Management Software category, the mindshare of Microsoft Project is 3.1%, down from 7.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sciforma is 1.3%, down from 1.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Project Management Software Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Microsoft Project	3.1%
Sciforma	1.3%
Other	95.6%

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Nurul Asyikin Wahab

Management Design Civil Structure at Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd

Efficient project management with robust data tracking and an easy setup

When I have too many elements or items in a project, it becomes cumbersome, especially during printing. Non-technical users do not need all the data, so it's primarily for technical personnel. Without guidance, it's challenging to use the app. With guidance and expert knowledge, it becomes manageable, however, it's not for non-technical teams. The worst part is handling too many items, like 1,000 items, which Microsoft Project struggles with, especially when printing. Printing on A3 size is quite burdensome, so I prefer viewing it on a tablet or computer. On a tablet or phone, I can see the full project elements depending on the screen size.

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Corrie De Jonge

Consultant at The Project ConneXion

A project management solution that can be automated to suit your needs

I rate the initial setup a seven out of ten because it's easy. We had to really understand the solution because it's huge, and we had to know which sections to bite off first. I might even rate the initial setup a nine out of ten if you know what you've got. Once we had all our data and our migration plan, it was quite easy. The challenge lies more with the organization than the system itself. Sciforma is one of the easiest tools to get going with from a technical point of view, but knowledge is key. Deploying the solution takes from six months to a year, depending on the level of data wanted. While deploying the solution, we have to first compile the user's requirements. Then we have to drop a baseline specification in parallel with a concept rollout. Based on what's in the concept, we pick from what the client understands to be the relevant portions, the minimum requirements. Then I convert it into a project execution plan and then execute the plan. After that, we have initial data collection for configuration and then final live data. Then we have the sign-off processes of different departments. There's a lot of upfront work to get the data prepared for transmission, and that is a big challenge. We did almost a thousand projects per year, so there were quite a lot of decisions to speed up the deployment process. The biggest challenge was to get our internal data organized and map it.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Dependencies (not typically effectively used in "Agile" techniques) allow understanding of actual project status and challenges."

"One of the best features is that it is easy to use."

"I find all the features of the solution valuable."

"The scheduling part of Microsoft Project is easy; if you change one of the dates, the rest of the dates automatically get changed based on the dependency."

"Microsoft Project provides ROI in terms of return on investment, including time savings and money savings."

"It is very stable. I haven't had any kind of issues with it. It is also very scalable."

"Technical support has been very helpful."

"It has a nice interface that aligns with Excel and Word."

More Microsoft Project pros

"The integrated portfolio and project management approach is the most valuable feature of Sciforma."

"I find Sciforma's customizability valuable."

"It makes it more fun to work with a modern designed and easy-to-use solution as a team and not add or analyze data alone. Internal, external, home office, remote work, desktop, mobile (available on iOS and Android), are always connected to One2Team."

Cons

"This solution needs more customization."

"Project is not easy to scale. It isn't a cloud-based solution where everybody can utilize it at the same time without version issues when you save your file. We use it at the enterprise level, but you have to share the files to others within your organization through Teams or SharePoint. One improvement would be to transition to cloud-based functionality. However, that might limit the functionality in other ways."

"The Microsoft license is relatively expensive."

"Microsoft Project tends to become very unstable on large project plans with more than 400 lines."

"I have no idea about the cost because it is a corporate decision."

"In a future release, the dashboard should improve because there isn't one, I had to create my own."

"I find that MS Project has limited control in comparison to other solutions in the same sphere."

"Its user interface could be a little bit more intuitive. Not everybody has the luxury of going to training and understanding which button does what and the functionality. The user interface should be improved to make it a little bit more intuitive. It is not user-friendly. I've dealt with it for a number of years, so it is not hard for me to figure it out, but you would need a quick reference guide or something to say, "Here are the basics. This is how you do X.""

More Microsoft Project cons

"The report developer needs a bit of streamlining."

"The solution's graphical user interface (GUI) is a bit old and could be improved."

"For the future AI (Artificial intelligence) must be part of a modern solution. AI is with its unique ability to monitor patterns, is a capable assistant for project managers. Artificial intelligence is being used to help with project organization on a collection of different data from multi-data sources."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Microsoft Project is an expensive solution."

"I am not aware of any additional costs apart from the standard licensing fees of the solution."

"The license is a one-time payment but it is expensive."

"Its price could be reduced a little."

"The solution has a decent annual license subscription cost, which is not high."

"We purchase perpetual licenses due to the high cost of subscriptions, which are about 1,000 Australian dollars."

"I rate the solution's pricing a three out of ten."

"The pricing is based on a licensing model and is reasonable."

More Microsoft Project pricing and cost advice

"I rate the pricing a four out of ten because Sciforma's rates are good."

"The solution's pricing is neither too expensive nor too cheap."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

12%

Aerospace/Defense Firm

10%

Government

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

22%

Insurance Company

15%

Computer Software Company

11%

Construction Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	31
Midsize Enterprise	15
Large Enterprise	41

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Questions from the Community

Has anyone moved from Microsoft Project to Smartsheet? How has your experience been with Smartsheet?

Hi @Eire Zimmermann, I helped an organization evaluate both MS-Project and Smartsheet when they were conducting their PM tool RFP. The short of it is this, MS Project is not caught up with the mo...

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What do you like most about Microsoft Project?

The product's initial setup phase is easy.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Project?

I would say Microsoft Project is affordable, but the standalone Project license should be included in the Office price to increase adoption.

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Overview

Microsoft Project helps you get started quickly and execute projects with ease. Built-in templates and familiar scheduling tools help project managers and teams stay productive.

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Sciforma is a leading provider of Project & Portfolio Management Software. With more than 30 years of experience, Sciforma is tailored to meet any industries' needs. Sciforma is an enterprise-wide solutions created to meet strategic, functional and executional needs. Adaptability and scalability are the perfect adjectives to describe Sciforma, which is available SaaS, Hosted and On-Site.

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