Microsoft Project vs Sciforma comparison

Microsoft and Sciforma are both solutions in the Project Management Software category. Microsoft is ranked #4 with an average rating of 7.8, while Sciforma is ranked #19 with an average rating of 9.5. Microsoft holds a 7.2% mindshare in PMS, compared to Sciforma’s 1.2% 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

4th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Sciforma

Ranking in Project Management Software

19th

Average Rating

9.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Project Portfolio Management (10th)

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Project Management Software category, the mindshare of Microsoft Project is 7.2%, down from 10.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sciforma is 1.2%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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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

"The built-in dashboards are powerful because they show both project and overall progress."

"They now have MS project Online and they have two levels, so it's easier to access what you need and to choose specifically what you'll use. You can start at a lower level, for example, and be more cost-effective and move up if it suits you."

"The solution is stable."

"It's an easy solution to set up."

"The ability to break down project phases is most valuable. Being able to align the tasks and reporting with project milestones and progress is also valuable."

"The project tracking, resource utilization and the cost are the most beneficial aspects of this solution."

"The reporting features are quite strong. Being able to do team reports and find out what work is pending, what work needs to be done are key in my day-to-day management of the team. The earned value analysis capabilities and critical path capabilities inside the tool help me make sure that I'm keeping the projects on track."

"The most valuable feature is the Auto resource leveling tool because it shows students that often, expert resources get over-scheduled, and that dealing with the issue by just using the auto-resource leveling tool would have a large impact on the delivery date."

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

"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."

"I find Sciforma's customizability valuable."

Cons

"I find the setup a little bit cumbersome."

"The solution could be more flexible when it comes to integration."

"The scalability is co-dependent on the stability of the product. We have 4000 users, and at times the product is slow."

"There are a few bugs that can affect the stability. This is typical of most applications."

"This solution needs more templates focused on types of projects to ease setup."

"I would like to see more integrations with another software tool."

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

"The solution could offer waterfall options for agile and sprint planning."

More Microsoft Project cons

"The report developer needs a bit of streamlining."

"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."

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

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is expensive."

"I rate Microsoft Project's pricing a five out of ten."

"It gets expensive when having to add all of the plugins and everything that you need."

"The solution is expensive."

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

"The solution is less expensive than other options."

"Microsoft Project is an expensive solution."

"Pricing-wise, I rate the solution a seven out of ten since I feel it is a bit costly."

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

Educational Organization

42%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Government

Financial Services Firm

24%

Computer Software Company

15%

Insurance Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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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'm not aware of the price as we use organization-wide licenses.

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What do you like most about One2team?

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

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for One2team?

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

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What needs improvement with One2team?

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

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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.

Microsoft

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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Sample Customers

Aston Martin, ABANCA, Airbus Group, Capita, Cardiff University, City of Saskatoon, Intel, Pegasus Airlines, South Australia Power Network (SAPN), Israeli Ministry of Construction and Housing

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