Microsoft Project makes sense in Microsoft 365 environments and for complex enterprise management; for lighter use or cross-platform needs, a simpler tool works fine.
About
In practice. What you can do with Microsoft Project.
Microsoft Project is advanced Microsoft project management. Starting at €25/month.
Practical uses
Plan a multi-tier IT transformation program.
Manage resources and capacity for an agency.
Consolidate dispersed project portfolios.
Features & use cases
Project management
Planning
Pros and cons. What Microsoft Project does well, and what to expect.
Pros
Native integration with Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
Powerful and granular resource management.
Deployment options (cloud or desktop).
Support for classic Project formats.
Cons
High per-user pricing in subscription model.
Steep learning curve.
Dense and complex interface.
Oriented toward large organizations.
When it makes sense. Keep Microsoft Project, or challenge it?
Keep if
Your team uses Microsoft 365 and Office on Windows.
You manage complex projects with multi-level tracking.
Microsoft Project becomes worthwhile when
+You use it at least once a week
+The monthly cost ($25) is small next to the time it saves you
Challenge if
You want a free solution.
You prefer lightweight and simple tools for small projects.
Microsoft Project becomes too expensive when
−You use it less than once a month
−A simple free version or a tool already in your stack would do
Our verdict. What to know about Microsoft Project.
Why this verdict
Average
Microsoft Project is fairly easy to replace with an alternative, no free tier to test before paying, clearly documented use cases.
