Microsoft Project vs. Miro

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Microsoft Project
Score 7.9 out of 10
N/A
Microsoft Project is a project management software. It provides core PM functionality, including agile workflow support and resource management. Project can be deployed in the cloud or on-premise.
$120
per year per user
Miro
Score 9.1 out of 10
N/A
Miro is the AI Innovation Workspace that brings teams and AI together to plan, co-create, and build the next big thing, faster. With the canvas as the prompt, Miro's collaborative AI workflows keep teams in the flow of work, scale shifts in ways of working, and drive organization-wide transformation.
$10
per month per user
Pricing
Microsoft ProjectMiro
Editions & Modules
Project Server
$0
Planner Plan 1
$10
per month per user
Planner and Project Plan 3
$30
per month per user
Planner and Project Plan 5
$55
per month per user
Project Standard 2024
$679.99
one-time fee per installation
Project Professional 2024
$1,129.99
one-time fee per installation
1. Free - To discover what Miro can do. Always free
$0
2. Starter - Unlimited and private boards with essential features
$8
per month (billed annually) per user
3. Business - Scales collaboration with advanced features and security
$16
per month (billed annually) per user
4. Enterprise - For work across the entire organization, with support, security and control, to scale
contact sales
annual billing per user
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Microsoft ProjectMiro
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
Additional DetailsPlans are billed annually.Monthly billing also available at $10 per month for the Starter plan, or $20 for the Business plan.
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Community Pulse
Microsoft ProjectMiro
Considered Both Products
Microsoft Project
Chose Microsoft Project
Jira and Miro are very visual, they provide us a very friendly interface (specially Miro), and in the case of Jira, it give us very customizable workflows that suit team needs.
Miro
Chose Miro
I think they all have very good features and are similar to a certain extent, however, Miro includes all the interactive features and allows you to create without limitations on format or page sizes, or oversaturation of users within the same session, which is why I appreciate …
Chose Miro
well we use them in combo.

it generally depends if i want to have somethign mocked up quickly or if i need to do something more specific or structured or ready to be integrated.
Chose Miro
To many steps in Jira to do what Miro makes in seconds. In addition to this Miro has a really good catalogue of templates ready to use and the training library in Miro is years ahead of what Jira offers. And from my personal point of view I don't like Jira because you need to …
Chose Miro
usability, stability, integrations, native features
Chose Miro
Miro is much easier to use, from a navigation standpoint, Miro really feels like an endless whiteboard that is easy to navigate around. ClickUp has a whiteboard that is a relatively new feature. The click-up board has fewer features than Miro but seems to handle cut and paste …
Chose Miro
My organization was using this, thus I am using it. But I guess overall its more flexible to work on Miro.
Chose Miro
I have never used anything exactly like Miro. I have used other tools but most of them have been specifically for mindmapping or flow charting.
Chose Miro
I also tried Microsoft Whiteboard. Miro's quality far surpasses ANY other product in its category in terms of robust features, ease of including board collaborators, and the vast collection of available templates.
Chose Miro
Way more user-friendly and easier to use than Microsoft products for collaboration. Permissions are easier to set than on SharePoint, multiple people can work on the same document without version control issues that often plague our teams. I will create an entire landing board …
Chose Miro
Miro does what it does very well: infinite white board space for people to collaboratively and remotely throw ideas against the wall. Once you know what you are trying to do, though, the other tools are more useful for actioning against what was plotted in a Miro board.
Chose Miro
I've used other solutions way less then I've used Miro, but from the start, MS Whiteboard is not as good.
Chose Miro
Miro is more visual, intuitive and appealing to use, easier to understand when sharing. However, it lacks some features but in terms of collaboration and co-creation, visualization can provide more than the other tools.
Chose Miro
Miro is much easier to work with than the traditional physical manner in which Master scheduling was done.
Chose Miro
Miro had the best features of both Projects and Trello combined into one. We eliminated use of the others and switched to Miro.
Chose Miro
I discovered that in Miro I have combined functionalities from other tools, like the possibility to create mind maps like with MindManager, a great blank canvas or whiteboard for online collaboration with integrated calls like in Teams, and the possibility to map processes like …
Features
Microsoft ProjectMiro
Project Management
Comparison of Project Management features of Product A and Product B
Microsoft Project
8.0
111 Ratings
3% above category average
Miro
-
Ratings
Task Management8.2110 Ratings00 Ratings
Resource Management7.7107 Ratings00 Ratings
Gantt Charts9.0107 Ratings00 Ratings
Scheduling8.5109 Ratings00 Ratings
Workflow Automation10.083 Ratings00 Ratings
Team Collaboration7.398 Ratings00 Ratings
Support for Agile Methodology4.983 Ratings00 Ratings
Support for Waterfall Methodology7.783 Ratings00 Ratings
Document Management9.077 Ratings00 Ratings
Email integration5.082 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile Access10.067 Ratings00 Ratings
Timesheet Tracking10.073 Ratings00 Ratings
Change request and Case Management7.864 Ratings00 Ratings
Budget and Expense Management7.686 Ratings00 Ratings
Professional Services Automation
Comparison of Professional Services Automation features of Product A and Product B
Microsoft Project
8.8
79 Ratings
13% above category average
Miro
-
Ratings
Quotes/estimates7.855 Ratings00 Ratings
Invoicing10.045 Ratings00 Ratings
Project & financial reporting7.576 Ratings00 Ratings
Integration with accounting software10.050 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
Microsoft ProjectMiro
Likelihood to Recommend
8.1
(111 ratings)
9.1
(6069 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
10.0
(3 ratings)
9.4
(185 ratings)
Usability
8.7
(9 ratings)
8.6
(451 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
9.5
(20 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(19 ratings)
Support Rating
8.2
(34 ratings)
7.7
(63 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
1.0
(1 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(7 ratings)
Implementation Rating
5.0
(1 ratings)
9.0
(3659 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
8.6
(14 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
8.1
(4001 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
8.6
(19 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
6.6
(7 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
6.0
(8 ratings)
User Testimonials
Microsoft ProjectMiro
Likelihood to Recommend
Microsoft
Microsoft Project Online is suited to Turnkey Projects where more Collaboration is required in Project Progress monitoring, risk assessment and conveying, issue recording and tracking. It is less appropriate when ERP Suites other than MS Dynamics are used, i.e when Enterprises need to integrate Finance / Accounting with It and having straight project management workflow
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Miro
It's well suited for collaborating on processes that people want to visualize. It's perfect for brainstorming ideas and then choosing to vote related to the topics. I think it's great for what it's supposed to be used for, but I don't use it for the minor features that are there. There could be some space for automation anticipation of what you're trying to do with some of the shapes collectively but that's more aspirational.
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Pros
Microsoft
  • I love the Gantt Chart that Microsoft Project offers me, because it provides me with a view from various aspects, it provides me with exact details about the fulfillment of tasks over a period of time, it also allows me to make comparisons with the necessary data and the fulfilled data. by the employees, in order to know exactly if the project's expectations have been met.
  • I love the Gantt Chart that Microsoft Project offers me, because it provides me with a view from various aspects, it provides me with exact details about the fulfillment of tasks over a period of time, it also allows me to make comparisons with the necessary data and the fulfilled data by the employees, in order to know exactly if the project's expectations have been met.
  • The alert system for the fulfillment and delay of assignments is perfect. Microsoft Project allows me to configure the task system, I can assign the necessary tasks to fulfill the project, and the software alerts me immediately if the managers are fulfilling the assignments.
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Miro
  • Makes internal coordination between admin team and tutors extremely painless. It's like a single place where everyone can drop ideas, get updates and notes without loss of context which usually happens in long email threads.
  • Versioning and board history are handled very well, which drastically reduces the workload. They help me track how a policy or math guideline has evolved, and also make it easy to revert changes if something doesn't work.
  • Comments stick exactly where they are meant to, making internal reviews much clearer. Admins don't have to guess which note refers to which rule or section.
  • Exports are clean, so even non-Miro teammates get it instantly.
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Cons
Microsoft
  • Seems overly complicated for users sometimes in using Project and its functionalities
  • Hard to share files for those folks who do not have MS Project, and then have to print out for them
  • Can be confusing since it looks and feels like MS Excel
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Miro
  • Text and size formatting - when you copy and paste items they come through tiny (always keep the paste to scale of what the rest of the project scale is
  • Excel linking - I want to be able to integrate excel documentations for prototyping ideas
  • Some extra templates and start up positions - just so it allows the user to be more creative (maybe a draw template option, so the AI can create you a template bespoke to you company)
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Likelihood to Renew
Microsoft
I like using Microsoft Project. It simplifies building a schedule
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Miro
I have advocate for the renew of Miro quite few times, however, it is not under my control as the decision is made in another team with their own budget. I would buy for my own entrepreneur projects (1-2 members) as I do know the value and work there 100%. So, I would pay out of my own pocket to get the value. However, If I wouldn't know the value it provides, it would be hard to decide with the current freemium features
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Usability
Microsoft
Microsoft
Project is easy to operate because data could be inserted, changed and
deleted like you are in an Excel timesheet. Besides, it provides a great
level of automation beween his fields allowing few data changes. Also, its
funcionalities are well defined and grouped in upper menus, so you can find a
funcionality quickly
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Miro
I love that it's intuitive, has real-time collaboration. It's very easy to start with and it's flexible. Gives you the option to start freestyle or get inspiration from any predefined template created or any pre-designed materials. Very good for storytelling, workshops and customer meetings. I believe it makes a very, very big difference, especially between teams that don't usually speak the same language. You need to get to a common language on projects in order for everyone to have the same understanding. I can easily do that with a Miro design
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Reliability and Availability
Microsoft
No answers on this topic
Miro
I only give a 9/10 because of the speed at which it loads. I have never experienced issues with Miro logging me out early, or some other technical issue causing the program to crash, or even it just loading in perpetuity without ever actually coming up (unlike other programs such as SFDC). It take a minute for all of my boards to come up after I click on it in my favorites, but besides that, it's all good.
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Performance
Microsoft
No answers on this topic
Miro
Sometimes it gets quite slow and there is a correlation between this and the size of the board. Hence we are trying to segment the boards based on product stages or projects so that the size doesn't go big. When you go from discovery to delivery on a simple board, it will get large and difficult to load, even crash or go white screen
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Support Rating
Microsoft
Microsoft in recent years has transformed itself and gives a positive feeling when one interacts with the company. The company is focusing on its customers and willing to go extra mile to make customers happy.The company continues to invest in its products and bringing new features from time to time. Overall it is a positive feeling to be associated with such an iconic company.
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Miro
We have never reached out to or contacted support because Miro's platform has been incredibly intuitive and user-friendly. The comprehensive resources available, such as tutorials, documentation, and community forums, have provided all the guidance we needed. The seamless integration with our existing tools and the reliability of the platform have ensured that we rarely encounter issues that require external assistance. This self-sufficiency has allowed us to focus more on our projects and collaboration without interruptions. Overall, our experience with Miro has been smooth and efficient, eliminating the need for additional support
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Online Training
Microsoft
No answers on this topic
Miro
There was a series of webinars which Miro hosted with our organization that went over the basics, then progressively became more advanced with additional sections. The instructors were knowledgeable, and provided examples throughout the sessions, as well as answered peoples' questions. There was ample time and experience on the calls to cover a range of topics. The instructors were also very friendly and sociable, as well as honest. Of course Miro isn't a "God-tool" that does absolutely everything, but the instructors were aware and emphasized the strengths where Miro had them and sincerely accepted feedback.
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Implementation Rating
Microsoft
I wasn't part of it so I don't know
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Miro
Easy to learn, Miro has a series of videos on YouTube that effectively taught this program to my team members and me. The program is drag-and-drop and works excellently. People pick up on how to use it efficiently, and it's great for organizing ideas more freely. This product is more challenging for some older audiences who are not accustomed to using a touchpad, but for most, it was very easy to use.
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Alternatives Considered
Microsoft
While many of the above tools are extremely well-versed, Microsoft Project's largest advantage comes from it being related to the largest business productivity company in the world. Project does have its sharing limitations - but regardless, offers one of the most robust tools in the market today. Microsoft Project is built with large-scale projects in mind but is more than up to the task for smaller projects as well. However, there are options available (especially cloud-based options) that may be more fitting for higher-level projects that do not require going into the weeds.
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Miro
I’ve used both Excalidraw+ and draw.io. Excalidraw+ is great for quick, lightweight sketches with a clean “hand-drawn” feel, but it’s less strong for running structured workshops at scale (facilitation tools, templates, board organization, stakeholder-friendly presentation). draw.io is solid for precise diagramming (flows, architecture), but collaboration and workshop mechanics feel more “diagram-first” than “team-first.” We chose Miro because it combines strong real-time + async collaboration with facilitation features (voting, timer, stickies), easy board structuring with frames, and presentation mode—so we can go from messy ideation to a shareable narrative without switching tools.
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Scalability
Microsoft
No answers on this topic
Miro
Maybe is possible now so... Could be useful to manage in some way source code for the projects? not to edit so when we make solutions with different components in MIro, maybe each component could redirect to the source code of this component
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Return on Investment
Microsoft
  • Project saved me, as the project manager, countless hours of digging through tickets and schedules to plan everything out. It also saved me time in adjusting the project triangle as needed, since it does so much automatically.
  • It is costly, and since it requires extensive training to master, it's not just the high licensing cost that you need to take into account.
  • The reporting features - even just printing out Gantt charts - makes it far easier to communicate with stakeholders. That means less time for PMs doing all of this manually, and it means less follow-up questions and delays moving forward.
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Miro
  • Offer infinite canvas that allow me to brainstorm, organize ideas and think visually.
  • Effective for creating prototypes and wireframes, which saves time, reduces back-and-forth, and prevents costly mistakes.
  • Features like mind mapping, kanban boards, and flowcharts help me to visualize complex projects easily.
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ScreenShots

Miro Screenshots

Screenshot of Miro's design sprint templates, used to solve big challenges, create new products or improve existing ones.Screenshot of the Sprint Planning features in Miro, that assists Development Teams in creating a transparent understanding of what can be built and how. Users can run sprints and turn a team into creative and active participants. Today, many organizations use Agile tools to manage software development and other non-IT projects.Screenshot of the PI Planning Template that brings teams toward one vision of what stories to develop. Used to manage a backlog, increase productivity, and build the foundation for a successful PI Planning event. Miro’s PI Planning Template helps to get an overview of any PI Planning event, with step-by-step frames to guide the process.Screenshot of diagrams, concept maps, and system mapping templates used to communicate complex flows and create a shared understanding. Users can check off all the essential steps of the diagramming process and gain a complete overview of operations with Miro's diagramming templates collection.