Microsoft Project vs. Priority Matrix

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Microsoft Project
Score 7.5 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.
$10
per user/per month
Priority Matrix
Score 10.0 out of 10
N/A
Priority Matrix is a prioritization, collaborative, task management software used by more than 2500 businesses worldwide and 85,000 paid customers. Priority Matrix is used by customers who need visibility and alignment in team priorities. Priority Matrix uses the 4-quadrants to help customers prioritize by critical and urgency.
$10
per month
Pricing
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Editions & Modules
Project Plan 1
$10
per user/per month
Project Plan 3
$30
per user/per month
Project Plan 5
$55
per user/per month
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Microsoft ProjectPriority Matrix
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details30-day money back guarantee. Free 14-day trial.
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Top Pros
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Features
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Project Management
Comparison of Project Management features of Product A and Product B
Microsoft Project
8.0
107 Ratings
6% above category average
Priority Matrix
8.4
1 Ratings
11% above category average
Task Management9.0106 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Resource Management6.9103 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Gantt Charts10.0103 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Scheduling9.9105 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Workflow Automation8.582 Ratings5.01 Ratings
Team Collaboration7.795 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Support for Agile Methodology7.679 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Support for Waterfall Methodology8.279 Ratings6.01 Ratings
Document Management7.276 Ratings00 Ratings
Email integration6.081 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Mobile Access7.966 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Timesheet Tracking8.472 Ratings6.01 Ratings
Change request and Case Management8.462 Ratings00 Ratings
Budget and Expense Management6.382 Ratings00 Ratings
Professional Services Automation
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Microsoft Project
7.0
76 Ratings
6% below category average
Priority Matrix
9.0
1 Ratings
20% above category average
Quotes/estimates7.053 Ratings00 Ratings
Invoicing7.044 Ratings00 Ratings
Project & financial reporting6.973 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Integration with accounting software6.949 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
Microsoft ProjectPriority Matrix
Likelihood to Recommend
6.6
(107 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
10.0
(3 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
8.0
(5 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
8.2
(34 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
5.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
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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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Appfluence
If you're overwhelmed with too many things to do, and need help deciding which tasks to focus on, Priority Matrix is for you. Priority Matrix uses the classic Eisenhower matrix methodology which has been shown to be really effective for this purpose. Now you can use an app for that, instead of a piece of paper or Excel.
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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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Appfluence
  • Focus on high-impact work
  • Reach inbox zero
  • Reduce internal email messages
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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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Appfluence
  • It works better if you're familiar with the Eisenhower matrix
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Likelihood to Renew
Microsoft
I like using Microsoft Project. It simplifies building a schedule
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Appfluence
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Usability
Microsoft
Microsoft Project was for many years the reference tool when you were talking about project management software, even if it has some gaps. However, in the last several years, other tools emerged and covered those gaps and are getting more and more users. Microsoft needs to keep up with the trends as they did with adding Project Server. However, that needs a significant rework.
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Appfluence
No answers on this topic
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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Appfluence
No answers on this topic
Implementation Rating
Microsoft
I wasn't part of it so I don't know
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Appfluence
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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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Appfluence
The focus of Priority Matrix is on prioritization. Other apps exist that do a fine job with task and project management, but none of them equal Priority Matrix in terms of focusing your attention on the right task. The 80/20 principle that people often talk about (80% of the results come from 20% of the inputs) is clearly visible when you use PM.
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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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Appfluence
  • Less context switching due to having all the Microsoft integrations
  • Having everyone work on the right task without need for frequent sync meetings
  • Reaching inbox zero with peace of mind
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