Microsoft Project vs. Procore

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
Procore
Score 8.8 out of 10
N/A
Procore is a project management software designed specifically for the construction industry. Procore is cloud-based and allows unlimited users per instance, so that construction team members and stakeholders can all access project information and documents.N/A
Pricing
Microsoft ProjectProcore
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
Custom Bundle
Custom Quote
annually
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Microsoft ProjectProcore
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsPlans are billed annually.Procore charges an upfront annual fee by product and based upon Annual Construction Volume (ACV) - the aggregate dollar value of the construction work across the customer's projects. Procore contracts include access for unlimited users, customer support, unlimited data storage, and product enhancements, at no additional cost. Multi-year pools: Contract volume is set for the entire multi-year term and can be consumed at any time during that period to help smooth out variability in consumption. Volume opt-in: Up-front contractual pricing is put in place for additional volume that might need to be added mid-term, to increase predictability of costs. Renewal rate protection: Up-front setting of rates is locked now, so businesses can budget accordingly for future renewals and improve cost predictability in future years.
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Community Pulse
Microsoft ProjectProcore
Considered Both Products
Microsoft Project
Chose Microsoft Project
Smaller projects are better suited for Microsoft Project because it doesn't require the time-intensive setup that Primavera P6 requires. Larger projects need the integration with our other project management tools so Microsoft Project doesn't work as well in that regard. Procore
Chose Microsoft Project
In terms of how our company uses Microsoft Projects, which is mostly for scheduling and resource tracking, we have not used many other comparable programs. Previously we used Excel, which in itself is much easier, but does not have the reports, and complexity that Projects does …
Chose Microsoft Project
Procore allows Microsoft Project schedules to be uploaded into it. It is not an easy feature to use. The uploading is a piece of cake, but changing anything after that is challenging and never seems to track correctly for me. Maybe I need more practice but it is not a feature I …
Chose Microsoft Project
It’s the easiest one that I have found to just start with
Chose Microsoft Project
P6 is the biggest competition and, as previously noted, is the gold standard in scheduling in the construction world. We select them in some cases, and Project in other cases, depending on how much experience in scheduling the end user has under their belt.
Chose Microsoft Project
We selected Microsoft Project because of its better use of as a stand-alone tool, plus being a more widely used tool in our business environment. Most of our clients and contractors are familiarized with Microsoft Project so it's easier to share information with them. Plus is a …
Chose Microsoft Project
P6 has many powerful features that are often not being used by staff that are not professional schedulers and is very expensive. Project allows for a lot of the same powerful features but simple enough for someone who does not produce and manage schedules all day.
Chose Microsoft Project
I like Microsoft Project for scheduling and project analysis. Access has worked better as a storage software for information, not necessarily for schedule or project tracking.
Chose Microsoft Project
I had previously used MS Excel to create schedules while in the Army, but Project is unsurprisingly a far more powerful scheduling tool. There are more powerful programs out there, but MS Project is a good balance of power and features for general use. It integrates well with …
Procore
Chose Procore
I listed three alternatives.
  1. Fieldwire
    1. I personally haven't used this project management software. I have seen my electricians use it. I found that it is pretty good for document/ plans management and mark-up. It didn't seem to have the versatile capabilities of Procore.
Chose Procore
Bluebeam Revu for project markup - not as many functionalities as Procore, Procore is much broader
Jobber - not as specifically tailored to my industry, Procore is a much better fit for construction management
Chose Procore
We selected Procore because it offered a complete project management and bidding software program. It didn't offer pieces but a complete picture of each project. The mobile and web option was a big reason for the choice.
Chose Procore
I have previously used these other software's at other companies, and Procore is ahead of the game when it comes to these tools. These tools are all useful when it comes to one area of expertise in construction, but Procore is good at covering all of these areas and being a one …
Chose Procore
Viewpoint was difficult to use and learn. Procore I picked up within a 2 hour sit down with one of the other project managers. Easy to work through issues and figure out how to do new things. Help section is much more helpful than any other program I have used.
Chose Procore
Procore is easier to roll out to new team members and it is easier to assign an access profile.
Chose Procore
Procore is a more cohesive system the allows use all of the versatility we need to manage our projects. Other options that we looked at didn't seem to have the same streamlined processes and require us to take a larger role in forcing end-users to comply with company policies …
Chose Procore
I have used PMWEB, PROLOG, and Oracle, but Procore is by far the most user-friendly and captures more features for a reasonable cost. All of the rest have the power to do more, but cost exponentially more and don't offer the user-friendly interface that Procore does.
Chose Procore
Oracle Primavera is superior in keeping items related. It is very good and helpful in retrieving the reason and history of any particular item or event in the project. Any item can be tied or linked to the others in a very simple way. Procore needs to improve on this.
Procore, …
Chose Procore
Procore's licensing model allows the customer to not have to maintain licenses or purchase additional licenses. If a client needs access, we can provide access quickly and at no additional cost.
Chose Procore
I have not personally reviewed anything similar products to Procore.
Chose Procore
This is the first construction project management software I have used since I'm an IT project manager.
Chose Procore
I found Prolog to be dated. Procore is constantly improving. Paskr had a shiny exterior and demo, but once we get into the nitty gritty of a project, we found it to be fairly lacking in it's usability.
Chose Procore
We have only used the above software for the zoomed in needs of scheduling, plan review, and estimating. We have not used any other project management software.
Chose Procore
Sage is great for accounting and financials, but falls short when it come real-time project controls and documentation.
Chose Procore
I'm not a fan, it's not as user-friendly.
Chose Procore
Procore has a simple user interface similar to PlanGrid but the capabilities of Procore are far more apparent for the price. PlanGrid was our 'go-to' for punchlists and ease-of-use in the field. Procore has tools that are much broader for our company. The submittal and RFI's …
Chose Procore
Much more user-friendly and intuitive to use. Allows for better and easier communications to architect, owner, and subcontractors.
Chose Procore
Procore is much better than the competitors software because it is tailored perfectly for construction management and can be accessed by everyone involved in the project real-time.
Chose Procore
We selected Procore due to the fact that contract manager was being pulled from the market and Procore was the 2nd largest alternative. It manages financials well, though the proprietary software we had been using in conjunction with contract manager to manage document control …
Chose Procore
Procore is the best project tracker I have used. Its main downfall though against other software is the financial side however it is improving.
Features
Microsoft ProjectProcore
Project Management
Comparison of Project Management features of Product A and Product B
Microsoft Project
8.1
111 Ratings
5% above category average
Procore
-
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 Management7.964 Ratings00 Ratings
Budget and Expense Management7.786 Ratings00 Ratings
Professional Services Automation
Comparison of Professional Services Automation features of Product A and Product B
Microsoft Project
8.9
79 Ratings
14% above category average
Procore
-
Ratings
Quotes/estimates7.955 Ratings00 Ratings
Invoicing10.045 Ratings00 Ratings
Project & financial reporting7.676 Ratings00 Ratings
Integration with accounting software10.050 Ratings00 Ratings
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Microsoft Project
-
Ratings
Procore
7.8
60 Ratings
5% above category average
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings7.860 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Microsoft Project
-
Ratings
Procore
7.6
54 Ratings
5% above category average
Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings7.654 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Microsoft Project
-
Ratings
Procore
7.8
197 Ratings
1% below category average
Dashboards00 Ratings7.7182 Ratings
Standard reports00 Ratings7.9189 Ratings
Custom reports00 Ratings7.6184 Ratings
Data exportability00 Ratings7.9177 Ratings
Construction Project & Field Management
Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Product A and Product B
Microsoft Project
-
Ratings
Procore
8.4
762 Ratings
10% above category average
Plan distribution & viewing00 Ratings8.8732 Ratings
Plan markups & sharing00 Ratings7.9705 Ratings
Issue tracking & punchlists00 Ratings8.8684 Ratings
Photo documentation00 Ratings8.6734 Ratings
Jobsite reports00 Ratings8.3696 Ratings
Document sharing00 Ratings8.7752 Ratings
RFI tools00 Ratings8.8713 Ratings
Collaboration & approvals00 Ratings8.3691 Ratings
As-built drawings00 Ratings8.3119 Ratings
Mobile app00 Ratings8.0704 Ratings
Submittal design and management00 Ratings8.5214 Ratings
Meeting Minutes00 Ratings7.5202 Ratings
Specifications00 Ratings8.8211 Ratings
Change orders00 Ratings8.2175 Ratings
Estimating
Comparison of Estimating features of Product A and Product B
Microsoft Project
-
Ratings
Procore
8.4
114 Ratings
7% above category average
Takeoff tools00 Ratings10.04 Ratings
Job costing00 Ratings7.4100 Ratings
Cost databases00 Ratings8.14 Ratings
Cost calculator00 Ratings9.04 Ratings
Bid creation00 Ratings7.4107 Ratings
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User Ratings
Microsoft ProjectProcore
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(111 ratings)
8.8
(867 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
10.0
(3 ratings)
8.7
(70 ratings)
Usability
8.7
(9 ratings)
9.9
(57 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
9.9
(15 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
9.5
(15 ratings)
Support Rating
8.2
(34 ratings)
9.6
(69 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
8.1
(5 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
9.3
(13 ratings)
Implementation Rating
5.0
(1 ratings)
10.0
(114 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
9.3
(15 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(310 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
9.8
(15 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.9
(13 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.8
(14 ratings)
User Testimonials
Microsoft ProjectProcore
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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Procore Technologies
It works great for project management and putting all job-specific documents in one place. We are able to share drawings, submittals, and forms with our customers and subcontractors in a safe and reliable platform. However, getting reporting data is somewhat lacking, so if your business needs advanced options, you might try and find a better product.
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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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Procore Technologies
  • Does well Emailing me (If i am subscribed to a project) to let me know when revisions have been updated.
  • Easy to navigate
  • Great at Allowing me as a project Engineer to Upload my drawings to Procore. Not a lot of steps, and very easy to do.
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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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Procore Technologies
  • Downloading drawing sets sometimes involves an extra step that holds up the process
  • The dashboard is simplistic to the point that I don't feel like I am getting enough information about a specific project from the get-go
  • Granting access to a project on Procore is not very straightforward as a consultant- restrictions sometimes cause hold-ups
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Likelihood to Renew
Microsoft
I like using Microsoft Project. It simplifies building a schedule
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Procore Technologies
We will undoubtedly renew Procore as it has proven itself to be a means to better track and improve upon our efficiency and communications between job sites and their project managers as well as all other departments. Procore has made an incredible impact on how we, as a company, do our job on all levels; it is one of our most powerful and effective resources.
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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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Procore Technologies
90% of Procore is very intuitive and any user can pick it up and go. There are a few elements, more so on the Financials side that need some prior knowledge of systems in order to understand how and why it functions as it does. Once this is understood, it flows effortlessly
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Reliability and Availability
Microsoft
No answers on this topic
Procore Technologies
If you are working in an area with little to no signal, Procore will still allow you to get in the system and use it fully and will then update once you are at a place with a strong enough signal. Whether it be with wifi or LTE cell phone reception.
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Performance
Microsoft
No answers on this topic
Procore Technologies
For the most part Procore is very responsive. However there are times when it's a little slow but it's minimal.
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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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Procore Technologies
General Support for Project Management and Financials is consistent. The ERP support is never consistent and I do end up at times in a black hole. I have to continually reach out to get the issue resolved or get an update. The ERP support needs more of Procore's attention
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In-Person Training
Microsoft
No answers on this topic
Procore Technologies
Procore's Implementation Team does a great job of ensuring users are confident in using the system. They run through a process of training sessions based on the tools you have purchased, and lay ou ta plan to help the power users configure the tool to suit the company's needs. They provide useful resources for certifications, support and ongoing training as well.
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Online Training
Microsoft
No answers on this topic
Procore Technologies
Procore's certification program and focused how-to training videos allowed for easy training that did not feel overwhelming. The way the certification programs were broken up into small parts made it seem much less daunting to complete. The training feels focused and does not overload users with too much information all at once.
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Implementation Rating
Microsoft
I wasn't part of it so I don't know
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Procore Technologies
Iron out your cost code list in your accounting software before you link with Procore. Once the link is established that list is more or less permanent. Review the permission matrix carefully. It controls so much. You want to ensure the information provided to your users adequate but you also want to protect your sensitive data. Procore Financials are organized in a total contract value style. Any markup or Profit will need to be sent somewhere on your budget. This may be significantly different than the Cost budgeting that many contractors do
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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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Procore Technologies
Procore has a clearer user interface and a wider variety of tools than any program I've used. Procore also lives up to their name in terms of helpful and fast customer service. There is always a Procore rep. that is available to contact, making any problems just a mini hurdle.
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Scalability
Microsoft
No answers on this topic
Procore Technologies
once in awhile Procore is down for a period of time, its frustrating when it happens but doesn't tend to last long.
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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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Procore Technologies
  • The Procore service impacts on construction projects are effective and reliable on production acceleration.
  • The collaboration is stable and easy files access and uploading of engineering drawings and plans is excellent.
  • New project planning and project financial data management on Procore functions are excellent.
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