Microsoft Project vs. StudioBinder

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Microsoft Project
Score 7.8 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
StudioBinder
Score 7.0 out of 10
N/A
StudioBinder is a video, TV & film production management software from the company of the same name in Santa Monica, featuring: • Professional call sheet creation & distribution • Script breakdown sheets. Reimagined. • Collaborate on an elegant shooting schedule • Manage contacts in one place. • Upload and version control all files.
$249
per month
Pricing
Microsoft ProjectStudioBinder
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
Agency
$249
per month
Production Company
$399
per month
Enterprise
$1,499
per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Microsoft ProjectStudioBinder
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsPlans are billed annually.15% discount for annual pricing.
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Community Pulse
Microsoft ProjectStudioBinder
Features
Microsoft ProjectStudioBinder
Project Management
Comparison of Project Management features of Product A and Product B
Microsoft Project
8.1
111 Ratings
6% above category average
StudioBinder
-
Ratings
Task Management8.3110 Ratings00 Ratings
Resource Management7.7107 Ratings00 Ratings
Gantt Charts9.0107 Ratings00 Ratings
Scheduling8.5109 Ratings00 Ratings
Workflow Automation9.983 Ratings00 Ratings
Team Collaboration7.398 Ratings00 Ratings
Support for Agile Methodology5.083 Ratings00 Ratings
Support for Waterfall Methodology7.883 Ratings00 Ratings
Document Management8.977 Ratings00 Ratings
Email integration5.182 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile Access9.967 Ratings00 Ratings
Timesheet Tracking9.973 Ratings00 Ratings
Change request and Case Management8.064 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
16% above category average
StudioBinder
-
Ratings
Quotes/estimates8.055 Ratings00 Ratings
Invoicing10.045 Ratings00 Ratings
Project & financial reporting7.676 Ratings00 Ratings
Integration with accounting software9.950 Ratings00 Ratings
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Microsoft ProjectStudioBinder
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Medium-sized Companies
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Score 9.5 out of 10
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Score 9.2 out of 10
Enterprises
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Score 9.5 out of 10
Kaltura
Kaltura
Score 8.0 out of 10
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User Ratings
Microsoft ProjectStudioBinder
Likelihood to Recommend
7.2
(110 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
10.0
(3 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
8.3
(8 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
8.2
(34 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
5.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Microsoft ProjectStudioBinder
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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StudioBinder, Inc
I work with a lot of actors and directors. This product is an easy all-in-one package for anyone new to the industry. It was extremely useful but also helps you look very professional. Your actors and crew will thank you for making the process easier. I know mine did.
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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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StudioBinder, Inc
  • Converting scripts into Shot Lists.
  • Scheduling call times for cast and crew.
  • Setting reminders for food and breaks.
  • Proving shot locations and maps.
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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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StudioBinder, Inc
  • I would like a story board integration.
  • Perhaps a log for shots after shooting.
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Likelihood to Renew
Microsoft
I like using Microsoft Project. It simplifies building a schedule
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StudioBinder, Inc
No answers on this topic
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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StudioBinder, Inc
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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StudioBinder, Inc
No answers on this topic
Implementation Rating
Microsoft
I wasn't part of it so I don't know
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StudioBinder, Inc
No answers on this topic
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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StudioBinder, Inc
Nothing compares to StudioBinder in my opinion. It is the only product that I have used for activities other than doing everything by hand and this process was a lot easier and a lot more organized using this product.
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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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StudioBinder, Inc
No answers on this topic
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