Microsoft Project Server vs Zoho Projects comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Project Server
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
56
Ranking in other categories
Project Portfolio Management (5th)
Zoho Projects
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
14
Ranking in other categories
Project Management Software (14th)
 

Market share comparison

As of June 2024, in the Project Management Software category, the market share of Microsoft Project Server is 4.5% and it increased by 41.1% compared to the previous year. The market share of Zoho Projects is 0.8% and it increased by 24.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Project Management Software
Unique Categories:
Project Portfolio Management
8.8%
No other categories found
 

Featured Reviews

KirtiMishra - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 25, 2023
Highly detail dependencies information, useful tracking, but lacking accessibility
I am using Microsoft Project Server for managing projects, such as all the tasks-related activities are tracked When a project is complicated this solution monitors every task allowing us to have better control of the projects. The most valuable feature of the Microsoft Project Server is the…
HT
Apr 5, 2023
Highly organized, ideal for managing multiple projects, and inexpensive to use
We are using the solution for inner scrum projects. For example, if you have internal or external teams working on some software, you can use it to manage different projects across different departments. They can assign projects to internal or external resources and get reporting based on projects…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Technical support is good."
"I like the way you can build the schedule by the Don't Start Before or Don't Start After values. You can use it to build your schedule based on how you change your dates. This is how it actually builds the schedule."
"A single place for all our organisation's project records."
"The scheduling and the customization are very powerful."
"The solution has easy integration with Excel."
"We are able to know what we are doing, how much we have spent, how much time we've taken, and it tells us how much money is left for the project. It also tells us whether we are below or above our expenditures, whether we are below or above our budget."
"The solution's ease of use is its most valuable aspect."
"The most valuable features are the gantt charts. It's easy to use for me."
"The most valuable feature of Zoho Projects is all integrated into one. We don't have to start using multiple tools, such as Projects, CRM, Marketing, Automation, Finance, and setting up Meetings. It's all in one solution. I don't have to go to multiple different platforms to have all the features I need."
"It integrates so well with other Zoho applications, and that really helps to extend the features of Zoho Projects."
"The product can be seamlessly integrated into our CRM."
"We were able to track each department's work and what they were doing inside the actual department. Gantt charts are useful to track departmental progress and operation, or we are that item stuff."
"We can customize the tool."
"Timesheets and the ability to add attachments are very valuable features to us."
"The timeline features are excellent."
"It's easy for a user with a technical background to set up Zoho Projects on their own."
 

Cons

"The user interface looks quite old and needs to be improved."
"We are on the on-prem version. The cloud, however, gives more regular updates that we can take advantage of."
"The product is difficult to use for complex projects."
"It appears that Microsoft's primary goal is to migrate as much functionality as possible from the legacy on-premises Microsoft Project Server to the new cloud-based Power Apps solution."
"Collaboration within the tool is lacking when you compare it to online or cloud-based tools."
"It is not updated in real-time. Sometimes it, therefore, is not accurate."
"Stability of the solution is an area with certain shortcomings where improvements are required."
"We want to expand to the local level where we lack strong IT expertise, we are considering making it more user-friendly."
"Its template management feature could be easier to use."
"The solution should improve on integration and customization."
"The tool should add live chat, live call, and live meeting features where clients can communicate."
"The telephone support provided by the support team should become better."
"Zoho Projects' time log addition part can be improved."
"Sometimes the solution does not work."
"We'd like to have milestone features."
"The solution’s interface should be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I cannot comment on the price as I was not responsible for purchasing the solution."
"I'm not quite sure about the licensing costs. We're probably paying somewhere in the neighborhood of about 80,000 to 90,000 a year for our current on-prem because we handle our own licensing. As far as Project Online is concerned, we're still trying to get a good handle on that. It looks like it is going to be in a neighborhood of about 120,000 to 150,000 a year, but we're getting a lot more capability out of it."
"I think they need more flexibility with licensing, because there are preconceived ideas that don't allow as much flexibility with the various licenses."
"We pay an annual licensing fee for the solution."
"The price of the Microsoft Project Server could improve, it is expensive here in Africa. When comparing Microsoft Project Server to Oracle Primavera for us, Microsoft Project Server is quite cost-effective."
"Microsoft Project Server is more expensive than other solutions on the market. We purchase the license annually."
"The licensing was procured before my involvement."
"There is a subscription model for different types of users for different types of roles."
"The product has different pricing models for different regions."
"The product is fairly priced."
"The price for Zoho Projects is seven GBP per user per month."
"Zoho Projects' costs are yearly and affordable."
"Zoho Projects is cost-effective."
"The solution is cheap."
"The Enterprise version costs INR 630 per user per month."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Government
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Educational Organization
79%
Computer Software Company
3%
Financial Services Firm
2%
Insurance Company
1%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Microsoft Project Server?
The ability to track a project's progress using Microsoft Project Server is the most valuable aspect. It depends, especially when managing multiple projects.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Project Server?
We have an enterprise agreement with Microsoft, and our licensing is based on the agreement.
What needs improvement with Microsoft Project Server?
We sometimes need support from the IT department for installing and deploying the Microsoft Project Server. It is not user-friendly, and users cannot install it themselves.
What do you like most about Zoho Projects?
While integrating a voice solution with Zoho Projects, the focus was on creating a unified interface for voice and customer engagement across various platforms like Facebook, social media, and emai...
What needs improvement with Zoho Projects?
If given the opportunity, I would focus on improving automation within Zoho Projects. While attempting to integrate with other platforms, users often encounter errors. The integration capabilities ...
What is your primary use case for Zoho Projects?
The tool enables the creation of projects and collaboration with team members by inviting them to the respective projects. Automation features include the automatic closure of tasks based on set cr...
 

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Sample Customers

Magnachip, Gwinnett County Schools, CLEAResult, Medbit Oy, Intelbras S.A., ETS, CORE Construction, Keller Foundations
Intel, Jaguar, PWC, Yatra, Yale, Timex
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