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We performed a comparison between Microsoft Project Server and Trello based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Project Portfolio Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Microsoft Project Server vs. Trello Report (Updated: March 2024).
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"The ability to track a project's progress using Microsoft Project Server is the most valuable aspect. It depends, especially when managing multiple projects.""One notable positive aspect is its effective project-tracking capabilities.""A single place for all our organisation's project records.""The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that the tool's reporting is very good.""It's stable and reliable.""The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is stable to use, especially since I work with Microsoft for an extended period.""The most useful feature of Microsoft Project Server is you can select a function to see the baseline.""The product is user-friendly."

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"The solution is very user-friendly, where you have everything you need.""Trello's user interface is really good, making it easy for us to maintain and monitor.""What I like the most about Trello is how engaging and efficient it is. I like that it allows me to monitor which tasks have been completed and which ones haven't by removing a particular card away from the board, stating that the task has been done.""The user interface is great. I find it very easy to create cards.""Trello is very easy to install and set up. It is also easy to use. Its interface is excellent.""It offers a very solid service alongside its innovative features and capabilities.""The solution is great for project management.""The usability of this solution is its most valuable feature. It offers a great flow of creating a business rule that allows you to just add identifiers and qualifiers."

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Cons
"It would be useful if the solution allowed us to share files or project schedules. You may get that with the cloud version. However, it's not available on the on-premises versions.""We want to expand to the local level where we lack strong IT expertise, we are considering making it more user-friendly.""The price of the solution could be reduced.""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.""This solution could improve by adding integration with Primavera schedules to allow the reading and management of them.""It may be considered expensive.""In terms of tech support, it took a long time for them to resolve a ticket."

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"Many more categories could be enabled.""We cannot link tasks that are dependent on each other.""The tool should be able to predict the task completion dates based on the date assigned and sprint dates. It is also not commercial compared to competitors.""We don't really have any automated features. If they had more automated options, that would be helpful.""It's really simple, which is a good thing, but it only does one thing for us.""Being able to export reports from Trello, general reports, or board reports, would improve the solution for me as a manager.""Unstructured data cannot be directly used; it needs to be structured first.""Trello could add an analytic tool that allows me to see the performance of each team member, answering questions like whether they meet the deadline or miss the deadline."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "I think they need more flexibility with licensing, because there are preconceived ideas that don't allow as much flexibility with the various licenses."
  • "The licensing was procured before my involvement."
  • "It has features that cannot be bought by other rivals, so cost does not matter."
  • "It is on the expensive side."
  • "There is a licensing cost."
  • "There is an annual license required for this solution."
  • "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."
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  • "Maybe it would be better if they offered some extra tiers, so you don't have to go all the way up to the pro level."
  • "I use the free version of Trello, which is sufficient for my day to day use."
  • "I am tinkering with the free version."
  • "The free version of Trello covers all of the bases and all of our needs, so there's no cost involved for us. This is surprising for such a quality platform with no limitations on the key functionalities, though it also has a paid version."
  • "Its pricing is good. It is about $6 per license for what we use, but then there are other plans as well, such as $12 a month. I would rate it a nine out of ten in terms of pricing."
  • "The pricing for this solution is reasonable."
  • "We are currently using the open-source option."
  • "Paying for the solution's license is worth it only if our enterprise or organization can use Trello, integrated with some other solution, and we can have good reports."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The ability to track a project's progress using Microsoft Project Server is the most valuable aspect. It depends, especially when managing multiple projects.
    Top Answer:The solution is very expensive. It is a part of my enterprise database. I am paying a subscription for it. It doesn't cost for hardware but for other tools to use.
    Top Answer:Microsoft is going to integrate the Co-Pilot features into Microsoft Project. The AI feature is an additional feature. It can look at the plan and identify risks early on from any part of your… more »
    Top Answer:All the features are valuable but the data extraction is extremely helpful for automation.
    Top Answer:Unstructured data cannot be directly used; it needs to be structured first. The recording session works well, but introducing dynamic control can cause glitches and loss of control. To address this… more »
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    Overview
    Microsoft Project Server 2013 is a flexible on-premises solution for project portfolio management (PPM) and everyday work. Team members, project participants, and business decision makers can get started, prioritize project portfolio investments and deliver the intended business value from virtually anywhere. Requires SharePoint 2013, sold separately.

    Trello is the visual collaboration tool that creates a shared perspective on any project. Trello’s boards, lists and cards enable you to organize and prioritize your personal and work life in a fun, flexible and rewarding way.

    Sample Customers
    Magnachip, Gwinnett County Schools, CLEAResult, Medbit Oy, Intelbras S.A., ETS, CORE Construction, Keller Foundations
    Pixar, Google, PayPal, Kickstarter, National Geographic, Viewbox Holdings
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    Computer Software Company21%
    Manufacturing Company15%
    Comms Service Provider13%
    Financial Services Firm10%
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    Computer Software Company14%
    Government11%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Financial Services Firm7%
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    Computer Software Company25%
    Financial Services Firm15%
    Comms Service Provider15%
    Manufacturing Company5%
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    Educational Organization72%
    Computer Software Company5%
    Healthcare Company3%
    Financial Services Firm3%
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    Small Business33%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise48%
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    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise67%
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    Small Business48%
    Midsize Enterprise25%
    Large Enterprise28%
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    Small Business7%
    Midsize Enterprise74%
    Large Enterprise20%
    Buyer's Guide
    Microsoft Project Server vs. Trello
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Microsoft Project Server vs. Trello and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    768,740 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Microsoft Project Server is ranked 6th in Project Portfolio Management with 55 reviews while Trello is ranked 8th in Project Management Software with 37 reviews. Microsoft Project Server is rated 7.8, while Trello is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Microsoft Project Server writes "Provides holistic reporting and allows us to keep track of what's going on with projects". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Trello writes "The solution is easy to set up, extremely stable, and is available on multiple devices". Microsoft Project Server is most compared with Microsoft Project, ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management, Planisware, Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management and Lanetix LxCPG, whereas Trello is most compared with Asana, Wrike, Jira, monday.com and Freshservice. See our Microsoft Project Server vs. Trello report.

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