Compare Microsoft Project Server and Zoho Projects

At a Glance
Microsoft Project Server
Microsoft Project Server
Star Rating
(184)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.3% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$30 per user per month
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Zoho Projects
Zoho Projects
Star Rating
(536)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Zoho Projects excels in user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Microsoft Project Server. Users appreciate its intuitive interface, with one reviewer stating, "I like everything about Zoho Projects. It's helpful," highlighting its overall effectiveness in project management.
  • According to verified reviews, Zoho Projects has a much larger volume of recent feedback, with 29 reviews in the last 90 days compared to just 2 for Microsoft Project Server. This suggests that Zoho Projects is actively engaging its user base and continuously improving based on their input.
  • Users say that Zoho Projects offers superior ease of use, with features like task creation and assignment being particularly praised. One user noted, "I appreciate the collaboration features, like comments," which enhances team communication and project tracking.
  • Reviewers mention that Microsoft Project Server provides strong centralization capabilities, making it easier for teams to align on projects and resources. A user highlighted, "It just makes coordination way smoother," indicating its effectiveness in managing complex projects.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that Zoho Projects is more accessible for small businesses, with a free entry-level price point, while Microsoft Project Server's pricing can be a barrier for smaller teams. This affordability makes Zoho Projects a more attractive option for startups and small enterprises.
  • Users report that while Microsoft Project Server has a robust feature set, it may require more training to fully utilize its capabilities. One reviewer mentioned, "Easy to use, not a lot of training needed," indicating that Zoho Projects may offer a more user-friendly experience for those less familiar with project management software.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft Project Server
Project Online Professional
$30
per user per month
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Zoho Projects
Free
$0.00
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Free Trial
Microsoft Project Server
No trial information available
Zoho Projects
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
127
8.7
431
Ease of Use
7.6
126
8.5
431
Ease of Setup
7.1
52
8.2
260
Ease of Admin
7.3
49
8.2
220
Quality of Support
7.8
112
8.3
397
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.8
47
8.5
211
Product Direction (% positive)
7.2
122
8.9
419
Features by Category
8.1
73
8.4
229
Tasks
8.3
60
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Verified
8.9
187
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Verified
8.6
63
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Verified
8.8
187
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Verified
8.4
62
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Verified
8.7
182
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Verified
7.9
59
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Verified
8.7
175
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Verified
Feature Not Available
8.3
174
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Verified
7.6
57
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Verified
8.4
169
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Verified
7.5
58
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Verified
8.4
171
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Verified
Feature Not Available
8.4
171
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Verified
Projects
8.8
63
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Verified
8.7
179
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Verified
8.6
60
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Verified
8.6
176
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Verified
8.9
61
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Verified
8.4
169
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Verified
8.8
61
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Verified
8.6
173
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Verified
8.3
60
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Verified
8.5
168
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Verified
7.5
59
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Verified
8.3
161
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Verified
7.7
59
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Verified
8.6
170
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Verified
8.0
58
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Verified
8.2
164
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Verified
Feature Not Available
8.3
153
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Verified
7.4
58
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Verified
8.5
162
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Verified
7.7
55
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Verified
8.4
157
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Verified
Resource Management
8.2
60
|
Verified
8.5
159
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Verified
8.0
61
|
Verified
8.5
156
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Verified
8.5
62
|
Verified
8.6
167
|
Verified
Project Monitoring
7.9
58
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Verified
8.2
150
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Verified
8.5
63
|
Verified
8.4
155
|
Verified
7.8
61
|
Verified
8.5
166
|
Verified
Generative AI
7.6
16
7.4
43
7.5
16
7.6
43
Agentic AI - Project Management
Not enough data
7.5
39
Not enough data
7.8
39
Not enough data
7.8
43
Not enough data
7.8
39
Not enough data
7.9
40
Not enough data
8.0
40
Not enough data
8.2
40
Project and Portfolio ManagementHide 24 FeaturesShow 24 Features
Not enough data
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Portfolio Management
Not enough data
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Project Management
Not enough data
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Resource Management
Not enough data
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Data & Analytics
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Strategy - Project and Portfolio Management
Not enough data
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Project Cost ManagementHide 3 FeaturesShow 3 Features
Not enough data
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Cost Tracking
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Kanban Project ManagementHide 16 FeaturesShow 16 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tasks
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Agentic AI - Kanban Project Management
Not enough data
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Kanban Boards
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Planning
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.8
35
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.7
28
Not enough data
8.4
29
Not enough data
8.6
27
Not enough data
7.9
26
Not enough data
8.3
28
Not enough data
8.2
28
Content Planning
Not enough data
8.5
27
Not enough data
8.5
27
Not enough data
8.5
27
Marketing Campaign Performance
Not enough data
8.7
26
Not enough data
8.7
26
Agentic AI - Marketing Calendar
Not enough data
5.3
6
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
5.8
6
Not enough data
5.8
6
Other Features
Not enough data
8.3
27
Not enough data
8.3
26
Not enough data
8.3
68
Task Creation
Not enough data
8.7
61
Not enough data
8.7
59
Not enough data
8.5
60
Not enough data
8.4
60
Task Management
Not enough data
8.8
59
Not enough data
8.8
60
Not enough data
8.6
58
Not enough data
8.7
58
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.0
48
Not enough data
7.2
47
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content & Documents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Controls
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Project Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Remote Collaboration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Collaboration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.2
33
Communication
Not enough data
7.8
27
Not enough data
7.7
27
Not enough data
8.4
28
Planning
Not enough data
8.1
29
Not enough data
8.1
30
Not enough data
8.4
30
Not enough data
8.2
28
Not enough data
8.1
27
Workflow Management
Not enough data
8.3
30
Not enough data
8.3
30
Not enough data
8.0
27
Not enough data
8.4
27
Not enough data
8.4
90
Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.8
75
Not enough data
8.7
76
Not enough data
8.6
69
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
8.2
67
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
66
Mobile Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.8
70
Administration
Not enough data
8.5
67
Not enough data
8.5
69
Not enough data
8.4
68
Not enough data
8.5
65
Not enough data
8.7
68
Platform
Not enough data
8.6
69
Not enough data
8.1
59
Not enough data
8.4
60
Not enough data
9.0
65
Not enough data
8.4
63
Not enough data
6.9
61
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft Project Server
Microsoft Project Server
Zoho Projects
Zoho Projects
Microsoft Project Server and Zoho Projects are categorized as Project Management
Unique Categories
Microsoft Project Server
Microsoft Project Server has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Project Server
Microsoft Project Server
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
20.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
34.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
45.3%
Zoho Projects
Zoho Projects
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
58.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.9%
Reviewers' Industry
Microsoft Project Server
Microsoft Project Server
Information Technology and Services
16.7%
Computer Software
8.6%
Construction
6.8%
Education Management
4.3%
Telecommunications
3.7%
Other
59.9%
Zoho Projects
Zoho Projects
Information Technology and Services
18.3%
Computer Software
11.9%
Marketing and Advertising
11.3%
Construction
3.3%
Consulting
2.9%
Other
52.3%
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Discussions
Microsoft Project Server
Microsoft Project Server Discussions
Is it well suited for any type of project?
2 Comments
Mohamed F.
MF
sure , it supports project, programs and portfolio management ,planning and tracking i have used with many governmental clients to manage roadmap,...Read more
How can I use it for Small-Scale Projects?
1 Comment
Reenish, M.
RM
Yes, you can use it for any size of organisation Read more
Monty the Mongoose crying
Microsoft Project Server has no more discussions with answers
Zoho Projects
Zoho Projects Discussions
Is Zoho Projects really used to manage large projects? I meand hundred of mandays and tens of thousands of euros costs?
2 Comments
MO
In my opinion it is not a capable project management system and is basically good for tracking a task list and thats about it.Read more
What is Zoho Projects used for?
2 Comments
S
Zoho is a project management tool, and it is cloud-based, so basically, all the users can access the real-time updated data. You can set up different...Read more
Is Zoho Projects FREE?
2 Comments
Dnyanada W.
DW
Zoho Projects are free. They also have a subscription plan for enhanced features.Read more