Microsoft Project vs Sciforma comparison

Microsoft and Sciforma are both solutions in the Project Management Software category. Microsoft is ranked #3 with an average rating of 7.7, while Sciforma is ranked #25. Microsoft holds a 2.8% mindshare in PMS, compared to Sciforma’s 1.4% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Sciforma users who would recommend it.

Microsoft Project

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93% willing to recommend

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 19, 2024

Sciforma and Microsoft Project are competing project management tools. Microsoft Project tends to have the advantage due to its robust feature set, comprehensive scheduling, and task management capabilities.

Features: Sciforma offers advanced resource management, portfolio planning capabilities, and strategic project alignment. Microsoft Project provides comprehensive scheduling, task management features, and extensive project execution tools.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Sciforma offers a cloud-based deployment model that simplifies implementation and provides quick customer support. Microsoft Project offers both on-premises and cloud options, catering to varied IT environments but may require more technical setup. Sciforma tends to offer straightforward deployment and rapid support, while Microsoft Project offers flexibility for larger enterprise environments.

Pricing and ROI: Sciforma provides a more economical setup cost, which appeals to cost-sensitive companies with effective resource management needs. Microsoft Project's higher investment aligns with its expansive functionality. Organizations may see better ROI with Sciforma due to lower initial expenses and reliable support, while those who prioritize extensive task management may justify Microsoft Project’s higher costs with long-term benefits.

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Project

Ranking in Project Management Software

3rd

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Sciforma

Ranking in Project Management Software

25th

Average Rating

9.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Project Portfolio Management (12th)

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Project Management Software category, the mindshare of Microsoft Project is 2.8%, down from 8.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sciforma is 1.4%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Project Management Software Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Project	2.8%
Sciforma	1.4%
Other	95.8%

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Jacob-George

Domain Consultant at a consultancy with 501-1,000 employees

Improved project scheduling has maximized resource utilization and has reduced delays

I think the licensing structure presents a significant area for improvement. The full features are not offered on the standard E4 license. This becomes problematic when distributing the project plan. I can export the plan as Excel and CSV files, but then I lose all the rich features, including dependency mapping. To recreate all that functionality without proper licensing is challenging. Microsoft Project offers a light version available for free, but when I try to distribute a project plan, it requires separate licensing. Microsoft Project Central used to be more of an enterprise product. Microsoft Project currently focuses on very low-level task management, and it could do much more. I do not see significant advancement happening because there is confusion about where Microsoft Project is heading. I believe Microsoft should bundle the license with Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. This approach would result in more people using Microsoft Project. That is my opinion on how to improve adoption and the product offering.

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Corrie De Jonge

Consultant at The Project ConneXion

A project management solution that can be automated to suit your needs

I rate the initial setup a seven out of ten because it's easy. We had to really understand the solution because it's huge, and we had to know which sections to bite off first. I might even rate the initial setup a nine out of ten if you know what you've got. Once we had all our data and our migration plan, it was quite easy. The challenge lies more with the organization than the system itself. Sciforma is one of the easiest tools to get going with from a technical point of view, but knowledge is key. Deploying the solution takes from six months to a year, depending on the level of data wanted. While deploying the solution, we have to first compile the user's requirements. Then we have to drop a baseline specification in parallel with a concept rollout. Based on what's in the concept, we pick from what the client understands to be the relevant portions, the minimum requirements. Then I convert it into a project execution plan and then execute the plan. After that, we have initial data collection for configuration and then final live data. Then we have the sign-off processes of different departments. There's a lot of upfront work to get the data prepared for transmission, and that is a big challenge. We did almost a thousand projects per year, so there were quite a lot of decisions to speed up the deployment process. The biggest challenge was to get our internal data organized and map it.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The ability to break down project phases is most valuable, and being able to align the tasks and reporting with project milestones and progress is also valuable."

"Microsoft Project's integrated timeline is tied to the project plan almost seamlessly, and you add whatever action item or milestone you choose."

"The solution is extremely stable."

"A lot of valuable features have been added in the last three years, including scheduling automation and intelligence."

"The user interface is simple and it helps me in planning what needs to be accomplished."

"It comes with our Office 365."

"The solution is stable."

More Microsoft Project pros

"The integrated portfolio and project management approach is the most valuable feature of Sciforma."

"I find Sciforma's customizability valuable."

"ONE2TEAM revolutionizes the way of working: The cloud based solution for project and portfolio management with very strong collaboration functionality lets executives and team members access their work environment anytime, anywhere to monitor program status, act, and complete a personalized checklist of tasks without the need to send emails or create presentations, simply working together in a dashboard."

"It makes it more fun to work with a modern designed and easy-to-use solution as a team and not add or analyze data alone. Internal, external, home office, remote work, desktop, mobile (available on iOS and Android), are always connected to One2Team."

Cons

"The scalability is co-dependent on the stability of the product. We have 4000 users, and at times the product is slow."

"This solution needs more customization."

"It is positioned at the more high end. Sometimes it's more complicated than we need."

"I would like Microsoft Project to better align with our business needs, with improved consultant support for setup and integration features that show all relevant aspects at the top level."

"Once we commit our status, changing it is hard."

"It's hard to reach technical people to get the help you need."

"I would like to see the inclusion of multi-currency support."

"When you start getting into the more advanced features, it can become unstable. The more you use the advanced features, the more exposure you have to an unanticipated result. I think we need to add the Kanban Board capability to the product that would help them advance that board into the project management methodology that's being used in the industry today. Being able to depend on Scrum management is key."

More Microsoft Project cons

"The report developer needs a bit of streamlining."

"For the future AI (Artificial intelligence) must be part of a modern solution. AI is with its unique ability to monitor patterns, is a capable assistant for project managers. Artificial intelligence is being used to help with project organization on a collection of different data from multi-data sources."

"For the future AI (Artificial intelligence) must be part of a modern solution."

"The solution's graphical user interface (GUI) is a bit old and could be improved."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We have to pay for a yearly license for Microsoft Project."

"The pricing is based on a licensing model and is reasonable."

"Pricing-wise, I rate the solution a seven out of ten since I feel it is a bit costly."

"The product is not expensive. My company has opted for an annual subscription."

"I rate the solution's pricing a three out of ten."

"You only need a Team's license in order to use Microsoft Project within Teams, which is very helpful."

"The cost for an on-premises-based license is a one-time fee, and the cloud-based is an annual payment plan."

"The solution is expensive."

More Microsoft Project pricing and cost advice

"The solution's pricing is neither too expensive nor too cheap."

"I rate the pricing a four out of ten because Sciforma's rates are good."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Aerospace/Defense Firm

Government

Financial Services Firm

17%

Construction Company

15%

Insurance Company

13%

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	31
Midsize Enterprise	15
Large Enterprise	41

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Questions from the Community

Has anyone moved from Microsoft Project to Smartsheet? How has your experience been with Smartsheet?

Hi @Eire Zimmermann, I helped an organization evaluate both MS-Project and Smartsheet when they were conducting their PM tool RFP. The short of it is this, MS Project is not caught up with the mo...

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What do you like most about Microsoft Project?

The product's initial setup phase is easy.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Project?

I would say Microsoft Project is affordable, but the standalone Project license should be included in the Office price to increase adoption.

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Overview

Microsoft Project helps you get started quickly and execute projects with ease. Built-in templates and familiar scheduling tools help project managers and teams stay productive.

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Sciforma is a leading provider of Project & Portfolio Management Software. With more than 30 years of experience, Sciforma is tailored to meet any industries' needs. Sciforma is an enterprise-wide solutions created to meet strategic, functional and executional needs. Adaptability and scalability are the perfect adjectives to describe Sciforma, which is available SaaS, Hosted and On-Site.

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