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Microsoft Project vs Wrike comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 19, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
7.0
Microsoft Project improves efficiency and transparency, reduces costs, and consolidates tools, providing significant financial and time savings.
Sentiment score
7.7
Users gained substantial financial savings and efficiency using Wrike, with ROI potentially tenfold and improved team visibility.
If I can eliminate delays, I achieve good ROI because resources can be utilized to their maximum capacity.
Domain Consultant at a consultancy with 501-1,000 employees
Microsoft Project does help save time and money due to its completeness as a project management solution.
Principal: Cyber Security, Information Security Management, Data Privacy at Astrum
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.4
Microsoft Project's technical support is mixed; users value resource documentation, but some experience delays and expert accessibility issues.
Sentiment score
8.6
Wrike support is highly rated for responsiveness and expertise, offering quick resolutions and valuable community resources.
Currently, there are more support personnel who speak English, and Microsoft has increased its Spanish language support compared to previous years.
Desarrollo de negocios at SEGEN GROUP SAS
I would give somewhere around 10 for my overall experience with support.
Associate Director at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
There is a website and a connection to AI for support.
Management Design Civil Structure at Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.9
Microsoft Project is scalable, supports various project sizes and needs, but requires understanding for adaptation and licensing considerations.
Sentiment score
7.4
Wrike is scalable and customizable, though opinions vary on performance; cloud capabilities efficiently manage expansions without disruptions.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.9
Microsoft Project is stable and reliable but may face challenges with large projects and complex dependencies.
Sentiment score
7.5
Wrike is generally stable and effective, with minimal issues reported, mostly under specific conditions like variable internet speeds.
Microsoft Project is a stable tool, and when using it in different projects, it works perfectly.
Desarrollo de negocios at SEGEN GROUP SAS
Microsoft Project is a stable product.
Domain Consultant at a consultancy with 501-1,000 employees
I would rate the stability of Microsoft Project as an eight out of ten.
Project Lead at ABB
 

Room For Improvement

Microsoft Project requires enhanced intuitiveness, integration, agile support, user-friendliness, training resources, licensing flexibility, and cost-effective collaboration tools.
Wrike users desire improvements in reporting, interface, task management, mobile app, customization, collaboration, support, and cost efficiency.
It would be beneficial to see enhanced reporting functionalities in future versions.
Project Lead at ABB
The worst part is handling too many items, like 1,000 items, which Microsoft Project struggles with, especially when printing.
Management Design Civil Structure at Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd
I believe Microsoft should bundle the license with Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Domain Consultant at a consultancy with 501-1,000 employees
 

Setup Cost

Microsoft Project offers flexible pricing for cloud and on-premise licenses, starting around $30, with favorable enterprise reviews.
Enterprise users appreciate Wrike's subscription model for its value and convenience, despite varying costs and perceptions.
The issue with Microsoft is that the license is per personnel, making it expensive.
Management Design Civil Structure at Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd
I believe it's usually included in the Microsoft 365 package.
Desarrollo de negocios at SEGEN GROUP SAS
Microsoft Project is affordable, but the standalone Project license should be included in the Office price to increase adoption.
Domain Consultant at a consultancy with 501-1,000 employees
 

Valuable Features

Microsoft Project offers a familiar interface, robust tools, and integrations enhancing project management through scheduling, tracking, and collaboration.
Wrike users appreciate its intuitive interface, collaboration tools, integration, customization, task management features, and strong support resources.
This tool is the most accurate project management tool, allowing me to run a full set of project activities without having to switch between different tools for scheduling and other tasks.
Principal: Cyber Security, Information Security Management, Data Privacy at Astrum
The collaboration features are valuable for controlling the project and transmitting information to other team members when working in a team.
Desarrollo de negocios at SEGEN GROUP SAS
The integration with Teams and Outlook allows for notifications, which is a significant reason why people are using Microsoft Project.
Domain Consultant at a consultancy with 501-1,000 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Project
Ranking in Project Management Software
8th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
86
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Wrike
Ranking in Project Management Software
13th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
59
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Project Management Software category, the mindshare of Microsoft Project is 2.2%, down from 7.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Wrike is 2.7%, down from 4.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Project Management Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Project2.2%
Wrike2.7%
Other95.1%
Project Management Software
 

Featured Reviews

Jacob-George - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
Awadhesh Singh - PeerSpot reviewer
Project Manager at NebuFlow
Easy to tag people and has a form system to collect information but cannot work in multiple channels simultaneously
There are several areas where Wrike could improve. First, it doesn't allow accessing multiple channels simultaneously, which would be useful. Transferring data from one project to another is also difficult. It would be easier to work on parallel tasks across different projects. I've noticed others facing similar issues when I check the chat on their website. The tool should also improve coordination between external stakeholders and collaborators. It should also integrate financial features.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
10%
Construction Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Aerospace/Defense Firm
8%
University
13%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Construction Company
9%
Marketing Services Firm
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business31
Midsize Enterprise15
Large Enterprise42
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business39
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise9
 

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...
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.
What needs improvement with Microsoft Project?
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 pla...
What needs improvement with Wrike?
There are several areas where Wrike could improve. First, it doesn't allow accessing multiple channels simultaneously, which would be useful. Transferring data from one project to another is also d...
What is your primary use case for Wrike?
I use the tool as a project management tool to track project timelines and communicate with the team.
What advice do you have for others considering Wrike?
I rate the overall solution a seven out of ten. I would recommend it to others.
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

Project Pro, MS Project
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Overview

 

Sample Customers

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