Microsoft Project vs. Microsoft To Do

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Microsoft Project
Score 8.1 out of 10
N/A
Microsoft Project is a project management software. It provides core PM functionality, including agile workflow support and resource management. Project can be deployed in the cloud or on-premise.
$0
Microsoft To Do
Score 9.5 out of 10
N/A
Microsoft To Do replaces the former Wunderlist task management tool.N/A
Pricing
Microsoft ProjectMicrosoft To Do
Editions & Modules
Project Server
$0
Planner Plan 1
$10
per month per user
Planner and Project Plan 3
$30
per month per user
Planner and Project Plan 5
$55
per month per user
Project Standard 2024
$679.99
one-time fee per installation
Project Professional 2024
$1,129.99
one-time fee per installation
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Microsoft ProjectMicrosoft To Do
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsPlans are billed annually.
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Community Pulse
Microsoft ProjectMicrosoft To Do
Features
Microsoft ProjectMicrosoft To Do
Project Management
Comparison of Project Management features of Product A and Product B
Microsoft Project
9.1
Ratings
17% above category average
Microsoft To Do
7.0
Ratings
9% below category average
Task Management10.00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Resource Management10.00 Ratings7.00 Ratings
Gantt Charts10.00 Ratings4.50 Ratings
Scheduling10.00 Ratings5.00 Ratings
Workflow Automation10.00 Ratings6.40 Ratings
Team Collaboration8.00 Ratings7.80 Ratings
Support for Agile Methodology6.00 Ratings5.10 Ratings
Support for Waterfall Methodology10.00 Ratings6.30 Ratings
Document Management9.00 Ratings6.90 Ratings
Email integration5.00 Ratings6.00 Ratings
Mobile Access10.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Timesheet Tracking10.00 Ratings6.60 Ratings
Change request and Case Management10.00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Budget and Expense Management10.00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Professional Services Automation
Comparison of Professional Services Automation features of Product A and Product B
Microsoft Project
10.0
Ratings
28% above category average
Microsoft To Do
6.5
Ratings
15% below category average
Quotes/estimates10.00 Ratings5.00 Ratings
Invoicing10.00 Ratings7.00 Ratings
Project & financial reporting10.00 Ratings7.90 Ratings
Integration with accounting software10.00 Ratings6.00 Ratings
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Score 8.3 out of 10
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Score 8.3 out of 10
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User Ratings
Microsoft ProjectMicrosoft To Do
Likelihood to Recommend
9.7
(0 ratings)
10.0
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
10.0
(0 ratings)
8.0
(0 ratings)
Usability
10.0
(0 ratings)
8.0
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
8.2
(0 ratings)
7.6
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
5.0
(0 ratings)
10.0
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Microsoft ProjectMicrosoft To Do
Likelihood to Recommend
Microsoft Project is the perfect platform for medium and large companies. I do not recommend this software for small businesses, because all its functions in the work plans are high cost and this would cause the small business to not perform well in the use of MS Project in the long term. It is very easy to use software, it allows adding, modifying and eliminating all kinds of assignments and tasks for all employees, it allows monitoring the progress of all projects in real time and it also shows the gaps in the planned project. It has a very good performance, it does not take up many computer resources and all the information is stored in sync with the Office 365 service. It occasionally has crashing problems, but this is something that does not affect users as much.
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Wunderlist is a fantastic task management system, not the best project management system. For a long time, I tried to use Wunderlist to plan large events with multiple users and it wasn't as effective. But, once we simplified our desired outcome to accomplishing tasks that repeat or are unique to a given work-week, we had much more success. Now my assistant can manage her weekly tasks and give feedback through this app. I can also add tasks, assign them and see what is being accomplished
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Pros
  • It is part of Office365 subscription. The look and feel is similar to other tools like excel. Helps in creating project plans, Gantt charts, work break down structures etc.
  • Helps in resource allocation and tracking the projects. There is an option to use it to capture timesheets too.
  • Helps project managers in producing weekly status reports and integrates well with other collaboration tools like Skype, sharepoint etc.
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  • Smart due dates are the greatest thing about Wunderlist. I can tell it to "print past due reports on Monday" and then set that up as a repeating event.
  • It's clutter free. When I'm creating or assigning tasks I like to have a distraction free area to think, and the simplicity of Wunderlist gives me that.
  • The fact that I can look at it on my phone, on the web, and on my PC and it always looks the same is great. I can always tell what I'm doing b/c of their consistent design choices.
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Cons
  • Remote work can be challenging - as Project must be downloaded to a specific computer.
  • Upgrading to the top of the line version can feel like a requirement. There is a lot of functionality that is not available unless in the most expensive pay-tiers.
  • Microsoft Project can be extremely expensive on a per user basis. Other tools can be much more cost-effective - especially for more basic project management needs.
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  • Sub-tasks should have their own separate due dates
  • The main list needs some more intuitive tools to sort the list in any way I choose
  • Hovering over links should show a description of how to use it. For example, it would have been nice to know right away that double-clicking on a task is the way to open the details list.
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Likelihood to Renew
I like using Microsoft Project. It simplifies building a schedule
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I believe Wunderlist is the best to do management app on the planet. So far we are extremely satisfied with the performance.
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Usability
Microsoft
Project is easy to operate because data could be inserted, changed and
deleted like you are in an Excel timesheet. Besides, it provides a great
level of automation beween his fields allowing few data changes. Also, its
funcionalities are well defined and grouped in upper menus, so you can find a
funcionality quickly
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The actual user interface and the way to navigate around the app is very intuitive and easy to learn/use which would make me give it a high ranking, but the syncing issues drop down my rating because there are times where you add an item to the list and then it just disappears. Then when you add it again the sync will happen and now you have duplicates. The other negative with the usability is adding extra information to an item, such as files or comments or assignments. You can do it but it's difficult to tell which items have this information from the main screen. You have to click on them individually.
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Support Rating
I’m giving MS Project an 8 because in general this is a solid scheduling program. It’s definitely designed with the professional in mind, and they have done well preparing the program to integrate with their other Microsoft products. The program is a workhorse so if you have serious scheduling needs then I would highly recommend MS Project.
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I have not had an issue where I needed to reach out to Wunderlist, but I know their contact and online chat is easy to access and feel confident that they would be helpful. My only worry is Wunderlist is becoming Microsoft to-do in May 2020, and I believe the app will become worse after that.
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Implementation Rating
I wasn't part of it so I don't know
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Wunderlist giving 100% work satisfaction for me and my organization
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Alternatives Considered
Microsoft Project provided more robust, collaborative solution to Turnkey Project Management. With Excel like sheets for Project Task Schedules are used for contractors and users it was well accepted i.e good UI UX. Integration capability of Microsoft Project Online with Power App and Power Automate + Share point made collaboration most useful. Security features of Microsoft Project is managed by Azure Active Directory Settings.
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It's a small tool compared to bigger project management software, but we found that they work perfectly together. It helps you declutter the larger PM tools, keep your smaller tasks in-line and make sure they get completed. When you're working in a creative agency, ideas and tasks are flying around, so having a tool like this that keeps you accountable and reminds you of your tasks is a must!
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Return on Investment
  • Since it is reasonable priced and flexible and fits into our Microsoft products, it meets our objectives
  • It has prevented expensive scope creep, this has saved us money and had solid ROI
  • Project does require light training cost to use it effectively
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  • We reduced the number of meetings of teams and companies by 5 times because now all participants have access to comments and know at what stage the project is located.
  • Simple to use common to-do lists allow you to manage the projects of the group and give all its participants a clear idea of who is responsible for each task. There is no need to waste time explaining the business processes and responsibilities of team members
  • Wunderlist for business stores all group correspondence together with tasks.
  • This is convenient for all participants and for management because sometimes important moments are lost in other messengers or chats. Now you can do everything in one application. The number of problems with this
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