When you choose the best project management software for your needs, you most likely want the tool to:
- save you time,
- release you from routine operations,
- be easy to use,
- support collaboration, and
- keep operations transparent to you.
What kind of software will meet your expectations? Web-based collaboration software is the most practical answer. With the help of collaboration software like Wrike, you can easily stay on the same page with your team and run your project successfully. Your employees can instantly contribute to the project plans. You get better control over all operations.
Let’s examine why traditional project management tools like Microsoft Project are outdated and how Wrike can help you run your projects more successfully.
| Wrike |
MS Project* |
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Price |
From $9.95/mo for unlimited users and projects |
$999 per license |
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Upgrades |
Free |
$599 per upgrade Manual |
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System requirements |
Cross-platform. |
Microsoft Project Web Access is supported with Internet Explorer 6.x and Internet Explorer 7.x only. |
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Installation |
No installation required |
You need the software to be installed on the computer. |
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Training |
No training required |
Requires extensive trainings for end-users and administrators. For example, Microsoft Project 2002 Training Courseware consists of 4 modules and 53 lessons. |
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Project Management Features |
Full-featured. |
Advanced features that bring excessive software complexity. Many of these features you will never use. |
| Visibility | You get a clear picture of all operations. | You have a limited visibility on every project because your plans are represented in a flat way. Intersection of project parts cannot be reflected in your plans. Only a straightforward process, which rarely happen in real business, can be managed. |
| Project updates | Your employees report their progress online. You save time on routine operations. |
You have to update the plan manually. First you need to collect reports from dozens of your employees. Then you analyze them and manually enter data in your project plan. This process is very time-consuming, and mistakes often can occur. |
| Sharing of information and tasks | Free | On average, the ability to share your plans will cost you between $4,998 and $85,892. The explanations of these calculations are described below. Sharing of information available only with MS Project Server and Microsoft Web-Access. MS Project Server available only through volume licensing; price not quoted. However, the price may reach up to $52, 894. Additionally MS Project Server Requires:
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| E-mail collaboration | Yes. You can create tasks from your favorite e-mail client and even work from your BlackBerry. |
Not applicable. |
| Does the tool remind people about overdue tasks via e-mail? | Yes |
No. Available only with MS Project Server and Microsoft Web-Access. It will cost you at least $4,998 (see “Sharing of information and tasks”). |
| Does the tool notify you about changes in plans? |
No. |
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| Try Wrike Now? | Yes |
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