Teamwork.com vs Microsoft Project

Teamwork.com9.4Visit Microsoft Project9.1Visit

Higher score Teamwork.com #1 in Project Planning Software 9.4/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Teamwork.com

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Microsoft Project #4 in Project Planning Software 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Project

• Teamwork.com fits best

  Client-service teams planning work and project finances

• Microsoft Project fits best

  Organizations invested in Microsoft planning tools

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Side by side

Feature	Teamwork.com 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Microsoft Project 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	9.1
Ranking	#1 in Project Planning Software	#4 in Project Planning Software
Best for	Client-service teams planning work and project finances	Organizations invested in Microsoft planning tools
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, Windows, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs	Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, 2FA	SOC 2, ISO 27001
Integrations	150+ integrations	4 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Teamwork.com 0/5 · Microsoft Project 0/5
Gantt chart view	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Task dependencies	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Baseline tracking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Resource management	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Project templates	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines task views, time tracking, budgets, invoices, and profitability reporting Adds workload and capacity planning alongside resource scheduling Supports client collaboration, automations, AI features, and 150 integrations	Gantt, board, schedule, chart, and grid views support varied planning styles Higher plans add resource requests, portfolio management, and desktop access Works across web, Windows, iOS, and Android with Microsoft 365 integrations
Cons	The Free plan is capped at 5 projects and 5 users Time budgets, retainers, and client invoices start with Accelerate Advanced security and dedicated support are reserved for Enterprise	No standalone free tier is offered Advanced portfolio and enterprise resource features require Plan 5 Desktop and Project Online access depends on eligible subscription plans
Our verdict	Teamwork.com combines project and task management with professional services automation for agencies, consultancies, IT services firms, and other teams delivering client work. Its scope reaches beyond assigning tasks: teams can plan… Read the review →	Microsoft Project combines Planner’s team task management with professional project and portfolio capabilities. It suits organizations that coordinate everyday work while also needing dependencies, timelines, backlogs, sprints, reporting,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Teamwork.com — where it wins

  • Combines task views, time tracking, budgets, invoices, and profitability reporting
  • Adds workload and capacity planning alongside resource scheduling
  • Supports client collaboration, automations, AI features, and 150 integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • The Free plan is capped at 5 projects and 5 users
  • Time budgets, retainers, and client invoices start with Accelerate
  • Advanced security and dedicated support are reserved for Enterprise

• Microsoft Project — where it wins

  • Gantt, board, schedule, chart, and grid views support varied planning styles
  • Higher plans add resource requests, portfolio management, and desktop access
  • Works across web, Windows, iOS, and Android with Microsoft 365 integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • No standalone free tier is offered
  • Advanced portfolio and enterprise resource features require Plan 5
  • Desktop and Project Online access depends on eligible subscription plans

• Teamwork.com9.4/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A broad planning and finance workspace for teams managing billable client projects.

  Visit Teamwork.comFull verdict →
• Microsoft Project9.1/10 · Paid

  A broad Microsoft-centered planning suite spanning team tasks to portfolios.

  Visit ProjectFull verdict →