Microsoft SharePoint Review - why 4.2 stars?

Shlomi Lavi / updated: Mar 12, 2022

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What is Microsoft SharePoint?

Microsoft SharePoint is an application that allows members of a team to share ideas and collaborate online. The software was first launched in 2001 with limited capabilities that were associated with document and content management but the latest version now includes much more features. Because it was develop by Microsoft, SharePoint has an interface that reminds of Microsoft Office and it can easily be integrated into Microsoft Office Suite.

Today Microsoft SharePoint is used by companies which rely on it for their social networking, document management, collaboration, extranet and business intelligence.

Who is it best for?

The software would be perfect for average size companies that are not willing to spend that much in document management but need very basic features that would allow them to collaborate easily. Microsoft also offers more advanced editions of SharePoint for bigger companies that are willing to achieve even more.

SharePoint is most popularly used in industries related to Customer Service and Telecommunications. Certain government agencies rely on it too. Notable companies that currently use it are Cambridgeshire Constabulary, Boise State University, ASB Bank Ltd, Aéroports de Paris.

Main features and functionalities

For businesses that already rely on Microsoft Office suite to operate, SharePoint will turn out to be handy considering the fact that it can easily get integrated into the Suite. Its role will be to enable employees of your company to better manage the content shared online. In a situation where the company has other branches spread around the globe, SharePoint is going to make it easy for the different groups to collaborate no matter the distance that separates them.

Among other features, organizations using this software will enjoy the Identity management, Enterprise search and the Graphic Benchmark Tools.

What is the actual cost?

Microsoft SharePoint is available with three pricing plans. Plan 1 starts at $5 per user per month. Plan 2 starts from $10 per user per month and plan 3 that is Office 365 E3 starts at $20 per user per month.

ITQlick pricing score is 2 out of 10 (10 is most expensive). Access ITQlick pricing guide for Microsoft SharePoint. You can also find here pricing information from Microsoft SharePoint's website.

Pros

• Cloud based software
• Accessible on mobile
• Mac compatible
• Enhances social networking
• Allows for different hosting options

Cons

• Lacks Google app integration
• Customizing the home page can be challenging
• The search function still needs to be improved
• Businesses' sites and newsfeed are still isolated from the main intranet
• Apps used on the software cannot be synced

How it stacks up?

Access a head to head analysis of Microsoft SharePoint vs alternative software solutions.

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