Compare Aconex and Microsoft Project Server - Jan 2023

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Jan 03, 2023

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Aconex or Microsoft Project Server?

Microsoft Project Server is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Aconex, and Aconex is rated higher (83/100) than Microsoft Project Server (71/100). Aconex offers users more features (7) than Microsoft Project Server (0). There is a clear winner in this case and it is Aconex!

Looking for the right Project Management solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

Aconex Vs. Microsoft

Aconex: If you’re just getting to know us, know that Aconex is the world’s most widely-used online collaboration platform for construction and engineering projects. We’ve over 10 years’ experience working with top owners, construction and project managers, contractors, architects and consultants on projects of all shapes and sizes. On retail, residentia...

Microsoft: Microsoft Corporation is an American corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a wide range of products and services related to computing. The company was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975. Microsoft is the world's largest software maker measured by revenues.

Who is more expensive? Aconex or Microsoft Project Server?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Project Management software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for Aconex and Microsoft Project Server.

Aconex price Has a free version , On a scale between 1 to 10 Aconex is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Project Management software. Microsoft Project Server price starts at $30 per user/month , When comparing Microsoft Project Server to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average Project Management software cost.

Bottom line: Microsoft Project Server is more expensive than Aconex.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Aconex Vs. Microsoft Project Server based on some of the most important and required Project Management features.

Aconex: Document Management, Project Management, Scheduling, Contract Management, Cost Management, Document Management, Scheduling.

Microsoft Project Server: We are still working to collect the list of features for Microsoft Project Server.

Target customer size

The software is extensive enough to meet the requirements of all business sizes and construction projects. Microsoft Project Server is typically used by organizations of all sizes as a project management tool.

Aconex

ITQlick rating
(4.4/5)

Has a free version

Aconex is a cloud-based software developed to help in connecting different groups in project management. The software works well in medium-sized companies and large-sized companies majorly dealing with construc...

Categories: Construction, Capital Program Management, Construction Apps, Construction Program & Portfolio Management.

Microsoft Project Server

ITQlick rating
(4.8/5)

starts at $30 per user/month

Microsoft Project Server is an On-Premise project portfolio and project management platform. It is an invention of Microsoft since 2000. Microsoft Project Server uses Microsoft SharePoint as its basis. The solu...

Categories: Team Collaboration, Enterprise Resource Planning, Project Management, Project Portfolio Management.

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Aconex: 7 Features

Document Management
Project Management
Scheduling
Contract Management
Cost Management
Document Management
Scheduling

Microsoft Project Server: 0 Features

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ITQlick score ITQlick Score is a 1 to 100, the calculation is based on pricing, and functionality Vs. alternative solutions
Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
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Aconex
ITQlick rating
4.4/5
Score
83/100
Pricing
2.2/10
License pricing
Has a free version
Functionality
17
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ITQlick rating
4.8/5
Score
71/100
Pricing
4/10
License pricing
$30 per user/month
Functionality
4
Trello
ITQlick rating
4.2/5
Score
99/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$5 per user/month
Functionality
16
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Basecamp
ITQlick rating
4.3/5
Score
98/100
Pricing
4.2/10
License pricing
$11 per user/month
Functionality
15
monday.c...
ITQlick rating
4.7/5
Score
98/100
Pricing
4/10
License pricing
$10 per seat/month
Functionality
92

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Shlomi Lavi is an entrepreneur and founder of ITQlick.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems Engineering from Ben Gurion University in Israel. Shlomi brings 17 years of global IT and IS management experience as a consultant and implementation expert for small, medium and large-sized (global) companies. Shlomi’s goal is to share the best knowledge and news about information systems so you can make smarter buying decisions for your business.