Construction · head to head
CoConstruct vs Microsoft Project
CoConstruct
Construction
Project management for custom home builders and remodelers
- From
- $99/month
- Rated
- -
Microsoft Project
Construction
Keep projects organized and on track
- From
- $10/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: CoConstruct coConstruct does not publish pricing information on their website; Microsoft Project performance degrades with large projects over 400 tasks, becoming slow and unstable
- They diverge on capability: CoConstruct covers Project scheduling, Microsoft Project covers Gantt charts.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which CoConstruct and Microsoft Project actually diverge.
| Attribute | CoConstruct | Microsoft Project |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $99/month | $10/month |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Web, Windows, macOS |
| Founded | 2005 | 1975 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Construction).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in CoConstruct
- Project scheduling
- Estimating
- Client communication
- Selections management
- Financial tracking
- QuickBooks
- Xero
- Zapier
Only in Microsoft Project
- Gantt charts
- Resource management
- Budget tracking
- Timeline views
- Task dependencies
- Critical path
- Earned value analysis
- Portfolio management
Both cover
- Outlook
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
CoConstruct
- Custom home building and remodeling project management for existing CoConstruct accountsnot Microsoft Project
- Migrating an existing CoConstruct project history onto Buildertrendnot Microsoft Project
Microsoft Project
- Project schedulingnot CoConstruct
- Resource allocationnot CoConstruct
- Portfolio managementnot CoConstruct
- Budget trackingnot CoConstruct
- Enterprise project managementnot CoConstruct
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
CoConstruct
- CoConstruct does not publish pricing information on their website
- Pricing inquiry requires scheduling a demo or contacting sales at 1-800-213-3392
- Website focuses on features and migration to Buildertrend platform rather than pricing
- No pricing tiers or cost breakdowns visible on public pages
Microsoft Project
- Performance degrades with large projects over 400 tasks, becoming slow and unstable
- Limited Agile methodology support, primarily designed for waterfall project management
- Proprietary .mpp file format creates compatibility issues on non-Windows systems
- No offline mode, limiting users without reliable internet connectivity
Pricing, plan by plan
CoConstruct
$99/month- Essential$99/month
- Project management
- Scheduling
- Client portal
- Advanced$399/month
- Everything in Essential
- Estimating
- Selections
- Complete$699/month
- Everything in Advanced
- Lead management
- Proposals
Microsoft Project
$10/month- Plan 1$10/month
- Task and project management
- Grid views
- Timeline features
- Plan 3$30/month
- Desktop client
- Resource management
- Advanced scheduling
- Plan 5$55/month
- Portfolio management
- Demand management
- Enterprise capabilities
Which should you pick?
Choose CoConstruct if
- You need project scheduling.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want estimating.
Choose Microsoft Project if
- You need gantt charts.
- You work on Web, Windows, macOS.
- You also want resource management.
Questions people ask
- Is CoConstruct or Microsoft Project better?
- Neither clearly leads. CoConstruct starts at $99/month and Microsoft Project at $10/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, CoConstruct or Microsoft Project?
- CoConstruct starts at $99/month and Microsoft Project at $10/month.
- Does CoConstruct or Microsoft Project run on more platforms?
- CoConstruct runs on Web, Ios, Android. Microsoft Project runs on Web, Windows, macOS.
- What is CoConstruct best used for?
- CoConstruct is most often used for custom home building and remodeling project management for existing coconstruct accounts, migrating an existing coconstruct project history onto buildertrend. Of those, custom home building and remodeling project management for existing coconstruct accounts and migrating an existing coconstruct project history onto buildertrend are not what Microsoft Project is typically brought in for.
- What can CoConstruct do that Microsoft Project cannot?
- CoConstruct covers Project scheduling, Estimating, Client communication, Selections management. Microsoft Project covers Gantt charts, Resource management, Budget tracking, Timeline views. Both handle Outlook.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
CoConstruct: How much does CoConstruct cost?
CoConstruct does not publish pricing on their website. Interested customers must schedule a demo or contact their sales team at 1-800-213-3392 to receive pricing information.
SourceMicrosoft Project: What are the different Microsoft Project plans and pricing?
Microsoft Project offers Plan 1 at $10/user/month for basic project management, Plan 3 at $30/user/month with desktop client and resource management, and Plan 5 at $55/user/month for enterprise portfolio management. Desktop licenses (2024) start at $679.99 for Standard and $1,129.99 for Professional.
SourceCoConstruct: What is CoConstruct's pricing model?
CoConstruct's pricing model and pricing tiers are not disclosed on their public website. Pricing details are provided during the demo booking process or through direct contact with sales.
SourceMicrosoft Project: Does Microsoft Project support Agile methodology?
Microsoft Project was primarily designed for traditional waterfall project management. While it has some Agile features, it is not optimized for Agile workflows compared to dedicated Agile tools like Jira or Monday.com.
SourceCoConstruct: Does CoConstruct offer pricing information before contacting sales?
No, CoConstruct does not provide pricing details, calculators, or tiered pricing information on their website. All pricing information is available only after scheduling a demo or speaking directly with their sales representatives.
SourceMicrosoft Project: Can multiple teams collaborate in real-time on Microsoft Project?
Yes, Microsoft Project for the Web provides real-time collaboration through cloud-based access. However, collaboration is noted as harder compared to modern cloud-native tools due to its file-based architecture.
SourceRelated pages
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