Microsoft Project
Microsoft Project is Microsoft's project management software for scheduling, tracking, and reporting on projects and portfolios.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Detailed project scheduling, tracking, and portfolio management
Who should look elsewhere
On-premises editions require a large upfront one-time payment
Pros
- +Choice of cloud subscription or one-time-purchase on-premises licensing
- +Deep integration with Microsoft Teams and the Microsoft 365 ecosystem
- +Advanced scheduling features (critical path, baselines, resource leveling) suited to complex projects
Cons
- −On-premises editions require a large upfront one-time payment
- −Enterprise-scale portfolio management (Project Server Subscription Edition) requires a partner and custom-managed infrastructure
Key features
- ✓Gantt Chart, Network Diagram, Calendar, and Timeline views
- ✓Task scheduling with dependencies, lead/lag times
- ✓Baselines, milestones, and critical path tracking
- ✓Resource leveling and resource management (Professional)
- ✓Timesheets for payroll, tracking, and invoicing (Professional)
- ✓Portfolios and advanced dependencies (Project Plan 3)
- ✓Web and Microsoft Teams apps (cloud plans)
- ✓Connection to Project Server Subscription Edition for enterprise portfolios
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planner Plan 1 | $10 | month | Web and Teams apps; Structured project planning; Premium plans and sprints |
| Planner and Project Plan 3 | $30 | month | Everything in Planner Plan 1; Portfolios; Baselines and critical path |
| Project Standard 2024 | $679.99 | month | One-time on-premises purchase; Gantt Chart, Network Diagram, Task Sheet views; Baselines, milestones, critical path |
| Project Professional 2024 | $1129.99 | month | One-time on-premises purchase; Everything in Project Standard 2024; Resource management |