{"id":20127,"date":"2025-08-13T15:00:49","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T09:30:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saasworthy.com\/blog\/?p=20127"},"modified":"2025-08-19T12:32:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T07:02:11","slug":"microsoft-project-pricing-plans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/microsoft-project-pricing-plans","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft Project Pricing Plans (2025): Is It Still the Gold Standard for Project Management?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"838\">Microsoft Project has long been a staple for enterprise-grade project management. From complex timelines to resource management, Gantt charts to portfolio oversight, it has everything seasoned project managers need. But in 2025, with agile-first, cloud-native tools gaining traction, is Microsoft Project still worth the investment?<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"1001\">In this detailed guide, we dive deep into Microsoft Project\u2019s pricing, capabilities, pros and cons, and what Reddit users really think about it. But before we dive deep, check out our shortlist of top project management software:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"1001\"><style>\n            *{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;}\n            .top__product_list{max-width:715px;margin:0 auto}\n            .top__product_list .top__product{display:grid;grid-gap:16px;align-items:center;grid-template-columns:auto auto 1fr 150px;min-height:64px;padding:1em 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ccc}\n            .top__product_list .prd__logo__link{width:64px;height:64px;display:block;border-radius:5px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;padding:6px}\n            .top__product_list .prd__logo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain;}\n            .top__product_list .top3__products .prd__rank{background-color:#172e45;border:2px #172e45;color:#fff}\n            .top__product_list .prd__logo{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}\n            .top__product_list 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.prd__logo__link{padding:4px;width:54px;height:54px;}\n            }\n        <\/style><div class=\"top__product_list sl-list\"><div class=\"top__product top3__products\">\n                <span class=\"prd__rank_txt\">1. <\/span>\n                <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"1\" class=\"prd__nme__link\" href=\"\/redir.php?origin=vw%3A%3Ad%3A%3Ablog%3A%3ASIMPLE_SNIPPET%3A%3Acta1&pid=157&cid=57&ctm=0&spons=1&pdId=4478322&pageUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fdev.saasworthy.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F20127&posn=1\"><b class=\"prd__name\">Zoho Projects<\/b><\/a>\n                <span class=\"prd__tagline\"> \u2014 One Cohesive And Collaborative Tool For Complex Projects<\/span>\n            <\/div><div class=\"top__product\">\n                <span class=\"prd__rank_txt\">2. <\/span>\n                <a target=\"_blank\" tabindex=\"1\" class=\"prd__nme__link\" href=\"\/product\/asana\"><b class=\"prd__name\">Asana<\/b><\/a>\n                <span class=\"prd__tagline\"> \u2014 Get better work done<\/span>\n            <\/div><div class=\"top__product\">\n                <span class=\"prd__rank_txt\">3. <\/span>\n                <a target=\"_blank\" tabindex=\"1\" class=\"prd__nme__link\" href=\"\/product\/wrike\"><b class=\"prd__name\">Wrike<\/b><\/a>\n                <span class=\"prd__tagline\"> \u2014 An end-to-end solution for organizing your work<\/span>\n            <\/div><div class=\"top__product\">\n                <span class=\"prd__rank_txt\">4. <\/span>\n                <a target=\"_blank\" tabindex=\"1\" class=\"prd__nme__link\" href=\"\/product\/orangescrum\"><b class=\"prd__name\">Orangescrum<\/b><\/a>\n                <span class=\"prd__tagline\"> \u2014 Monitor your teams, tasks, timelines & communication within a unified platform<\/span>\n            <\/div><div class=\"top__product\">\n                <span class=\"prd__rank_txt\">5. <\/span>\n                <a target=\"_blank\" tabindex=\"1\" class=\"prd__nme__link\" href=\"\/product\/clickup\"><b class=\"prd__name\">ClickUp<\/b><\/a>\n                <span class=\"prd__tagline\"> \u2014 The productivity platform<\/span>\n            <\/div><div class=\"top__product\">\n                <span class=\"prd__rank_txt\">6. <\/span>\n                <a target=\"_blank\" tabindex=\"1\" class=\"prd__nme__link\" href=\"\/product\/smartsheet\"><b class=\"prd__name\">Smartsheet<\/b><\/a>\n                <span class=\"prd__tagline\"> \u2014 An award winning business app<\/span>\n            <\/div><div class=\"top__product\">\n                <span class=\"prd__rank_txt\">7. <\/span>\n                <a target=\"_blank\" tabindex=\"1\" class=\"prd__nme__link\" href=\"\/product\/monday-com\"><b class=\"prd__name\">monday.com<\/b><\/a>\n                <span class=\"prd__tagline\"> \u2014 Made for work, designed to love<\/span>\n            <\/div><div class=\"top__product\">\n                <span class=\"prd__rank_txt\">8. <\/span>\n                <a target=\"_blank\" tabindex=\"1\" class=\"prd__nme__link\" href=\"\/product\/trello\"><b class=\"prd__name\">Trello<\/b><\/a>\n                <span class=\"prd__tagline\"> \u2014 Suitable for Startups<\/span>\n            <\/div><div class=\"top__product\">\n                <span class=\"prd__rank_txt\">9. <\/span>\n                <a target=\"_blank\" tabindex=\"1\" class=\"prd__nme__link\" href=\"\/product\/plan-co\"><b class=\"prd__name\">Plan<\/b><\/a>\n                <span class=\"prd__tagline\"> \u2014 Part project manager, part calendar<\/span>\n            <\/div><div class=\"top__product\">\n                <span class=\"prd__rank_txt\">10. <\/span>\n                <a target=\"_blank\" tabindex=\"1\" class=\"prd__nme__link\" href=\"\/product\/visionproject\"><b class=\"prd__name\">VisionProject<\/b><\/a>\n                <span class=\"prd__tagline\"> \u2014 Achieve operational and financial goals with VisionProject<\/span>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/microsoft-project-pricing-plans\/#Microsoft_Project_Pricing_Plans_in_2025\" title=\"Microsoft Project Pricing Plans in 2025\">Microsoft Project Pricing Plans in 2025<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/microsoft-project-pricing-plans\/#Cloud-based_Plans\" title=\"Cloud-based Plans\">Cloud-based Plans<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/microsoft-project-pricing-plans\/#On-premises_Licensing\" title=\"On-premises Licensing\">On-premises Licensing<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/microsoft-project-pricing-plans\/#Project_Standard_2021\" title=\"Project Standard 2021\">Project Standard 2021<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/microsoft-project-pricing-plans\/#Project_Professional_2021\" title=\"Project Professional 2021\">Project Professional 2021<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/microsoft-project-pricing-plans\/#Project_Server\" title=\"Project Server\">Project Server<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/microsoft-project-pricing-plans\/#Key_Features_of_Microsoft_Project\" title=\"Key Features of Microsoft Project\">Key Features of Microsoft Project<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/microsoft-project-pricing-plans\/#Ease_of_Use\" title=\"Ease of Use\">Ease of Use<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/microsoft-project-pricing-plans\/#Microsoft_Project_vs_Competitors\" title=\"Microsoft Project vs Competitors\">Microsoft Project vs Competitors<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/microsoft-project-pricing-plans\/#What_Redditors_Think_About_Microsoft_Project\" title=\"What Redditors Think About Microsoft Project\">What Redditors Think About Microsoft Project<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/microsoft-project-pricing-plans\/#SaaSworthys_Final_Verdict\" title=\"SaaSworthy&#8217;s Final Verdict\">SaaSworthy&#8217;s Final Verdict<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/microsoft-project-pricing-plans\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/microsoft-project-pricing-plans\/#Is_Microsoft_Project_free\" title=\"Is Microsoft Project free?\">Is Microsoft Project free?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/microsoft-project-pricing-plans\/#Can_Microsoft_Project_be_used_offline\" title=\"Can Microsoft Project be used offline?\">Can Microsoft Project be used offline?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/microsoft-project-pricing-plans\/#Is_Microsoft_Project_better_than_Asana\" title=\"Is Microsoft Project better than Asana?\">Is Microsoft Project better than Asana?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/microsoft-project-pricing-plans\/#Does_Microsoft_Project_integrate_with_Microsoft_Teams\" title=\"Does Microsoft Project integrate with Microsoft Teams?\">Does Microsoft Project integrate with Microsoft Teams?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/microsoft-project-pricing-plans\/#What_is_the_difference_between_Project_Plan_1_and_Plan_3\" title=\"What is the difference between Project Plan 1 and Plan 3?\">What is the difference between Project Plan 1 and Plan 3?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"microsoft-project-pricing-plans-in-2025\" data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1050\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Microsoft_Project_Pricing_Plans_in_2025\"><\/span>Microsoft Project Pricing Plans in 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"productmicrosoft-project-2508\" class=\"sw-product-snippet list-results-sec bg-white pos-rel b-r-4 m-t-0 m-l-0 m-r-0\">\n            <div class=\"sponsored-txt d-inline-blk pos-abs d-flex\"><p class=\"sw-score d-flex justify-center align-center f-w-bolder white bg-d-blue b-r-3 pointer font-m\">95\n                    <span class=\"\">%<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"sw-score-text font-xs f-w-light pos-rel\">SW Score<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"sw-score-desc font-xs f-w-light bg-d-blue pos-abs\">The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saasworthy.com\/sw-score-methodology\" class=\"f-w-bold decor-none white pointer\" title=\"Read more\" target=\"_blank\">Read more<\/a><\/span>\n                <\/p><\/div>\n            <div class=\"list-results-sec-head d-flex f-row just-btwn m-b-10 m-t-5\">        \n                <a href=\"\/product\/microsoft-project\" title=\"Microsoft Project\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.saasworthy.com\/tr:w-128,h-0,c-at_max,e-sharpen-1\/microsoftproject_2508_logo_1750327857_taed4.jpg\" alt=\"Microsoft Project logo\" class=\"b-r-3 img-fit\" style=\"height: 75px;\">\n                <\/a>\n                <div class=\"list-results-sec-head-mid d-flex f-col justify-center\">    \n                    <div class=\"d-flex f-row just-btwn w-100\">\n                        <a href=\"\/product\/microsoft-project\" class=\"decor-none pointer\" title=\"Microsoft Project\" target=\"_blank\"><b class=\"sw-font font-l f-w-bolder blue d-inline-blk m-t-0 m-b-5\">Microsoft Project<\/b><\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <span class=\"list-results-desc font-xs f-w-light italic d-blue m-t-0 m-b-5\" title=\"Popular software to manage and track projects\">Popular software to manage and track projects<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"list-results-rating font-xs f-w-light d-grey-blue\">\n                        <span>4.21<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"f-w-bolder d-grey-blue m-b-10\">\n                            <span class=\"\">\n                                <i class=\"star-color\" data-star=\"4.21\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/span>\n                        <span class=\"d-inline-blk\">Based on 1659 Ratings<\/span>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"banner-sec-product d-flex just-end\"><a class=\"award-img d-inline-blk m-r-5 pointer\" href=\"\/list\/project-management-software\/most-popular\/q2-2020\" title=\"Most Popular Q2 2020\" target=\"_blank\">\n                            <span class=\"award_rank award-rank-blue\"># <span class=\"cont\">16<\/span><\/span>\n                            <span class=\"award_txt award-text-white\">Most Popular<\/span>\n                        <\/a><a class=\"award-img d-inline-blk m-r-5 pointer\" href=\"\/list\/project-management-software\/most-popular\/q1-2022\" title=\"Most Popular Q1 2022\" target=\"_blank\">\n                            <span class=\"award_rank award-rank-blue\"># <span class=\"cont\">19<\/span><\/span>\n                            <span class=\"award_txt award-text-white\">Most Popular<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"d-sw-actions d-flex f-col align-end\">                    \n                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"m-b-15 bg-d-blue\" style=\"margin-left:auto;\"><a href=\"\/product\/microsoft-project\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: white;\">View Product<\/a><\/button>  \n                    <a class=\"btn-link font-m f-w-bold bg-white blue decor-none p-0 pointer\" href=\"\/compare\/microsoft-project?pIds=2508\" title=\"+ Add to Compare\" target=\"_blank\">+ Add to Compare<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <p class=\"font-m f-w-bold m-t-15 m-b-5\">\n                <a class=\"decor-none blue\" href=\"\/product\/microsoft-project\" title=\"What is Microsoft Project and how does it work?\" target=\"_blank\">What is Microsoft Project and how does it work?<\/a>\n            <\/p>\n            <div class=\"list-results-sec-mid font-m f-w-light grey m-t-0 m-l-0 m-r-0\">\n                <p class=\"list-results-sec-mid-desc\">Microsoft Project is a smart solution built for enterprises and businesses of all sizes. It\u2019s a powerful project management tool that makes getting started and managing projects simple and easy. Even complex projects can be easily managed with methods and tools that best suit each user\u2019s needs. The tool includes project scheduling and other essential features required for managing processes. Users can easily plan projects with the power of dynamic scheduling tools based on effort needed, allotted team members, and project duration. Managers can create interactive dashboards to view overall status and drill down into the details of the programs and projects using Power BI visualization. Automated workflows can be created with a flexible and secure platform built on Azure. Managers can use projects and teams to empower collaboration and manage projects including file sharing, chats, meetings, and more. Collaboration on projects can be done even when teams are on different continents. Managers can enable team members to update tasks simultaneously so things can be done together and everyone is on the same page.<\/p>\n                <span class=\"font-m p-t-5 l-h-20 pointer showMore d-inline-blk\">Read more<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"d-flex f-col\"><div class=\"m-t-15\">\n                    <p class=\"font-m f-w-bold d-blue m-b-15\">SW Score Breakdown\n                        <span class=\"tooltip d-inline-blk sprite-icon info pos-rel pointer\">\n                            <span class=\"tooltip-desc font-xs f-w-light normal white bg-d-blue pos-abs\">\n                                The SW Score breakdown shows individual score for product features.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.saasworthy.com\/sw-score-methodology\" class=\"f-w-bold white decor-none\" title=\"Read more\" target=\"_blank\">Read more<\/a>\n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/span>\n                    <\/p>\n                    <ul class=\"sw-list list-type-none d-flex gap-20 m-0\"><li class=\"m-b-5\">\n                                <span class=\"font-m f-w-light grey\">Features<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"list-results-foot-score font-m f-w-light grey text-right\">96%<\/span>\n                                <div class=\"list-results-foot-bar b-r-4\">\n                                    <span style=\"width: 96%\" class=\"list-results-foot-bar-val d-block b-r-4 m-t-5 bg_green\"><\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/li><li class=\"m-b-5\">\n                                <span class=\"font-m f-w-light grey\">Reviews<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"list-results-foot-score font-m f-w-light grey text-right\">81%<\/span>\n                                <div class=\"list-results-foot-bar b-r-4\">\n                                    <span style=\"width: 81%\" class=\"list-results-foot-bar-val d-block b-r-4 m-t-5 bg_limeGreen\"><\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/li><li class=\"m-b-5\">\n                                <span class=\"font-m f-w-light grey\">Momentum<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"list-results-foot-score font-m f-w-light grey text-right\">61%<\/span>\n                                <div class=\"list-results-foot-bar b-r-4\">\n                                    <span style=\"width: 61%\" class=\"list-results-foot-bar-val d-block b-r-4 m-t-5 bg_yellow\"><\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/li><li class=\"m-b-5\">\n                                <span class=\"font-m f-w-light grey\">Popularity<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"list-results-foot-score font-m f-w-light grey text-right\">70%<\/span>\n                                <div class=\"list-results-foot-bar b-r-4\">\n                                    <span style=\"width: 70%\" class=\"list-results-foot-bar-val d-block b-r-4 m-t-5 bg_yellow\"><\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div><div class=\"list-results-foot-sec m-t-15\">\n                    <p class=\"font-m f-w-bold d-blue m-b-15\">    \n                        <a class=\"d-blue\" href=\"\/product\/microsoft-project\/pricing\" title=\"Microsoft Project Pricing\" target=\"_blank\">Microsoft Project Pricing<\/a>\n                    <\/p>\n                    <ul class=\"list-type-none d-flex m-0\"><li class=\"d-flex f-row align-center m-b-10 m-r-20\">\n                            <span class=\"sprite-icon m-r-10 tick-square\"><\/span>\n                            <span class=\"font-m f-w-light grey\">Free Trial Available<\/span>\n                        <\/li><li class=\"d-flex f-row align-center m-b-10\">\n                            <span class=\"sprite-icon pricing-green m-r-10\"><\/span>\n                            <span class=\"font-m f-w-light grey\">Starts  at $10.0. Offers Custom plan.<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"m-sw-footer d-flex f-row align-center just-btwn\">                    \n                <a class=\"m-b-15 btn-link font-m f-w-bold bg-white blue decor-none p-0 pointer\" href=\"\/compare\/microsoft-project?pIds=2508\" title=\"+ Add to Compare\" target=\"_blank\">+ Add to Compare<\/span>\n                <button type=\"button\" class=\"m-b-15 bg-d-blue\"><a href=\"\/product\/microsoft-project\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: white;\">View Product<\/a><\/button>  \n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1365\">Microsoft Project is available under two pricing models: <strong data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1146\">Cloud-based (Project for the web)<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1204\">On-premises (Project Server\/Project Professional)<\/strong>. The cloud versions are more flexible and suitable for modern remote teams, while on-prem is preferred by large enterprises with strict infrastructure policies.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"cloud-based-plans\" data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1388\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cloud-based_Plans\"><\/span>Cloud-based Plans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 id=\"project-plan-1\" data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1411\">Project Plan 1<\/h4>\n<p>Project Plan 1 is perfect for teams who primarily need a lightweight, cloud-based task management solution. If you are familiar with tools like Trello or Asana and want to integrate directly into the Microsoft 365 environment, this plan covers the basics at an affordable entry point. However, it does not include advanced scheduling, portfolio management, or resource allocation features.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1526\"><strong data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1424\">Best for<\/strong>: Lightweight project tracking and task management<br data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1477\" \/><strong data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1486\">Price<\/strong>: $10 per user per month<br data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1513\" \/><strong data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1525\">Includes<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1698\">\n<li data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1550\">\n<p data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1550\">Project for the web<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1594\">\n<p data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1594\">Grid, board, and timeline (Gantt) views<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1646\">\n<p data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1646\">Coauthoring and collaboration via Microsoft 365<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1666\">\n<p data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1666\">Task scheduling<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1698\">\n<p data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1698\">Microsoft Teams integration<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 id=\"project-plan-3\" data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1721\">Project Plan 3<\/h4>\n<p>This is Microsoft Project&#8217;s most popular cloud plan. It gives teams more control over project timelines, resources, and dependencies with a powerful desktop app. Ideal for experienced project managers, PMO teams, or companies that need stronger governance over timelines and resources. It hits the sweet spot between usability and depth.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1851\"><strong data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1734\">Best for<\/strong>: Project managers and mid-sized teams<br data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1775\" \/><strong data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1784\">Price<\/strong>: $30 per user per month<br data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1811\" \/><strong data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1850\">Includes everything in Plan 1, plus<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"2026\">\n<li data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1902\">\n<p data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1902\">Desktop client (Project Online Desktop Client)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1944\">\n<p data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1944\">Advanced scheduling with dependencies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"1983\">\n<p data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"1983\">Timesheets and resource management<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2010\">\n<p data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2010\">Reports and dashboards<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2026\">\n<p data-start=\"2013\" data-end=\"2026\">Roadmapping<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 id=\"project-plan-5\" data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2049\">Project Plan 5<\/h4>\n<p>Designed for enterprise PMOs, Plan 5 turns Microsoft Project into a full-fledged PPM (Project and Portfolio Management) suite. It offers high-level visibility into programs, portfolios, and project demand. Organizations looking for top-down strategic planning across multiple departments or geographies will find Plan 5 the most capable. It is also best suited for firms already invested in Microsoft\u2019s Power Platform and Azure ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2183\"><strong data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2062\">Best for<\/strong>: Large organizations with portfolio needs<br data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2107\" \/><strong data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2116\">Price<\/strong>: $55 per user per month<br data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2143\" \/><strong data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2182\">Includes everything in Plan 3, plus<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2354\">\n<li data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2231\">\n<p data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2231\">Portfolio management and demand forecasting<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2264\">\n<p data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2264\">Enterprise resource planning<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2265\" data-end=\"2312\">\n<p data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2312\">Advanced analytics and Power BI integration<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2354\">\n<p data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2354\">Project web app for advanced controls<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"on-premises-licensing\" data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2381\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"On-premises_Licensing\"><\/span>On-premises Licensing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For organizations that prefer not to use cloud services, Microsoft still offers on-premises versions of Project. These are perpetual licenses with a one-time cost.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"project-standard-2021\" data-start=\"3387\" data-end=\"3421\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Project_Standard_2021\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"3394\" data-end=\"3419\">Project Standard 2021<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is the bare-bones version of Project for professionals or freelancers who want to use the Project desktop app without collaboration or resource management features. No cloud integration, no team sharing, and no advanced PM tools.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3422\" data-end=\"3523\"><strong data-start=\"3422\" data-end=\"3434\">Best for<\/strong>: Individual project managers with basic needs<br data-start=\"3480\" data-end=\"3483\" \/><strong data-start=\"3483\" data-end=\"3492\">Price<\/strong>: $679.99 (one-time purchase)<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3525\" data-end=\"3542\"><strong data-start=\"3525\" data-end=\"3541\">What you get<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3543\" data-end=\"3682\">\n<li data-start=\"3543\" data-end=\"3561\">\n<p data-start=\"3545\" data-end=\"3561\">Desktop app only<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3562\" data-end=\"3635\">\n<p data-start=\"3564\" data-end=\"3635\">Basic project management tools (Gantt charts, task lists, dependencies)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3636\" data-end=\"3682\">\n<p data-start=\"3638\" data-end=\"3682\">Integration with Excel and other Office apps<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"project-professional-2021\" data-start=\"3940\" data-end=\"3978\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Project_Professional_2021\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"3947\" data-end=\"3976\">Project Professional 2021<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Professional license builds upon the Standard edition by adding capabilities for teamwork and resource planning. It\u2019s a good option for IT-constrained organizations that require a permanent license but still want team-wide functionality.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3979\" data-end=\"4097\"><strong data-start=\"3979\" data-end=\"3991\">Best for<\/strong>: Project managers in a collaborative, on-premise environment<br data-start=\"4052\" data-end=\"4055\" \/><strong data-start=\"4055\" data-end=\"4064\">Price<\/strong>: $1,129.99 (one-time purchase)<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4099\" data-end=\"4116\"><strong data-start=\"4099\" data-end=\"4115\">What you get<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4117\" data-end=\"4244\">\n<li data-start=\"4117\" data-end=\"4149\">\n<p data-start=\"4119\" data-end=\"4149\">Everything in Project Standard<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4150\" data-end=\"4194\">\n<p data-start=\"4152\" data-end=\"4194\">Team collaboration and resource management<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4195\" data-end=\"4217\">\n<p data-start=\"4197\" data-end=\"4217\">Timesheet submission<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4218\" data-end=\"4244\">\n<p data-start=\"4220\" data-end=\"4244\">Sync with Project Server<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"project-server\" data-start=\"4509\" data-end=\"4536\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Project_Server\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"4516\" data-end=\"4534\">Project Server<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Project Server is suitable for heavily regulated industries, such as government or finance, where data needs to stay in-house. It supports enterprise-wide scheduling, governance, and reporting, with deep integration into the broader Microsoft ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4537\" data-end=\"4658\"><strong data-start=\"4537\" data-end=\"4549\">Best for<\/strong>: Enterprises needing full control over PPM infrastructure<br data-start=\"4607\" data-end=\"4610\" \/><strong data-start=\"4610\" data-end=\"4619\">Price<\/strong>: Custom pricing via Volume Licensing<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4660\" data-end=\"4677\"><strong data-start=\"4660\" data-end=\"4676\">What you get<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4678\" data-end=\"4852\">\n<li data-start=\"4678\" data-end=\"4717\">\n<p data-start=\"4680\" data-end=\"4717\">Enterprise-grade portfolio management<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4718\" data-end=\"4742\">\n<p data-start=\"4720\" data-end=\"4742\">On-premises deployment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4743\" data-end=\"4800\">\n<p data-start=\"4745\" data-end=\"4800\">Integration with SharePoint Server and Active Directory<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4801\" data-end=\"4852\">\n<p data-start=\"4803\" data-end=\"4852\">Centralized data governance and resource planning<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2650\" data-end=\"2843\"><strong>SaaSworthy Insight:<\/strong> The cloud plans are regularly updated and integrate well with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Power Platform. On-prem versions are robust but less collaborative and modern.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"key-features-of-microsoft-project\" data-start=\"2850\" data-end=\"2886\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Features_of_Microsoft_Project\"><\/span>Key Features of Microsoft Project<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2888\" data-end=\"3546\">\n<li data-start=\"2888\" data-end=\"3057\">\n<p data-start=\"2890\" data-end=\"3057\"><strong data-start=\"2890\" data-end=\"2915\">Gantt Chart Precision<\/strong>: Microsoft Project remains the go-to tool for teams who need visual timeline control, critical path management, and detailed task breakdowns.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3058\" data-end=\"3173\">\n<p data-start=\"3060\" data-end=\"3173\"><strong data-start=\"3060\" data-end=\"3094\">Resource and Budget Management<\/strong>: Assign resources, track workload, and align budgets across multiple projects.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3174\" data-end=\"3301\">\n<p data-start=\"3176\" data-end=\"3301\"><strong data-start=\"3176\" data-end=\"3200\">Portfolio Management<\/strong>: Available in Plan 5, it allows large organizations to align projects with strategic business goals.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3302\" data-end=\"3429\">\n<p data-start=\"3304\" data-end=\"3429\"><strong data-start=\"3304\" data-end=\"3331\">Microsoft 365 Ecosystem<\/strong>: Seamless integration with Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Power BI gives it a productivity advantage.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3430\" data-end=\"3546\">\n<p data-start=\"3432\" data-end=\"3546\"><strong data-start=\"3432\" data-end=\"3452\">Robust Reporting<\/strong>: Pre-built and customizable dashboards help project leads stay on top of performance metrics.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"ease-of-use\" data-start=\"3553\" data-end=\"3567\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ease_of_Use\"><\/span>Ease of Use<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3569\" data-end=\"3858\">Microsoft Project is known for its learning curve. Beginners may find it complex, especially when compared to tools like Trello, Asana, or Monday. The cloud version (Plan 1) simplifies things with a more intuitive interface, but overall, it is geared toward project professionals and PMPs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3860\" data-end=\"4051\">SaaSworthy Insight: If your team is already invested in Microsoft 365, the transition and adoption are much smoother. For others, expect a 1 to 2-week onboarding period for full productivity.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"microsoft-project-vs-competitors\" data-start=\"4058\" data-end=\"4093\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Microsoft_Project_vs_Competitors\"><\/span>Microsoft Project vs Competitors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"4095\" data-end=\"4679\">\n<thead data-start=\"4095\" data-end=\"4146\">\n<tr data-start=\"4095\" data-end=\"4146\">\n<th data-start=\"4095\" data-end=\"4102\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Tool<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"4102\" data-end=\"4113\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Best For<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"4113\" data-end=\"4128\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Key Strength<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"4128\" data-end=\"4146\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Starting Price<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"4199\" data-end=\"4679\">\n<tr data-start=\"4199\" data-end=\"4295\">\n<td data-start=\"4199\" data-end=\"4223\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"4201\" data-end=\"4222\">Microsoft Project<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4223\" data-end=\"4241\">Enterprise PMOs<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4241\" data-end=\"4273\">Timeline and resource control<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4273\" data-end=\"4295\">$10 per user\/month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4296\" data-end=\"4392\">\n<td data-start=\"4296\" data-end=\"4313\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"4298\" data-end=\"4312\">Smartsheet<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4313\" data-end=\"4339\">Mid to large businesses<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4339\" data-end=\"4371\">Excel-like UI with automation<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4371\" data-end=\"4392\">$7 per user\/month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4393\" data-end=\"4489\">\n<td data-start=\"4393\" data-end=\"4405\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"4395\" data-end=\"4404\">Wrike<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4405\" data-end=\"4429\">Creative and IT teams<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4429\" data-end=\"4454\">Workflow customization<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4454\" data-end=\"4489\">Free, then $9.80 per user\/month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4490\" data-end=\"4582\">\n<td data-start=\"4490\" data-end=\"4502\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"4492\" data-end=\"4501\">Asana<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4502\" data-end=\"4516\">Agile teams<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4516\" data-end=\"4546\">Simplicity and integrations<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4546\" data-end=\"4582\">Free, then $10.99 per user\/month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4583\" data-end=\"4679\">\n<td data-start=\"4583\" data-end=\"4597\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"4585\" data-end=\"4596\">ClickUp<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4597\" data-end=\"4620\">Startups to mid-size<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4620\" data-end=\"4647\">All-in-one feature suite<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4647\" data-end=\"4679\">Free, then $7 per user\/month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"sticky end-(--thread-content-margin) h-0 self-end select-none\">\n<div class=\"absolute end-0 flex items-end\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-redditors-think-about-microsoft-project\" data-start=\"4686\" data-end=\"4733\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Redditors_Think_About_Microsoft_Project\"><\/span>What Redditors Think About Microsoft Project<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4735\" data-end=\"4819\">Reddit feedback on Microsoft Project is mixed but insightful. Common themes include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4821\" data-end=\"5323\">\n<li data-start=\"4821\" data-end=\"4949\">\n<p data-start=\"4823\" data-end=\"4949\"><strong data-start=\"4823\" data-end=\"4853\">Strong enterprise features<\/strong>: Project managers in finance and construction love the detailed scheduling and reporting tools.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4950\" data-end=\"5071\">\n<p data-start=\"4952\" data-end=\"5071\"><strong data-start=\"4952\" data-end=\"4976\">Steep learning curve<\/strong>: Many users mention that it feels like Excel on steroids, and the UI is not beginner-friendly.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5072\" data-end=\"5197\">\n<p data-start=\"5074\" data-end=\"5197\"><strong data-start=\"5074\" data-end=\"5099\">Integration advantage<\/strong>: Users invested in Microsoft\u2019s stack appreciate the deep links with Teams, Outlook, and Power BI.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5198\" data-end=\"5323\">\n<p data-start=\"5200\" data-end=\"5323\"><strong data-start=\"5200\" data-end=\"5222\">Outdated interface<\/strong>: Some users feel the UI has not kept pace with modern SaaS tools, especially in the desktop version.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5325\" data-end=\"5461\"><em data-start=\"5328\" data-end=\"5441\">&#8220;Once you figure it out, Microsoft Project is a powerhouse. But expect to spend time on tutorials or training.&#8221;<\/em> \u2013 u\/projectmasterPM<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"saasworthys-final-verdict\" data-start=\"5468\" data-end=\"5484\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SaaSworthys_Final_Verdict\"><\/span>SaaSworthy&#8217;s Final Verdict<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5486\" data-end=\"5758\">Microsoft Project continues to be a powerhouse for traditional, resource-heavy project management. It is not the easiest tool to adopt, but for teams managing high-stakes projects, complex dependencies, or strict resource budgets, it delivers control that few tools match.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5760\" data-end=\"5897\">That said, if you are a startup or prefer agile sprints, more user-friendly platforms like ClickUp, Asana, or Notion may be a better fit.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5899\" data-end=\"6046\"><strong data-start=\"5899\" data-end=\"5911\">Best for<\/strong>: Mid to large enterprises with experienced project managers<br data-start=\"5971\" data-end=\"5974\" \/><strong data-start=\"5974\" data-end=\"5991\">Not ideal for<\/strong>: Small teams, agile-only workflows, or casual planners<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faqs\" data-start=\"6053\" data-end=\"6072\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"is-microsoft-project-free\" data-start=\"6074\" data-end=\"6104\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Microsoft_Project_free\"><\/span>Is Microsoft Project free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6106\" data-end=\"6211\">No, Microsoft Project is not free. The lowest cloud-based plan (Plan 1) starts at $10 per user per month.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"can-microsoft-project-be-used-offline\" data-start=\"6213\" data-end=\"6255\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Microsoft_Project_be_used_offline\"><\/span>Can Microsoft Project be used offline?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6257\" data-end=\"6414\">Yes. Microsoft Project Professional 2021 and Project Standard 2021 are one-time purchases that work offline. However, they lack cloud collaboration features.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"is-microsoft-project-better-than-asana\" data-start=\"6416\" data-end=\"6459\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Microsoft_Project_better_than_Asana\"><\/span>Is Microsoft Project better than Asana?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6461\" data-end=\"6663\">Microsoft Project is more powerful for traditional project management, especially when timelines, resource planning, and budgeting are key. Asana is easier to use and better for agile or creative teams.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"does-microsoft-project-integrate-with-microsoft-teams\" data-start=\"6665\" data-end=\"6723\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Microsoft_Project_integrate_with_Microsoft_Teams\"><\/span>Does Microsoft Project integrate with Microsoft Teams?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6725\" data-end=\"6826\">Yes, Microsoft Project integrates with Teams for task sharing, project boards, and real-time updates.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"what-is-the-difference-between-project-plan-1-and-plan-3\" data-start=\"6828\" data-end=\"6889\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_Project_Plan_1_and_Plan_3\"><\/span>What is the difference between Project Plan 1 and Plan 3?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6891\" data-end=\"7045\">Plan 3 includes a desktop client, more advanced scheduling tools, timesheets, and reporting, while Plan 1 focuses on web-based task and timeline tracking.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore Microsoft Project&#8217;s 2025 pricing in detail. 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