Microsoft Project Pricing, Reviews and Features (February 2024)

About Microsoft Project

Microsoft Project is a smart solution built for enterprises and businesses of all sizes. It’s 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’s 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.

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Pricing

Free Trial Available
Starts at $10.00. Offers Custom plan.
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98%
Reviews

77%
Momentum

60%
Popularity

78%

Platforms Supported

Browser Based (Cloud)
Desktop App (Windows)

Organization Types Supported

All (Small, Medium, Large)
Freelancers

API Support

Available

Modes of Support

24/7 (Live rep), Business Hours, Online

Microsoft Project Awards

# 19 Most Popular Project Management Software
Q1 2022

# 16 Most Popular Project Management Software
Q2 2020

Microsoft Project Features

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Project Management Features

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98%

Unique Features

Idea Management

Facility to receive insights from internal and external stakeholders

Portfolio Management

Portfolio management is the art and science of making decisions about investment mix and policy

Issue Management

Issue management is the process of identifying and resolving issues. Problems can be resource constraint, technical failures etc.

Standard Features

Timeline View

Allows to plan and prioritize and visualize tasks in a GANTT chart like horizontal time-axis.

Project Templates

It holds a bundle of built-in templates that can be customized and used in different projects

Kanban Board

To visualize the workflow of a project typically representing sticky notes on a white board

Time & Expense Tracking

Time and Expense is the process of recording and tracking hours worked and expenses as they relate to projects

Task Management

Task management is the process of managing a task through its life cycle, including planning, testing, tracking, and reporting.

Status Tracking

Status Tracking refers to the management of projects, which includes but is not limited to measuring and reporting the status of milestones, tasks and activities

Resource Management

Resource management is the process by which businesses manage their various resources effectively. Those resources can be intangible – people and time – and tangible – equipment, materials, and finances.

Requirement Management

Requirements management is the process of collecting, analyzing, refining, and prioritizing product requirements and then planning for their delivery.

Project Planning

Project planning is a discipline for stating how to complete a project within a certain timeframe, usually with defined stages, and with designated resources.

Percent-Complete Tracking

Percentage of work done on estimated items.

Milestone Tracking

They act as signposts through the course of your project, as they help to ensure that you're staying on track.

Budget Management

Analyzing financial information to ensure all operations are within budget

AI Assistant

AI Assistant helps you provide information and perform specific tasks to significantly improve your success rate. It can perform one or many tasks like analyzing your deals, contacts, and emails, generating the perfect email, and more.

Custom Workflows

Facility to create workflows with custom stages, process, and status.

Compliance Management

Helps in making an assessment of risks, ensures policy comprehension and that policies/procedures are being followed

Recurring Task Management

Helps in monitoring and tackling the tasks or responsibilities that are needed to be managed on a recurrent basis

IT Project Management

IT project management is the process of planning, organizing and delineating responsibility for the completion of an organizations' specific information technology (IT) goals.

Microsoft Project Pricing

Free Trial

Available

Pricing Options

Premium Plans ( One-time license / Subscription / Quotation Based )

Pricing Plans

Project Plan 1 (Cloud-based solution) $10.00 $10.00 per user / month

Start quickly and manage projects easily via the web browser.

Features

Project Home
Grid view
Board view
Timeline (Gantt) view
Collaboration and communication
Coauthoring
Project planning and scheduling
Reporting
Roadmap : Read-only access
Timesheet submission2
Apps included*4
- Project for the web
- Project Online Essentials3

Note :

* Prices shown are per month

For frequently asked questions about Project including Project Online Essentials
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Plan 1 includes Project Online Essentials capabilities in addition to Project for the web
For more detailed information on the subscriptions

Project Plan 3 (Cloud-based solution) $30.00 $30.00 per user / month

Execute projects with ease with familiar scheduling tools through your choice of the web browser or desktop client.

Features

Includes features of Project Plan 1, plus
Roadmap
Resource management
Desktop client
Desktop client - On up to 5PCs
Apps included - Project for the web, Project Online, Project Online desktop client.

Project Plan 5 (Cloud-based solution) $55.00 $55.00 per user / month

Optimize your project portfolio to prioritize initiatives and get the results you want through your choice of the web browser or desktop client.

Features

Includes features of Project Plan 3, plus
Portfolio selection and optimization
Demand management
Enterprise resource planning and management
Apps included - Project for the web, Project Online, Project Online desktop client

Project Standard 2021 (On-premises solution) $679.99 $679.99

On-premises project management for those who don’t need collaboration tools and other advanced features.1

Features

Fully installed, up-to-date Project desktop app.
One license covers one PC per person. Manage project schedules and costs.
Manage tasks, reports, and business intelligence.

Project Professional 2021 ( On-premises solution) $1,129.99 $1,129.99

A comprehensive on-premises project management solution.1

Features

Includes features of Project Standard 2021, plus
Manage resources.
Sync with Project Online and Project Server.
Submit timesheets to capture project and nonproject time spent for payroll, invoicing, and other business purposes.

Project Server (On-premises solution) Custom

A flexible, scalable on-premises solution for project portfolio management and everyday project and work management.

Features

Fully installed, up-to-date Project desktop app.
One license covers one PC per person. Manage project schedules and costs.
Manage tasks, reports, and business intelligence.
Manage resources.
Manage demand by capturing and evaluating project ideas from anywhere in the organization through a standardized process.
Use advanced analytics to choose project proposals that best align with strategic goals and honor constraints.

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