Project Management Software
Microsoft Project review
Microsoft's scheduling and project portfolio product, sold as Project Plan subscriptions inside the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
Microsoft Project at a glance
- Category
- Project Management Software
- Starting price
- Not confirmed by Microsoft; third parties list Project Plan 3 at about $30 per user per month
- Pricing model
- per user
- Public pricing
- Yes
- Free plan
- No
- G2 rating
- 4.0 (1,622 reviews)
- Headquarters
- Redmond, US
Buying Microsoft Project: security, admin and contract
Questions to ask Microsoft Project before you sign
- Which plan includes SAML SSO, and what does it cost for our seat count?
- Is SCIM provisioning included, or a paid add-on?
- Which plan includes audit logs, and how long are they kept?
- Where is our data stored, and can we choose the region?
- Can we sign your standard DPA without changes?
- Is there a monthly option, and what are the cancellation and renewal terms?
- What will the price be at renewal, and is the increase capped?
Questions are listed where Microsoft Project's public pages leave the answer open.
Who Microsoft Project is for
Choose Microsoft Project if
- Microsoft 365 organizations with PMO-style scheduling needs.
Look elsewhere if
- Small teams wanting a simple board without Microsoft licensing.
Microsoft Project pricing
| Plan | Price | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planner Plan 1 | $10 (G2 listing) | user/month | Third-party |
| Project Plan 3 | $30 (toolsforhumans.ai, Software Advice 2023) | user/month | Third-party, possibly dated |
All prices are third-party figures and not verified against Microsoft's price list. Confirm on microsoft.com before use.
What most Microsoft Project reviews leave out
- Plans, features and terms are not verified against Microsoft's own documentation.
- G2 entry price shown is Planner Plan 1 at $10 per user per month.
Microsoft Project alternatives
AsanaCross-functional teams that want timelines and unlimited automations from the Starter tier.$10.99 per user/month billed annually (Starter)
SmartsheetTeams used to spreadsheets who want structured project tracking.About $9 per member/month billed yearly (Pro; estimate, the vendor does not clearly label monthly vs yearly prices)
WrikeMid-size teams running cross-functional projects with approvals.$10 per user/month billed annually (Team)
monday.comSmall and mid-size teams that want customizable boards and many automations.$9 per seat/month billed annually (Basic), min. 3 seats
ClickUpSmall and mid-size teams that want one flexible tool replacing several apps.$9 per user/month billed annually (Core; regular $12)
JiraSoftware and IT teams running agile sprints and backlogs.Free up to 10 users; Standard about $8.48 per user per month (monthly, list)
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from Microsoft Project's own pricing, product or documentation pages, G2 and company records, checked on October 24, 2026. Unknown values are left out instead of estimated.