Microsoft Project Pricing 2026
Complete pricing guide with plans, hidden costs, and cost analysis
Microsoft Project costs $10/user/month for Planner Plan 1. Plans range from $10 to $55/user/month.
Microsoft Project costs $10 to $55 per user/month as of March 2026, with 3 plans available. Plans: Planner Plan 1 at $10/user/month, Planner and Project Plan 3 at $30/user/month, and Planner and Project Plan 5 at $55/user/month. Pricing depends on your chosen tier, contract length, and negotiated discounts.
Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.
- Free tier: No free tier available
Microsoft Project offers 3 pricing tiers: Planner Plan 1, Planner and Project Plan 3, Planner and Project Plan 5. Paid plans include Planner Plan 1 at $10/user/month, Planner and Project Plan 3 at $30/user/month, Planner and Project Plan 5 at $55/user/month. The Planner and Project Plan 3 plan is teams requiring advanced project management with resource scheduling.
Compared to other project management software, Microsoft Project is positioned at the budget-friendly price point.
- 6 documented hidden costs beyond list price
How much does Microsoft Project cost?
Microsoft Project Pricing Overview
Microsoft Project has 3 pricing plans ranging from $10 to $55/user/month. The Planner Plan 1 plan costs $10/user/month, best for small teams needing basic project tracking and task management. The Planner and Project Plan 3 plan costs $30/user/month, best for teams requiring advanced project management with resource scheduling. The Planner and Project Plan 5 plan costs $55/user/month, best for enterprise pmos requiring full portfolio and demand management.
There are at least 6 documented hidden costs beyond Microsoft Project's list price, including implementation, training, and add-on fees.
This pricing was last verified in March 8, 2026 from 12 independent sources.
Microsoft Project is Microsoft's flagship enterprise project management solution, widely used by Fortune 500 companies for complex project scheduling and resource management. With the upcoming retirement of Project Online in September 2026, Microsoft is transitioning to a new Planner-based platform that combines traditional project management with modern collaboration features.
All Microsoft Project Plans & Pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planner Plan 1 projects: unlimited | $10 /user/month | $8.33 /user/yearSave 17% | Small teams needing basic project tracking and task management |
| Planner and Project Plan 3 projects: unlimitedstorage: 25TB | $30 /user/month | $25 /user/yearSave 17% | Teams requiring advanced project management with resource scheduling |
| Planner and Project Plan 5 projects: unlimitedstorage: unlimited | $55 /user/month | $45.83 /user/yearSave 17% | Enterprise PMOs requiring full portfolio and demand management |
View all features by plan
Planner Plan 1
- Timeline (Gantt) view
- Task dependencies
- Backlogs and sprints
- Project goals tracking
- Basic timesheets
- Project Home dashboard
- Pre-built reports
Planner and Project Plan 3
- All Plan 1 features
- Project desktop client
- Roadmaps
- Baselines
- Resource management
- Advanced scheduling
- Resource requests
- Copilot in Planner (preview)
- Critical path analysis
- Advanced reporting
Planner and Project Plan 5
- All Plan 3 features
- Portfolio management
- Demand management
- Portfolio optimization and analysis
- Enterprise resource management
- Consolidated view
- BurnDown charts
- Resource overview
- Advanced roadmaps
- Enterprise reporting
Microsoft Project Year 1 Total Cost by Company Size
Real deployment costs including licenses, implementation, training, and admin — not just the sticker price.
Basic project tracking with Gantt charts and task dependencies using Plan 1
Resource management and desktop client access with Plan 3, including implementation
Full portfolio management with Plan 5, professional implementation, and training
How Microsoft Project Pricing Compares
Microsoft Project Pricing FAQ
01 How much does Microsoft Project cost in 2026?
Microsoft Project pricing starts at $10/user/month for Planner Plan 1, $30/user/month for Plan 3, and $55/user/month for Plan 5. All prices are billed annually.
02 Does Microsoft Project have a free plan?
No, Microsoft Project does not offer a free plan. However, Microsoft provides a 30-day free trial for all plans to test the features before purchasing.
03 What's the difference between Project Plan 1, Plan 3, and Plan 5?
Plan 1 ($10/month) offers basic project tracking with Gantt charts and task dependencies. Plan 3 ($30/month) adds the desktop client, resource management, and advanced scheduling. Plan 5 ($55/month) includes enterprise portfolio management and demand management capabilities.
04 Are there hidden costs with Microsoft Project?
Yes, beyond subscription fees you may need to budget for implementation ($500-$10,000), training ($500-$3,000), data migration ($1,000-$5,000), and additional Microsoft subscriptions like Power BI for advanced reporting.
05 Can I get a discount on Microsoft Project?
Microsoft offers volume discounts for enterprise customers and educational pricing for academic institutions. Annual billing provides savings compared to monthly billing, and nonprofit organizations may qualify for special pricing.
06 What happens to Project Online after September 2026?
Microsoft Project Online retires on September 30, 2026. Microsoft is transitioning users to the new Planner-based Project for the Web platform, with Planner Premium serving as the strategic successor.
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