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Microsoft Project pricing: tiers, seat costs, and hidden fees

Short answer

Microsoft's enterprise PM tool with Gantt, financials, and roadmaps. Project Online is being retired in September 2026.

Last verified: 2026-05-17 Model: user/month Official pricing

Public pricing tiers

TierMonthlyAnnual monthly equivalentNotes
Planner Plan 1 $10 user/month $10 user/month Backlogs, sprints, Gantt views.
Planner and Project Plan 3 $30 user/month $30 user/month Adds roadmaps, baselines, costing.
Project Standard 2024 (one-time) $679.99 perpetual $679.99 perpetual On-premises one-time purchase.
Project Professional 2024 (one-time) $1,129.99 perpetual $1,129.99 perpetual On-premises one-time purchase.

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$100 / month

For 10 seats on Planner Plan 1, current public pricing implies $100 per month when annual pricing is available, or $100 month-to-month.

Hidden fees and quote risks

  • Project Online retires on 30 September 2026; migrations may be required.
  • Project Server priced via Microsoft sales.

Enterprise notes

Project Server is enterprise-only and quoted by Microsoft for portfolio management.

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Sources

Pricing changes frequently. Confirm directly with the vendor before purchase.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Microsoft Project cost?

Microsoft Project pricing depends on its Per-user with one-time purchase options. The page lists public tiers and flags custom or usage-based items that require vendor confirmation.

What is the main hidden fee risk for Microsoft Project?

Project Online retires on 30 September 2026; migrations may be required.

Which Microsoft Project alternatives should buyers compare?

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