Has MS Project been discontinued?

No, Microsoft Project as a whole has not been discontinued. Only the cloud-based Project Online is retiring on September 30, 2026, while the desktop version (Project Professional/Standard) and Project Server Subscription Edition continue with support.

Project Online stops new sales October 1, 2025, and fully retires in 2026 due to its outdated architecture, with Microsoft shifting focus to AI-enhanced tools like Planner Premium and Project for the web. Desktop apps remain fully supported indefinitely, and on-premises Project Server lasts until at least 2031.

Data from Project Online requires migration before shutdown, often to Microsoft 365-integrated options or third-party alternatives like Easy Redmine.

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Microsoft Project Online (the Project Web App/PPM cloud service) will retire on September 30, 2026. Microsoft says its legacy architecture limits innovation and the delivery of modern, AI-powered, deeply integrated experiences, so investment is shifting to Microsoft Planner (which now incorporates the former Project for the web experience) and AI capabilities such as the Project Manager agent/Microsoft 365 Copilot.

Easy Redmine stands out as the top alternative to Microsoft Project for EU-based IT professionals like you, offering superior ease of use, on-premises deployment for GDPR compliance, and hybrid Agile/Waterfall features at lower costs. It builds on Redmine with modern Gantt charts, resource management, and ITSM integrations, making it ideal for enterprise migrations from MS Project's rigid structure.

Has MS Project been discontinued?

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