Comparison
Microsoft Project Online alternative
Project Online was retired on 30 September 2026, with no grace period and no read-only mode. If you still have your plans as .mpp or XML files, you can pick them up in Planitude: this page sets out what you keep and what you give up.
In brief
If you used Project Online for scheduling (dependencies, calendars, constraints, critical path, baselines), Planitude covers those needs at no cost. If your organisation relied on earned value reporting, timesheet-based portfolio management or Microsoft 365 governance, Planitude does not replace those functions.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Planitude | Microsoft Project Online |
|---|---|---|
| Gantt chart with dependencies | Available | Available |
| Automatic critical path | Available | Available |
| Constraints and deadlines | Available | Available |
| Custom calendars and exceptions | Available | Available |
| Baselines | Available | Available |
| Resource assignment and over-allocation | Available | Available |
| Automatic resource levelling | Not available | Available |
| Earned Value Management (EVM) | Not available | Available |
| Monte Carlo simulation and PERT | Not available | Partial |
| Opening .mpp files | Available | Available |
| Export to Project XML and CSV | Available | Available |
| Browser-based | Available | Available |
| Offline desktop use | Not available | Partial |
| Read-only collaborators | Unlimited, no per-seat cost | A licence is required for every reader |
| Price | Free, ad-supported | Service retired on 30 September 2026; previously USD 30.00 per user per month, billed annually (Plan 3 or higher) |
| Hosting | Managed service, EU servers (Germany) | Microsoft cloud (retired) |
- AvailableAvailable
- PartialPartial
- Not availableNot available
Where Planitude stands out
- Remains available after 30 September 2026, at no cost.
- Reads .mpp files created with Microsoft Project, including calendars and baselines.
- No licence is required to view a plan, so the whole team has access to the schedule.
Try Planitude with your own plan
Import your .mpp file and compare the dates yourself: it is the most reliable test.
Feature comparison between Planitude and Microsoft Project Online, checked on September 28, 2026.