Microsoft Project Online Is Retiring
Plan Your Transition Before September 30, 2026
Microsoft has announced that Project Online will officially retire on September 30, 2026.
There is no immediate disruption — but after the retirement date, you will no longer be able to access your projects or associated data within the service.
If Project Online supports your planning, portfolio management, or resource coordination, now is the time to evaluate your transition options.
Key Dates:
- October 1, 2025 – End of sale for new Project Online-only SKUs
- April 2026 – No new tenant creation for existing customers
- September 30, 2026 – Project Online retires
Schedule Your Transition Consultation
Why This Change Is Happening
Project Online’s legacy architecture limits modern innovation and integration.
Microsoft is investing in:
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Microsoft Planner
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AI-powered project automation through the Project Manager agent
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Deep Microsoft 365 integration
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Modern collaboration experiences
For many organizations, this retirement represents a modernization opportunity — not just a migration requirement.
Your Transition Options
Every organization’s path will differ based on complexity, governance, and integration requirements.
Planner (Modern, AI-Enabled Work Management)
Premium Planner capabilities include:
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Portfolios
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Baselines
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Dependencies
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Gantt charts
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AI-powered task automation
Best for organizations modernizing within Microsoft 365.
Project Server Subscription Edition
Designed for organizations needing:
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Advanced PPM capabilities
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A close match to
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Project Online
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Greater infrastructure control
Dynamics 365 Project Operations
Ideal for organizations requiring:
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Project financial management
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Time and expense tracking
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Advanced resource scheduling
Project Desktop
Standalone scheduling for teams without centralized portfolio needs.
What You Should Be Doing Now
Although retirement is over a year away, delaying increases risk.
- Assessing your current Project Online footprint
- Identifying custom workflows and integrations
- Backing up project data
- Evaluating licensing alignment
- Creating a structured migration timeline
Organizations that begin planning early avoid rushed transitions, protect data, and align modernization with budgeting cycles.
