Microsoft Project licenses for small manufacturing companies: Comparison and recommendations

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    Microsoft Project licenses for small manufacturing companies: Comparison and recommendations

    Small businesses in the manufacturing industry often face the challenge of choosing the right tools for resource planning and project management. Microsoft Project offers various license options to meet individual needs. In this article, we compare the most important license models, such as Microsoft Project Plan 3, Microsoft Project Plan 5 and the standalone versions, and provide a clear recommendation for manufacturing companies. Discover the right solution for your company to manage your projects efficiently and cost-effectively.

    Feature Microsoft Project Plan 3 (Cloud) Microsoft Project Plan 5 (Cloud) Microsoft Project Standard 2021 (standalone) Microsoft Project Professional 2021 (Standalone)
    Costs per user approx. 27.60 €/month (subscription) approx. 52.80 €/month (subscription) approx. 749 € (one-off) approx. 1,399 € (one-off)
    Project planning Yes Yes Yes Yes
    Gantt charts Yes Yes Yes Yes
    Resource management Yes Comprehensive (with extended functions) Limited Yes (extended, but without cloud integration)
    Project portfolio management No Yes (extended portfolio planning) No No
    Reporting Yes Advanced reporting and analytics Limited Yes (with Power BI integration)
    Cost management and budgeting Yes Yes (extended budget and cost planning) Limited Yes
    Integration with Power BI Yes Yes (advanced integration and analytics) No Yes
    Cloud access Yes (web-based + desktop) Yes (web-based + desktop) No No

    Recommendation for small manufacturing companies

    For a small manufacturing company that needs an efficient project and resource planning solution, Microsoft Project Plan 3 is the best choice when cloud-based collaboration and real-time updates are required. Priced at around €27.60 per user per month, it offers all the basic features for planning and managing projects as well as integration with Microsoft 365.

    If a one-off payment is preferred and cloud features are not required, the Microsoft Project Professional 2021 standalone version is an ideal option. It offers comprehensive project management tools without recurring fees, which is particularly attractive for companies aiming for long-term use.

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    Updated on 9. July 2025
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