Microsoft Project Online expires 30.9.2026

Sep 10, 2025

Microsoft announced on 5 September 2025 that Microsoft Project Online will be retired on 30 September 2026, confirming that Microsoft’s solutions based on ageing technologies, such as Project Online and Project Server, will be the first products to be retired, with Project Online now being the first to be retired.

What services will continue?

  • The application installed on Microsoft Project Desktop will continue as normal. Microsoft has not announced its withdrawal, and there are no changes to its support or availability at this time.
  • Project Server Subscription Edition – will remain a Microsoft-supported solution until at least 2031.
  • Project for the web → Planner Premium – Project for the web continues under the name Planner Premium, offering a centralised modern Microsoft PPM solution.
  • Planner Basic – team-based project management.
  • Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, Dataverse).

What happens to the Project Online data?

Project Online data must be migrated by the customer before 30.9.2026. Microsoft may provide migration paths and tools to migrate Project Online data to new services. This should include project schedules, resource data and other metadata. Microsoft has not yet announced a more precise timetable or technical solutions for this.

Microsoft has also announced that it is exploring Data Retention solutions for customers who have legal requirements to retain data for a number of years. If Microsoft finds suitable solutions, they should ensure that customers with specific data compliance needs can continue to meet their obligations after Project Online is gone.

Proha can help customers assess how different data storage solutions fit into their environment and, if necessary, implement customised options for long-term data storage and reporting.

Proha has strong references and practical experience in migrating data between Microsoft and other project management solutions. We help our clients to migrate their data in a controlled way to the solution of their choice – whether it is a Microsoft service (Project Server Subscription Edition, Planner Premium) or an alternative solution (Camako PPM, Safran Project). Migration can also be used to improve data quality and develop reporting capabilities.

What options will Microsoft offer for project management in the future?

  • Project Server Subscription Edition, supported until 2031
  • Planner Premium, supported so far, additional features will be developed according to the Microsoft 365 implementation plan
  • Planner Basic, part of the Microsoft 365 package
  • Power Platform-based solutions (Power BI, Power Automate, Dataverse)

What alternatives can Proha offer besides Microsoft solutions?

  1. Camako PPM (Proha’s own solution)
    A native SaaS solution for managing project portfolios, projects and resources. Supports the entire lifecycle of all types of projects from concept to execution, including project planning, budgeting, cost tracking, risk management and time tracking. Integrates with Microsoft 365 ecosystem (Teams, Sharepoint, Power BI, Entra Id).
  1. Safran Project (solution resold by Proha)
    An internationally renowned solution for scheduling, resourcing and risk management of large and complex projects. Particularly strong in MEGA-MEGA class infrastructure, energy and industrial projects. Advanced project planning, change management, earned value management and reporting functions, as well as risk analysis and what-if simulations.

How can Proha help?

On request, Proha will analyse the impact of Microsoft’s decision on a customer-by-customer basis and provide alternative paths and solutions to migration. Contact us to arrange a meeting to discuss the impact, solution options and implementation of data migration to the solution of your choice.

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