Microsoft Project: Standard vs Professional
Project planning with Microsoft Project — what Standard and Professional editions include and who should use them.
Last updated · January 2026
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Microsoft Project is the industry-standard tool for scheduling, budgets and resource planning. Two perpetual editions exist.
01Project Standard
- Gantt charts, calendars and task scheduling
- Resources and costs for a single project manager
- Export to Excel, PowerPoint and PDF
02Project Professional
- Everything in Standard, plus:
- Team collaboration via SharePoint/Project Web App
- Advanced resource levelling and portfolio views
03Which edition?
Standard suits individual planners. Professional suits teams where several people manage one project or the organization runs a portfolio.
Note that Project is not included in Office — it installs and licenses separately. See our activation guide for the same setup.office.com process.
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