Project Online Retirement. Choose Your Migration Path
Project Online retires on 30 September 2026. Compare Planner, PMO Accelerator and enterprise ISV solutions and choose the right migration path for your organisation.
Microsoft Project Online retires September 30, 2026.
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Key Functionality Gaps When Moving to Planner
Planner is great for simple teamwork, but it does not replace all the features that Project Online teams rely on. Here are some of the important limitations to consider.
- No portfolio level roll ups or executive dashboards
- Limited scheduling logic and task dependencies
- No built in cost or budget tracking
- No PMO governance workflows
Migration Roadmap
A clear migration plan helps your organisation understand what to expect when moving away from Project Online.
Kickoff and Inventory
Identify how your organisation uses Project Online. Document active projects, custom fields and reporting needs before planning the migration.
Assessment and Mapping
Review project complexity and match each project tier to the right solution. Compare Planner, PMO Accelerator and ISV tools based on real requirements.
Pilot and Validation
Run pilots with real projects. Test Planner for simple work, Accelerator for governance and an ISV for advanced scheduling and financial control.
Wave Migration
Move projects in stages from Light to Medium to Complex. Validate data, refine automations and prepare teams for full adoption.
Compare Migration Options
Each migration path offers different strengths. Compare Planner, PMO Accelerator and ISV solutions to find the most suitable option for your organisation.
For simple project teams
Planner and Power Platform
Best for lightweight projects that need fast adoption. Planner provides basic task management and integrates naturally with Microsoft Teams.
For structured governance
PMO Accelerator
Ideal for PMOs that need workflows, templates and reporting aligned with Microsoft standards. Supports governance and portfolio visibility out of the box.
For enterprise scale
Project Management ISV
Built for complex portfolios that require advanced scheduling, detailed financial tracking and strong portfolio dashboards.
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Not Sure Which Option Fits
If your organisation has a mix of project types, we can help compare all three solutions and guide you toward the most suitable migration path.
KPI Tracker Suggestions
Track these KPIs to measure adoption, readiness and data quality throughout your migration.
Project Migration Progress
Measure how many projects have been migrated across each tier and track the pace of progress.
User Adoption Levels
Monitor weekly active users in the new tools to confirm that teams are engaging with the platform.
Dashboard Coverage
Track how many migrated projects are connected to central reporting dashboards.
Dependency Preservation
Check how many projects retained their task relationships and scheduling logic during migration.
Decision Framework
Choose the right migration path based on project complexity, governance needs and reporting expectations.
Planner and Power Platform
Best for organisations that want a fast and simple option for lightweight projects and team level collaboration.
PMO Accelerator
Ideal for teams that require structured workflows, templates and portfolio reporting aligned with Microsoft governance standards.
Project Management ISV
Best for enterprise portfolios that need advanced scheduling, financial tracking and strong reporting features.
First 30 Day Implementation Steps
Choose the right migration path based on project complexity, governance needs and reporting expectations.
01
Inventory Project Online Artifacts
Document all active projects, custom fields, reports, timesheets and integrations. This helps you understand the full scope of what needs to migrate.
02
Assign Migration Sponsor and Team
Form a core team from PMO, IT and business stakeholders to oversee decisions, timelines and communication for the migration.
03
Schedule Planner, Accelerator and ISV Pilots
Test each option with real projects to understand which platform works best for different project types in your organisation.
04
Define KPIs and Compliance Needs
Set measurable success criteria and confirm audit, reporting and compliance requirements before migration begins.
05
Validate Feedback from Pilot Teams
Review usability, reporting needs, integration issues and scheduling gaps uncovered during pilot testing to refine your migration approach.
06
Set a Target Migration Timeline
Align leadership and teams on timelines, milestones and wave sequencing leading up to the September 2026 retirement date.
Get in Touch
Our migration specialists are ready to guide your organisation through the transition away from Project Online. Whether you are considering Planner, the PMO Accelerator or an enterprise ISV, we can help you compare the options and plan your next steps.
E-mail: info@msprojectmigration.com
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