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Microsoft Project alternative without the divorce price tag

Replacing Microsoft Project doesn't mean replacing Microsoft. RedmineX keeps the connections that matter — including Entra AD and Outlook — while giving project management a less expensive home.

  • More seats, smaller bill

  • Cloud or self-hosted — your choice

  • Entra & Outlook aren't going anywhere

  • Your workflows don't have to move either

MS PROJECT ALTERNATIVE

Microsoft Project in disguise

Project management hasn't been reinvented. You still plan, you milestone, you Gantt chart and watch deadlines slip. Just for less.

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What matters when leaving Microsoft Project?

 
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Project
RedmineX
RedmineX
Interactive Gantt & Resources
Yes
Yes
Milestones & deadlines
Yes
Yes
Task & time tracking
Yes
Yes
Reporting
Yes
Yes
Microsoft Entra ID integration
Yes
Yes
Outlook & Exchange integration
Yes
Yes
Self-hosted / data ownership Product-dependent
Yes
Custom programming Microsoft platform extensions
Yes
Custom integrations Microsoft APIs & add-ins
Yes
Vendor lock-in Microsoft ecosystem Open-source

See how enterprises move beyond Microsoft Project.

Microsoft Project vs RedmineX FAQ

Will we have to leave the Microsoft ecosystem?

Not necessarily. You'll replace Microsoft Project for things like Gantt planning, resources, tasks and project management — but that's probably why you're here. You can keep Microsoft where it still makes sense, including Entra ID for SSO and Outlook & Exchange for calendar synchronization.

Is RedmineX cheaper than Microsoft Project?

Yes. RedmineX starts at €2.90 per user/month hosted, and even less self-hosted. Project management is complicated enough. The price comparison doesn't have to be.

Can we migrate our existing Microsoft Project data?

This depends on what needs to be migrated. Projects, tasks and their structure can be evaluated for migration, but Microsoft Project and Redmine use different data models. We review the existing setup first rather than promising a one-click migration that may not preserve what matters.

Can RedmineX be customized if we're missing something from Microsoft Project?

Yes. RedmineX is built on open-source Redmine and we develop custom plugins, integrations and workflow modifications. If an important business requirement isn't covered out of the box, it can be evaluated for custom development rather than forcing your process around the software.

Is the Outlook/Exchange synchronization two-way?

Yes. Create a task in Redmine and it appears in Outlook. Edit it in Outlook, and the changes sync back to Redmine.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

Why team leaders
love working with us

RedmineX has been extremely helpful with helping customize Redmine to suit the workflow needs for our creative department.

5-star review
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Brent Manke Verified Customer
Creative Director at Homefield

RedmineX rebuilt our entire Redmine server, migrated all our data with minimal interruption, and delivered a fast, stable environment that has been running flawlessly ever since.

5-star review
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Maxime Blass Verified Customer
Application Engineering Director at SCHILLER France

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  • All plugins
  • Cloud Solution
  • On-premise Solution
  • UX Upgrade
  • Gantt chart
  • Resources
  • Agile MyPage
  • Project templates
  • Statistics
  • Inline edit
  • Timesheet
  • Microsoft Auth
  • Secure Async Export
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How Does The Demo Work?

  1. Login credentials
    After submitting the form, you will be redirected to a page with login credentials.

  2. One demo to rule them all
    The demo site is shared and the database is being reset every full hour. You can do anything, but the data you enter will eventually be reset. You can qualify for a dedicated demo if you‘re interested in keeping the data, or testing more thoroughly.

  3. Ask anything
    Michael is ready to help you with any request so you can squeeze maximum from your Redmine.