Short answer: No. Microsoft Project is a paid, commercial application. There is no legitimate, permanent free version available for download.

However, you have several legal ways to use it at no cost for a limited time. Microsoft offers a 30-day free trial of Microsoft Project Plan (the subscription version).

| Tool | Type | Key Feature | |------|------|--------------| | | Desktop | Looks/feels like MS Project, opens .mpp files | | GanttProject | Desktop | Good for Gantt charts and resource management | | OpenProject | Web (self-hosted or cloud) | Agile + classic Gantt | | ClickUp | Web (free tier) | Modern, flexible, includes Gantt views | | Trello | Web | Simple boards, free power-ups for timelines | Recommendation: If you need MS Project compatibility (import/export .mpp ), use ProjectLibre . It's the closest free desktop alternative. Final Summary Table | Method | Cost | Duration | Full Features? | |--------|------|----------|----------------| | Microsoft 30-day trial | Free | 30 days | Yes (Plan 3) | | Student/Academic | Free | Varies (usually 1 year) | Yes (Pro) | | Developer Program | Free | 90 days (renewable) | Web version only | | Free viewer apps | Free | Unlimited | No editing | | ProjectLibre (alternative) | Free | Unlimited | Very close | Pro tip: If you only need MS Project for a short-term project, use the 30-day free trial and cancel immediately after setting a calendar reminder. Would you like step-by-step instructions for any of these options?