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InLoox vs Microsoft Project

Last updated June 2026

Looking for a European alternative to Microsoft Project? Here's how InLoox compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.

Our pick for a European buyer: InLoox. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.

InLoox
Microsoft Project
What it is
German project management inside Outlook and Microsoft 365, ISO 27001-certified, EU-hosted.
not established
Headquarters
🇩🇪 DE
🇺🇸 US
EU data residency
Yes, for all customersFrankfurt am Main and Magdeburg (DE)
not established
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
not established
Certifications
ISO/IEC 27001:2005
not established
Price from
No
not established
Free plan
No
not established
Open Source
No
not established
Ratings
CAPTERRA 4.7/5 (21)
No
Integrations
Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, Power BI +7
not established

We have not yet completed our own research on Microsoft Project; rows above show only what we can evidence. Check the vendor for specifics.

Where each one wins

InLoox

Strengths

  • +Intuitive and user-friendly interface simplifies project planning and management
  • +Deep integration with Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft 365 enables task creation directly from emails
  • +High stability and reliability as a project management tool
  • +Regular updates and improvements based on user feedback
  • +Comprehensive feature set covering real-time collaboration, document sharing, notifications, and reporting
  • +Responsive and helpful customer support
  • +Flexible deployment options: cloud-based and on-premises
  • +Role-based access controls and compliance with data protection standards

Limitations

  • −Lack of clear feedback when tasks are completed, requiring better status communication
  • −Pricing is not publicly transparent; no free version available
  • −Onboarding materials and tutorials could be improved for better user skill development

Microsoft Project

Review sentiment not yet compiled.

Data residency & compliance

InLoox
Microsoft Project
EU data residency
Yes, for all customersFrankfurt am Main and Magdeburg (DE)
not established
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
not established
DPA
Published →
not established
Sub-processors
Listed →
not established
Certifications
ISO/IEC 27001:2005
No

Features

InLoox

Project & Portfolio Management
Project and multi-project management with Gantt charts (dependencies, constraints, timeline view, snapshots), Project portfolios (Enterprise Plus and Self-Hosted editions), Project request workflow (Enterprise and above), Customizable project dashboards and multi-project dashboards (Enterprise and above)
Task & Document Management
Task management with Kanban and list views, Personal Kanban board ('My Board') for task prioritization, Multi-project task lists and views, Document management with SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business integration
Time & Resource Management
Time tracking with calendar synchronization and drag-and-drop booking, Resource allocation and overview, Contact management with Exchange Online address book synchronization, Work time calendar
Reporting & Controlling
Customizable project reports, Integration with Power BI for advanced reporting and dashboards
Collaboration & Communication
Integration with Microsoft Outlook (email-to-task conversion, calendar sync), Microsoft Teams integration for project collaboration and mobile access, Chat feature and project notes in the Web App, Mobile app for iOS and Android

Microsoft Project

Feature breakdown not yet compiled.

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