Stackfield vs Microsoft Project
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to Microsoft Project? Here's how Stackfield compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: Stackfield. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
All-in-one German workspace for tasks, team chat and video calls, end-to-end encrypted
Project management software for planning, collaboration, and reporting.
Headquarters
🇩🇪 DE
🇺🇸 US · 1984
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency is available for Microsoft Project Online via Microsoft 365, but requires specific configuration and may not cover all features.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018
ISO 27001, ISO 27018, SOC 2 Type II
Price from
€9/user/mo
$10.00/user/mo
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Ratings
Integrations
Dropbox, Box, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive / Office 365, Microsoft Teams +8
Microsoft 365, Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, Azure DevOps +5
Where each one wins
Stackfield
Strengths
- +Clean, intuitive interface with minimal learning curve and straightforward onboarding
- +End-to-end encryption and strict EU data residency (Germany-only servers, no non-EU access)
- +All-in-one collaboration suite: tasks, chat, video calls, file sharing and whiteboards in one tool
- +Fast performance and responsive user interface
- +Perceived as cost-effective for the feature set
Limitations
- −Limited global adoption and brand recognition outside Europe, leading to resistance from users of established tools like Slack or Teams
- −Mobile app lacks functionality and user-friendliness compared to desktop experience
- −Customization options are restricted
- −Pricing structure may not clearly communicate value for all features (e.g., Kanban or list views)
Microsoft Project
Strengths
- +Highly customizable for complex projects
- +Seamless integration with Microsoft 365 ecosystem
- +Robust reporting and analytics tools
- +Strong resource management capabilities
Limitations
- −Steep learning curve for new users
- −Can be expensive for small teams
- −Overwhelming interface for simple projects
- −Limited native mobile app functionality
Data residency & compliance
Stackfield
Microsoft Project
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency is available for Microsoft Project Online via Microsoft 365, but requires specific configuration and may not cover all features.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
Standard Contractual Clauses
Certifications
ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018
ISO 27001, ISO 27018, SOC 2 Type II
Pricing
Stackfield
- Starter €9 per user/month (annual, min. 5 users) billed annuallyUp to 10 users · Max 3 rooms · 6 GB storage
- Business €14 per user/month (annual, min. 5 users) billed annuallyUnlimited users and rooms · 6 GB storage
- Premium €18 per user/month (annual, min. 5 users) billed annuallyVideo conferencing (up to 30 participants) · Whiteboards and Office file previews · Project portfolios and PERT charts
- Enterprise €28 per user/month (annual, min. 5 users) billed annuallySSO (SAML/Active Directory) · YubiKey 2FA · REST API provisioning
- Self-Hosted / On-Premise On request customFull control over data · Custom deployment
All prices exclude VAT. 17% discount for annual billing. 14-day free trial available.
Microsoft Project
- Project Plan 1 $10.00 user/monthBasic project management · Cloud storage (2 GB) · Collaboration tools
- Project Plan 3 $30.00 user/monthAdvanced project management · Cloud storage (100 GB) · Resource management
- Project Plan 5 $55.00 user/monthFull-featured project management · Cloud storage (100 GB) · Resource management
Pricing varies by region and plan. Additional costs may apply for advanced features or add-ons.
Features
Stackfield
- Task & Project Management
- List, Kanban, Gantt, and PERT chart views, Subtasks, custom fields, checklists, and task templates, Milestones, dependencies, automatic scheduling, and critical path tracking, Built-in time tracking and global reports
- Team Communication & Meetings
- Real-time group chat, 1:1 messages, and threaded discussions, Audio/video conferencing (up to 30 participants), screen sharing, and emoji reactions, Meeting room planning and external scheduling, Interactive polls
- Knowledge & Document Management
- Central file library with version history, Preview for Microsoft Office and OpenOffice files, Real-time whiteboards with drawing, shapes, and text, Rich text editor and document templates
- Calendar & Work Organization
- Personal 'My Week' and 'Everything' views, Shared team calendars and appointment scheduling, External calendar subscriptions via iCal/WebCal
- Administration, Security & Compliance
- Client-side end-to-end encryption, ISO 27001/27017/27018 and BSI C5 certified hosting in Germany, Granular permissions (Member, Admin, Guest, External), IP whitelisting, 2FA (Authenticator Apps, YubiKey), SSO (SAML/Active Directory)
Microsoft Project
- Project Planning
- Gantt charts, Task dependencies, Resource allocation, Critical path analysis
- Collaboration
- Team task assignments, Shared calendars, Document sharing, Real-time co-authoring
- Reporting & Analytics
- Customizable dashboards, Pre-built reports, Power BI integration, Time tracking
- Integration
- Microsoft 365 apps, Power Platform, Azure DevOps, SharePoint
- Resource Management
- Resource leveling, Workload balancing, Team planner view, Capacity planning