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in-STEP BLUE is process-based project management software for organizations that need to plan and track schedules, effort, costs, staff assignments, budgets,…

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What in-STEP BLUE is

in-STEP BLUE is process-based project management software for organizations that need to plan and track schedules, effort, costs, staff assignments, budgets, milestones, and work packages. Gantt charts, project structure plans, plan-versus-actual comparisons, and automated workflows support project planning. Alongside project management, it covers requirements, change, testing, risk, resources, documents, and versions. Teams can use templates for V-Modell XT, PRINCE2, Automotive SPICE, and Scrum, or adapt the software to company-specific practices. Deployment is available on-premises or in a cloud environment using a central Oracle database. Its browser-based Web App provides a configurable dashboard, Gantt planning, document and form creation, activity and state editing, and file uploads. On-premises users can edit documents and forms offline, then synchronize them with the database. Integrations and data exchange options include Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, ReqIF, Active Directory, Atlassian Confluence and Jira, Lotus Notes, Outlook, and SCC. A documented WebService interface supports communication with other programs and custom integrations. A customized test setup is available to business customers by request; pricing is also on request.

Good

  • Templates cover V-Modell XT, PRINCE2, Automotive SPICE, and Scrum.
  • Tracks schedules, effort, costs, and staff assignments.
  • Web App includes Gantt planning and file uploads.
  • On-premises users can edit forms offline and synchronize later.
  • A customized test setup is available by request.

Watch out

  • Paid product with pricing on request.
  • No locally installable Personal Edition for testing.
  • Windows Server 2016 or later is specified for servers.
  • Windows 10 or later is specified for clients.

Who it suits

It is aimed at organizations such as regulated industries, public administration, software teams, and embedded-systems developers. It may suit teams that want project management tied to defined methods and processes.

Verdict

in-STEP BLUE brings project planning together with requirements, testing, risk, and change management. Its process templates and on-premises or cloud deployment options may fit organizations with established methods and technical requirements.

Plans and prices

From in-STEP BLUE's own pricing page, checked 12 Oct 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
in-STEP BLUEPriced on requestLicense required; monthly licensing is mentioned for Azure and customer cloud deployments; no public price shown

The facts

Each one read from in-STEP BLUE's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

API
The product provides a documented WebService interface for communicating with other programs and custom integrations.checked 12 Oct 2026
Automation rules
Yeschecked 24 Sep 2026
Cloud isolation
For Azure deployments, the vendor says each customer gets a separate virtual network with a network security group to isolate its servers and systems from other customers.checked 12 Oct 2026
Deployment
The software uses a client-server architecture with a central database and can be used on-premises or in the cloud.checked 12 Oct 2026
Guest access
Yeschecked 24 Sep 2026
Integrations
Listed integrations and data exchange include Microsoft Office, ReqIF, Microsoft Project, Active Directory, Atlassian Confluence and Jira, Lotus Notes, Outlook, and SCC; a WebService interface supports further integrations.checked 12 Oct 2026
Intended users
The maker describes the product for organizations including regulated industries, public administration, software teams, and embedded-systems developers.checked 12 Oct 2026
Methods
It supports V-Modell XT, Automotive SPICE, PRINCE2, Scrum, and organization-specific processes.checked 12 Oct 2026
Mobile access
Its browser-based Web App offers a configurable dashboard, Gantt project planning, document and form creation, activity updates, and file uploads.checked 12 Oct 2026
Offline work
The on-premises description says users can edit documents and forms offline and synchronize them with the database afterward.checked 12 Oct 2026
Other capabilities
Listed capabilities include document, test, change, risk, resource, and version management.checked 12 Oct 2026
Process templates
The product offers process templates for V-Modell XT, PRINCE2, SPICE for Automotive, and Scrum, as well as support for company-specific best practices.checked 12 Oct 2026
Project management
The product combines project and requirements management and supports managing multiple projects and resource availability.checked 12 Oct 2026
Purpose
in-STEP BLUE is process-based project management software that organizations can adapt to their workflows and methods.checked 12 Oct 2026
Requirements and testing
It combines project management with requirements, change, test, and risk management.checked 12 Oct 2026
Security
The vendor states that the server provides encrypted data management and that Windows Client data transmission is encrypted.checked 12 Oct 2026
Support
The maker offers support by phone at +49 (30) 467086-20 and provides training and individual consulting.checked 12 Oct 2026
Task views
ganttchecked 24 Sep 2026

The company

Company history
microTOOL says it has operated for more than four decades and describes Berlin as its development location.checked 12 Oct 2026
Founded
1983checked 4 Oct 2026
Headquarters
Berlin, Germanychecked 4 Oct 2026

Money

Free plan
Nochecked 24 Sep 2026
Project planning
It supports planning dates, resources, budgets, milestones, and work packages, with Gantt charts, project structure plans, plan-versus-actual comparisons, and automated workflows.checked 12 Oct 2026

Where it runs

Platforms and requirements
The technical requirements specify Windows Server 2016 or later for the server and Windows 10 or later for the client; the browser-based Web App is also described for smartphones, tablets, and laptops.checked 12 Oct 2026

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