The Standard Edition provides enterprise functionality to small organizations, or departments within larger organizations - at a reasonable cost. It is ideal for small consulting organizations or IT-departments / product development departments. The team member tools (web tool and Palm OS application) can be used over the Internet. The administrator tools (management console and report tool) require a local area network. That is, the Standard Edition is best when administrators can work with the system from the local area network. For small installations, this can be a simple arrangement, such as a computer connected to the Internet through a broadband modem. Since a local area network is needed, it is not possible to directly host the Standard Edition at an application service provider.

The Standard Edition is suited for a limited number of users, since it is based on a low cost database alternative. Microsoft Access is well suited for limited transaction volumes. However, it is not recommended to use Microsoft Access databases in applications with many simultaneous users. The database thus has a limit on scalability, stability and data integrity. Microsoft recommends a maximum of 15 users.

The Standard Edition provides an ideal alternative for improving the information infrastructure for project work without heavy investments. It can be upgraded to the Professional Edition using an upgrade package. In other words, it is possible to start using the ProjectCompanion Standard Edition, and upgrade when transaction volumes increase.