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Microsoft Planner

PAID

Visual task management for Microsoft 365 teams

Organize projects and tasks without leaving the Microsoft ecosystem or adding new tools

VG SCORE
9.5
CLOUD (SAAS)

Product Details

CompanyMicrosoft Planner
HeadquartersRedmond, Washington
Founded2016
PricingPaid — from $6/mo
DeploymentCloud (SaaS)
Learning CurveModerate
Integrations6 available

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PROS & CONS

STRENGTHS

  • Included with Microsoft 365 subscriptions so teams can start immediately without new costs
  • Kanban boards with bucket organization make task prioritization visual and intuitive
  • Direct integration with Teams embeds plans into channels where work already happens

WEAKNESSES

  • Limited reporting capabilities require exporting to Excel for meaningful project analytics
  • No Gantt view or timeline visualization for projects with complex dependencies

KEY FEATURES

Visual Task Boards

Kanban-style boards with buckets, labels, and progress tracking for team tasks

Charts and Scheduling

Built-in charts showing task status, assignments, and schedule views by date

Checklist Subtasks

Break down tasks into actionable checklist items with progress percentage tracking

My Tasks View

Personal dashboard showing all assigned tasks across plans in one location

WHO IS Microsoft Planner BEST FOR?

Microsoft 365 Teams

Organize projects and tasks without leaving the Microsoft ecosystem or adding new tools

Small Project Teams

Track simple projects with visual boards embedded directly into Teams channels

INTEGRATIONS

Microsoft TeamsOutlookTo DoPower AutomateSharePointOneNote

TECHNICAL DETAILS

LEARNING CURVE
MODERATE — FEW HOURS

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STARTING AT
$6/MO

DOSSIER

COMPANY
Microsoft Planner
HQ
Redmond, Washington
FOUNDED
2016
LAST VERIFIED MAR 27, 2026

PRICING MODEL

BEST FOR

Microsoft 365 TeamsSmall Project Teams

FINAL ASSESSMENT

APPROVED — WORTH YOUR MONEY