Microsoft Planner
PAIDVisual task management for Microsoft 365 teams
► Organize projects and tasks without leaving the Microsoft ecosystem or adding new tools
Product Details
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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
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DOSSIER
- COMPANY
- Microsoft Planner
- HQ
- Redmond, Washington
- FOUNDED
- 2016
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