About Microsoft Planner
Microsoft Planner is a task management application included in Microsoft 365 subscriptions. It enables teams to create plans, organize and assign tasks on a Kanban-style board, share files, chat about tasks, and view progress charts, integrating with other Microsoft tools like Teams and To Do.
Microsoft Planner Details
Vendor
Microsoft
Year Launched
2016
Location
Redmond, WA, United States
Deployment
cloud, windows, mac, linux, ios, android, web browser
Training Options
demo, account manager, community
Countries Served
All Countries
Languages
English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese
Users
Industries Served
Healthcare, Education, Finance, Retail
Tags
task-management, project-planning, collaboration, kanban, saas, microsoft-365, team-collaboration, to-do-list, work-management
Microsoft Planner's In-App Market Place
Does Microsoft Planner have an in-app market place?
Yes
How many Mini-Apps in the marketplace?
0
Mini Apps
Pricing Options
Free trial
Free version
Request a quote
Promo Offer
Accepted Payment Currencies
Pros & Cons
- Deeply integrated into the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, including Teams and SharePoint.
- Included at no extra cost with most Microsoft 365 for Business subscriptions.
- Simple and intuitive Kanban board interface is easy for new users to adopt.
- Mobile apps for iOS and Android allow for task management on the go.
- Lacks advanced project management features like Gantt charts or time tracking found in Microsoft Project.
- Not available as a standalone product, requiring a Microsoft 365 subscription.
- Reporting capabilities are basic and may not be sufficient for complex project analysis.
- Limited to users within the Microsoft ecosystem; less effective for teams using mixed toolsets like Google Workspace or Slack.