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Microsoft Planner

byMicrosoft
in
4.3
Market Presence: Project and Portfolio Management (Transitioning to Strategic Portfolio Management), Collaborative Work Management

Overview

Product Information on Microsoft Planner

Updated 3rd December 2024

What is Microsoft Planner?

Microsoft Planner is a task management tool designed for team collaboration and project organization. It allows users to create plans, assign tasks, set deadlines, and track progress through a visual interface. As part of Microsoft 365, Planner enables real-time collaboration and communication within teams. Features like drag-and-drop task management, customizable labels, and progress charts help streamline workflows and improve task tracking. Users can also utilize templates, share comments, and plan tasks with tools like Copilot, all integrated into a single platform for effective project management.

Microsoft Planner Pricing

Microsoft Planner is included at no extra cost with various Microsoft 365 subscription plans. These include Business Basic at $6 per user per month, Business Standard at $12.50 per user per month, and Business Premium at $22 per user per month. These plans offer a range of services, with Planner integrated for team task management and collaboration, providing robust project management features within the broader Microsoft 365 ecosystem.

Microsoft Planner Product Images

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Overall experience with Microsoft Planner

It Associate
Gov't/PS/ED <5,000 Employees, Education
FAVORABLE

“Real-Time Task Updates Aid Organization, Yet Restoring Deleted Items Remains Impossible”

5.0
Dec 31, 2025
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Lead Engineer - BIM and Automation
250M - 500M USD, Services (non-Government)
CRITICAL

“Single-File Approach Limits Collaboration in Project Management”

3.0
Sep 6, 2024
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Key Insights

A Snapshot of What Matters - Based on Validated User Reviews

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About Company

Company Description

Updated 11th August 2023

Microsoft enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Microsoft is dedicated to advancing human and organizational achievement. Microsoft Security helps protect people and data against cyberthreats to give peace of mind.

Company Details

Updated 25th March 2024
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1975
Head office location
Redmond, Washington, United States
Number of employees
10000+
Annual Revenue
30B+ USD
Website
https://microsoft.com

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Peer Discussions

Microsoft Planner Reviews and Ratings

4.3

(674 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
40%
4 Star
50%
3 Star
8%
2 Star
1%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?
  • It Associate
    Gov't/PS/Ed
    Education
    Review Source

    Real-Time Task Updates Aid Organization, Yet Restoring Deleted Items Remains Impossible

    5.0
    Dec 31, 2025
    Microsoft Planner has helped streamline the management and organization of tasks that my team and I are involved in.
  • It Associate
    Gov't/PS/Ed
    Education
    Review Source

    Real-Time Task Updates Aid Organization, Yet Restoring Deleted Items Remains Impossible

    5.0
    Dec 31, 2025
    Microsoft Planner has helped streamline the management and organization of tasks that my team and I are involved in.
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Reviewer Insights for: Microsoft Planner
Deciding Factors: Microsoft Planner Vs. Market Average
Performance of Microsoft Planner Across Market Features

Microsoft Planner Likes & Dislikes

Like

The possibility of interaction among all the people who shared the cards. Integration with other Microsoft tools and especially Copilot. The ease of working with multiple different types of projects and tracking task updates in real time.

Like

The possibility of interaction among all the people who shared the cards. Integration with other Microsoft tools and especially Copilot. The ease of working with multiple different types of projects and tracking task updates in real time.

Like

The possibility of interaction among all the people who shared the cards. Integration with other Microsoft tools and especially Copilot. The ease of working with multiple different types of projects and tracking task updates in real time.

Dislike

No collaboration, one file, one project Interface is not very intuitive Resource module is not easy to use

Dislike

No collaboration, one file, one project Interface is not very intuitive Resource module is not easy to use

Dislike

No collaboration, one file, one project Interface is not very intuitive Resource module is not easy to use