Compare Airtable and Microsoft Planner 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.0% of reviews)
Enterprise (37.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
Starting at $33.75
Airtable
Star Rating
(3,218)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansMicrosoft Planner
Star Rating
(230)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $33.75
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Airtable excels in flexibility and customization, allowing users to create tailored workflows. One user highlighted its dynamic nature, stating, "You can pretty much build anything you can dream of since it's super flexible."
- Users say Microsoft Planner shines in its seamless integration with Microsoft 365, making it particularly appealing for teams already using tools like Teams and Outlook. Reviewers appreciate its intuitive setup, noting that "it’s simple to set up, intuitive to manage tasks."
- According to verified reviews, Airtable's multiple view options—grid, Kanban, and calendar—are a standout feature, enabling different stakeholders to visualize data in ways that suit their preferences. One user mentioned, "It's super helpful since it lets different stakeholders see the same data in different ways."
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft Planner's visual task boards and drag-and-drop functionality make project management straightforward. Users enjoy the "intuitive Kanban-style boards" that simplify task assignments and tracking.
- G2 reviewers highlight Airtable's strong performance in user satisfaction, reflected in its higher overall ratings. Users appreciate its smart features, including AI functionality that assists those less familiar with building components, enhancing the overall user experience.
- Users report that while Microsoft Planner is effective for task management, it may not offer the same level of customization as Airtable. One user noted the importance of custom color labels for organizing tasks, but some feel limited by the platform's overall flexibility compared to Airtable's extensive capabilities.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Airtable
Free
$0.00
For individuals or very small teams just getting started with Airtable
- Unlimited bases
- 1,000 records per base
- 1 GB of attachments per base
Microsoft Planner
Microsoft Planner
Starting at $33.75
Included in Microsoft 365 plans.
- Real-time collaboration, commenting, and sharing using the Planner app in Microsoft Teams or the Planner web app
- Creation and management of content-rich tasks with features including files, checklists, and labels
- Tasks organized by My Day, My Tasks, and Assigned to me
Free Trial
Airtable
Free Trial is available
Microsoft Planner
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
2,505
8.5
186
Ease of Use
8.7
2,537
8.8
191
Ease of Setup
8.4
1,525
9.1
56
Ease of Admin
8.7
1,182
9.1
44
Quality of Support
8.4
1,889
8.3
139
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
1,065
8.6
37
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
2,382
8.6
185
Features by Category
Tasks
8.6
1203
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
1181
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
1179
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
1163
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
1100
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
1075
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
1155
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
1077
|
Verified
Not enough data
Projects
8.4
1142
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1081
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
1006
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1119
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
1203
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
652
Not enough data
7.6
651
Not enough data
7.9
1094
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.9
617
Not enough data
7.1
637
Not enough data
7.6
967
|
Verified
Not enough data
Resource Management
7.8
978
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
631
Not enough data
7.9
1026
|
Verified
Not enough data
Project Monitoring
7.9
956
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
966
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
1065
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
5.8
518
Not enough data
5.9
517
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Management
7.1
91
Not enough data
7.1
91
Not enough data
7.6
105
Not enough data
7.2
88
Not enough data
7.1
88
Not enough data
7.1
87
Not enough data
7.2
88
Not enough data
Analytics
8.0
408
Not enough data
Execution
8.9
456
Not enough data
8.9
458
Not enough data
8.9
454
Not enough data
Roadmapping
8.2
428
Not enough data
8.4
423
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Marketing Campaign Performance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Marketing Calendar
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Other Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Task Creation
8.9
921
8.8
105
8.8
899
8.8
104
8.5
889
8.6
99
8.1
807
7.4
86
Task Management
8.8
896
8.5
99
8.6
880
8.9
98
8.1
816
7.3
90
8.2
814
7.9
90
Generative AI
5.9
404
7.0
44
6.0
403
7.1
43
Automation
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
7.1
7
Administration
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Project management
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
6.7
5
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
6.7
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Workload
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
6.0
5
Communication & Collaboration
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.3
5
Cost Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Work Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content & Documents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Controls
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Project Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Remote Collaboration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Collaboration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Responses
9.8
11
Not enough data
9.8
11
Not enough data
9.2
11
Not enough data
Automation - AI Agents
10.0
11
Not enough data
9.8
11
Not enough data
9.8
11
Not enough data
9.8
11
Not enough data
10.0
11
Not enough data
Platform
9.8
11
Not enough data
10.0
12
Not enough data
9.7
12
Not enough data
Autonomy - AI Agents
9.8
11
Not enough data
9.8
11
Not enough data
9.8
11
Not enough data
9.8
11
Not enough data
Generative AI
9.9
12
Not enough data
9.9
12
Not enough data
Generation and Interpretation - AI App Builder
9.0
16
Not enough data
9.6
16
Not enough data
9.5
16
Not enough data
9.8
16
Not enough data
Generated Application Quality - AI App Builder
9.4
16
Not enough data
9.0
15
Not enough data
9.7
16
Not enough data
9.8
17
Not enough data
User Interface Design
8.3
315
Not enough data
7.6
453
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
467
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
489
|
Verified
Not enough data
Data Control
8.5
474
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
485
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
460
|
Verified
Not enough data
Publishing
8.2
448
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
465
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
428
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - No-Code Development Platforms
7.9
26
Not enough data
8.0
27
Not enough data
7.9
25
Not enough data
Communication
7.1
214
Not enough data
7.2
213
Not enough data
7.3
211
Not enough data
Planning
7.3
205
Not enough data
8.0
210
Not enough data
7.9
207
Not enough data
8.2
213
Not enough data
7.1
194
Not enough data
Workflow Management
7.1
205
Not enough data
8.2
209
Not enough data
7.3
202
Not enough data
7.1
198
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AI Agents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Airtable and Microsoft Planner are categorized as Task Management
Unique Categories
Airtable is categorized as Strategy and Innovation Roadmapping Tools, Product Management, No-Code Development Platforms, Project Management, AI Agents For Business Operations, and AI App Builder
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Airtable
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft Planner
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Non-Profit Organization Management
9.2%
Marketing and Advertising
8.6%
Computer Software
6.8%
Information Technology and Services
6.0%
Higher Education
5.7%
Other
63.7%
Information Technology and Services
18.8%
Computer Software
6.3%
Marketing and Advertising
4.9%
Education Management
4.9%
Higher Education
4.0%
Other
61.2%
Discussions
What is Airtable used for?
7 Comments
DR
Airtable is a general-purpose database, automation, and internal app platform. As a general purpose tool it is very flexible for a wide variety of purposes....Read more
How much does Airtable enterprise cost?
4 Comments
EL
Minimum $8k per conversations circa 2021-2022. Pricing may be subject to change since that time.Read more
Construction
1 Comment
CJ
Replacing a dock decking is a necessary part of general dock maintenance, as it can become weathered and worn over time. Replacing a dock decking can be...Read more
Is Microsoft planner going away?
1 Comment
EC
It is unlikely, since half of the large companies usually use microsoft products, where planner can do wonders with the data and tasks of the work teams.Read more
What can Microsoft planner do?
1 Comment
IK
Planner is great for sharing tasks between team members. You can create so called "Buckets" and put in them topic related task cards. Then appoint the card...Read more
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