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Compare Asana and Microsoft Planner 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.8% of reviews)
Enterprise (38.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 2 Users
Starting at $33.75
Asana
Star Rating
(12,886)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 2 Users
Free Trial is available
Browse all 5 pricing plansMicrosoft Planner
Star Rating
(226)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.0% 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 Asana excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Microsoft Planner. Users appreciate its intuitive interface and the ability to manage multiple projects seamlessly, with one user noting, "I find it helpful to get everything into one organized place by team, list, and priority."
- According to verified reviews, Asana's implementation process is praised for its simplicity, making it easy for teams to get started quickly. Users highlight the customization options available, stating, "So many options to customize based on our project needs," which enhances their workflow.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft Planner offers a visually appealing and straightforward approach to task management, particularly with its Kanban-style boards. Users enjoy the drag-and-drop functionality for task assignments, making it easy to manage workloads effectively.
- Users say that while Microsoft Planner integrates well with other Microsoft 365 tools, it may not provide the same depth of features as Asana. For instance, Asana users benefit from advanced features like task dependencies and recurring tasks, which are essential for complex project management.
- Reviewers highlight that Asana's support quality is generally well-regarded, although Microsoft Planner also receives positive feedback for its integration capabilities. Users appreciate how Planner allows for notifications via Teams and email, making it easier to stay updated on task assignments.
- According to recent user feedback, Asana's robust features and higher satisfaction ratings make it a preferred choice for small businesses, while Microsoft Planner is often favored by larger enterprises. This distinction is evident in user comments, with Asana being described as "super easy" and "ideal for using it across multiple projects."
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Asana
Personal
Free
2 Users
For one to two people managing personal projects.
- Unlimited tasks
- Unlimited projects
- Unlimited messages
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
Asana
Free Trial is available
Microsoft Planner
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
10,962
8.5
183
Ease of Use
8.6
11,066
8.8
187
Ease of Setup
8.6
4,678
9.0
52
Ease of Admin
8.7
3,392
9.1
42
Quality of Support
8.5
7,549
8.3
137
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
2,980
8.6
35
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
10,688
8.7
182
Features by Category
Tasks
9.3
3207
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
3171
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
3143
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
3128
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
3002
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
2865
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
3072
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
2982
|
Verified
Not enough data
Projects
8.8
2980
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
2854
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
2642
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
2910
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
2869
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
1194
Not enough data
8.0
2716
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
2866
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.5
1189
Not enough data
8.0
2596
|
Verified
Not enough data
Resource Management
7.9
2580
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
2662
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
2705
|
Verified
Not enough data
Project Monitoring
8.1
2561
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
2575
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
2752
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.8
952
Not enough data
6.8
943
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Management
6.5
276
Not enough data
6.7
270
Not enough data
6.5
269
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Setup
8.6
1833
Not enough data
8.6
1841
Not enough data
8.4
1799
Not enough data
8.6
1876
Not enough data
Management
8.5
1794
Not enough data
8.2
1690
Not enough data
8.0
1643
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.8
696
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
6.3
192
Not enough data
6.5
192
Not enough data
6.4
189
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Communication
8.7
572
Not enough data
8.5
556
Not enough data
8.2
570
Not enough data
8.5
557
Not enough data
Goal Creation
8.6
553
Not enough data
8.6
552
Not enough data
7.7
524
Not enough data
8.8
554
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Objectives and Key Results (OKR)
7.1
51
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.7
1018
Not enough data
9.1
1064
Not enough data
8.7
1032
Not enough data
7.7
883
Not enough data
8.7
1005
Not enough data
8.6
1049
Not enough data
Content Planning
8.8
1047
Not enough data
9.2
1075
Not enough data
8.8
1016
Not enough data
Marketing Campaign Performance
7.8
726
Not enough data
8.5
799
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Marketing Calendar
6.0
54
Not enough data
6.3
52
Not enough data
6.3
52
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Other Features
8.3
969
Not enough data
8.0
805
Not enough data
Task Creation
9.2
2637
8.8
102
9.2
2629
8.8
101
8.8
2508
8.6
98
8.0
2324
7.3
85
Task Management
8.8
2536
8.5
98
9.1
2580
8.9
97
8.4
2384
7.3
88
8.6
2413
7.9
89
Generative AI
6.8
983
7.0
44
6.9
980
7.1
43
Automation
8.6
1725
6.9
6
8.5
1712
6.7
5
8.1
1583
7.2
6
Administration
8.4
1685
7.2
6
8.3
1607
7.0
5
9.1
1715
9.0
5
Project management
9.0
1805
8.0
5
8.6
1709
6.7
5
8.9
1752
8.3
5
8.7
1691
6.7
5
8.7
1679
7.7
5
8.2
1540
6.7
5
8.5
1688
6.7
5
Workload
8.3
1590
8.3
5
8.6
1647
8.0
5
8.5
1596
6.3
5
8.3
1555
6.0
5
Communication & Collaboration
8.5
1634
7.0
5
8.4
1665
Not enough data
8.9
1729
Not enough data
Cost Management
7.9
1457
Not enough data
7.9
1495
Not enough data
7.8
1429
Not enough data
Integration
7.8
1418
Not enough data
7.8
1422
Not enough data
7.7
1406
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.9
635
Not enough data
6.9
630
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Work Management
6.4
181
Not enough data
6.6
180
Not enough data
6.5
179
Not enough data
6.6
178
Not enough data
Communication
7.7
2112
Not enough data
8.2
2258
Not enough data
7.7
2043
Not enough data
8.0
2115
Not enough data
7.8
2063
Not enough data
Content & Documents
8.6
2352
Not enough data
8.7
2355
Not enough data
8.4
2345
Not enough data
7.9
2069
Not enough data
Controls
8.4
2210
Not enough data
8.2
2121
Not enough data
8.5
2243
Not enough data
8.4
2228
Not enough data
7.9
2051
Not enough data
Project Management
9.2
2439
Not enough data
9.0
2378
Not enough data
8.9
2388
Not enough data
8.4
2165
Not enough data
Remote Collaboration
8.7
2265
Not enough data
8.9
2331
Not enough data
8.8
2250
Not enough data
7.8
1922
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.9
873
Not enough data
7.0
876
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Collaboration
6.7
297
Not enough data
6.6
298
Not enough data
Responses
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Automation - AI Agents
9.2
17
Not enough data
9.3
17
Not enough data
8.8
17
Not enough data
9.2
17
Not enough data
8.9
17
Not enough data
Platform
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Autonomy - AI Agents
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
9.4
18
Not enough data
9.4
17
Not enough data
Customization - AI Agent Builders
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
Functionality - AI Agent Builders
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Data and Analytics - AI Agent Builders
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
Integration - AI Agent Builders
9.2
8
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Marketing Resource Management
6.8
37
Not enough data
6.9
37
Not enough data
6.9
37
Not enough data
Communication
8.0
1101
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
1119
Not enough data
Planning
8.6
1197
Not enough data
8.9
1221
Not enough data
8.5
1131
Not enough data
8.7
1166
Not enough data
8.2
1082
Not enough data
Workflow Management
8.4
1149
Not enough data
8.8
1209
Not enough data
8.0
1070
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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
Asana and Microsoft Planner are categorized as Work Management, Project Collaboration, Task Management, and Marketing Calendar
Unique Categories
Microsoft Planner has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Asana
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
Marketing and Advertising
13.3%
Information Technology and Services
9.4%
Computer Software
9.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.9%
Internet
3.1%
Other
59.1%
Information Technology and Services
19.0%
Computer Software
5.9%
Marketing and Advertising
5.0%
Education Management
5.0%
Retail
4.1%
Other
61.1%
Discussions
Can you use asana for free?
9 Comments
EU
Yes. But with limited feature for only 3 projects.Read more
What software did you find useful outside of work?
7 Comments
FB
<p>I've found password managers to be really helpful in personal and work life. For example: 1password</p>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
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
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
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