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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.8% of reviews)
Enterprise (37.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 2 Users
Starting at $33.75
Asana
Star Rating
(13,097)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
(228)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.7% 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 user satisfaction, with a simple interface that makes task creation and tracking feel seamless. Users appreciate how well it integrates with other tools, allowing teams to collaborate effectively without a steep learning curve.
- Users say Microsoft Planner shines in its integration with Microsoft 365, making it particularly appealing for organizations already using tools like Teams and Outlook. The intuitive Kanban-style boards and easy drag-and-drop task assignments are frequently highlighted as key features that enhance usability.
- Reviewers mention that Asana's robust features for project management, such as real-time project tracking and the ability to assign responsibilities easily, contribute to a high level of project delivery success. One user noted a 99.9% project delivery rate thanks to these capabilities.
- According to verified reviews, Microsoft Planner is praised for its visual task management, which helps users organize tasks by priority using custom color labels. This feature allows for quick visual assessments of task status, making it easier to manage workloads.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Asana has a slightly lower score for ease of setup, its overall user experience is rated highly, with many users finding it easy to navigate and use daily. In contrast, Microsoft Planner receives commendations for its straightforward setup process, making it a good choice for teams looking for quick implementation.
- Users report that Asana's higher G2 scores reflect its overall quality and satisfaction, with features like task prioritization and dependencies being particularly well-received. Meanwhile, Microsoft Planner, while effective, has a lower overall satisfaction score, indicating that it may not meet the needs of all users as effectively as Asana does.
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
11,079
8.5
185
Ease of Use
8.6
11,200
8.8
189
Ease of Setup
8.6
4,801
9.1
54
Ease of Admin
8.7
3,442
9.1
43
Quality of Support
8.5
7,646
8.3
139
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
3,029
8.6
36
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
10,801
8.7
184
Features by Category
Tasks
9.3
3244
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
3198
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
3163
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
3150
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
3012
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
2875
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
3085
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
2996
|
Verified
Not enough data
Projects
8.8
2995
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
2863
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
2655
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
2921
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
2883
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
1201
Not enough data
8.0
2725
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
2872
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.5
1199
Not enough data
8.0
2600
|
Verified
Not enough data
Resource Management
7.9
2583
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
2666
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
2711
|
Verified
Not enough data
Project Monitoring
8.1
2566
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
2579
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
2764
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.8
956
Not enough data
6.8
948
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Management
6.5
280
Not enough data
6.8
274
Not enough data
6.5
273
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
1839
Not enough data
8.6
1844
Not enough data
8.4
1802
Not enough data
8.6
1887
Not enough data
Management
8.5
1798
Not enough data
8.2
1695
Not enough data
8.0
1654
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.8
700
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
6.4
195
Not enough data
6.6
196
Not enough data
6.4
193
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
577
Not enough data
8.5
561
Not enough data
8.2
576
Not enough data
8.5
564
Not enough data
Goal Creation
8.6
558
Not enough data
8.6
557
Not enough data
7.7
529
Not enough data
8.8
559
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Objectives and Key Results (OKR)
7.3
55
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.7
1021
Not enough data
9.1
1066
Not enough data
8.7
1034
Not enough data
7.7
887
Not enough data
8.7
1009
Not enough data
8.6
1052
Not enough data
Content Planning
8.8
1049
Not enough data
9.3
1079
Not enough data
8.8
1018
Not enough data
Marketing Campaign Performance
7.8
726
Not enough data
8.5
801
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Marketing Calendar
6.0
54
Not enough data
6.4
53
Not enough data
6.3
53
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Other Features
8.3
975
Not enough data
8.0
807
Not enough data
Task Creation
9.2
2654
8.8
104
9.2
2641
8.8
103
8.8
2512
8.6
99
8.0
2327
7.4
86
Task Management
8.8
2544
8.5
99
9.1
2590
8.9
98
8.4
2389
7.3
90
8.6
2417
7.9
90
Generative AI
6.8
988
7.0
44
6.9
987
7.1
43
Automation
8.6
1729
7.4
7
8.5
1717
6.9
6
8.1
1585
7.1
7
Administration
8.4
1690
7.6
7
8.3
1610
7.5
6
9.1
1721
9.2
6
Project management
9.0
1809
8.3
6
8.6
1711
6.7
5
8.9
1754
8.1
6
8.7
1695
7.2
6
8.8
1682
7.5
6
8.2
1541
6.7
6
8.5
1693
7.2
6
Workload
8.3
1594
8.6
6
8.6
1648
8.3
6
8.5
1598
6.3
5
8.3
1558
6.0
5
Communication & Collaboration
8.5
1639
7.0
5
8.4
1667
Not enough data
8.9
1746
9.3
5
Cost Management
7.9
1459
Not enough data
7.9
1498
8.0
5
7.8
1431
Not enough data
Integration
7.8
1422
8.3
5
7.8
1424
8.3
5
7.7
1411
8.7
5
Generative AI
6.9
639
Not enough data
6.9
634
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Work Management
6.5
184
Not enough data
6.7
184
Not enough data
6.6
184
Not enough data
6.7
182
Not enough data
Communication
7.7
2116
Not enough data
8.2
2270
Not enough data
7.7
2045
Not enough data
8.0
2118
Not enough data
7.8
2070
Not enough data
Content & Documents
8.6
2361
Not enough data
8.7
2361
Not enough data
8.4
2355
Not enough data
7.9
2071
Not enough data
Controls
8.4
2229
Not enough data
8.2
2125
Not enough data
8.5
2250
Not enough data
8.4
2236
Not enough data
7.9
2055
Not enough data
Project Management
9.3
2527
Not enough data
9.0
2404
Not enough data
8.9
2447
Not enough data
8.4
2191
Not enough data
Remote Collaboration
8.7
2274
Not enough data
8.9
2367
Not enough data
8.8
2262
Not enough data
7.8
1926
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.0
879
Not enough data
7.0
881
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Collaboration
6.7
303
Not enough data
6.7
305
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
9.3
20
Not enough data
9.4
20
Not enough data
9.0
20
Not enough data
9.3
20
Not enough data
9.1
20
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
9.5
21
Not enough data
9.5
20
Not enough data
Customization - AI Agent Builders
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
Functionality - AI Agent Builders
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Data and Analytics - AI Agent Builders
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
Integration - AI Agent Builders
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
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
1103
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
1122
Not enough data
Planning
8.6
1199
Not enough data
8.9
1223
Not enough data
8.5
1134
Not enough data
8.7
1169
Not enough data
8.2
1084
Not enough data
Workflow Management
8.4
1151
Not enough data
8.8
1211
Not enough data
8.0
1072
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
13.4%
Information Technology and Services
9.4%
Computer Software
9.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.9%
Internet
3.1%
Other
59.0%
Information Technology and Services
19.3%
Computer Software
5.8%
Marketing and Advertising
4.9%
Education Management
4.9%
Retail
4.0%
Other
61.0%
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
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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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