Compare Microsoft Planner and Trello 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (36.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (54.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $33.75
Free
Microsoft Planner
Star Rating
(234)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (36.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $33.75
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Star Rating
(14,002)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Trello excels in user satisfaction, with many users appreciating its ability to organize tasks visually. One user mentioned using Trello for both personal and business organization, highlighting its effectiveness in managing schedules and collaborative projects.
- Users say Microsoft Planner is particularly beneficial for teams already embedded in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. Reviewers noted its seamless integration with tools like Teams and Outlook, making it easy to create and track tasks within a familiar environment.
- According to verified reviews, Trello's ease of use is a standout feature, with users praising its intuitive interface and the ability to share boards and comment on content. This functionality allows for effective collaboration, especially when managing large data sets.
- Reviewers mention that while Microsoft Planner is simple to set up and use, it may not offer the same level of customization as Trello. Users appreciate its straightforward Kanban-style boards but sometimes find it less flexible for unique workflows.
- G2 reviewers highlight Trello's superior task management features, such as drag-and-drop functionality and the ability to create detailed to-do lists. Users have expressed satisfaction with how these features enhance their productivity and organization.
- Users report that both tools have their strengths in setup ease, but Trello's overall user experience tends to be more favorable. While Microsoft Planner is noted for its quick initial setup, Trello's ongoing usability and feature richness often lead to higher satisfaction among its users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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
Trello
Free
Free
Capture your to-dos, get organized, and get things done.
- Unlimited cards
- Up to 10 boards per Workspace
- Quickly Capture to-dos from email, Slack, and Teams
Free Trial
Microsoft Planner
Free Trial is available
Trello
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
188
8.8
11,897
Ease of Use
8.8
193
9.0
11,956
Ease of Setup
9.1
58
9.1
3,328
Ease of Admin
9.1
46
8.9
3,057
Quality of Support
8.3
140
8.5
7,477
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
39
8.9
2,470
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
186
8.1
11,529
Features by Category
Platform Basics
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Content Planning
Not enough data
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Marketing Campaign Performance
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Marketing Calendar
Not enough data
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Other Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Task Creation
8.8
107
9.1
1762
8.9
106
8.9
1755
8.6
99
9.3
1767
7.4
86
8.3
1396
Task Management
8.5
99
8.9
1745
8.9
98
9.1
1756
7.3
90
Feature Not Available
7.9
90
8.6
1455
Generative AI
7.0
44
Feature Not Available
7.1
43
7.2
180
Automation
7.4
7
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
7.1
7
Not enough data
Administration
7.6
7
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
Project management
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
Not enough data
Workload
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
6.0
5
Not enough data
Communication & Collaboration
7.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Cost Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Work Management
Not enough data
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Communication
Not enough data
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Content & Documents
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Controls
Not enough data
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Project Management
Not enough data
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Remote Collaboration
Not enough data
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Generative AI
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Collaboration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft Planner and Trello are categorized as Task Management
Unique Categories
Trello has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Planner
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Trello
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
Information Technology and Services
18.6%
Computer Software
6.2%
Marketing and Advertising
4.9%
Education Management
4.9%
Higher Education
4.0%
Other
61.5%
Computer Software
12.1%
Information Technology and Services
11.3%
Marketing and Advertising
9.3%
Education Management
4.3%
Internet
3.6%
Other
59.4%
Discussions
What is Microsoft Planner used for?
2 Comments
SR
It is virtual and visual task management application that helps use to create, assign and organize works or tasks.
We can plan and schedule or everyday...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
Can I use trello offline?
14 Comments
DH
If you are using it on your phone or tablet as an app it will work offline and update once you get back online.Read more
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