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Compare Microsoft Planner and Trello 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (54.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $33.75
Free
Microsoft 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 plansTrello
Star Rating
(13,965)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 a higher overall score reflecting its intuitive design and features. Users appreciate Trello's Butler automations, which significantly reduce repetitive tasks, making project management feel more streamlined and efficient.
- According to verified reviews, Microsoft Planner is praised for its seamless integration with Microsoft 365, making it a great choice for teams already using tools like Teams and Outlook. Users find the setup process straightforward, allowing for quick onboarding and task management.
- Reviewers mention that Trello's visual process mapping is a standout feature, helping teams identify bottlenecks in workflows easily. This capability is particularly beneficial for users who need to maintain clarity and organization in their projects.
- Users say that while Microsoft Planner offers a simple and visual task management experience, it sometimes lacks the depth of customization found in Trello. For instance, Trello's ability to archive cards helps keep boards clean while preserving a history of tasks, which some users find invaluable.
- Reviewers highlight that Trello's drag-and-drop functionality is superior, allowing for effortless task assignment and organization. This feature is often cited as a major advantage for teams looking to enhance their workflow efficiency.
- According to recent feedback, while both tools offer solid collaboration features, Trello's flexibility in customization and task prioritization is often seen as a key differentiator, enabling teams to tailor their boards to fit specific project needs more effectively than Microsoft Planner.
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
185
8.8
11,844
Ease of Use
8.8
189
9.0
11,926
Ease of Setup
9.1
54
9.1
3,300
Ease of Admin
9.1
43
8.9
3,056
Quality of Support
8.3
139
8.5
7,449
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
36
8.9
2,469
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
184
8.1
11,489
Features by Category
Platform Basics
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
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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
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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
8.8
104
9.1
1733
8.8
103
8.9
1731
8.6
99
9.3
1742
7.4
86
8.3
1400
Task Management
8.5
99
8.9
1725
8.9
98
9.1
1735
7.3
90
8.2
1434
7.9
90
8.6
1453
Generative AI
7.0
44
7.0
181
7.1
43
7.1
178
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
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
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Content & Documents
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Controls
Not enough data
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Project Management
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Remote Collaboration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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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
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
19.3%
Computer Software
5.8%
Marketing and Advertising
4.9%
Education Management
4.9%
Retail
4.0%
Other
61.0%
Computer Software
12.0%
Information Technology and Services
11.5%
Marketing and Advertising
9.3%
Education Management
4.3%
Internet
3.6%
Other
59.3%
Alternatives
Discussions
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
Can I use trello offline?
14 Comments
KS
You can update your status offline but it won't reflect on other person's profile. To let them know you have to be online.Read more
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