Compare Microsoft Planner and Wrike 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.3% of reviews)
Mid-Market (43.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $33.75
$0.00
Microsoft Planner
Star Rating
(230)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $33.75
Browse all 4 pricing plansWrike
Star Rating
(4,521)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Wrike excels in providing customizable workflows, which users find particularly beneficial for managing complex projects. One user highlighted how these workflows made a significant difference during a large project, allowing for smoother proofing processes.
- Users say Microsoft Planner stands out for its seamless integration with the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, making it a go-to choice for teams already using tools like Teams and Outlook. Reviewers appreciate the intuitive Kanban-style boards that simplify task management and enhance collaboration.
- According to verified reviews, Wrike's interface is noted for being more polished and intuitive, with users praising the customizable dashboards and smoother navigation. This has led to increased adoption within organizations, as teams find it easier to tailor views to their specific needs.
- Reviewers mention that while Microsoft Planner is easy to set up and manage, it may lack some advanced features that larger teams might require. Users enjoy the simplicity of task assignments but note that it may not be as robust for complex project management compared to Wrike.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Wrike's overall user satisfaction is reflected in its higher G2 Score, indicating a strong performance in quality and support. Users appreciate the responsive customer service and the platform's ability to meet diverse project needs.
- Users report that while both tools offer good task prioritization features, Wrike provides more comprehensive options for managing dependencies and workflows, which can be crucial for larger projects. In contrast, Microsoft Planner is praised for its visual task management but may not offer the same depth in these areas.
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
Wrike
Free
$0.00
Essential task management
- Web, desktop, and mobile apps
- Project & task management
- Board view
Free Trial
Microsoft Planner
Free Trial is available
Wrike
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
186
8.5
3,682
Ease of Use
8.8
191
7.9
3,719
Ease of Setup
9.1
56
7.8
1,620
Ease of Admin
9.1
44
8.3
1,293
Quality of Support
8.3
139
8.5
2,913
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
37
8.5
1,238
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
185
8.2
3,515
Features by Category
Tasks
Not enough data
8.9
1569
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
1591
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
1542
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
1517
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
1448
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
1303
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
1437
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1387
|
Verified
Projects
Not enough data
8.5
1402
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1302
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
1277
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
1324
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1357
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
1007
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
606
Not enough data
8.1
1283
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
1070
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
1034
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
1039
|
Verified
Resource Management
Not enough data
7.8
1078
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
1130
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1215
|
Verified
Project Monitoring
Not enough data
7.7
1023
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
1092
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
1341
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.9
170
Not enough data
6.3
444
Agentic AI - Project Management
Not enough data
7.4
9
Not enough data
7.5
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
7.8
9
Portfolio Management
Not enough data
7.7
37
Not enough data
8.1
38
Not enough data
7.8
36
Not enough data
7.5
38
Project Management
Not enough data
8.1
39
Not enough data
8.3
39
Not enough data
7.7
36
Resource Management
Not enough data
8.0
37
Not enough data
8.1
36
Not enough data
7.9
34
Data & Analytics
Not enough data
7.4
35
Not enough data
7.4
38
Not enough data
7.5
35
Not enough data
7.4
34
Strategy - Project and Portfolio Management
Not enough data
7.1
28
Not enough data
7.6
31
Not enough data
7.6
31
Not enough data
7.5
29
Not enough data
7.6
30
Not enough data
7.4
30
Not enough data
7.1
30
Not enough data
7.5
30
Not enough data
7.4
30
Not enough data
7.6
31
Setup
Not enough data
8.3
764
Not enough data
8.3
782
Not enough data
8.1
767
Not enough data
8.2
845
Management
Not enough data
8.3
751
Not enough data
8.0
630
Not enough data
7.8
596
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.3
278
Agentic AI - Workflow 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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Bug Reporting
Not enough data
8.4
148
Not enough data
8.2
143
Not enough data
8.4
151
Bug Monitoring
Not enough data
8.1
141
Not enough data
8.3
142
Not enough data
8.4
143
Agentic AI - Bug Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
8.6
89
Not enough data
8.0
87
Not enough data
8.0
86
Not enough data
7.8
88
Goal Creation
Not enough data
8.0
88
Not enough data
8.0
88
Not enough data
7.1
81
Not enough data
8.3
85
Agentic AI - Objectives and Key Results (OKR)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tasks
Not enough data
8.9
172
Not enough data
8.7
171
Not enough data
8.5
168
Agentic AI - Kanban 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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Kanban Boards
Not enough data
8.5
169
Not enough data
8.5
169
Not enough data
8.6
167
Planning
Not enough data
8.6
167
Not enough data
8.1
169
Not enough data
7.9
168
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.2
351
Not enough data
8.4
387
Not enough data
8.3
375
Not enough data
7.4
278
Not enough data
8.5
354
Not enough data
8.3
382
Content Planning
Not enough data
8.4
385
Not enough data
8.9
398
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Marketing Campaign Performance
Not enough data
7.4
261
Not enough data
8.2
316
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
7.7
312
Not enough data
7.7
305
Task Creation
8.8
105
8.8
1271
8.8
104
8.8
1284
8.6
99
8.3
1197
7.4
86
7.8
1052
Task Management
8.5
99
8.4
1233
8.9
98
8.5
1242
7.3
90
8.1
1159
7.9
90
8.2
1123
Generative AI
7.0
44
6.2
410
7.1
43
6.2
409
Customer Management
Not enough data
7.9
23
Not enough data
7.1
22
Not enough data
7.8
23
Not enough data
8.2
23
Project Management
Not enough data
8.9
25
Not enough data
8.9
25
Not enough data
8.4
24
Not enough data
8.6
25
Accounting
Not enough data
7.1
23
Not enough data
6.4
23
Not enough data
6.5
23
Not enough data
6.7
23
Not enough data
6.7
23
Portfolio Management
Not enough data
7.8
24
Not enough data
8.0
22
Not enough data
7.9
22
Not enough data
7.5
22
Analytics
Not enough data
8.0
22
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
7.7
21
Administration
Not enough data
7.5
22
Not enough data
8.7
23
Not enough data
8.6
22
Platform
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
8.0
21
Not enough data
8.9
21
Not enough data
8.2
23
Not enough data
7.0
21
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.5
19
Not enough data
7.2
20
Artificial Intelligence - Professional Services Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Professional Services Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation
7.4
7
8.5
853
6.9
6
8.3
853
7.1
7
8.0
746
Administration
7.6
7
8.3
796
7.5
6
8.2
735
9.2
6
8.9
815
Project management
8.3
6
8.6
874
6.7
5
8.3
814
8.1
6
8.5
851
7.2
6
8.3
815
7.5
6
8.4
813
6.7
6
8.0
677
7.2
6
8.4
855
Workload
8.6
6
8.2
728
8.3
6
8.5
822
6.3
5
8.2
767
6.0
5
8.0
703
Communication & Collaboration
7.0
5
8.3
795
Not enough data
8.2
793
9.3
5
8.8
847
Cost Management
Not enough data
7.7
549
8.0
5
7.8
579
Not enough data
7.4
515
Integration
8.3
5
7.6
518
8.3
5
7.5
515
8.7
5
7.5
505
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.4
238
Not enough data
7.3
102
Agentic AI - Work Management
Not enough data
7.4
9
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
7.6
9
Communication
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
1043
Not enough data
7.8
841
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Content & Documents
Not enough data
8.5
1082
Not enough data
8.6
1071
Not enough data
8.0
1071
Not enough data
8.0
909
Controls
Not enough data
8.2
1001
Not enough data
8.1
908
Not enough data
8.4
993
Not enough data
8.0
956
Not enough data
7.9
813
Project Management
Not enough data
8.9
1154
Not enough data
8.6
1108
Not enough data
8.6
1102
Not enough data
8.1
899
Remote Collaboration
Not enough data
8.5
995
Not enough data
8.6
1025
Not enough data
8.6
994
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.0
142
Not enough data
6.1
332
Agentic AI - Project Collaboration
Not enough data
7.6
24
Not enough data
7.1
22
Customization
Not enough data
8.6
113
Not enough data
8.4
103
Not enough data
8.8
106
Not enough data
7.9
110
Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.5
92
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
112
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.7
85
New Product Introduction
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
CAD
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Product Data Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Bill of Materials
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Engineering Change Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Simulation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
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
Proofing Features - Online Proofing
Not enough data
8.1
47
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform - Online Proofing
Not enough data
8.2
49
Not enough data
7.4
47
Not enough data
7.5
47
Not enough data
8.3
45
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Workflow and Collaboration - Online Proofing
Not enough data
8.2
47
Not enough data
8.6
50
Agentic AI - Marketing Resource Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Event Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.3
504
Not enough data
8.7
593
Not enough data
8.0
408
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
7.2
319
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.5
329
Mobile Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.3
464
Administration
Not enough data
7.9
382
Not enough data
8.4
521
Not enough data
8.5
517
Not enough data
7.8
358
Not enough data
8.6
514
Platform
Not enough data
8.2
502
Not enough data
7.7
380
Not enough data
7.7
348
Not enough data
8.5
530
Not enough data
7.8
426
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft Planner and Wrike are categorized as Task Management, Marketing Calendar, Project Collaboration, and Work Management
Unique Categories
Microsoft Planner has no unique categories
Wrike is categorized as Kanban Project Management, Objectives and Key Results (OKR), Workflow Management, Project and Portfolio Management, Online Proofing, Online Form Builder, Event Planning, Bug Tracking, Time Tracking, Professional Services Automation, Project Management, Marketing Resource Management, and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Planner
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Wrike
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
18.8%
Computer Software
6.3%
Marketing and Advertising
4.9%
Education Management
4.9%
Higher Education
4.0%
Other
61.2%
Marketing and Advertising
19.5%
Computer Software
7.5%
Information Technology and Services
7.5%
Higher Education
4.1%
Financial Services
3.7%
Other
57.7%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is Microsoft Planner used for?
1 Comment
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
Are there additional capabilities beyond project management? Seems like it going through this review process.
9 Comments
GG
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