[ Microso... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-planner/reviews) [ Microso... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-planner/reviews) # Microsoft Planner Features ##### ## Platform Basics (6) Drag & Drop Scheduling Ability to drag and drop projects and tasks within a marketing calendar. Project and Task Lists Organization Ability to organize recurring projects and tasks into standardized workflows. Project Templates Provides marketing project templates, which can include editorial calendars, marketing project plans, creative requests, campaign management, event calendar, etc. Budgeting and Cost Estimation Provides tracking for marketing campaign costs and the ability to allocate expenses to budgets. Team Member Roles Ability to assign team members specific roles on specific projects. Automated Alerts and Notficiations Ability to send automated alerts and notifications when projects have been updated and/or compelted. Show More ##### ## Content Planning (3) Content Organization Ability to organize content and manage approvals during the content creation process. Task Assignment Ability to assign content tasks to writers, designers, and editors. Content Scheduling Ability to schedule content distribution across multiple channels (i.e. social media, email, digital ads, etc.) Show More ##### ## Other Features (2) Integrations Ability to integrate with other tools, including project management tools, productivity tools, marketing technology, publishing tools, etc. Reporting Ability to export all marketing activities to a PDF report to easily share results with relevant stakeholders. Show More ##### ## Task Creation (4) Creation & Assignment Create and assign tasks for individual users with details and due dates. Due Dates Set deadlines and milestones for tasks, manually or automatically (based on project templates). Drag & Drop Users can move tasks and change dependencies using drag and drop. Mass Updates Allows users to update multiple tasks at the same time, accross multiple projects. Show More ##### ## Task Management (4) Task Prioritization Set priority levels on tasks so individuals can organize their work. To-Do Lists Each user can view their list of tasks to be completed without having access to other tasks. Dependencies Define dependencies between tasks and the rules to manage them. Recurring Tasks Define recurring tasks that can be scheduled automatically at pre-defined intervals. Show More ##### ## Automation (3) Workflows Provide standard workflows that can be used accross the company. Customization Allow administrators to configure workflows and processes. Data repository Deliver a single data repository for all project information. Show More ##### ## Administration (3) Permissions Define and manage roles and access rights for the entire system. Procedures Maintain procedures for data access and governance. Remote Work Allow users to use the system online and on mobile devices. Show More ##### ## Project management (7) Task Prioritization Set priority levels on tasks so individuals can organize their work. Dependencies Define dependencies between tasks and the rules to manage them. Planning Plan and create work breakdown structure (WBS) based on the scope of the project. Views Create customized project views for internal and external purposes (eg: for customers). Scheduling Allocate resources by matching capacity and demand, by project, team, or department. Critical Path Automatically calculate the critical path for projects and update it when projects change. Dashboards Deliver dashboards that display project data and KPIs in real time. Show More ##### ## Workload (4) Resource Allocation Monitor resource allocation to identify shortages and adjust accordingly. Workspace Define customizable workspace for teams, departments, and external users. Configuration Provide drag and drop options to configure workspaces. Insights Monitor work accross the company and analyze performance. Show More ##### ## Communication & Collaboration (3) Communication Channels Support multiple channels for internal and external communications. Document Management Allow users to share and collaborate on documents and files. Collaboration Help users meet, share workspaces, and collaborate on tasks. Show More ##### ## Cost Management (3) Project Budgeting Associate a budget with a project and allocate it accordingly by task or resource. Time & Expense Track time and expenses associated with projects or tasks. Profitability Monitor project proftability by team or department. Show More ##### ## Integration (3) Front Office Integrate with CRM, marketing, or customer service software. Back Office Provide integration with accounting software and ERP systems. External data Connect to external data sources such as databases or BI software. Show More ##### ## Communication (5) Chat Provide live chat tools for instant messaging Discussions Ability to involve multiple users in public or private discussions External Allow external users to use chat and discussions Feedback Provide functionality to create and manage polls and surveys Announcements Manage news and announcements by company or department Show More ##### ## Content & Documents (4) File Sharing Documents can be shared between users and teams Notes User can share notes with colleagues or external users Search Help users find documents and other types of content Versioning Keep track of document versions and related changes Show More ##### ## Controls (5) Custom Views Create personalized project views for collaboration Followers Allow users to follow tasks which are not assigned to them User Management Define and manage users access to documents and collaboration features Calendars Manage private and shared calendars and associated events Public Sharing Make project views available for the public. Show More ##### ## Project Management (4) Task Management Include features to create, assign, and manage tasks. Planning Deliver project plans that can be customized by users. Visibility Provide visibility into collaborative processes accross the company Integration Provide integration with task management and project management software. Show More ##### ## Remote Collaboration (4) Alignment Align remote employees with their colleagues and external users Accountability Define and track responsabilities for remote users Connectivity Allow users to connect to tools that they use remotely Offline Mode Users can work offline and changes are synced when they back online Show More ##### ## Marketing Campaign Performance (2) Performance and ROI Tracking Ability to track marketing campaign performance and return on investment (ROI). Activity Tracking Ability to compare marketing plans to historical activity. Show More ##### ## Generative AI (6) AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Work Management (4) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Multi-step Planning Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Natural Language Interaction Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Project Collaboration (2) Multi-step Planning Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Marketing Calendar (4) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Multi-step Planning Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Show More [ ![Zoho Projects](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2f879ee636896931c6ce337550188a6b/zoho-projects.svg "Zoho Projects") Sponsored Zoho Projects 4.3/5 (555) Visit Website ](javascript:void(0)) ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![monday Work Management](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/5c18572c785c604e70daeba4580c1091/monday-com.svg "monday Work Management") monday Work Management 4.7/5 (15,057) ](https://www.g2.com/products/monday-com/reviews) [ ![Asana](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565345/asana.svg "Asana") Asana 4.4/5 (13,159) ](https://www.g2.com/products/asana/reviews) [ ![ClickUp](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b675771627028c890e21cb68228a24e9/clickup.svg "ClickUp") ClickUp 4.6/5 (12,229) ](https://www.g2.com/products/clickup/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-planner/competitors/alternatives) ## Technology Glossary Features View full feature definition View definitions of the features and discover new technology terms. 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