Microsoft Planner

by Microsoft · Redmond, United States · Since 2016

Task planning in Microsoft 365.

Starting price: Free plan
Free trial / plan: Free plan; Start without a card
Deployment: Cloud; Web
App Advisor rating: 4.5; transparency & India fit

What is Microsoft Planner?

Microsoft Planner is project management software from Microsoft, based in Redmond, United States and has been building software since 2016. Task planning in Microsoft 365.

Project management software organises work into tasks, owners and deadlines with visibility across the team. The main risk in this category is buying something more elaborate than your team will maintain.

A free plan is available, with paid plans for growing teams.

What works well

+Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
+10 years in business — a mature, stable product

What to watch out for

−Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB

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Microsoft Planner features

Category-standard capabilities plus what Microsoft Planner adds. Verify depth in a demo.

Tasks, subtasks and dependencies
Kanban, list, Gantt and calendar views
Time tracking and workload
Templates and recurring tasks
Client access and approvals
Docs and comments in context
Automations
Reporting and dashboards
Free plan to start without a card

Microsoft Planner pricing

Entry price

Free plan

Free plan, paid tiers for more users and features

How Microsoft Planner charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on microsoft.com.

Specifications

Category: Project management software
Vendor: Microsoft
Headquarters: Redmond, United States
Founded: 2016
Pricing model: Freemium
Starting price: Free plan
Deployment: Cloud
Platforms: Web
Best for: Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India: No

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Microsoft Planner — frequently asked questions

What is Microsoft Planner?+

Microsoft Planner is project management software by Microsoft. Task planning in Microsoft 365.

How much does Microsoft Planner cost?+

Microsoft Planner has a free plan. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans.

Does Microsoft Planner offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — Microsoft Planner offers a free plan you can start with.

Is Microsoft Planner made in India?+

No. Microsoft Planner is developed by Microsoft in Redmond, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.

Who is Microsoft Planner best suited for?+

Microsoft Planner suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for project management software.

What are the best alternatives to Microsoft Planner?+

Popular alternatives in project management software include Zoho Projects, Zoho Sprints, Jira. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Microsoft Planner deployed?+

Microsoft Planner is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.