What is Microsoft Planner?
Take the chaos out of teamwork and get more done! Planner makes it easy for your team to create new plans, organize and assign tasks, share files, chat about what you’re working on, and get updates on progress.
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85 Likeliness to Recommend
96 Plan to Renew
85 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
Emotional Footprint Overview
+87 Net Emotional Footprint
The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.
How much do users love Microsoft Planner?
Pros
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Saves Time
- Client Friendly Policies
Emotional Footprint
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Feature Ratings
Automated Workflow
Task Categorization
Task Status
List Tasks
Task Assignment
Due Dates
Shared Task List
Task Prioritization
Drag and Drop Prioritization
Add Attachments
Add Notes
Vendor Capability Ratings
Ease of Implementation
Business Value Created
Ease of IT Administration
Ease of Data Integration
Usability and Intuitiveness
Ease of Customization
Quality of Features
Availability and Quality of Training
Vendor Support
Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement
Breadth of Features
Microsoft Planner Reviews
Amr E.
- Role: C-Level
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Jun 2023
Simplify Project Management with User-Friendly Int
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Planner from other similar products?
Microsoft Planner is a perfect tool for managing tasks. It works well with Microsoft apps like Teams, Outlook, and OneDrive. This makes it easy to access your tasks from different devices, chat with your team, and automate workflows. Planner is also easy to use, with a simple interface that lets you assign tasks and collaborate quickly. You can organize your tasks with labels and filters and switch between views. Planner is also affordable and included in most Microsoft 365 subscriptions. It follows the same security standards as other Microsoft apps and lets you control who can access your tasks and plans.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
I like using Microsoft Planner because it works well with Microsoft Teams. It's convenient because I can create and manage my plans and tasks without leaving the Teams app. I can even attach OneDrive or SharePoint files to my tasks and view them in Teams. I can chat with my team about a task and use @-mentions to notify specific team members. The best part is that I can pin my plans to particular channels for easy access. This integration between Planners and Teams is a game-changer because it helps me stay organized and work effectively with my team.
What do you dislike most about this product?
I've noticed that Planner doesn't offer some of the advanced features that other project management tools have, like subtasks, recurring tasks, dependencies, Gantt charts, and @-mentions12. These features can be helpful when working on complex projects, allowing you to manage everything more efficiently and effectively. It's something to remember when deciding which tool to use for your next project.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
If you're considering using Microsoft Planner, I recommend it! It's an excellent tool for keeping track of projects and tasks and is effortless. I offer tips to take advantage of the different views available, such as the calendar and board views, to understand better what needs to be done and when. Additionally, feel free to collaborate with others on your team and assign tasks to specific people. Microsoft Planner is an excellent choice for anyone looking to stay organized and on top of their workload.
Pros
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Trustworthy
- Inspires Innovation
Sshvin K.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted May 2023
Fantasy in Collaboration
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Planner from other similar products?
We have depth of tasks management from structuring.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Individualised timelines planning.
What do you dislike most about this product?
All I have are likes only .
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
The collaboration is effective and simplified.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
Dawid K.
- Role: Industry Specific Role
- Industry: Engineering
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Sep 2023
Common solution, easy to integrate
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Planner from other similar products?
The ease to integrate with other Microsoft products
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Accessibility and intuitiveness, short time needed from implementation to boosting efficiency
What do you dislike most about this product?
Does not allow easy access to multiple projects as per portfolio management
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Good to use especially if you are already using other Microsoft products
Pros
- Reliable
- Enables Productivity
- Trustworthy
- Efficient Service
Cons
- Commodity Features
