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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Microsoft Planner

    Score7.7 out of 10
    N/AMicrosoft Planner is presented as a solution to organize teamwork with intuitive, collaborative, visual task management. With it, users can create Kanban boards using task cards with files, checklists, and labels. Users can collaborate in Planner and Microsoft Teams and check visual status charts—all in the Microsoft cloud.N/A

    Microsoft To Do

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AMicrosoft To Do replaces the former Wunderlist task management tool.N/A
    Pricing
    Microsoft PlannerMicrosoft To Do
    Editions & Modules
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    Microsoft PlannerMicrosoft To Do
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Microsoft PlannerMicrosoft To Do
    Considered Both Products
    Microsoft
    Chose Microsoft Planner
    Compared to the other options, we already had access to Microsoft Planner, preconfigured accounts, and support and ordination from tech internally to use it. We previously used Wrike, I wanted to use Asana, and other people in the organisation either used Microsoft Project, or …
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    Chose Microsoft Planner
    Microsoft Planner has a clear cut edge over all the other project planning software of having its native and extensive capability of integrating with the Office 365 apps which everyone uses heavily. Also, it is highly accessible and usable to a large extent through PDAs and …
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    Microsoft
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    82%
    Would buy again
    23 Answers
    92%
    Would buy again
    34 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    96%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    37 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    75%
    Happy with the feature set
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    95%
    Happy with the feature set
    35 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    93%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    88%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    21 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    95%
    Implementation went as expected
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    93%
    Implementation went as expected
    28 Answers
    Features
    Microsoft PlannerMicrosoft To Do
    Project Management
    Comparison of Project Management features of Microsoft Planner and Microsoft To Do
    Feature
    Microsoft Planner
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    Ratings
    Microsoft To Do
    5.6
    76 Ratings
    31% below category average
    Task Management00 Ratings8.076 Ratings
    Resource Management00 Ratings6.141 Ratings
    Gantt Charts00 Ratings4.58 Ratings
    Scheduling00 Ratings8.358 Ratings
    Workflow Automation00 Ratings3.033 Ratings
    Team Collaboration00 Ratings5.067 Ratings
    Support for Agile Methodology00 Ratings6.017 Ratings
    Support for Waterfall Methodology00 Ratings7.017 Ratings
    Document Management00 Ratings3.038 Ratings
    Email integration00 Ratings6.342 Ratings
    Mobile Access00 Ratings7.471 Ratings
    Timesheet Tracking00 Ratings3.012 Ratings
    Change request and Case Management00 Ratings5.39 Ratings
    Budget and Expense Management00 Ratings4.95 Ratings
    Professional Services Automation
    Comparison of Professional Services Automation features of Microsoft Planner and Microsoft To Do
    Feature
    Microsoft Planner
    -
    Ratings
    Microsoft To Do
    6.5
    7 Ratings
    17% below category average
    Quotes/estimates00 Ratings5.04 Ratings
    Invoicing00 Ratings7.04 Ratings
    Project & financial reporting00 Ratings7.96 Ratings
    Integration with accounting software00 Ratings6.02 Ratings
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    Score8.6 out of 10
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    Score7.3 out of 10
    Enterprises
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    Score8.6 out of 10
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    Score9.1 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Microsoft PlannerMicrosoft To Do
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.7
    (28 ratings)
    8.5
    (76 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    8.0
    (4 ratings)
    Usability
    7.9
    (12 ratings)
    7.4
    (12 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.6
    (30 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
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    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Microsoft PlannerMicrosoft To Do
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Microsoft
    There are a few examples where MS Planner would be suitable for employees at a mature organization. In my opinion, if you have Outlook or Teams, you already have built-in calendars and to-do lists. If you need a project management tool, you have two options: either pay for MS Project or use an alternative tool like Monday, Asana, or Jira. Regardless, their free versions are much more sophisticated than Microsoft's (MS Planner). Any team wishing to put together a halfway-decent project management board will need to look elsewhere, as MS Planner is only suitable for a personal to-do list.
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    Microsoft
    I think Microsoft To Do is helpful for people who don't need a lot of customization in a task manager. I prefer using 3rd party task managers that allow me to create projects with tasks and subtasks. But for a team that already uses Microsoft products and doesn't want to learn or invest capital in another task manager, Microsoft To Do covers the basics and syncs with your calendar.
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    Pros
    Microsoft
    • I love the ability to tag and untag others as needed
    • I love the ability to customize the tag labels and that there are so many options
    • I love the ability to add comments and it notifies the others tagged in the task
    • I love that the task description can be changed as needed without notification to others assigned to the task
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    • Wunderlist is what you need for your to do lists. It's really simple to use.
    • Allows you to set due date to your lists, share them with your team and/or create a folder to divide and organize all your list set
    • Also, Wunderlist is compatible with all platform and devices. So you can always be updated on your list or work on them from wherever you are and with all the devices you have.
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    Cons
    Microsoft
    • Would be nice to see a calendar view instead of a list view
    • Permissions aren't configurable, anyone can delete any task at any time and there is no recycle bin
    • Notifications aren't great, you have to be attached as an owner to a task to see comments and be notified of changes, and even then notifications aren't shown for a lot of things
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    Microsoft
    • Viewing more than one task at a time.
    • Email forwarding tasks - sometimes can be buggy and not always smooth.
    • Option to show more detail on a task without clicking task - example: being able to see attachment without clicking on task to view.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Microsoft
    It is a very useful tool that brings teams in sync with one another. The integration with other Microsoft products makes it an obvious choice because you don't have to purchase a license for a completely different tool that doesn't have cross-functional capabilities with the software you already use on a daily basis.
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    Microsoft
    It's working, and doing precisely what we selected it for. The only hesitation is if Microsoft suddenly drops the platform.
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    Usability
    Microsoft
    The board-and-bucket layout makes it easy to organize tasks, track progress, and prioritize work at a glance, even for first-time users. I also appreciate how Planner seamlessly integrates with tools like Teams, Outlook, and SharePoint, enabling users to collaborate, schedule tasks, and access their plans without needing to switch platforms. I also like how it’s accessible not only on desktops, but also on mobile devices.
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    User friendly, easy to configure, and VERY simplistic. I particularly use heavily the phone app feature. While others in the room are on social media, I am reviewing my tasks and this triggers other tasks I know I need to get done. I like the sense of accomplishment of moving things to the completed pile as well.
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    Support Rating
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    I have not had an issue where I needed to reach out to Wunderlist, but I know their contact and online chat is easy to access and feel confident that they would be helpful. My only worry is Wunderlist is becoming Microsoft to-do in May 2020, and I believe the app will become worse after that.
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    Implementation Rating
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    Wunderlist giving 100% work satisfaction for me and my organization
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    Alternatives Considered
    Microsoft
    Many areas of the company still use Trello to organize their activities and tasks, but gradually Microsoft Planner must replace the activities. Users are often "attached" to familiar technologies, but Office 365 takes advantage of the more organized use of the tools. This year we will not renew the Trello contract.
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    Microsoft
    It's a small tool compared to bigger project management software, but we found that they work perfectly together. It helps you declutter the larger PM tools, keep your smaller tasks in-line and make sure they get completed. When you're working in a creative agency, ideas and tasks are flying around, so having a tool like this that keeps you accountable and reminds you of your tasks is a must!
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    Return on Investment
    Microsoft
    • In my experience, productivity is negatively impacted because assigning subtasks aren't clear on Microsoft Planner
    • Managers aren't able to track direct reports' tasks across multiple boards -- leading to poor visibility for us
    • Notifications aren't always sent to inbox, so you rely on people's own project management skills to follow the communication on tasks they're assigned to. In my experience, this leads to missed deadlines impacting customer relationships.
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    Microsoft
    • Its affordable enough that the limited set of problems it solves are worth the investment.
    • If you already have Office 365 it doesn't really make sense unless you hate the task app.
    • With Microsoft acquiring Wunderlist I wouldn't start investing in this product. I would either choose Office 365 and go with TO-DO or use a free app.
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