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Head-to-head · Work Management Software

Asana vs Microsoft Planner

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Asana #2 in Work Management Software 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Asana
Microsoft Planner #5 in Work Management Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit site

Asana leads on 0 checks, Microsoft Planner on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAsana · 9.3/10
  • Free planboth

Asana scores higher on our rubric for work management software: 9.3 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

Asana is the better fit for teams wanting complete, mature work management. Microsoft Planner is the better fit for organizations already using Microsoft 365.

  • Asana fits best

    Teams wanting complete, mature work management

  • Microsoft Planner fits best

    Organizations already using Microsoft 365

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Side by side

Feature Asana 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Microsoft Planner 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 9.0
Ranking #2 in Work Management Software #5 in Work Management Software
Best for Teams wanting complete, mature work management Organizations already using Microsoft 365
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $10.99/user/mo —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs Docs
Integrations 200+ integrations 5 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Asana 0/6 · Microsoft Planner 0/6
Timeline views Not checked yet Not checked yet
Dashboards and reporting Not checked yet Not checked yet
Workflow automation Not checked yet Not checked yet
Resource planning Not checked yet Not checked yet
Portfolio management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Custom fields Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Five core work views, including timeline and Gantt
  • Goals, portfolios, workload, reporting, and time tracking
  • 200 native integrations plus web, desktop, mobile, and API access
  • Multiple task views, including Board, Charts, Calendar, and Timeline
  • Dependencies, backlogs, sprints, goals, reports, and guest access
  • Power Automate actions and triggers through the Planner connector
Cons
  • The Personal plan supports up to 2 users
  • Advanced capabilities cost more than Starter
  • Enterprise and Enterprise+ features require higher-tier plans
  • Premium features require paid Planner subscriptions
  • Premium plans have regional and licensing dependencies
  • Named native integrations center on Microsoft Loop, Outlook, and Teams
Our verdict

Asana is work management software for individuals, small teams, growing organizations, and enterprises. It organizes tasks into projects and supports list, board, calendar, timeline, and Gantt views. Teams can assign work, set…

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Microsoft Planner is a work-management application for individuals, teams, and project managers. It combines task and plan management with collaboration across Microsoft 365. Tasks can include files, checklists, and labels, while teams can…

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  1. AsanaWork Management Software 9.3Free plan
  2. Microsoft PlannerWork Management Software 9.0Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Asana — where it wins

    • Five core work views, including timeline and Gantt
    • Goals, portfolios, workload, reporting, and time tracking
    • 200 native integrations plus web, desktop, mobile, and API access

    Where it doesn't

    • The Personal plan supports up to 2 users
    • Advanced capabilities cost more than Starter
    • Enterprise and Enterprise+ features require higher-tier plans

  • Microsoft Planner — where it wins

    • Multiple task views, including Board, Charts, Calendar, and Timeline
    • Dependencies, backlogs, sprints, goals, reports, and guest access
    • Power Automate actions and triggers through the Planner connector

    Where it doesn't

    • Premium features require paid Planner subscriptions
    • Premium plans have regional and licensing dependencies
    • Named native integrations center on Microsoft Loop, Outlook, and Teams
  • Asana9.3/10 · Free plan

    A mature work management suite spanning tasks, projects, portfolios, reporting, and automation.

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  • Microsoft Planner9.0/10 · Free plan

    A Microsoft 365-centered planner with capable premium project controls.

    Visit siteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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