Microsoft Planner vs Zoho Projects

Microsoft Planner9.0Visit Zoho Projects8.8Visit

Higher score Microsoft Planner #5 in Work Management Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit site

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Zoho Projects #7 in Work Management Software 8.8/10 Free plan · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Zoho Projects

• Microsoft Planner fits best

  Organizations already using Microsoft 365

• Zoho Projects fits best

  Budget-conscious teams needing deep project controls

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Side by side

Feature	Microsoft Planner 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Zoho Projects 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.8
Ranking	#5 in Work Management Software	#7 in Work Management Software
Best for	Organizations already using Microsoft 365	Budget-conscious teams needing deep project controls
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$5/user/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	15 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Docs	Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs, Tickets
Integrations	5 integrations	50+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Microsoft Planner 0/6 · Zoho Projects 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	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	Free plan includes Gantt charts and basic project management features Supports dependencies, critical paths, budgeting, workload, and issue tracking 49 native integrations plus web, mobile, Chrome extension, and API access
Cons	Premium features require paid Planner subscriptions Premium plans have regional and licensing dependencies Named native integrations center on Microsoft Loop, Outlook, and Teams	Free plan is limited to 3 projects and 5 GB of storage Cross-project dependencies and advanced reports require Enterprise Its broad controls may exceed the needs of simple task-list teams
Our verdict	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… Read the review →	Zoho Projects is cloud-based work management software for teams and businesses managing projects, schedules, resources, costs, and client participation. It combines work breakdown structures, milestones, tasks, subtasks, dependencies,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• Zoho Projects — where it wins

  • Free plan includes Gantt charts and basic project management features
  • Supports dependencies, critical paths, budgeting, workload, and issue tracking
  • 49 native integrations plus web, mobile, Chrome extension, and API access

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan is limited to 3 projects and 5 GB of storage
  • Cross-project dependencies and advanced reports require Enterprise
  • Its broad controls may exceed the needs of simple task-list teams

• Microsoft Planner9.0/10 · Free plan

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

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• Zoho Projects8.8/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial

  Deep project controls at a low annual entry price, with a capable free plan.

  Visit Zoho ProjectsFull verdict →