| Features |
Customizable templates, visual project management, automation, integrations, collaboration tools, reporting and analytics, mobile app |
Database management, flexible views, rich field types, automation, integrations, collaboration tools, mobile app |
Kanban boards, simplicity, power-ups (integrations), task management, collaboration tools, mobile app |
Task management, integration with Microsoft 365, collaboration tools, simple interface, mobile app |
| Ease of Use |
Intuitive and visual interface, moderate learning curve for advanced features |
Easy to use, familiar spreadsheet-like interface, moderate learning curve for complex uses |
Very user-friendly, simple and intuitive interface, minimal learning curve |
User-friendly, especially for existing Microsoft 365 users, simple interface, minimal learning curve |
| Pricing |
Free plan with limited features, paid plans start at $8 per user/month |
Free plan with limited features, paid plans start at $10 per user/month |
Free plan with limited features, paid plans start at $5 per user/month |
Included with Microsoft 365 subscription, no separate cost for Planner |
| Target Audience |
Teams of all sizes, various industries, businesses needing advanced project management features |
Teams needing flexible, database-driven project management, creative industries, SMEs |
Small teams, startups, individuals, businesses needing simple task management |
Organizations using Microsoft 365, teams looking for basic task management integrated with other Microsoft tools |
| Visual Project Management |
Kanban boards, Gantt charts, timelines, highly visual tracking |
Grid, calendar, Kanban, gallery views, less visual than Monday.com |
Kanban boards, limited visual options compared to Monday.com |
Simple task lists and boards, less visually rich than Monday.com |
| Automation |
Extensive automation options for workflows |
Good automation capabilities, especially for database-driven tasks |
Limited automation through power-ups |
Basic automation, mainly within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem |
| Integrations |
Wide range of integrations including Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace |
Extensive integrations, particularly with other database and creative tools |
Good range of integrations through power-ups |
Seamless integration with Microsoft 365 tools, limited third-party integrations |
| Collaboration Tools |
In-app messaging, file sharing, real-time updates |
Collaboration through comments, file attachments, and notifications |
Collaboration through comments, file attachments, notifications |
Collaboration within Microsoft 365 ecosystem, including Teams and Outlook |
| Reporting and Analytics |
Detailed reporting and analytics tools |
Basic reporting, more focused on database views and records |
Basic reporting through power-ups, limited native analytics |
Basic reporting within the Planner interface, more advanced reporting through Power BI |
| Mobile App |
Comprehensive mobile app for project management on the go |
Mobile app with good database management capabilities |
Simple and effective mobile app for task management |
Functional mobile app integrated with Microsoft 365, basic compared to Monday.com |
