G2 Vendor Directory

Microsoft Planner vs. Asana

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricMicrosoft Planner

by Microsoft

Asana

by Asana

Overall rating4.24.4
Review count23814,053
Ease of use9.08.8
Ease of setup9.38.8
Quality of support8.68.7
Meets requirements8.78.9
NPS46.15384658.817851
Small Business29.5%57.2%
Mid-Market33.8%31.4%
Enterprise36.7%11.4%
Total page views65827,904
Total LLM citations16,78981,434

Microsoft Planner

Microsoft Planner is a task management tool designed for team collaboration and project organization. It allows users to create plans, assign tasks, set deadlines, and track progress through an intuitive, visual interface. As part of Microsoft 365, Planner enables real-time collaboration and easy communication within teams. Features like drag-and-drop task management, customizable labels, and progress charts help streamline workflows and improve productivity. Ideal for teams of all sizes, Microsoft Planner simplifies project management and enhances teamwork.

Pros

  • Integrations
  • Ease of Use
  • Task Management
  • Project Tracking
  • Team Collaboration
  • Project Management

Asana

Asana is a leading work management platform for human + AI collaboration. Over 170,000 customers like Accenture, Amazon, Anthropic, and Suzuki rely on Asana to align teams and accelerate organizational impact. Whether it’s managing strategic initiatives, cross-functional programs, or company-wide goals, Asana helps organizations bring clarity to complexity—turning plans into action with AI working alongside teams every step of the way. To learn more, visit www.asana.com.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Task Management
  • Project Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Task Tracking
  • Organization