G2 Vendor Directory

Microsoft Planner vs. Smartsheet

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

MetricMicrosoft Planner

by Microsoft

Smartsheet

by Smartsheet

Overall rating4.24.4
Review count23822,895
Ease of use9.08.6
Ease of setup9.38.5
Quality of support8.68.5
Meets requirements8.78.7
NPS46.15384658.238674
Small Business29.5%33.7%
Mid-Market33.8%41.3%
Enterprise36.7%25.0%
Total page views65816,584
Total LLM citations16,78951,029

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

Smartsheet

Smartsheet revolutionizes how you manage projects, portfolios, and processes. The Smartsheet AI-powered platform delivers adaptability, sophisticated experiences, and enterprise-grade rigor to support work across industries — from service delivery to construction, clinical trials, and marketing campaigns. Designed to meet demanding requirements, it helps organizations drive efficiency, accelerate innovation, and stay competitive. Over 85% of Fortune 500 companies trust Smartsheet to align their resources to improve efficiency, agility, and collaboration in today’s ever-changing world of work.

Pros

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