G2 Vendor Directory

Things vs. Microsoft Planner

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

MetricThings

by Cultured Code

Microsoft Planner

by Microsoft

Overall rating4.44.2
Review count29238
Ease of use9.69.0
Ease of setup10.09.3
Quality of support9.08.6
Meets requirements8.78.7
NPS48.14814846.153846
Small Business62.1%29.5%
Mid-Market20.7%33.8%
Enterprise17.2%36.7%
Total page views100658
Total LLM citations25216,789

Things

Things is a task management application designed to help users organize their personal and professional lives efficiently. Available for Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Vision, it offers a seamless experience across Apple devices. With a one-time purchase model and free synchronization via Things Cloud, users can manage their tasks without recurring fees. Key Features and Functionality: - Cross-Device Compatibility: Things is available for Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Vision, ensuring a consistent experience across all Apple devices.

Pros

  • User Interface
  • Ease of Use
  • Ease of Learning
  • Intuitive
  • Task Organization

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