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Microsoft Planner
Microsoft Planner
(228)
4.2 out of 5
Microsoft Planner
By Microsoft
Wrike
Wrike
(4,519)
4.2 out of 5
Wrike
By Wrike, Inc.
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At a Glance
Microsoft Planner
Microsoft Planner
Star Rating
(228)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.7% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $33.75
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Wrike
Wrike
Star Rating
(4,519)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.2% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Wrike excels in overall user satisfaction, with a significantly higher number of reviews compared to Microsoft Planner. Users appreciate its robust workflow management capabilities, noting that it has become a core application that reduces email communications and enhances collaboration.
  • Users say that Microsoft Planner offers a visually intuitive experience with its Kanban-style boards, making task management straightforward. The easy drag-and-drop functionality is highlighted as a key feature, allowing users to quickly assign tasks and manage their projects effectively.
  • According to verified reviews, Wrike's implementation process is generally smooth, although some users mention that it can be complex for specific workflows. In contrast, Microsoft Planner is praised for its ease of setup, with users finding it simple to integrate with other Microsoft 365 tools like Teams and Outlook.
  • Reviewers mention that Wrike provides excellent notifications and reminders, which help users stay on top of their tasks. This feature, combined with its tagging and communication capabilities, makes it a favorite for project tracking and collaboration.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that while both tools offer strong task prioritization features, Microsoft Planner's custom color labels allow for quick visual organization of tasks, which users find particularly helpful for managing priorities and requirements.
  • Users report that Wrike shines in its ability to handle complex workflows and customization options, although some find it less user-friendly than Microsoft Planner. The latter is often seen as more accessible for teams looking for a straightforward project management solution.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft Planner
Microsoft Planner
Starting at $33.75
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Wrike
Free
$0.00
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Free Trial
Microsoft Planner
Free Trial is available
Wrike
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
185
8.5
3,680
Ease of Use
8.8
189
7.9
3,718
Ease of Setup
9.1
54
7.8
1,615
Ease of Admin
9.1
43
8.3
1,288
Quality of Support
8.3
139
8.5
2,910
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
36
8.5
1,233
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
184
8.2
3,514
Features by Category
Project ManagementHide 34 FeaturesShow 34 Features
Not enough data
8.0
1,674
Tasks
Not enough data
8.9
1568
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
1590
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
1541
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
1517
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
1446
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
1302
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
1436
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1385
|
Verified
Projects
Not enough data
8.5
1402
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1302
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
1276
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
1323
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1355
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
1006
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
606
Not enough data
8.1
1282
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
1069
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
1033
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
1038
|
Verified
Resource Management
Not enough data
7.8
1077
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
1129
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1213
|
Verified
Project Monitoring
Not enough data
7.7
1022
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
1091
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
1339
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.9
169
Not enough data
6.2
443
Agentic AI - Project Management
Not enough data
7.4
9
Not enough data
7.5
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
7.8
9
Project and Portfolio ManagementHide 24 FeaturesShow 24 Features
Not enough data
7.6
46
Portfolio Management
Not enough data
7.7
37
Not enough data
8.1
38
Not enough data
7.8
36
Not enough data
7.5
38
Project Management
Not enough data
8.1
39
Not enough data
8.3
39
Not enough data
7.7
36
Resource Management
Not enough data
8.0
37
Not enough data
8.1
36
Not enough data
7.9
34
Data & Analytics
Not enough data
7.4
35
Not enough data
7.4
38
Not enough data
7.5
35
Not enough data
7.4
34
Strategy - Project and Portfolio Management
Not enough data
7.1
28
Not enough data
7.6
31
Not enough data
7.6
31
Not enough data
7.5
29
Not enough data
7.6
30
Not enough data
7.4
30
Not enough data
7.1
30
Not enough data
7.5
30
Not enough data
7.4
30
Not enough data
7.6
31
Workflow ManagementHide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
Not enough data
7.9
934
Setup
Not enough data
8.3
763
Not enough data
8.3
781
Not enough data
8.0
766
Not enough data
8.2
843
Management
Not enough data
8.3
750
Not enough data
8.0
629
Not enough data
7.8
595
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.3
277
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Bug TrackingHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
Not enough data
8.3
180
Bug Reporting
Not enough data
8.4
148
Not enough data
8.2
143
Not enough data
8.4
151
Bug Monitoring
Not enough data
8.1
141
Not enough data
8.3
142
Not enough data
8.4
143
Agentic AI - Bug Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Objectives and Key Results (OKR)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
8.0
93
Communication
Not enough data
8.6
89
Not enough data
8.0
87
Not enough data
8.0
86
Not enough data
7.8
88
Goal Creation
Not enough data
8.0
88
Not enough data
8.0
88
Not enough data
7.1
81
Not enough data
8.3
85
Agentic AI - Objectives and Key Results (OKR)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Kanban Project ManagementHide 16 FeaturesShow 16 Features
Not enough data
8.5
179
Tasks
Not enough data
8.9
172
Not enough data
8.7
171
Not enough data
8.5
168
Agentic AI - Kanban Project Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Kanban Boards
Not enough data
8.5
169
Not enough data
8.5
169
Not enough data
8.6
167
Planning
Not enough data
8.6
167
Not enough data
8.1
169
Not enough data
7.9
168
Marketing CalendarHide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features
Not enough data
8.1
442
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.2
351
Not enough data
8.4
387
Not enough data
8.3
375
Not enough data
7.4
278
Not enough data
8.5
354
Not enough data
8.3
382
Content Planning
Not enough data
8.4
385
Not enough data
8.9
397
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Marketing Campaign Performance
Not enough data
7.4
261
Not enough data
8.2
316
Agentic AI - Marketing Calendar
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Other Features
Not enough data
7.7
312
Not enough data
7.7
304
Task ManagementHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.0
108
7.9
1,365
Task Creation
8.8
104
8.8
1270
8.8
103
8.8
1283
8.6
99
8.3
1196
7.4
86
7.8
1051
Task Management
8.5
99
8.4
1233
8.9
98
8.5
1241
7.3
90
8.1
1158
7.9
90
8.2
1122
Generative AI
7.0
44
6.1
408
7.1
43
6.2
408
Professional Services AutomationHide 35 FeaturesShow 35 Features
Not enough data
7.8
26
Customer Management
Not enough data
7.9
23
Not enough data
7.1
22
Not enough data
7.8
23
Not enough data
8.2
23
Project Management
Not enough data
8.9
25
Not enough data
8.9
25
Not enough data
8.4
24
Not enough data
8.6
25
Accounting
Not enough data
7.1
23
Not enough data
6.4
23
Not enough data
6.5
23
Not enough data
6.7
23
Not enough data
6.7
23
Portfolio Management
Not enough data
7.8
24
Not enough data
8.0
22
Not enough data
7.9
22
Not enough data
7.5
22
Analytics
Not enough data
8.0
22
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
7.7
21
Administration
Not enough data
7.5
22
Not enough data
8.7
23
Not enough data
8.6
22
Platform
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
8.0
21
Not enough data
8.9
21
Not enough data
8.2
23
Not enough data
7.0
21
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.5
19
Not enough data
7.2
20
Artificial Intelligence - Professional Services Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Professional Services Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Work ManagementHide 32 FeaturesShow 32 Features
7.7
7
8.0
980
Automation
7.4
7
8.5
851
6.9
6
8.3
852
7.1
7
8.0
745
Administration
7.6
7
8.3
795
7.5
6
8.2
734
9.2
6
8.9
814
Project management
8.3
6
8.6
873
6.7
5
8.3
813
8.1
6
8.5
850
7.2
6
8.3
814
7.5
6
8.4
812
6.7
6
8.0
676
7.2
6
8.4
854
Workload
8.6
6
8.2
727
8.3
6
8.5
821
6.3
5
8.2
766
6.0
5
8.0
702
Communication & Collaboration
7.0
5
8.3
794
Not enough data
8.2
792
9.3
5
8.8
846
Cost Management
Not enough data
7.7
548
8.0
5
7.8
578
Not enough data
7.4
514
Integration
8.3
5
7.5
517
8.3
5
7.5
514
8.7
5
7.5
504
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.4
237
Not enough data
7.3
102
Agentic AI - Work Management
Not enough data
7.4
9
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
7.6
9
Project CollaborationHide 26 FeaturesShow 26 Features
Not enough data
8.1
1,257
Communication
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
1042
Not enough data
7.8
840
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Content & Documents
Not enough data
8.5
1081
Not enough data
8.6
1070
Not enough data
8.0
1070
Not enough data
8.0
908
Controls
Not enough data
8.2
1000
Not enough data
8.1
907
Not enough data
8.4
992
Not enough data
8.0
955
Not enough data
7.9
812
Project Management
Not enough data
8.9
1154
Not enough data
8.6
1109
Not enough data
8.6
1101
Not enough data
8.1
899
Remote Collaboration
Not enough data
8.5
994
Not enough data
8.6
1025
Not enough data
8.6
993
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.0
141
Not enough data
6.1
331
Agentic AI - Project Collaboration
Not enough data
7.6
24
Not enough data
7.1
22
Online Form BuilderHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
Not enough data
8.3
132
Customization
Not enough data
8.6
113
Not enough data
8.4
103
Not enough data
8.8
106
Not enough data
7.9
110
Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.5
92
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
112
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.7
85
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)Hide 36 FeaturesShow 36 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
New Product Introduction
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
CAD
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Data Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Bill of Materials
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Engineering Change Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Simulation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Online ProofingHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
8.0
52
Proofing Features - Online Proofing
Not enough data
8.1
47
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform - Online Proofing
Not enough data
8.2
49
Not enough data
7.4
47
Not enough data
7.5
47
Not enough data
8.3
45
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Workflow and Collaboration - Online Proofing
Not enough data
8.2
47
Not enough data
8.6
50
Marketing Resource ManagementHide 3 FeaturesShow 3 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Marketing Resource Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Event PlanningHide 4 FeaturesShow 4 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Event Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Time TrackingHide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
Not enough data
8.1
658
Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.2
503
Not enough data
8.7
592
Not enough data
8.0
407
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
7.2
318
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.5
328
Mobile Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.3
463
Administration
Not enough data
7.9
381
Not enough data
8.4
520
Not enough data
8.5
516
Not enough data
7.8
357
Not enough data
8.6
513
Platform
Not enough data
8.2
501
Not enough data
7.7
379
Not enough data
7.7
347
Not enough data
8.5
529
Not enough data
7.8
425
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft Planner
Microsoft Planner
Wrike
Wrike
Microsoft Planner and Wrike are categorized as Task Management, Marketing Calendar, Project Collaboration, and Work Management
Unique Categories
Microsoft Planner
Microsoft Planner has no unique categories
Wrike
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Planner
Microsoft Planner
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
29.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
32.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
37.7%
Wrike
Wrike
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
35.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
43.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
21.5%
Reviewers' Industry
Microsoft Planner
Microsoft Planner
Information Technology and Services
19.3%
Computer Software
5.8%
Marketing and Advertising
4.9%
Education Management
4.9%
Retail
4.0%
Other
61.0%
Wrike
Wrike
Marketing and Advertising
19.5%
Computer Software
7.5%
Information Technology and Services
7.5%
Higher Education
4.1%
Financial Services
3.7%
Other
57.8%
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Discussions
Microsoft Planner
Microsoft Planner Discussions
Construction
1 Comment
Chris J.
CJ
Replacing a dock decking is a necessary part of general dock maintenance, as it can become weathered and worn over time. Replacing a dock decking can be...Read more
Is Microsoft planner going away?
1 Comment
Erik C.
EC
It is unlikely, since half of the large companies usually use microsoft products, where planner can do wonders with the data and tasks of the work teams.Read more
What can Microsoft planner do?
1 Comment
IK
Planner is great for sharing tasks between team members. You can create so called "Buckets" and put in them topic related task cards. Then appoint the card...Read more
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Wrike
Wrike Discussions
What is wrike used for?
14 Comments
Holli S.
HS
Wrike is a scaleable project management tool. From Wrike: "Wrike is a SaaS-based, work management platform features engaging collaboration, workflow and...Read more
Are there additional capabilities beyond project management? Seems like it going through this review process.
9 Comments
CM
1) Wrike Forms has allow us to assess all project requests submitted by stakeholders, allowing us to pull the right team and understand the needs of the...Read more
What is Wrike used for?
3 Comments
NR
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