Project management · Head to head
Asana vs Microsoft Planner: which is better?
Short answer
Microsoft Planner costs less in the first year ($659.40 vs $600 for 5 users). Pick Asana for cross-team work tracking; pick Microsoft Planner for Microsoft 365 teams.
| Fact | Asana | Microsoft Planner | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Cross-team work tracking | Microsoft 365 teams | — |
| Free plan | Yes, Personal plan | No | Asana |
| Entry plan | Starter: $10.99 / seat / mo | Planner Plan 1: $10 / seat / mo | Microsoft Planner |
| Mid plan | Advanced: $24.99 / seat / mo | Planner and Project Plan 3: $30 / seat / mo | Asana |
| Top plan | Advanced: $24.99 / seat / mo | Planner and Project Plan 3: $30 / seat / mo | Asana |
| 1st year, 5 users | $659.40 | $600 | Microsoft Planner |
| Platforms | Web | Web | Tie |
Edge = the better published number or limit; we do not test the tools hands-on.
Which is cheaper, Asana or Microsoft Planner?
Microsoft Planner costs less in the first year ($659.40 vs $600 for 5 users).
| 1st year, 5 users | Asana | Microsoft Planner |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | $659.40 | $600 |
| Mid | $1,499.40 | $1,800 |
| Top | $1,499.40 | $1,800 |
Which has the better free plan, Asana or Microsoft Planner?
Asana: Yes, Personal plan.
Should you pick Asana or Microsoft Planner?
Pick Asana if
- you want cross-team work tracking
- the free plan is enough (Personal plan)
Pick Microsoft Planner if
- you want Microsoft 365 teams
- you can pay $10 / seat / mo from day one
Sources
| Vendor page | URL | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Asana pricing | asana.com/pricing | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Microsoft Planner pricing | microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/planner/microsoft-planner-plans-and-pricing | 27 Oct 2026 |
Prices in USD as published by each vendor, billed yearly where offered. How we compare