Does Google Have Something Like Microsoft Planner?

Microsoft Planner is a Kanban project management software solution that works very well for task organization and management. With Planner, you can simplify task management through its intuitive, collaborative, and visual task management tools. Microsoft Planner is connected across Microsoft 365 which makes collaboration with other Office 365 apps very seamless.

MS Planner and MS Project are often used together for managing projects and MS Project also integrates with MS Teams so that teams can collaborate effectively while using the planning and project tools. MS Project offers more functionality than Excel, making it a good choice for smaller companies or straight forward project management. 

While Google does not have a dedicated project management app, it has various tools and features included in the Workspace suite that many companies use for project work that echo some of the features in dedicated project management systems like Primavera, Basecamp, and Asana. However, a full project management software will provide centralized project management tools for planning, execution, collaboration, and analysis. These tools also offer tools for various project planning methodology and you can create professional Gantt charts and other visuals to support and organize project work and objectives. 

The task management app that Google has is pretty basic as compared to Microsoft Planner. If you are looking for simple task management then Google Tasks is a good option for you. However, if you need to work on a complex project you will need additional tools like time tracking and the ability to create workflows.

Google Tasks lets you create a task list and add sub-tasks. It will also allow you to set reminders and be notified through mobile notifications when a task is due.

Google Sheets is comparable to Excel, but offers a sharing component that makes it good for teams who need to collaborate on shared data or timelines. 

SharePoint is a collaboration platform offered by Microsoft. Users use it upload documents and data and share it with others. SharePoint can be used at an individual level as well as an organizational level, which is an important element of project management. You can also create a project management dashboard in SharePoint by following these steps:

• Use Quick Launch to Define Processes: SharePoint lets you build team sites which means that you can have your whole team collaborate on a webpage. The first step that you need to do is map down the processes involved in your project on the site. You can link different processes together to create different stages of the project.
• Use Task Management Lists to Manage Processes: Each process must require a number of different tasks. You can add these tasks to the Project Tasks List feature offered by SharePoint. You can add filters to the task like “My Tasks” and “All Tasks” for ease of assigning and tracking. You can also check the completion status of the tasks using Work Reports.
• Build Project Status Reports: By simply adding project information in a datasheet view you can create project status reports. SharePoint will use workflow to convert your list into a project status report when you “stop editing the list”. These reports can be saved and be later used to see what was the progress of the project at a particular point in time.
• Sync with Microsoft Project: You can easily sync SharePoint with Microsoft Project. This will combine the benefits of Microsoft’s project management software with those of SharePoint and make the whole process a lot easier. When a team member opens SharePoint and completes a task that progress will automatically be recorded in Microsoft Project without them having to update it there.

Content management can be a challenge especially when it comes to busy websites with a large number of users. Your focus should be on creating a beautiful user experience rather than being busy with data management.

When you have large amount of content at hand, the best is to invest in a CMS platform. A CMS platform is content management system that supports many different types of files and have a number of helpful features that can help in making the management of large content a breeze.

There is no Google version of Planner, however, you can use Google Tasks for simple task management. Google Tasks is easy to use and can be used in combination with other applications like Google Calendar and Gmail in the Google Workspace to increase its efficiency. The best part about Google Tasks is that is free to use.

However, when it comes to complex project planning, Google Tasks is not an alternative to Microsoft Planner which comes with many advanced features such as time tracking, advanced workflow automation features, and native integrations. You can enhance your experience by using ASANA integrations and Airtable integrations. 

As far as user ratings are concerned Google WorkSpace with its variety of apps included in the package has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 and is recommended by 98% of reviewers as compared to Microsoft Planner which has a rating of 3.8 out of 5 and is recommended by 88% of reviewers.

The Planner app in Microsoft Teams is the same as before; only its name has been changed to “Tasks by Planner and To Do”. So in short, Microsoft Planner is not replaced, only the name has been altered.

There are however, some very good alternatives to Microsoft Planner which make up for certain functions in which Planner lags. Teams working collaboratively can find it hard to and are likely to need more than just 20 checkboxes in a card. Unlike Microsoft Planner, Trello does not limit the length of the list to twenty check boxes and also allows multiple checklists.

If you are looking for a complete business management system for a medium-sized business CAFLOU is a good option. With CAFLOU you gain 100% control over your company & team & projects.

Workplace by Facebook is also a great enterprise software when it comes to collaboration and communication. Some big names that use Workplace by Facebook include Walmart, Starbucks, and Dominos.

If you are a WordPress user and need a tool to manage projects Kanban for WordPress is the tool for you. It is a simple plugin that builds a Kanban board into your site from where you writers and editors can easily manage projects. Basic version is free to use but Kanban Pro is available at 149 per year or 499 for a lifetime license.

The type of management tool you should use depends on a variety of different factors. These factors include the size of your business, the amount of money you are willing to invest, the kind of features you want the most, and the level of expertise you have. If you are a beginner project manager working for a small or medium sized business we will suggest you to go for the tools that are easier to use. As your requirements increase along with the size your business, you can always adapt accordingly.