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Jira vs Microsoft Planner

Both stand on project management tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Planner consolidates Microsoft 365 task and project work with several views, integrations and API support. Its free included option covers core planning, while advanced capabilities depend on other plans or licensing.

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The facts

	Jira	Microsoft Planner
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows	Android, API, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	See the plans
Plans published	5	4
Maker	Jira	Microsoft Planner
Website	atlassian.com	microsoft.com
On project management tools	#6 of 196	#10 of 196

Jira: what it does well

Microsoft Planner: what it does well

Multiple views include boards, timelines and sprints
Tasks support files, checklists and labels
Real-time plan collaboration and sharing
Guest access and automation rules
Free Microsoft 365-included option

What to know first

AI features require a Copilot license
One-month trial requires a credit card
Trial converts to paid unless canceled
Android app cannot delete plans

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