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Microsoft Planner vs Paymo

Side by side, from each tool's own website. A tool's rating shows once it has 3 reviews.

At a glance

  • Paymo has a free plan. We haven't confirmed one for Microsoft Planner.
  • Paymo offers a free trial (15 days). We haven't confirmed one for Microsoft Planner.
  • Microsoft Planner's lowest paid plan is Planner Plan 1 at $10.00 per user per month, paid yearly, as of October 29, 2026.
  • Paymo's lowest paid plan is Solo at $5.9 per month, 1 user, as of October 28, 2026.
  • Only Microsoft Planner lists Web and Microsoft Teams.
  • Only Paymo lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.
  • They list no integrations in common.
  • Both have a public API.

From each tool's own website, checked on the dates below, and from published reviews.

Which to choose

From the facts checked for both tools, not from opinion. A fact we haven't confirmed for one of them is never counted.

Choose Microsoft Planner if you need

  • Web or Microsoft Teams. We haven't found them on Paymo's website.
  • Integration with Microsoft Teams or Power Automate. We haven't found them on Paymo's website.

Choose Paymo if you need

  • Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS or Android. We haven't found them on Microsoft Planner's website.
  • Integration with QuickBooks Online, Xero or PayPal. We haven't found them on Microsoft Planner's website.
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The facts

Microsoft PlannerPaymo
What it does
Microsoft PlannerManage all your work in a single, intelligent planning solution to stay on track and achieve more.
PaymoPaymo helps professionals manage client work, from tracking time and tasks to invoicing and getting paid.
Free plan
Microsoft PlannerNot confirmed
PaymoYes
Pricing
Microsoft PlannerPer user, paid yearly
PaymoPer user, monthly or annually
Paid plans from

What they share

From the platforms and integrations each website lists.

Platforms

BothNone in common
Only Microsoft Planner
  • Web
  • Microsoft Teams
Only Paymo
  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
  • iOS
  • Android

Integrations

BothNone in common

People who switched

Reviewers who say they used one of these before the other.

No reviewer has said they moved between Microsoft Planner and Paymo yet.

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Microsoft Planner
Planner Plan 1: $10.00 per user per month, paid yearly
PaymoSolo: $5.9 per month, 1 user
Plans
Microsoft PlannerPlanner Plan 1: $10.00 Planner and Project Plan 3: $30.00 As of October 29, 2026
PaymoFree: $0 Solo: $5.9 Plus: $10.9 Pro: $16.9 As of October 28, 2026
Platforms
Microsoft PlannerWeb, Microsoft Teams
PaymoWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Works with
Microsoft PlannerMicrosoft Teams, Power Automate
PaymoQuickBooks Online, Xero, PayPal, Stripe, Google Drive
Main features
Microsoft PlannerTask management, Timeline (Gantt) view, Backlogs and sprints, Plan templates, Project goals, People management
PaymoTime tracking, Task management, Invoicing and estimates
Free trial
Microsoft PlannerNot confirmed
Paymo15 days
Public API
Microsoft PlannerYes
PaymoYes
On askusers
Microsoft PlannerNot claimed by its team yet
PaymoNot claimed by its team yet

Microsoft Planner: Facts from microsoft.com, checked October 29, 2026. Sources: microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/planner/microsoft-planner, microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/planner/microsoft-planner-business-plans-and-pricing, microsoft.com/en-us/trust-center/product-overview, microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-products-and-apps.

Paymo: Facts from paymoapp.com, checked October 28, 2026. Sources: paymoapp.com, paymoapp.com/pricing, paymoapp.com/complete-feature-list, paymoapp.com/mobile-apps.

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Only Microsoft Planner
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Power Automate
Only Paymo
  • QuickBooks Online
  • Xero
  • PayPal
  • Stripe
  • Google Drive