The integration of PlainPPM with Microsoft Planner offers companies a powerful project management solution. With the introduction of Microsoft Planner Premium alongside the Basic version, the question arises: Which version is the right choice in combination with PlainPPM?
Decision-making criteria
The choice should be based on your specific requirements:
- Project complexity: Basic for manageable projects, Premium for complex projects with many dependencies
- Team size: Basic for smaller teams (up to 15 people), Premium for larger teams with more complex structures
- Reporting requirements: Basic for basic reports, Premium for detailed analyses and user-defined reports
- Integration requirements: Basic for basic integration, Premium for deeper integration with PlainPPM and the Microsoft 365 ecosystem
A detailed comparison can be found here.
Conclusion
The choice between Microsoft Planner Basic and Premium in combination with PlainPPM depends on project complexity, team size, reporting requirements and budget. For many companies, a hybrid model can be useful: Premium for project managers and key personnel, Basic for team members.
Regardless of your decision, the integration of PlainPPM with Microsoft Planner offers significant added value for your project management by combining strategic planning with operational implementation.
