Microsoft Planner alternative
If you can use Microsoft Planner, you already know Task. Buckets become columns, tasks become cards you drag across — but there's no Microsoft 365 subscription to buy and no enterprise setup to wait on. Sign in with your email and start.
The board you're used to, without the 365 tax.
| Feature | Task | Microsoft Planner |
|---|---|---|
| Bucket / column board with drag-and-drop | Yes | Yes |
| Works without Microsoft 365 | Yes | Requires a 365 license |
| Sign up in seconds with just email | Yes | Org account & admin setup |
| Clean, fast interface | Yes | Heavy, enterprise UI |
| Command-line interface | Yes | No |
| AI assistant integration (Claude, GPT, Gemini) | Built in | No |
| Recurring tasks & due dates | Yes | Yes |
| Price to start | Free | Bundled with paid 365 |
| Paid plan | $2/mo flat | Per-seat 365 licensing |
Yes. You get the same bucket-and-card board — columns with cards you drag across — without needing a Microsoft 365 subscription, and with a cleaner, faster interface that works on any device.
No. Task is independent of Microsoft 365. You sign in with your email, get a board immediately, and it's free to start — no admin, no org account.
Not at all. The web app is the front door — open it, see your board, drag your cards. The CLI is there for the day you want it, not a requirement.
Task is free to start. Pro is a flat $2/month — no per-seat enterprise licensing — and unlocks project sharing, more storage, and larger file attachments.