Is Microsoft Project and Planner the same?

No, Microsoft Project and Microsoft Planner are not the same. They are distinct tools within the Microsoft ecosystem, with Planner focusing on simple task management and Project offering advanced project planning capabilities.

MS Planner suits lightweight, collaborative task tracking via Kanban boards, integrated with Teams and Microsoft 365 for basic workflows and checklists. Microsoft Project, by contrast, handles complex scheduling with Gantt charts, resource allocation, dependencies, baselines, and critical path analysis.