Our verdict · 8.5/10 Excellent
One of the most well-rounded project tools for cross-functional teams. Advanced features sit on higher tiers, so pilot carefully.
Key takeaways
- Best for: Cross-functional teams.
- Strongest area: Integrations & ecosystem (9.0/10). Weakest: Value for money (7.9/10).
- Price: Free for small teams; paid from around $11–14 / user / month — free plan available.
- Watch out for: Key features on higher tiers.
What is Asana?
Asana organises work into projects, tasks and portfolios with list, board, timeline and calendar views. It is known for its clean design, reliable performance and features like goals and workload that help managers see across teams.
Asana is made by Asana and is reviewed here as a project management tool. It is priced on a freemium basis, and our editorial score is 8.5 out of 10, calculated from six weighted criteria.
Who it’s for — and who should skip it
Choose Asana if
- Cross-functional teams
- Marketing and operations
- Managers needing portfolio views
Not for you if
- Software teams needing deep dev tooling
- Very price-sensitive teams
Key features
Gantt-style planning with dependencies.
Automations for routine actions.
Track many projects at once.
Capture requests directly into projects.
- Slack
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Teams
- Zoom
- Salesforce
Pros & cons
What we like
- Clean, intuitive interface
- Multiple project views
- Goals and portfolios
- Strong integrations
Watch out for
- Key features on higher tiers
- Can get expensive at scale
- One assignee per task
Pricing & true cost
| Plan | Indicative price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Personal | Free | Up to 10 users |
| Starter | ≈ $11 / user / mo | Billed annually |
| Advanced | ≈ $25 / user / mo | Billed annually |
| Enterprise | Custom quote | — |
Pricing watch-out: Seat bundles may apply on paid plans.
True cost at 5, 10 and 25 seats
Cheapest paid plan that fits each team size, from indicative list prices checked October 30, 2026. Excludes tax, add-ons, onboarding fees and promotional discounts.
Pricing watch-outs
- Quote-only tier. Enterprise has no public price. Ask for a written quote that includes onboarding and support fees.
- Steep tier jump. Moving from Starter to Advanced raises the per-user price from $11 to $25 (2.3×). Check which features force the upgrade.
Contract questions to ask before you sign
- Does the plan auto-renew, and how many days’ notice do you need to cancel?
- Is the advertised price for annual billing? What is the month-to-month price?
- Is the first-year price a promotion? What will renewal cost, and is it capped?
- Is there a minimum number of seats, or a charge for inactive users?
- Are onboarding, implementation or premium-support fees extra?
- How do we export all our data if we leave, and in what format?
General questions for any vendor — not findings about this product. Build a full checklist with our requirements builder.
Indicative USD pricing, last checked October 30, 2026. Vendors change prices and promotions often — always confirm on their website. Model your own numbers with our SaaS TCO calculator.
Score breakdown
| Criterion | Weight | Score | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features & fit | 25% | 8.8 | 2.20 | |
| Ease of use | 20% | 8.8 | 1.80 | |
| Value for money | 20% | 7.9 | 1.60 | |
| Support & reliability | 10% | 8.0 | 0.80 | |
| Security & privacy | 10% | 8.4 | 0.80 | |
| Integrations & ecosystem | 15% | 9.0 | 1.40 | |
| Overall | 100% | Weighted for business software products | 8.5 | |
Security & compliance facts
| Item | Status | Question to ask Asana |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-factor authenticationStops most account takeovers from reused or phished passwords. | Not verified by us | Can admins enforce MFA for every user, on every plan? |
| Single sign-on (SAML/OIDC)Lets you remove a leaver’s access everywhere from one place. | Not verified by us | Is SSO included on the plan we are buying, or only on enterprise tiers? |
| SOC 2 Type II reportIndependent audit of the vendor’s security controls — often required by larger customers. | Not verified by us | Can we see your current SOC 2 Type II report (under NDA if needed)? |
| ISO/IEC 27001 certificationInternational standard for running an information-security programme. | Not verified by us | Which legal entity and services does your ISO 27001 certificate cover? |
| GDPR data processing agreementNeeded if you handle personal data of people in the EU/UK. | Not verified by us | Do you offer a signed DPA and list your sub-processors? |
| HIPAA business associate agreementRequired before US healthcare businesses store protected health information. | Not verified by us | Will you sign a BAA, and on which plans? |
We have not yet verified these items for Asana against a primary source, so we don’t claim them either way. Check Asana’s trust or security page and ask for documents in writing.
Before you buy any project management tool
Check Asana against the same list we use for every project management tool — and confirm each point on the plan you intend to buy, not the top tier.
- Views your team prefers (board, list, timeline)
- Recurring tasks and templates
- Guest/client access pricing
- Automations on your tier
- Time tracking or integration
See every ranked option in Project Management.
Asana alternatives
Pick an alternative by what matters to you
- Cheaper
Trello≈ $50/mo vs $110/mo at 10 users (cheapest paid plans, indicative) - Easier to useTrelloEase-of-use score 9.4 vs 8.8
Computed from our published scores and indicative pricing for tools in the same category as Asana. Scores are editorial; see the methodology.
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Head-to-head comparisons
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Review history
- Scored under methodology v2.0 (six weighted criteria, computed overall score).
Asana FAQ
Does Asana have a free plan?
Yes, a free plan is available for small teams with core features.
Does Asana have a free plan?
Yes. Asana offers a free plan. Paid plans start at Free for small teams; paid from around $11–14 / user / month (indicative — check the vendor for current pricing).
Who is Asana best for?
Asana is best for: cross-functional teams; marketing and operations; managers needing portfolio views.
How much does Asana cost for a team of 10?
On indicative list prices, the cheapest paid plan that fits 10 users (Starter) works out at roughly $110 per month, or about $1,320 per year, before tax, add-ons and discounts.
How is the Asana score calculated?
The 8.5/10 overall score is a weighted average of six sub-scores — features & fit, ease of use, value, support & reliability, security & privacy, and integrations — using the published weights for software products. Affiliate relationships have no input. See our methodology page for the full rubric.
What are the best alternatives to Asana?
Popular alternatives include monday.com, ClickUp, Notion. See our comparisons for side-by-side verdicts.