Asana Reviews

Pros

I love the fact that Asana helps me with my task management. I and my team can create tasks, i can assign tasks to my team members, set due dates, and track progress all in one place. This has improved our accountability and transparency across my project Tutorwith.ai.

Cons

For beginners, Asana can sometimes feel too complex and feature-heavy. In the beginning, my team found themselves not utilizing all the advanced features, making it seem like overkill for basic task management until i gave them a load down on how it works.

Pros

I liked how easy is to set up, add new team members and easily communicate and organize information with your team.

Cons

I wish there was a better way to organize the folders in asana instead of them being lined up and some more templates available.

Alternatives Considered

Zendesk Suite

Reasons for Choosing Asana

Team members felt that it would be a better tool to use

Switched From

monday.com

Pros

I liked that it had a lot of bells and whistles to track projects.

Cons

I hated that when you leave a company that used Asana, there is NO WAY to get all the templates and tweaks you did to your Asana workspace when you leave the company.

Pros

Firstly, I love not only the simplicity but also the robustness that comes with Asana.

I am able to manage and be in track with all my tasks and projects as well as communicate and collaborate with workmates simultaneously without experiencing hitches.

Asana is easily accessible and allows for remote working.

Available for both smartphones, Pcs and web.

Cons

I have not come across a problem worth addressing, Asana has high usability and provides fantastic results.

Pros

I don't know if this is what I like most about Asana but it is what I find most useful to me and that is the app. I update it often when I'm offsite and I appreciate being able to do that live instead of taking notes and updating Asana later. Having the team be able to see updates and new tasks immediately, no matter where I am, is helpful.

Cons

I'm not able to think of anything. I like and use it enough that I used it to plan my wedding this past June! I also got my husband's company using Asana too!

Pros

It was easy to organize complicated projects and personal tasks on lots of levels. The simple label functions and deadline set up for all tasks in a project made it easy for everybody involved to follow up at any time, ask for review or add feedback. File transfer and data management was really smooth compared to other project management systems I've used.

Cons

The price was bit higher than some of the well-known competitors, but the features are definitely worth it.

Pros

User friendly, easy to use, excellent ability to communicate with team and documents, and the potential to do more with it is amazing.

Cons

The free version is very limited compared to what the paid version offers.

Pros

It keeps my team on track and it’s easy to customize to meet our specific needs.

Cons

I wish there was a way to communicate with my customers through this app

Alternatives Considered

GroupMe and Microsoft Teams

Reasons for Switching to Asana

I chose Asana because it had a free version which has so many more features than most other free software do and the way it was set up allowed for me to Taylor it to fit my teams specific needs and keep us all moving in the same direction

Pros

The many capabilities that Asana offers to help with project planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting make it an indispensable tool for project directors.
Data-driven decision-making is facilitated by the reports it creates on a range of project parameters, including job completion rates, timeframes, and team performance.

New users can easily and quickly get started with Asana for our research project because of its user-friendly design.
As a result, productivity increased. It makes it simple to assign tasks to team members with clear deadlines and priorities.

Cons

There are restrictions on the free version of Asana, and small teams or startups may find the premium plans costly.
Few customization choices available in the UI may not suit the tastes of every team member.

Pros

It's proven useful for collaboration on team projects. It's convenient for communication per tasks and projects. The userface is also quite clean and easy to work with.

Cons

Asana doesn't exactly give the impression they care much about you as a client - the support is slow at the best of times and they constantly spam your email.

Pros

It'a tough to pick one thing that I love, but I think if I had to, it's the fact that when I have an annoying to-do list in my head that I know I am going to want to share with a team member or some other contractor I will bring on to help me with something in my business, I can go to Asana to create a list, do a brain dump and add dates and other info as I come up with them. No need to look for paper (as much as I like to write things by hand) and no need to worry about leaving that written list at home the one time I am away from it and want to add to it. Asana is easy to use and has lots of stuff that gets me by as a free user. When I am ready to take on the expense, it will open up even more great features.

Cons

The expense. It's not bad for one person, but I have a little team that I intend to expand. The fee for Asana is per user. It's worth it. I am sure of that, but as a semi-solopreneur who has a few people to help me from time to time and who wants to solidify things so those team members are a definite fixture, I won't look to take on the expense until I know my business can pay for it.

Alternatives Considered

Trello

Reasons for Switching to Asana

More features to help capture a million thoughts running around my brain that I needed to organize and share with others who are not local to me.

Pros

The clean UI, the board and custom fields.

Cons

Subtasks management (mostly in the board view) because too much click to reach them and no overall view (no nice hierarchical view with parents and child tasks).

Alternatives Considered

Redmine, ActiveCollab, Microsoft Project, Merlin Project, Microsoft To Do and Podio

Reasons for Choosing Asana

The Todos were not that good at that time, now it has changed. Also I thought it was expensive and Asana was free. Also I did not like the design, it is pretty at first but then it become difficult to have a bigger view on everything (the last version is better now, I know).

Switched From

Redmine, ActiveCollab, Microsoft Project, Merlin Project, Microsoft To Do and Podio

Reasons for Switching to Asana

It was free, was always in evolution, offered simplicity. I have used the paid version also the features are greats!

Pros

Easy to enter data and uploading of attachment to tasks. Very much appreciate the ability to have a conversation about the task in the task and not fill up my email. Customizable fields are a huge plus because I can track details and progress in a manner that meets my work style. Like the ability to drag and drop and colorize different things to make spotting what I'm looking for easier.

Cons

Although you can add followers to tasks, inability to assign multiple team members to the same task without duplicating the tasks is frustrating.

There several small user interface things I would improve about Asana. I wish the project list could own the entire left hand column instead of sharing with with other high level functions. Those could be moved to the top. Having to click "Show more Projects" to view the whole list is unnecessary.

Alternatives Considered

monday.com

Reasons for Switching to Asana

We were already using the free version and had loaded up lots of information into the system. Switching to a different system with minimal differences would not be worth it. Different systems work differently, but they all accomplish roughly the same tasks. No significant benefits would be gained from making the change.

Pros

The fact that I can manage my daily tasks seamlessly both on my desktop computer and on my iPhone mobile application.

Cons

Sometimes the copy and paste function doesn't work as I would like it to to take a similar task, copy it and then modify it. Perhaps I'm doing something wrong.

Alternatives Considered

Wrike

Reasons for Choosing Asana

To be honest, Trello was having a server issue one day and I was locked out from seeing my tasks and I felt lost that day. I immediately switched to Asana which I had also used in the past but it wasn't yet my main daily task manager.

Switched From

Trello

Reasons for Switching to Asana

I really like the layout of the tasks management section both on the web browser and the Mobile application. Mainly I like the tasks being organized in a vertical fashion in Asana as opposed to the card fashion in Trello which I didn't like as much.

Pros

Navigating around the program is very simple and uncomplicated. This is usually my first consideration when I am learning to use any software, and with Asana it doesn't come any less uncomplicated than that. Another wonderful thing about Asana is the unending list of second and third party software it seamlessly integrates with. With this, there is often zero disruption of workflow systems for teams new to Asana.

Cons

The file formats available for exporting projects is not extensive enough; often requiring secondary conversion into other equally useful and common formats.

Alternatives Considered

Nifty, Adobe Workfront and Smartsheet

Reasons for Choosing Asana

The project management team had a preference for Asana so I had to learn to use it when I moved unto that project

Switched From

Trello

Reasons for Switching to Asana

They were decisions premade by the different project management teams for which they preferred amongst the approved options.

Pros

Very easy to use and understand
Versatile in its functionalities
Good templates for 1:1 or any other possibility to organize your tasks with your manager or team
Good free functionality
Lifesaving reminders!
And unicorn rewards for finishing tasks

Cons

It is not as userfriendly when trying to attach pictures / files, as other programs. Not everything can be dragged an dropped.
Sometimes it is a bit fiddly when trying to move tasks to other groups

Alternatives Considered

Jira and Trello

Reasons for Choosing Asana

Asana is more versatile than trello boards for organizing. Asana even has the same functinality + many others

Switched From

Trello

Reasons for Switching to Asana

Most easy to use Good prior experience

Pros

The way everything is well think, the UX/UI team of Asana should work a lot on this tool interface because it's super easy, fast and intuitive to use it. I love the fact that I'm able to create any kind of project for any kind of client by using the same tool and by setting approximately the same column - and by adapting my tags according to the project.
Also, this tool is used by everyone and understandable by everyone internally and externally! We reduced a lot the emails with the clients which secure a lot the projects.

Cons

The only little point I would like to improve/to add would be to be able to export any type of view: for example to be able to export the calendar view when a project is set. Even if a public link can be create and share to any one, many of our client prefers the pdf format and it is easier to attach on some client contract for example.

Alternatives Considered

Jira

Reasons for Switching to Asana

We didn't have enough IT project to work only on Jira. With Asana we can manage our social media project, creative and IT ones.

Pros

- Asana's interface is extremely well designed, the best possible way for a fun and inviting user experience. I hope you enjoy using it as much as we enjoyed using it.
- Asana is an excellent communication tool, it allows you to eliminate a lot of stress from disorganization in communicating with the team. Problems, requests for feedback, clarifications, questions, and suggestions, will all end up in the activities through the appropriate comment function. The only one allowed.
- Trying Asana Basic, with a team of up to 15, for free, allowed me to work with three small teams, breaking down projects into manageable tasks and setting deadlines for completion. The ability to share documents between teams has also proved useful.
-Asana Basic allowed us to download the app for iOS or Android devices to work and consult updates wherever we are, even offline. We like it.

Cons

1. It was not easy to set up a project at the beginning, the learning curve is tough.
In Asana, projects are containers that allow you to create one or more tasks within them.
This is the furthest away from a Project Manager's concept of a project.

2. I found that having to start over every time I created a project, even when it was repeatable, was like wasting time.

3. In the free plan, you cannot create private projects, meaning that the project is visible and editable by every member of the team.

4. Asana organizes all resources horizontally, flattening their hierarchy. There are no different roles, just people and tasks.

5. The management of risk situations and the consequent negotiation between the resources involved in the project is not envisaged.

6. This is a very serious shortcoming, especially for those who work remotely. It is not possible to assign an hourly or daily cost to resources that are part of the team.

Pros

I like eveyrthing about Asana, the interface is clean, user-friendly and intuitive. My learning curve was quick when ai started using it and I really enjoy the little animations I get when I mark tasks complete...

Cons

If I had to pick something, then maybe the fact that some of the features that I cannot access without a paid subscription, but the amount that I do get with the free plan is already incredible.

Alternatives Considered

monday.com and ClickUp

Reasons for Choosing Asana

I wasn't crazy about Teamwork's new UI, it was less intuitive than its old design.

Switched From

Teamwork.com

Reasons for Switching to Asana

It had the most user-friendly interface and design.

Pros

The ability to bring in all members of a team and see the workflow from conception to completion is why Asana is the best for project management software. Integration of tasks, files and prioritized milestones are all top of the line here.

Cons

The financial side of things are better managed with third-party software, as the interface can be less than intuitive at times, but the good news is that the Asana customer support team is excellent if you have questions about integrating bookkeeping software.

Alternatives Considered

Basecamp

Reasons for Choosing Asana

Asana has more features, is better suited to mobile device support and is much better for scaling up from one or two users to dozens or even hundreds of users.

Switched From

Trello

Reasons for Switching to Asana

Price point and mobile device support was in Asana's favor.

Pros

The collaboration opportunities this platform offers is excellent. I also really like being able to assign users are contributors or comment-only. That has been helpful when working with clients who get a little overzealous with their task assigning. Obviously the look and feel are great - it's very intuitive to someone who uses collaborative tools (ie. similar to Basecamp). I also love the drag and drop file archive - we use this feature even more than Dropbox because all aspects of the project can live in one place. The more I can keep my team in this system working, and finding what they need independently, the better.

Cons

Not being able to assign the same task to two people is a pain. I don't want to duplicate the task because that clutters up my project space and can cause confusion (esp when I have a ton of moving parts). . So the option to have two people responsible for the same task would be ideal.

I've had issues with the dependency feature as well. It's not super intuitive - though it's a feature I'd like to use because I'd like to trigger team members to start on certain work once a task is completed - it would make my job as the Sr. PM easier. Maybe blowing out the dependency functionality is something to look into.

One thing I hear ALOT from clients and team members is accessing links from their Asana email notifications. They will click a link and be taken to just that specific task, but they don't understand where that task lives because the project tags aren't obvious enough. If the links could open up the full project with the list or kanban view on the left, and the open task on the right, that would be hugely helpful.

Resourcing is a huge issue for our company so I would love to see something about resource management implemented in the future. I would pay double to have a solid resourcing/traffic view in Asana.

Pros

Pro:
It is ideal to organize your work, Asana allows you to plan and structure the work in a comfortable way for you and your work team, in this way help you meet the deadlines, the platform offers you the creation of visual project plans to see how each step is assigned over time
. As well as providing you with setting priorities and deadlines, sharing details and assigning tasks, all in a single tool, it is super practical, to progress with your commitments, with it it is much easier to identify risks and eliminate recommended obstacles using custom fields to track the information that is most important for your team or company Even when the plans change, it gives you the opportunity to advance projects and tasks at each stage of the project by giving a report on how your work is going. Share the results with your team and see how the work progresses to see what is on track and what needs attention. You know how the work evolves and can be aligned with everyone and the goals, also use the timeline to create a plan that shows you how your entire project fits and helps you keep the job in the best way as things change
. It allows you to manage time viewing the work in a calendar as well as easily locate gaps and overlays in your schedule and make adjustments quickly. Turn common processes into templates that guide your entire team and you can use
. It gives you the handling information with the right people. Make teams and projects private to create a safe space for sensiti

Cons

Cons: Some articles can be improved (but that's what the reviewers are for)
It is limiting for the organization of projects for the team calendar, but will progressively improve
. Now it is my pleasure in my work to assign two people to a task so that there is support for the work, when someone is absent, we are human and things can happen,
You can't combine calendars but I'm sure they will solve it
. It would be good if it is implemented more easily with Outlook or Gmail. It would be great to facilitate sending email tasks to Asana
. As well as, the creation of new section headings for tasks and lists can be improved. In addition to improving more aspects of the interface and make them customizable.
It does not allow the personalization of funds but they are banalities, it is not important

Pros

- Inbox feature. You can stay up to date with any mentions or questions other team members might have for you by checking your inbox. It also reminds you of upcoming tasks and alerts you when new tasks are created in projects you follow. So helpful for staying in the loop!
- Well-designed. The flow of comments on Tasks and the way their is a Conversation and Calendar section as well as Task List is so beautiful. Oh and Files too! There is more to list here than I have space for!
- Fun. Tab+B makes my day. The occasional "celebrations" make checking off tasks a joy!
- Multiple teams. This is super handy for when you need projects that aren't involving everybody on the Team. And yet tasks from all projects show up together in your "My Tasks" view!
- Use of tags, mark-as-waiting-on, custom fields and more features in the paid version that we couldn't live without! But the free version is amazing as well.

Cons

There is not a lot that I don't like about Asana. They are always rolling out new features. There are some small nitpicky things, like no ability to add your own sorters in "My Task" view, but those are way overshadowed by the positives.

Pros

In fact, the most distinctive thing about Asana is its integration as an application, which allows it to have complete control over all aspects of your projects and even your personal life, arranging your priorities and organizing your time and work team as you see fit.
The interface of the application is very beautiful and distinctive, easy to use, whether from the phone or the computer, a very consistent design and a very successful selection of colors, which creates visual comfort.

Multiple options in organizing and categorizing your documents, enabling linking to websites and social networking sites and managing them through the platform is very useful for emerging businesses or even large organizations to save time and costs and ensure timely commitment in performing the required work.
Asana's performance reports are really impressive, and allow you to monitor your performance and that of your team as a whole and easily diagnose and remedy problems if any exist.

Cons

In such applications, I really like that there is flexibility in controlling the background and modifying it to suit the tastes of users, and the point here is that the application allows the user to add pictures of his company or his work team or anything related to the user as a background to the application, this really enhances the sense of belonging to users
I really hope that in the future Asana will devise a way to remind users of upcoming deadlines through automated phone calls, as email is often not useful in circumstances of heavy tasks and messages
I also like to always remind the importance of direct linking with other business platforms such as delivery platforms, freelance, and others, in order to meet all the needs of users through the platform, and this will be by investing strongly in the development of suggestion and recommendation systems because it is really a necessary feature for this type of platforms

Pros

Asana is an exceptional collaborative project management tool that simplifies teamwork. Its user-friendly interface and robust features streamline communication, task assignment, and progress tracking. Customizable workflows and deadlines enhance organization and ensure project milestones are met. With the ability to track subtasks, dependencies, time spent, and attachments, Asana offers comprehensive project tracking. It enables users to create task lists, assign them to team members, and set due dates for efficient project management. The visually appealing interface provides a clear overview of tasks and projects, enhancing productivity. Asana is an invaluable asset for organizations seeking to enhance teamwork and boost productivity.

Cons

While Asana's interface is intuitive, I encountered a learning curve when trying to understand its features and terminology. A more detailed tutorial or step-by-step guide would have facilitated the onboarding process. Additionally, extensive customizations using fields and workflows may require technical expertise and experimentation. Despite the initial learning curve, once I became familiar with Asana, it proved to be a powerful and efficient tool for collaborative project management.