Asana vs Trello comparison

Asana and Atlassian are both solutions in the Project Management Software category. Asana is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.1, while Atlassian is ranked #8 with an average rating of 8.3. Asana holds a 6.7% mindshare in PMS, compared to Atlassian’s 3.1% mindshare. Additionally, 86% of Asana users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 90% of Atlassian users who would recommend it.

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86% willing to recommend

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90% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 12, 2025

Asana and Trello are both popular tools in the project management category. Asana seems to have the upper hand due to its advanced project management features, while Trello is more user-friendly but may lack some advanced functionalities.

Features: Asana offers robust project management capabilities including task tracking, due date settings, multiple view options like Gantt and Kanban, and software integration. It's also adaptable, making it suitable for users of all tech levels. Trello focuses on straightforward task management with Kanban boards for visualizing workflows, making it efficient for basic project tracking and very user-friendly.

Room for Improvement: Asana could improve integration options, workflow automation, and notification systems. Template execution and scalability for larger teams are also areas for enhancement. Trello's users desire built-in analytics, enhanced reporting, better notification management, and more comprehensive integrations with other tools and services.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Both Asana and Trello are predominantly used in the cloud with some on-premises options. Asana has received feedback about slower technical support responses but is praised for partner support. Trello offers effective customer service with a responsive support team, and neither product requires complex deployments.

Pricing and ROI: Asana provides a free version with tiered pricing, which may seem high for small teams needing premium features but offers positive ROI through productivity. Trello presents a competitive pricing model, with a strong free version that meets core needs, making it affordable for smaller companies and startups.

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Categories and Ranking

Asana

Ranking in Project Management Software

4th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Trello

Ranking in Project Management Software

8th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the Project Management Software category, the mindshare of Asana is 6.7%, down from 12.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Trello is 3.1%, up from 2.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Netanya Carmi

Content Manager at PeerSpot

Jun 09, 2023

What project management/portfolio management program would you recommend?

Hi Netanya, for complez projects I recommend Basecamp or Microsoft Project, but for small or low complexity projects I suggest Trello. Best regards.

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Ian Herzing

Resource Manager at a non-tech company with 11-50 employees

Stands out with portfolios, easy setup, and real-time information, but needs big improvement when it comes to workflows, automation, and dashboards

Their workflows and automation could use a big improvement. I don't even know if they have anything in that regard right now. I would really love to see a way where you can send custom alerts based on a task's completion or status change or an approval coming through. I would love to see a way to get some low-code functionality into Asana because right now, that is a big miss. On top of that, their dashboards are incredibly lacking. The way the widgets connect to the projects, they don't pull the data in the way that I really want them to. When I build a dashboard in Asana versus Smartsheet, I can't pull in data via a custom text field in Asana, but in Smartsheet, I can. That's a huge advantage because sometimes, you just want to report on really niche tasks or a launch date in a specific project or a collection of projects, and Smartsheet's dashboard features will let you do that, but Asana won't. So, their dashboards are lacking, and the workflows are pretty below where the market is right now. I would love to see a complete revamp of how they do dashboards right now. Dashboards are really poor. They don't display information well, and they don't look good. They don't pull in data in an advanced search kind of way. They are very simplistic. If you're a traditional project manager and you're PMP certified and you understand project management, you're going to be very frustrated with Asana's dashboards because they do not speak the language of project management. That's because of the way they are set up. So, I would like to see that completely revamped. It's just not an industry standard.

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Akshat Prakash

Consultant at BP

Offers not just a free version but also a mobile version that is easy to use

The product has features to support project management workflows and team collaborations. I was using a free version for my personal use and for managing my private activities, and both times, I saw that the tool did the job. I used Trello's board and card system of training with Kanban task management format to handle work in progress and to see whether it has already been completed. I would say that the tool was decent in the aforementioned area. I used the product's mobile version and the handheld device version, and I can say that it was easy to use. In general, the tool's app was quite easy to use. It is definitely a product which is quite highly rated by others. The mobile application functionality affected my productivity in a good way. It is quite good because, if I remember correctly, I could set some reminders for pending tasks. The tool did improve my productivity. The tool did help me deal with my personal backlog and to-do activities. As a beginner-level user, I found the tool very helpful and intuitive. From my friends, I came to know that it is an application that can be used in a wide enterprise setup. If you have an option, you can try it. I rate the overall tool a nine to ten out of ten.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"It is pretty comprehensive when it comes to the different views that it gives you. It gives you a Gantt chart view, calendar view, board view, and list view. It is kind of helpful to have different types of views and see how it views your different tasks. I appreciate being able to do that. The biggest thing is that it is extremely user friendly. Asana is pretty intuitive. Someone who is not tech-savvy can kind of catch on quickly. It is better than other tools like Smartsheet. Some of the other tools like Microsoft Project and Excel are great tools, but you have to invest a lot of time to learn them, which is not the case with Asana."

"Asana's most valuable aspect is its ability to consolidate all tasks and projects onto a single board, allowing for seamless navigation through timelines from start to finish. Additionally, it enables the inclusion of key stakeholders and provides a private communication channel for discreet discussions. The organizational component of Asana is particularly beneficial, including its coding features."

"What I like the most about Asana is its API integrations because we use a lot of cluttered toolsets in our company since we need to cater to different clients, for which its integration gives us a lot of flexibility."

"The dashboards are really insightful and easy to use."

"I find the interface of Asana easy to interact with."

"The solution's user interface is very good."

"By using this software, I have adaptability in my work, and it can improve the production of our company."

"The initial setup is straightforward. It was just a few clicks to get started and to integrate Asana into our existing business system. It took 15 days to fully implement our projects using Asana."

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"I like Trello's speed. It is more user-friendly compared to Jira. Jira is technical, whereas the management can use Trello."

"The product has a lot of integrations."

"It offers a very solid service alongside its innovative features and capabilities."

"The solution is very user-friendly, where you have everything you need."

"Another feature that impressed me is the clear Kanban board, as it provides a clear view of to-to tasks, assuring the team not to forget anything."

"Trello is quite easy to learn. The features that are available in the current version are enough to do your basic documentation and management."

"It is easy for users to start working with Trello because it has a user-friendly interface."

"I like the user interface's graphics and the general features and functionalities."

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Cons

"If you have been using a tool like Jira for many years, it make time some time to get used to the minimalist layout in Asana."

"The documentation for integration could be improved. We require more information to facilitate the integrations."

"Auto-shift is an essential feature for planning, but it's currently not there. It should have this feature so that when you move a task that depends on another task, the dates should be auto-shifted. For example, you have two tasks dependent on each other. When the parent task is moved or delayed, the child task should also be delayed, and the date should be shifted. When we have a very long timeline, it's very complex to go task by task and shift the dates on the task. Auto-shift is a fantastic and basic feature of project management, and having such a feature in Asana would make our lives much easier. If Asana added this feature, it would complete the suit and close the project management cycle because currently, there is a gap."

"It would be beneficial if Asana had a predecessor feature that automatically adjusts all subsequent dates when changes are made to a timeline. For example, if I assign a designer four hours for one task and two days for another, and the completion of a task takes longer than anticipated, it would be convenient if updating one date could prompt the adjustment of all other relevant dates. Essentially, this feature would streamline the process and eliminate the need for manual adjustments."

"The documentation could be enhanced by incorporating more visually informative videos that demonstrate how to accomplish specific tasks. While Asana's community support is valuable for answering questions, finding precise answers often requires sifting through multiple posts. Having concise and explanatory videos would greatly improve the user experience. When searching on platforms like Google, there are many individuals sharing their approaches to using Asana. However, the information provided is often not directly applicable to one's specific needs. Therefore, it would be advantageous to have comprehensive video tutorials that address common user queries. This would provide a more efficient and intuitive way of accessing information, especially when it comes to learning how to navigate and utilize Asana's features effectively."

"The solution can be difficult for new users to use because of the interface."

"The main dashboard, where there is a list, needs improvement."

"There is room for improvement in integrating Asana with different technology vendors."

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"Having more integration with third party tools is an area for improvement in Trello. It would also be nice if it has a voice messaging functionality similar to what you have in WhatsApp, for quicker communication with colleagues."

"Although it has many useful features, the one thing I don't like about Trello is that it constantly sends out unimportant notifications."

"It is somewhat challenging to move to the automation part of Trello."

"Trello cannot be integrated with other tools like Jira and Google Workspace."

"In the card area, you should not be able to modify so easily what is already written, as this can cause loss of information."

"It would be good if we could update the project status by email without logging into Trello."

"Pricing can be improved."

"The dashboards and flexibility to adjust the timeline view for each task are areas with shortcomings in the solution that need improvement."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"We're on the business tier, which is $25 a month if you're on an annual contract. It's $31 if you're on a month-to-month contract. In my experience, there are no hidden costs with Asana. I know Smartsheet has these add-ons that you can buy, which is an additional cost, but Asana doesn't have any add-ons that I know of. When you're trying to scale the product and want to add users, you have to do it in buckets of five. This is also something to consider."

"Asana has two different types of structures: company vs workspace. Company is really best if all the users you plan to assign work to are all internal (have the same corporate domain in their user ID email address). Once one person signs up (even for a free account) with a corporate email address, Asana will automatically relate that person to that company, if it already exists. If you plan to use it for external collaboration as well as internal, then creating a workspace is a better approach."

"Price-wise, I think it's an affordable option for mid to large-sized companies."

"This solution is reasonably priced."

"The solution's free version can be used for basic functions."

"We paid a monthly licensing fee for the product."

"The price of the solution is reasonable."

"For what it brings to the table, I think Asana is fairly affordable. I would like to see the portfolio feature in our pricing plan, but other than that, it's definitely pretty good."

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"I use the free version of Trello, which is sufficient for my day to day use."

"We pay $10 per user per month for the product."

"Trello has a really good price."

"Paying for the solution's license is worth it only if our enterprise or organization can use Trello, integrated with some other solution, and we can have good reports."

"The free version of Trello covers all of the bases and all of our needs, so there's no cost involved for us. This is surprising for such a quality platform with no limitations on the key functionalities, though it also has a paid version."

"Its pricing is good. It is about $6 per license for what we use, but then there are other plans as well, such as $12 a month. I would rate it a nine out of ten in terms of pricing."

"Trello was free when we used it, but if we wanted many people looped in, we did need to pay a fee."

"I do believe that Trello has a licensed version, but I used the free version of the tool with limited capabilities."

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Answers from the Community

Netanya Carmi

Content Manager at PeerSpot

Jun 9, 2023

What project management/portfolio management program would you recommend?

This is a good question, but the starting point would be to understand whether your focus is on project management software or portfolio management software because there is a big difference between the two. In terms of software, project management software is really focused on managing individual projects and can help communicate information about a specific project. Project management softwa...

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David Tate, PMP

Project Manager at a computer software company with 5,001-10,000 employees

Apr 5, 2022

The real question is: what type of Project/Portfolio Management system do I need? The Trello, Asana, and Monday.com types of products tend to be a bit more lightweight. Sometimes, they lack the structure that a more robust system such as Project Online or Project for the Web can offer. If the organization is small(er) and or only a few individuals will be utilizing the system, then the former may work well. If a large(r) organization and many PMs /Portfolio Managers, compliance issues, etc., a more mainstream Project? A Portfolio Management approach may be needed. Look into a bigger player in the market. Take a look at the Gartner reviews for additional suggestions as to what level and type of system may be the right one for your organization.

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HeshamFouad

Quality and Technical Support Department Manager at dsquares

Apr 5, 2022

I have experience with Asana. It's an easy-to-use and configure solution, especially for medium and non-complex plans.

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Educational Organization

60%

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Educational Organization

84%

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

University

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Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Asana?

The solution's user interface is very good.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Asana?

Asana is overpriced based on its offering. On a personal level, I would not recommend it to myself. Due to its cost, I wouldn't select Asana if I were to buy a single license for managing my projects.

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What needs improvement with Asana?

There is room for improvement in integrating Asana with different technology vendors. The reporting and exportation of project results need enhancement. The interface has drawbacks, such as the req...

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What do you like most about Trello?

The solution is very user-friendly, where you have everything you need.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Trello?

I did not evaluate Trello's pricing model since it was provided by my organization.

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What needs improvement with Trello?

Trello could improve from a UI and UX standpoint and should consider adding enhanced functionality from a release management standpoint. Additional features for release management in the style of J...

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Overview

Asana is web-based software-as-a-service that helps teams coordinate and manage their work. It helps companies move faster by making sure everyone knows the team’s plan and process and who is doing what by when.

Each user can create projects using a list, board, calendar, or timeline view. Within each project, users can add tasks, subtasks, sections, comments, attachments, start and due dates, and custom fields. Project and task followers get notifications on changes or comments on the project and/or task in their Inbox. Individual users can see all of the tasks they're responsible for across all of their projects in a view called My Tasks.

Asana is available in English, French, Spanish, German, and Portuguese.

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Trello is the visual collaboration tool that creates a shared perspective on any project. Trello’s boards, lists and cards enable you to organize and prioritize your personal and work life in a fun, flexible and rewarding way.

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