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Asana vs Planview PPM Pro comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 19, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
6.3
Asana enhances productivity and ROI by saving time and streamlining workflows, though costs and administration need evaluation.
Sentiment score
7.3
Organizations report significant financial gains and improved project management efficiency with Planview PPM Pro, despite ongoing optimization efforts.
There is no need to juggle multiple conversations across different platforms, and the search engine works effectively, allowing for pulling up historical data efficiently, which ensures all pertinent information is available.
Construction Superintendent at Sila Nanotechnologies Inc.
The efficiency of building the whole project has increased through team management using Asana.
Senior Data Scientist at Evolvision Technologies
However, due to its pricing, I need to be careful about adding each user and feature.
Head of Content Marketing at scion social
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.2
Asana's customer service is praised, yet technical support varies; VIP support and self-service resources are available.
Sentiment score
7.3
Planview PPM Pro's customer service is generally helpful, but experiences vary with responsiveness, offshore support, and complex issue resolution.
The technical support is of high quality.
Head of Content Marketing at scion social
Both email and calling support are working perfectly.
Senior Data Scientist at Evolvision Technologies
No complaints have been heard about customer support for Asana.
Construction Superintendent at Sila Nanotechnologies Inc.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.0
Asana scales well for small to medium enterprises but may require attention for scalability in large organizations.
Sentiment score
7.0
Planview PPM Pro offers scalability, effective mostly for SMEs, but faces challenges with large organizations and real-time global usage.
Asana's scalability is strong because it works with tools like Microsoft Teams, Slack, Google Workspace, Outlook, Jira, Salesforce, and Power BI.
HITRUST and GRC Consultant at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
Multiple teams and multiple team members can collaborate with each other.
Senior Data Scientist at Evolvision Technologies
Asana's scalability is impressive, as the organization has grown from one facility in California to another in Washington State, increasing the workforce from one hundred to about four hundred fifty to five hundred people without any scalability issues throughout a four hundred million dollar construction project.
Construction Superintendent at Sila Nanotechnologies Inc.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.1
Asana is highly praised for its stability and reliability, with minimal downtime and high user satisfaction ratings.
Sentiment score
7.7
Planview PPM Pro is stable but faces occasional update disruptions, with most users praising its reliability and customer support.
I have not experienced any stability problems with Asana.
Senior Data Scientist at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Asana is quite stable; it is a tool I can trust.
Head of Content Marketing at scion social
 

Room For Improvement

Users desire better data visualization, integrations, task notifications, UI, and features like Gantt charts, automation, and customization in Asana.
Planview PPM Pro requires improvements in reporting, integration, interface, resource management, and lacks efficient "What If" planning capabilities.
It would be easier if I could assign tasks directly from my email without needing to open Asana.
Head of Content Marketing at scion social
It would be beneficial to have a native option for Asana to create tickets so we could move away from our main ticketing tool.
NOC Manager at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees
Notifications are often received for projects that are not involved in, leading to quite a few emails daily, sometimes around sixty to eighty.
Construction Superintendent at Sila Nanotechnologies Inc.
 

Setup Cost

Asana's business plan costs $25/user monthly, offering functionality and value; pricing increments every five users, with extra integration costs.
Planview PPM Pro's flexible licensing offers value for large organizations, though costs can be high for smaller entities.
To add one user is expensive, which makes me cautious about upgrading or adding more users.
Head of Content Marketing at scion social
 

Valuable Features

Asana excels in project management with real-time collaboration, customizable features, and seamless integration for enhanced efficiency and communication.
Planview PPM Pro excels in reporting, customization, integration, and resource management, enhancing visibility, planning, and decision-making capabilities.
The feature that has made the biggest difference for my team is the cross-functional coordination because it allows communication between the internal team as well as the external teams that are involved in the projects.
HITRUST and GRC Consultant at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
Asana creates good execution based on tasks, encourages collaboration, helps with reporting, and strategically enables me to do everything in one system rather than depending on multiple systems.
Associate Manager at Jade Global
Asana's automation allows me to automate deadlines and send notifications to the right people about approaching deadlines.
Head of Content Marketing at scion social
 

Categories and Ranking

Asana
Ranking in Project Management Software
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
54
Ranking in other categories
AI Sales & Marketing (4th)
Planview PPM Pro
Ranking in Project Management Software
19th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
32
Ranking in other categories
Project Portfolio Management (11th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Project Management Software category, the mindshare of Asana is 2.7%, down from 5.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Planview PPM Pro is 1.4%, down from 2.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Project Management Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Asana2.7%
Planview PPM Pro1.4%
Other95.9%
Project Management Software
 

Featured Reviews

Patrick Conley - PeerSpot reviewer
Construction Superintendent at Sila Nanotechnologies Inc.
Central hub has unified cross‑department tasks and provides clear ownership and communication
The best features Asana offers, once you become familiar with the system, include clarity in view and tracking of questions. For instance, if information is requested from legal and they respond, a record is maintained to track all comments and keep everyone updated. Having that clear view and record of communication helps the team day to day by allowing management and staff to see current statuses and responsibilities. It clarifies whose responsibility it is and identifies any hold-ups with legal or engineering tasks, which keeps the organization organized. Asana has positively impacted the organization by providing clarity for everyone, allowing visibility into who is working on what, from the VP of Operations down to maintenance, ensuring necessary parts are available. It functions as a clearinghouse for all information. Collaboration has greatly improved with Asana. There is no longer a need to chase down accounting or engineering for project updates because information can be checked through comments. File attachment and messaging capabilities between different groups within Asana are helpful. Email notifications are received for updates relevant to tasks, combining Asana alerts with email for easy visibility. The interface and notifications in Asana are appreciated because it integrates with email. Updates can be received even when not logged in, which keeps you informed. Initially, it takes some time to understand the various details, but after extensive use, it feels second nature. Overall, satisfaction with Asana is high.
reviewer2004219 - PeerSpot reviewer
Management consultant at Sloan Consulting
Easy to use with flexible reporting, excellent visibility, and solid customer support
The status reporting is the most valuable feature as it's easy to use; it's simple for project managers to enter their information, and the reporting features are very flexible. Planview PPM enables us to create reusable project templates that reflect our project management life cycle. We were able to garner some best practices by using Planview templates, but they are also flexible enough to modify without having to customize the solution. The distinction between ''customize'' and ''configure'' is important here. When it comes to viewing projects and timelines, the solution is excellent. The views are easy to access and highly configurable. The solution provides managers with the insight they need to empower decision-making and help them manage risk, as it allows them to see when projects are over budget and behind schedule. Planview helped to reduce project delays because we can see when they occur and take proactive steps to remedy the situation.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Construction Company
8%
Computer Software Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Construction Company
9%
Computer Software Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business41
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise7
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise24
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Asana?
The pricing of Asana is slightly high. To add one user is expensive, which makes me cautious about upgrading or adding more users.
What needs improvement with Asana?
Asana can be improved by continuing to stay current and evolve with technology as technology evolves.
What is your primary use case for Asana?
My main use case for Asana is project tracking. Whenever we are assigned new projects, we enter the project information in Asana, which lists the different team members on the project team. We can ...
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Sample Customers

Uber, Vodaphone, NASA, Spotify, Lyft, Baggu, Udacity, Patreon, Flipboard, Dropbox, Intel, Samsung, Airbnb, SFMoma, Hubspot, Trivago
The Weather Channel, corcs, Crayola, Scan Health Plan, Vermont, Bank of the West, North West Company, University of Southern Mississippi, Jeffries, Purdue University, Chesterfield County Virginia, City of Memphis
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