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Asana vs Zoho Projects 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
6.6
Organizations use Asana to save time, enhance productivity, and improve project management, despite varied ROI metrics and pricing concerns.
Sentiment score
8.1
Zoho Projects offers increased productivity, better project visibility, and cost-effectiveness, though monetary gains were less evident for users.
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
It has helped me streamline processes by using my SOPs and Zoho for improvement.
Associate Director at Scimax Global LLC
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.5
Asana's customer support is mixed; response time is slow, but some users rate the support positively and resources varied.
Sentiment score
6.5
Zoho Projects customer service varies; some praise responsiveness while others experience delays and language barriers affect satisfaction.
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.
They are just a chat away, and there is typically a dedicated person or two handling my account.
Associate Director at Scimax Global LLC
The overall rating for the tech support and customer service team is four out of ten.
Functional Consultant at a non-tech company with 51-200 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.1
Asana is scalable, integrating with platforms and managing tasks efficiently, though challenges exist with multi-user setup and cost.
Sentiment score
7.9
Zoho Projects is widely rated for scalability, supporting small to large teams, though improvement is needed for very large projects.
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.
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
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.1
Asana is praised for its stability and reliability with high ratings, despite occasional external downtime like AWS outages.
Sentiment score
7.9
Zoho Projects is highly stable, reliable, and user-friendly, with occasional glitches; recent updates have improved performance.
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
Changes sometimes don't reflect.
Associate Director at Scimax Global LLC
 

Room For Improvement

Asana users want better scalability, notifications, mobile usability, integration, intuitive interface, workflow automation, and enhanced project management features.
Zoho Projects needs improvements in UI simplicity, integrations, support, task management, collaboration, mobile functionality, and AI analytics.
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.
Providing small bite-sized instructional videos, like how to create a bug, and customizable help icons would be beneficial.
Associate Director at Scimax Global LLC
Managing multiple projects in the project presents challenges.
Engineer information management services at SCTIMST
More technical features for agile methodology would be valuable.
Functional Consultant at a non-tech company with 51-200 employees
 

Setup Cost

Enterprise buyers appreciate Asana's flexible pricing and features, despite mixed opinions on cost and limited integrations.
Zoho Projects provides cost-effective pricing with competitive plans, remaining affordable compared to competitors like Salesforce, despite regional variations.
To add one user is expensive, which makes me cautious about upgrading or adding more users.
Head of Content Marketing at scion social
Initially, it was an affordable option for early adopters, but the price has risen four to five times.
Associate Director at Scimax Global LLC
Zoho Projects is considered cheap compared to Google and Microsoft services.
Engineer information management services at SCTIMST
 

Valuable Features

Asana excels in task management with customizable dashboards, enhancing productivity through automation, real-time updates, and collaboration features.
Zoho Projects offers automation, integration, and customization, enhancing project efficiency with CRM, finance tools, and seamless task management.
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
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.
Construction Superintendent at Sila Nanotechnologies Inc.
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
Its integration with Zoho Docs and features like creating a Wiki and the ability to co-author documents without performance constraints are valuable.
Associate Director at Scimax Global LLC
Task management features have significantly enhanced project efficiencies with quantifiable gains.
Functional Consultant at a non-tech company with 51-200 employees
The collaboration tools within Zoho Projects are good.
Engineer information management services at SCTIMST
 

Categories and Ranking

Asana
Ranking in Project Management Software
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
53
Ranking in other categories
AI Sales & Marketing (5th)
Zoho Projects
Ranking in Project Management Software
15th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
18
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Project Management Software category, the mindshare of Asana is 3.1%, down from 6.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zoho Projects is 1.2%, down from 1.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Project Management Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Asana3.1%
Zoho Projects1.2%
Other95.7%
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.
Sainath Racherla - PeerSpot reviewer
Associate Director at Scimax Global LLC
Project coordination has improved with excellent integration and support, though more comprehensive training and version control are needed
The adaptation process can be enhanced with training sessions and templates. There is potential for improvement in version control, particularly in integration with Zoho Docs. Providing small bite-sized instructional videos, like how to create a bug, and customizable help icons would be beneficial. Additionally, I should be able to cross-link bugs between projects.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Healthcare Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
18%
Construction Company
16%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Healthcare Company
11%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business41
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise7
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business16
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise1
 

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?
A rating of eight is given because a downside exists in that everyone has access and notifications are often received for projects that are not involved in, leading to quite a few emails daily, som...
What is your primary use case for Asana?
Asana is used to manage all tasks, including purchase requests, facilities requests, legal matters, and accounting. Everything is funneled through Asana so that all tasks can be tracked. A recent e...
What needs improvement with Zoho Projects?
More technical features for agile methodology would be valuable. Beyond automation and integration enhancements, additional improvements and enhancements to Zoho Projects would be beneficial in the...
What is your primary use case for Zoho Projects?
Zoho Projects is used for project management and task coordination. The Gantt chart feature is utilized for visual project timeline representation. The project planning capabilities are beneficial ...
What advice do you have for others considering Zoho Projects?
Metrics and data points demonstrate project efficiency gains through Zoho Projects' task management features. Other organizations considering Zoho Projects should recognize its value for project ma...
 

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