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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
7.0
Asana boosts productivity and efficiency with time savings but its impact varies with company maturity and pricing considerations.
Sentiment score
7.7
Zoho Projects boosts profits by 50%, offers productivity and visibility gains, with valuable time savings and streamlined processes.
However, due to its pricing, I need to be careful about adding each user and feature.
It has helped me streamline processes by using my SOPs and Zoho for improvement.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.0
Asana's customer service is generally praised for responsiveness and reliability despite occasional delays in response times.
Sentiment score
6.7
Zoho Projects' customer service is mixed, praised for responsiveness but hindered by language barriers and telephone support issues.
The technical support is of high quality.
They are just a chat away, and there is typically a dedicated person or two handling my account.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.1
Asana is ideal for small to medium businesses, offering smooth scalability and ease of use, despite costs for larger enterprises.
Sentiment score
8.3
Zoho Projects is praised for scalability and flexibility, effectively serving small to large teams and diverse projects.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.2
Users find Asana stable and reliable, with high ratings and real-time updates despite infrequent minor downtimes.
Sentiment score
7.9
Zoho Projects is highly stable with few issues; occasional glitches and downtime are often due to cloud-related factors.
Asana is quite stable; it is a tool I can trust.
Changes sometimes don't reflect.
 

Room For Improvement

Asana users seek improvements in interface, integration, task management, and support, desiring enhanced features and mobile app refinement.
Zoho Projects needs improved integration, user interface, mobile functionality, and support, with enhanced collaboration, analytics, security, and customization.
It would be easier if I could assign tasks directly from my email without needing to open Asana.
It would be beneficial to have a native option for Asana to create tickets so we could move away from our main ticketing tool.
Providing small bite-sized instructional videos, like how to create a bug, and customizable help icons would be beneficial.
Managing multiple projects in the project presents challenges.
 

Setup Cost

Asana offers accessible pricing with reasonable business plans and flexible licensing, though some features may be costly.
Zoho Projects is a cost-effective project management tool, with competitive pricing and value through the Zoho One license.
To add one user is expensive, which makes me cautious about upgrading or adding more users.
Initially, it was an affordable option for early adopters, but the price has risen four to five times.
Zoho Projects is considered cheap compared to Google and Microsoft services.
 

Valuable Features

Asana offers robust project management with visual tools, seamless integration, customizable templates, and excellent collaboration features enhancing productivity.
Zoho Projects provides an integrated, customizable, and user-friendly platform with excellent collaboration, automation, and tracking features, boosting productivity.
Asana's automation allows me to automate deadlines and send notifications to the right people about approaching deadlines.
The easy way to get all the analytics at the end of the month or year is the most important feature, and that's why we are still with Asana.
Its integration with Zoho Docs and features like creating a Wiki and the ability to co-author documents without performance constraints are valuable.
The collaboration tools within Zoho Projects are good.
 

Categories and Ranking

Asana
Ranking in Project Management Software
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
48
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Zoho Projects
Ranking in Project Management Software
12th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
17
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Project Management Software category, the mindshare of Asana is 5.2%, down from 11.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zoho Projects is 1.2%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Project Management Software
 

Featured Reviews

Carlos Alas - PeerSpot reviewer
Efficient workflows and real-time updates boost productivity
What I appreciate about Asana is the easy way to get the data we need for the reports because we are moving all our tickets. We are making a copy from our main ticket system to Asana because our main ticket system is not giving us what we are looking for, so we need to process everything in Asana. We get the dashboard and analytical reports, so we can have a summary of what has been done in which department we are working with or helping. We can see how many requests for each department we are having. The easy way to get all the analytics at the end of the month or year is the most important feature, and that's why we are still with Asana. The benefits I see with Asana are the main tools because of the integration this tool has. For example, we are making tickets but receiving requests through email, and we have the integration with Outlook and Google. We have the add-ins, so we are making the ticket on our main system while replying to the mail, and simultaneously taking this mail to complete our ticket for our Asana project. The time we are investing through departments with Asana is valuable because we are receiving requests or updates for projects without investing time in meetings or writing emails. Because of the integration we have, we just create a project and everyone with specific tasks moves on their tasks, and we receive the updates. We created a bot that gives us updates automatically. Asana provides automation because we receive these updates the moment they happen without anyone needing to tell us they completed tasks or moved on to others. Asana's cloud deployment has been beneficial for our remote or hybrid team operations. If someone is onsite and someone is working from home, everyone can work on the same project through automation. The person from home doesn't need to be on an infinite call with management or coworkers. They can work in real time, and once someone completes a prerequisite task from home, the people onsite will know it and get the green flag to continue their assigned tasks. It has benefits for anyone, including personal uses.
Sainath Racherla - PeerSpot reviewer
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
Educational Organization
36%
Computer Software Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
5%
Manufacturing Company
5%
Educational Organization
72%
Manufacturing Company
4%
Financial Services Firm
3%
Performing Arts
2%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Asana?
The solution's user interface is very good.
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?
The integration with email should be more seamless. When I'm writing an email and want to tag someone in Asana for a task, the process should be smoother. It would be easier if I could assign tasks...
What do you like most about Zoho Projects?
While integrating a voice solution with Zoho Projects, the focus was on creating a unified interface for voice and customer engagement across various platforms like Facebook, social media, and emai...
What needs improvement with Zoho Projects?
At the portfolio management level, Zoho Projects has some issues. Managing multiple projects in the project presents challenges.
What is your primary use case for Zoho Projects?
I use Zoho Projects ( /products/zoho-projects-reviews ) for managing the routine management of projects and for sharing with my colleagues.
 

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