I am using Asana for documents.
Technical Lead Developer at Mayora Infotech
Useful document tracking, reliable, and simple implmentation
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of Asana is the tracking of comments and documents in one place."
- "I rate the support from Asana a four out of five."
What is our primary use case?
How has it helped my organization?
This solution has helped our company because we do not have to worry about losing our information.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of Asana is the tracking of comments and documents in one place.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Asana for approximately five years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Asana is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution scales well.
Most of the people in my company are using this solution. We have plans to increase our usage in the future.
How are customer service and support?
I rate the support from Asana a four out of five.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I did not use another solution prior to Asana.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Asana is straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
We did the implementation of the solution in-house.
What was our ROI?
I have received a return on investment from using Asana.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price of the solution is reasonable.
I rate the price of Asana a four out of five.
What other advice do I have?
One person can manage the maintenance of this solution. This is a good solution, and I would recommend it.
I rate Asana a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Software Engineer at CloudSense
Customizable with helpful support and simple management capabilities
Pros and Cons
- "The general UI shows progress and data analytics for all projects in progress."
- "Some updates are outdated, and their functionalities can affect the end outcomes."
What is our primary use case?
Asana has the most effective project and task management tools from my experience.
It tracks every workflow to ensure there is a smooth implementation process.
It gives my team the work plan at a suitable cost and time for managing various set projects.
In addition, it allows my team to share documents with my colleagues and record video clips on any ongoing project. Asana has established the best working criteria that identify critical projects and tasks and give them first priority.
Collaboration and joint project implementation enable each party to access the full documentation and provide unbiased opinions.
How has it helped my organization?
Project managers can easily manage projects from a unified system at reduced costs and time-saving. The general UI shows progress and data analytics for all projects in progress. It also displays task lists, and calendar views with the aim of simplifying the job of monitoring and assessment team.
The platform has an automated database that saves customers' data with a tag of the assigned project to enhance faster follow-up. The addition of other related backup tools like screenshots and documents is easy.
The Asana team is very innovative, and their updates have matched most of the work done on daily basis.
What is most valuable?
The subtasks section enables employees in the organization to break and classify tasks for faster implementation and access.
We were able to customize the application interface and set the drop-down menu to accommodate tasks and projects.
Date and time tools ensure that tasks are completed on the set period before deadlines. All the features have the potential capabilities to perform their unique tasks, and we have been happy since we secured this software. The proofreading system ensures that we submit projects that are free from errors and rich in planned text.
What needs improvement?
Some updates are outdated, and their functionalities can affect the end outcomes. When a task is deleted before submission, it is not easier to locate it. The software just requires regular updates, and everything will be okay. I did not experience many performance challenges as we are able to implement projects and submit them to our clients on time.
It is simple and more flexible to work with it from anywhere and achieve the set targets. I appreciate the vendor team for coming up with the basic solutions for handling any given task and project using Asana.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used the solution for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
There are few downtime cases.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The performance has been outstanding.
How are customer service and support?
Customer support has been always available when we need them.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have not used another project management software.
How was the initial setup?
The setup process is simple.
What about the implementation team?
The implementation took place through the vendor.
What was our ROI?
There has been positive ROI and increased business growth.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It is easy to set up and acquire the application.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I evaluated Wrike, however, I decided to settle on Asana.
What other advice do I have?
The system is good and I have no complains.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Works
Past and present project notifications help keep everything on track
Pros and Cons
- "I love the way it monitors all of the current and past projects, and it sends notifications to keep everything on the track."
- "This solution has a learning curve, where it is initially difficult to use."
What is our primary use case?
We are using this solution for project management and it is working great.
How has it helped my organization?
Asana has efficient and powerful features. I really like the way it works, keeping all of our projects on track.
It is a well-suited platform for our organization that is providing effective services.
What is most valuable?
I love the way it monitors all of the current and past projects, and it sends notifications to keep everything on the track.
What needs improvement?
This solution has a learning curve, where it is initially difficult to use.
What other advice do I have?
This is an effective project management tool.
While it was difficult to use in the beginning, it is now working great and giving wonderful results.
It is really an amazing product and I have nothing bad to say about this tool.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Managing Member at Christiano Ferraro Consultancy, LLC
I've found that for certain clients, it's cost effective for inviting outsourced resources to contribute to specific projects.
What is most valuable?
The visual thumbnails for viewing appended image files to a project are very helpful.
How has it helped my organization?
For certain clients, this is a cost effective means of inviting outsourced resources to contribute to specific projects.
What needs improvement?
When evaluating project management software, the fundamental requirement I consider remains its ability to provide me a high level of view of all areas of the project so I can drill down to what is immediately relevant.
Asana does an OK job of this, but not as good as some of the alternatives out there.
For how long have I used the solution?
One year.
What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
No, deployment is very straightforward.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
No stability issues so far.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
No scalability issues so far. Admittedly, clients that use this do not typically have data intensive projects.
How are customer service and technical support?
Customer Service:
N/A
Technical Support:N/A
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
N/A
How was the initial setup?
Simple setup.
What about the implementation team?
N/A
What was our ROI?
N/A
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
For the free version, it does quite a lot so I would start there. Upgrade if the functionality is directly relevant to improving process efficiency for your organization.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Basecamp
What other advice do I have?
For a free solution, it does provide a lot of value. As a paid solution, this can be an appropriate fit depending on the circumstance.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Co-Founder at MyBenefits
Easy to use and set up but you need to have an action plan in order to really get its full benefits
Pros and Cons
- "The solution appears to be quite stable."
- "You need to have an action plan, otherwise, it won't be as effective."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the product for managing our partner plans and partner deals.
What is most valuable?
The ease at which to create new projects is great. That's the main reason we use it.
It's a very straightforward setup.
The solution appears to be quite stable.
They offer a free version that we are able to use without cost.
What needs improvement?
Nothing is missing in terms of features at the moment.
You need to have a plan going in or it might be hard to use. You need to have an action plan, otherwise, it won't be as effective.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for a year and a half.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
My impression is that the solution is stable. We haven't had problems with bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We only deployed it to six people. In terms of its full scalability potential, I'm unsure. We've never really tried to expand it.
All of our users are in sales and marketing.
At this point in time, we have no plans for expanding usage.
How are customer service and support?
I haven't used technical support. I cannot speak to how helpful or responsive they are.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We used Excel previously. We needed something that was easier for everybody to access and therefore we moved over to this.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is very straightforward and simple. It's not a complex process.
Each project takes one to two hours to set up.
It's cloud-based. Once in a while, we'll have a new project and we'll go through the setup process for it. Being cloud-based also means there's no maintenance required. It's all very easy.
What about the implementation team?
We handle everything ourselves. We do not need the assistance of outside help.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We use the free version of the solution at this time. We do not need to pay for it.
What other advice do I have?
I'm a customer and an end-user.
We are using the latest version of the solution.
I'd rate the solution at a seven out of ten. We're pretty happy with it overall.
I'd advise those considering Asana to go in with a plan. If you have a plan, it makes it easier to implement it. Don't just try and create it. Have a plan of what you want to organize, and it makes it very simple. As long as you've got a plan, it's an easy product to use.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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Simple to navigate, quick implementation, but steep learning curve
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of Asana is the ease of navigation."
- "The solution can be difficult for new users to use because of the interface."
What is our primary use case?
Asana is used as a work management platform.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of Asana is the ease of navigation.
What needs improvement?
The solution can be difficult for new users to use because of the interface.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Asana for approximately two weeks.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution has been stable in my usage.
I rate Asana an eight out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Our clients using this solution are small businesses.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have not used another solution prior to Asana.
How was the initial setup?
The process was straightforward but it takes some time to get used to. If someone has used other project management software they could have some difficulty with Asana.
The deployment is a quick process, approximately a few minutes.
I rate the initial setup of Asana a five out of ten.
What about the implementation team?
I did the deployment of the solution myself.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
I rate Asana a seven out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: MSP
Operations at a financial services firm with 51-200 employees
Good performance with excellent organization capabilities and task progress
Pros and Cons
- "The solution scales well."
- "We'd like the capability to be able to set up weekly reminders."
What is our primary use case?
We create tasks for other departments. We receive tasks from other departments or from account managers if they have any problem with the CRM problem or with the web page.
What is most valuable?
I like the way that Asana will put in the task. For example, if you change the styles of a task in progress, this task moves to the in-progress section. It's not a mess. It's very organized.
The solution scales well.
It's stable and the performance is good.
What needs improvement?
I would like to add Asana to other email platforms. If you use Outlook, you can get an email. And since Asana is integrated into Outlook, you can connect this email to Asana, however, this is not so in other mail applications.
We'd like the capability to be able to set up weekly reminders. Right now, in order to do this, we need to change the date every time.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for seven or eight months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's quite a stable product. there aren't bugs or glitches. it doesn't crash. It doesn't freeze. it's reliable and the performance is good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It's very scalable. Even if you have more tasks coming in, it's easy to manage everything. It scales up and down, depending on your workload.
There are more than 50 of us and we use it on a daily basis. That includes people from various departments, such as back-office, funding, operations, primary relations, business development, and developer marketing. Everything runs through Asana.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We used to use Monday. I prefer the design and how to manage the tasks in Asana. Monday was really a mess. Asana is much better. The interface is better and I understand the layout a bit more.
How was the initial setup?
I was not a part of the initial setup. I came after it was up and running.
What other advice do I have?
I'd recommend the solution to others. It's easy to handle Asana and manage your tasks.
I'd rate the solution nine out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Partner and CEO at JRC CORPORATE CONSULTING
Stable and easy to set up but requires more training resources
Pros and Cons
- "It is stable and easy to set up."
- "We tried, but we haven't been successful with it. If people don't have the training, it is not easy to use. You need to make sure that the people are trained to use the system. They can provide more resources in the form of webcasts and videos that people can use to train themselves and understand how to use it."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use it for task management and project management.
What is most valuable?
It is stable and easy to set up.
What needs improvement?
We tried, but we haven't been successful with it. If people don't have the training, it is not easy to use. You need to make sure that the people are trained to use the system. They can provide more resources in the form of webcasts and videos that people can use to train themselves and understand how to use it.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for 18 months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It should be scalable. We are a medium-sized enterprise.
How are customer service and support?
I didn't use their support.
How was the initial setup?
Its initial setup was easy.
What about the implementation team?
We did it ourselves.
What other advice do I have?
I would advise others to get into team training. It is not a one-man show. It should be a team exercise.
I would recommend it, but it needs a lot of support. The outcome can be very great, but it needs a lot of support.
I would rate it a six out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
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