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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 8.4. Asana holds a 7.6% mindshare in PMS, compared to Atlassian’s 3.3% 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
46
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
41
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2025, in the Project Management Software category, the mindshare of Asana is 7.6%, down from 11.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Trello is 3.3%, up from 2.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Q&A Highlights

NC
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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Featured Reviews

Ian Herzing - PeerSpot reviewer
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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Arsalan Nili - PeerSpot reviewer
The solution is easy to set up, extremely stable, and is available on multiple devices
We use the solution to assign tasks to our people and they report what they do on their tasks. We set our priorities and set the last status using Trello We found that the solution was available on multiple devices, has a great user experience, is simple to use, and it is available on multiple…
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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

"The general UI shows progress and data analytics for all projects in progress."
"Asana provides a lot of options and a lot of customization to give the best efficient way for your business to operate. For example, I can customize my tasks, tables, and pipelines the way I want them to fit my business model. It's easy and highly customizable."
"Stable Kanban style tool for collaboration and task management. It runs smoothly and has a straightforward setup."
"The most valuable feature of Asana is the ease of navigation."
"The solution appears to be quite stable."
"By using this software, I have adaptability in my work, and it can improve the production of our company."
"What I like most about Asana is its simplicity. For example: we're not the only ones using it, and we onboard our customers to it, and normally, they have no questions."
"This solution is easier and faster to use compared to Jira. It's not very structured and you can add sub-tasks and issues easily."
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"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."
"The product has a lot of integrations."
"What I like the most about Trello is how engaging and efficient it is. I like that it allows me to monitor which tasks have been completed and which ones haven't by removing a particular card away from the board, stating that the task has been done."
"The most valuable features of the solution are that it is easy to use and flexible while offering the ease of use of drag-and-drop functionality for each task."
"Project management and work collaboration solution with amazing scalability and stability. Its user interface is modern and easy to understand, with drag and drop functionality."
"I like the user interface's graphics and the general features and functionalities."
"The most valuable features of the solution revolve around the mobile version of the product that was easy to use."
"The usability of this solution is its most valuable feature. It offers a great flow of creating a business rule that allows you to just add identifiers and qualifiers."
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Cons

"There just needs to be a bit more direction on how to use it at the outset."
"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 great if Asana could create a library for each project within the interface."
"It's hard to integrate Asana into other parts of the company workflow, so integration is an area for improvement."
"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."
"Having a quick way to do video inside the platform or video communication could be very handy."
"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."
"You need to have an action plan, otherwise, it won't be as effective."
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"It could have a bit more customization, especially for organizations that may want to integrate it into their own systems."
"It is somewhat challenging to move to the automation part of Trello."
"In terms of improvements, adding more artificial intelligence and making it more user-friendly in terms of design could be beneficial."
"Users should be able to log their time against the tasks and visual reports should be available in Trello for time spent."
"It's really simple, which is a good thing, but it only does one thing for us."
"As a team board it did not work well for us."
"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."
"The product is not easy to use."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"We paid a monthly licensing fee for the product."
"The price of this solution makes it quite accessible, and the plans fit my budget."
"Its price is fair. Its licensing cost is cheaper than Microsoft Project. I would rate it a two out of five in terms of pricing."
"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."
"This solution is reasonably priced."
"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."
"Price-wise, I think it's an affordable option for mid to large-sized companies."
"The solution's free version can be used for basic functions."
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"The pricing starts from around $6 per license for a subscription, and there might be higher subscriptions available, possibly around $12 per month."
"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."
"UiPath is cost-efficient."
"The basic paid version is pretty expensive"
"I am tinkering with the free version."
"The product is cheap."
"I do believe that Trello has a licensed version, but I used the free version of the tool with limited capabilities."
"The solution pricing is okay. The pricing is subscription-based and depends on the features that you need. If you need more features then you will need to pay more. You can use the basic features to lead your project management."
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Answers from the Community

NC
Jun 9, 2023
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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DT
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 - PeerSpot reviewer
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
59%
Computer Software Company
5%
Financial Services Firm
4%
Manufacturing Company
3%
Educational Organization
84%
Computer Software Company
3%
Financial Services Firm
2%
Manufacturing Company
1%
 

Company Size

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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.

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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Uber, Vodaphone, NASA, Spotify, Lyft, Baggu, Udacity, Patreon, Flipboard, Dropbox, Intel, Samsung, Airbnb, SFMoma, Hubspot, Trivago
Pixar, Google, PayPal, Kickstarter, National Geographic, Viewbox Holdings
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