Asana vs Backlog | TrustRadius

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Score 8.5 out of 10

Based on 1700 reviews and ratings

Score 9 out of 10

Based on 8 reviews and ratings

Feature Rating Comparison

Asana

Backlog

Task Management

Resource Management

Gantt Charts

Scheduling

Workflow Automation

Team Collaboration

Support for Agile Methodology

Support for Waterfall Methodology

Document Management

Email integration

Mobile Access

Timesheet Tracking

Change request and Case Management

Budget and Expense Management

Asana

Backlog

Project & financial reporting

Integration with accounting software

Pros

It helps to handle ongoing and project-based work easily. It defines every work stage, which makes it easier to analyze the areas where things are stuck.
The navigation is simple and easy. It provides a list view feature that helps teams and groups to visualize which projects are a priority and work due dates.
It is a great tool to enhance team collaboration as it allows group members to organize and manage projects, workflow.

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Donna-sue Carpenter

SMS Routing Manager

TelintelTelecommunications, 51-200 employees

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Gantt chart
Github support

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RPA Consultant

Self employedInformation Technology and Services, 11-50 employees

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Cons

Asana is not really a project management tool, it is good for simple projects only
UI has some glitches (doesn't save preferences, etc.)
Integration with other tools (Office 365, MS Project)
No reminders if the working period you entered is on holidays

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Verified User

Engineer in Other

Environmental Services Company, 11-50 employees

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The biggest drawback that I want Backlog to fix as soon as possible is that is does not provide any place to explain the problem or bug virtually.
There is a need for a tab or space to attach screenshot or video to easily explain the bug or problem in the project.

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Software Engineering Manager

Third Bridge Group LimitedInformation Services, 501-1000 employees

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Likelihood to Renew

Asana 9.6

Based on 35 answers

Mobile + Desktop capabilities - Able to use it anywhere, anytime.
Task management - Easy to view projects and their progress.
Time management - Easy to see what elements require time / how they interrelate and manage the project on an overall basis.
Company management - Be able to see from a master dashboard perspective where each project is in its stages of completion.
Clear communication - It's visually documented who is doing what at what time so that the whole project gets done.

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CEO (Chief Executive Officer)

Simply Heaven DesignMarketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees

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No score

No answers yet

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Usability

Asana 9.0

Based on 24 answers

It is very user-friendly. Takes a new employee an hour to start figuring out how the system works. That's an important factor. You don't want to encounter the issue where employees need a week to understand how the system works. For example, JIRA, I tried using it for a week and I still don't understand the complicated layout. Asana has a simple interface. Once you see it, you get it type of program.

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Verified User

Manager in Information Technology

Internet Company, 1-10 employees

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No score

No answers yet

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Reliability and Availability

Asana 8.4

Based on 4 answers

Working with Asana on a daily basis

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Project Manager

ClickSoftwareComputer Software, 501-1000 employees

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No score

No answers yet

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Support Rating

Asana 7.8

Based on 86 answers

I haven't had to use their support so I can't rate it. The fact that I haven't needed them reflects the ease of use of the product. I would recommend that any new users schedule a complete demo of the product to ensure that they are using it to it's fullest (there's a lot of useful features).

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Director of Marketing & Communications

787 NetworksMarketing and Advertising, 51-200 employees

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Backlog 8.0

Based on 2 answers

I would give 9 but one less because of the high price.

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RPA Consultant

Self employedInformation Technology and Services, 11-50 employees

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Alternatives Considered

Trello's look and feel could be more attractive for the creatives but Asana provides a more "logical" approach which is appealing to the technical types. It feels like Trello provides more degrees of freedom of use which could make collaboration a bit less structured and could make it harder for a new team member to effectively contribute.

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Louis Schietekat

Managing Director

IP BraaiLegal Services, 1-10 employees

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Backlog has all of the top-notch features to increase productivity, visibility, and project tracking. Backlog is easy to use. I first just logged in to the platform and it was [ready] to go. I easily started working on it and it started giving me the bugs’ details on our project. Always available for queries. Listen to the queries very attentively and try to give a solution on the go if applicable. Otherwise, take some time and respond with the advanced workable solution in the limited time frame.

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Software Engineering Manager

Third Bridge Group LimitedInformation Services, 501-1000 employees

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Scalability

Asana 8.2

Based on 1 answer

I used this tool on a daily basis at work and it runs as a solid rock

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Project Manager

ClickSoftwareComputer Software, 501-1000 employees

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No score

No answers yet

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Return on Investment

Productivity - Most of all, it allows me to be more productive and have a good sense of where I am with projects and deadlines.
Easy to use - I can make the most of my time to get up (and stay) up and running.
Project coordination - Allows me to assign tasks to my interns and communicate directly within the platform to keep the work train moving.

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Chief Do-Gooder

SignifyMarketing & Advertising, 1-10 employees

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Software interns get easily used to this tool.
One who works in the SDLC gets recognized and it's easy to track rank board.

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RPA Consultant

Self employedInformation Technology and Services, 11-50 employees

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Screenshots

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Pricing Details

General

Free Trial

Yes

Free/Freemium Version

Yes

Premium Consulting/Integration Services

Yes

Entry-level set up fee?

Optional

$10

Starting Price

$50 per month

Asana Editions & Modules

Edition

Premium	$13.49¹
Business	$30.49¹

per month

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General

Free Trial

Yes

Free/Freemium Version

Yes

Premium Consulting/Integration Services

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Entry-level set up fee?

No

Starting Price

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Backlog Editions & Modules

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Additional Pricing Details

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