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Score 8.3 out of 10

Based on 801 reviews and ratings

Score 8.4 out of 10

Based on 449 reviews and ratings

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Feature Rating Comparison

Asana

7.8

Dropbox Business

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Task Management

9.1

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Resource Management

7.8

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Gantt Charts

6.5

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Scheduling

8.5

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Workflow Automation

7.5

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Team Collaboration

9.0

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Support for Agile Methodology

8.5

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Support for Waterfall Methodology

8.5

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Document Management

6.8

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Email integration

7.4

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Mobile Access

7.8

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Timesheet Tracking

6.1

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Change request and Case Management

8.4

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Budget and Expense Management

7.0

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Asana

6.2

Dropbox Business

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Project & financial reporting

5.5

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Integration with accounting software

7.0

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Asana

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Dropbox Business

8.3

Versioning

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8.2

Video files

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8.4

Audio files

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8.5

Document collaboration

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7.6

Access control

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8.8

File search

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8.0

Device sync

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8.6

Asana

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Dropbox Business

8.7

User and role management

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8.7

File organization

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8.8

Device management

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8.6

Asana

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Dropbox Business

9.1

Performance

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9.1

Reliability

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9.2

Storage Reports

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8.8

Pros

Fast: Unlike other PM platforms I've used, Asana is very fast. In fact, it's so fast that when you leave a comment on a task, anyone else looking at that task at the same time will actually see updates as you type. You can easily move tasks into different projects by dragging and dropping. There is no lag time between opening new projects and tasks. Everything seems to load instantaneously.
Intuitive: Asana doesn't have a steep learning curve. The default view is list-based. Your team will have no problem learning how to add new tasks, use the WYSIWYG editor, or assign tasks. Use familiar commands like "@" to tag a follower on a task.
Keyboard shortcuts: The keyboard shortcuts are incredibly helpful. Simply press enter to enter a new task, tab+backspace to delete, use familiar copy/paste and undo commands, and much more. PMs with a lot to juggle will appreciate the shortcuts.
My Tasks: The "my tasks" view provides a single, centralized location for you to see everything on your plate. Use section headings and drag and drop tasks to re-order. I use this to prioritize my week. It helps me focus on what's really important.
Searchability: The search in Asana is intuitive. Our task backlog dates back three years, and I can still almost always find what I'm looking for via a simple keyword search. Projects are archived, not deleted, so I always feel like my historical information is safe.
Flexibility: Projects can be set up as a waterfall/list view or as kanban. This product should work well for teams with different styles.
Integrations: Asana integrates with everything. There's a great Slack integration, but my favorite is the Instagantt integration. Using Instagantt in tandem with asana is a super easy way to create attractive digital project calendars.

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Elizabeth Remaklus

Senior Business Analyst

Lucid AgencyMarketing and Advertising, 11-50 employees

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Fast sync speeds
Flexible user management
SmartSync allows you to selectively sync files and folders to your hard drive

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Employee in Marketing

Consumer Services Company, 201-500 employees

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Cons

I personally have not found anything that I would recommend at this time. However, I have noticed that the older generation of employees struggle with its style where the computer savvy and younger generation thrive. I have no idea how Asana could overcome that obstacle.

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Representative in Sales

Wholesale Company, 51-200 employees

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Not always easy to find docs
A bit messy and easy to get disorganized or cluttered
Not always a smooth log-in / sign-in experience

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Technical Recruiter

Segment.comInternet, 51-200 employees

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Likelihood to Renew

Asana10.0

Based on 32 answers

Asana is adding more useful features and it makes the work of their entire team more organized and more efficient. It really helps us in achieving greater achievements as a team. It helps us to earn more revenue since we have more satisfied clients, simply because we are able to finish their project on time or even before the due date.

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Brent Lionel Mausisa

Co-Founder

2for1 Virtual ExpertsInternet, 1-10 employees

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Dropbox Business5.2

Based on 4 answers

First, because it's very price reasonable and second because it fulfills the promise it makes. It is simple to use, the learning curve is not that steep and it's easier for the new hires to understand and start using the tool as soon as they are on-boarded. It doesn't just save time but also effort

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Digital & SEO Consultant

The Nunatak GroupManagement Consulting, 11-50 employees

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Usability

Asana6.0

Based on 5 answers

This is the best task management App for teams I have used

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Project Manager

ClickSoftwareComputer Software, 501-1000 employees

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Dropbox Business9.2

Based on 13 answers

I have had no issues using the service for a long time. In terms of ease of use, overall integrations with others softwares etc

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Digital & SEO Consultant

The Nunatak GroupManagement Consulting, 11-50 employees

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Reliability and Availability

Asana8.4

Based on 2 answers

Working with Asana on a daily basis

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Project Manager

ClickSoftwareComputer Software, 501-1000 employees

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Dropbox Business7.0

Based on 1 answer

At least once a week the app crashes on my computer and causes files to stop syncing. It is an easy fix to re-open the app, however I have to notice the app stopped working to realize it needs to be reopened.

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Verified User

Professional in Finance and Accounting

Publishing Company, 51-200 employees

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Performance

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Dropbox Business9.3

Based on 10 answers

Syncing to the cloud is almost instantaneous. Users on the same network can see my changes within seconds on their computer.

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Professional in Finance and Accounting

Publishing Company, 51-200 employees

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Support

Asana8.3

Based on 2 answers

They don't fix everything, but they have certainly gone the extra mile for us. When we were frustrated with a recent change that altered our default view of every project, changing it from all projects being visible to just incomplete projects being visible, they wrote a custom script to change all of our default views back for us, so we didn't have to manually click 3,000 times (we have over a thousand projects).

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C-Level Executive in Product Management

Internet Company, 11-50 employees

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Dropbox Business4.1

Based on 4 answers

Support for Dropbox is adequate.

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Verified User

Professional in Finance and Accounting

Publishing Company, 51-200 employees

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Implementation

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Dropbox Business10.0

Based on 2 answers

The implementation was actually very simple. Again, as stated previously, the most intriguing part of the entire exercise was the implementation of the directory structure for each account. Once you design and implement it for one, it becomes quite simple to replicate for each account you implement thereafter. You just really need to take time to ensure you implement the first perfectly and those that follow on will be likewise work efficiently and easily.

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Chief Relationship Officer

iMarketingInnovatorsInformation Technology and Services, 1-10 employees

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Alternatives Considered

We loved the fun design hacks (e.g., flying celebratory unicorns when you complete a task, Tab+B puts tabby cats on your screen temporarily; themed backgrounds). We're marketers–can you blame us?! But in all seriousness, we chose Asana over other similar products because of the detail that Asana could go into when tasking out subtasks to individuals with separate deadlines. Managers are also able to view the tasks that team members are working on to manage workload. It's also helped increase visibility of task details amongst team members to provide background on projects they might be looped into in the future.

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Team Lead in Other

Computer Software Company, 1-10 employees

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Our company uses both Dropbox and Flight for file storage but in different contexts. Dropbox has been our internal source for ALL files that can be accessed by employees with company emails. Flight was set up as our external brand portals for product images, lifestyle images, logos, brand videos, etc

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Jeff Williamson

Creative Producer

LaCrosse Footwear IncorporatedApparel & Fashion, 201-500 employees

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Scalability

Asana8.2

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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Dropbox Business7.0

Based on 1 answer

The only limit to scaling Dropbox is pricing. After a certain point, using traditional data storage would be more cost effective than per user pricing.

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Verified User

Professional in Finance and Accounting

Publishing Company, 51-200 employees

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Return on Investment

Asana has allowed us to better serve our customers by keeping track of requests and not dropping the ball.
Asana has allowed us to be more mindful of each other's times and commitments by allowing us to individually prioritize tasks in our own workflow.

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Admin and Finance Assistant

Intersection for the ArtsArts and Crafts, 1-10 employees

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Smooth file sharing.
Increased file safety.
Great ROI, could not live without it.

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Christoph Geppert

Founder and Creative Director

Grain CreativeDesign, 11-50 employees

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Pricing Details

Asana

General

Free Trial

Yes

Free/Freemium Version

Yes

Premium Consulting/Integration Services

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Entry-level set up fee?

Optional

8.33*

1. per user per month

Additional Pricing Details

Asana is always free for teams of up to 15 people.

Dropbox Business

General

Free Trial

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Free/Freemium Version

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Premium Consulting/Integration Services

—

Entry-level set up fee?

No

Additional Pricing Details

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