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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Asana

    Score8.5 out of 10
    N/AAsana is a web and mobile project management app. With tasks, projects, conversations, and dashboards, Asana lets an entire team know who's doing what by when, enabling workload balancing. Users can also add integrations for GANTT charts, time tracking and more.

    $13.49

    per month per user

    iSpec

    N/AN/AN/AN/A

    Microsoft To Do

    Score7.9 out of 10
    N/AMicrosoft To Do replaces the former Wunderlist task management tool.N/A
    Pricing
    AsanaiSpecMicrosoft To Do
    Editions & Modules
    Starter
    $13.49
    per month per user
    Advanced
    $30.49
    per month per user
    Enterprise
    Contact Sales
    Personal
    Free
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    AsanaiSpecMicrosoft To Do
    Free Trial
    YesYesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsA discount is offered for annual billing.
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    Community Pulse
    AsanaiSpecMicrosoft To Do
    Considered Multiple Products
    Asana
    Chose Asana
    Asana is the best of both worlds because it allows multiple views of your tasks and dashboards for project managers to review. Some of the competitors only allow one way of working, which can be a roadblock for users who are less flexible in their workflow. Getting all users to …
    Incentivized
    Chose Asana
    Ease of use and access are what initially put Asana ahead of other options available. We have stuck with Asana because of the flexibility in solving a variety of challenges that would otherwise fall to a spreadsheet or piles of paper, and the load it has taken off of the team …
    Incentivized
    Chose Asana
    We tried Trello, Wunderlist, and Producteev, but at the time, none of them had the feature set that Asana offers. The main requirement we had was the ability to create projects and subtasks with individual due dates and assignments. Asana was the only one that allowed us to …
    Incentivized
    Chose Asana
    Asana is a great balance of simplicity and robustness. JIRA is simply too robust for my team's needs - it is more appropriate for a software team. We did not need the capabilities to customize automated workflows. Our development process is waterfall, so a PM software centered …
    Incentivized
    Chose Asana
    Outlook
    Outlook can track tasks. However, it's not very collaborative; you can send tasks to other people but you can see what them after that. This feature as part of Outlook was a disaster. The only benefit that currently exists is that it was free; it never really fit in …
    Remy InfoSource
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    Microsoft
    Chose Microsoft To Do
    Microsoft To-Do simply put just does to-do lists very well. I don't want the visual components of software like Trello or ClickUp, and I had used Asana in previous roles and just found it to have too much going on. I also didn't like the notification system of Asana, constantly …
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft To Do
    Reason I went with Wunderlist is a simpler build. Applications like Asana or Trello are more large scale for milestones on projects with multiple calibrations across the project. I did not need to overcomplicate things, I needed a simple easy solution that gets the job done, …
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft To Do
    Wunderlist is a good straightforward to-do list that doesn't have anything super extra attached to it. It comes with an app (unlike Trello), and easy to learn (unlike Asana). Trello and Asana are better for complex tasks but take a while to set-up. Wunderlist is the most …
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft To Do
    While I have tried a number of other to-do lists, Wunderlist is easy to use and free. Most other to-do lists that I have tried I have used for a day or two and the have deleted and returned to Wunderlist. Part of it is that I am used to this tool, but I think it is also just …
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft To Do
    I think they merged or something—I don’t remember—but it was not as easy as this one was. We love that it is simple and easy.
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft To Do
    I think each of this products has its pros and its cons, but the only right way to pick the best one is to try them all. This kind of software is used on a daily basis, and you end up interacting a lot more than you would think of, so you really need to use one software that …
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft To Do
    Relocated to this task manager after a year of paid subscription on another service. I chose the most suitable for me the functionality of the free version of the service. A great thing.
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft To Do
    Wunderlist wins with simplicity. Where other software pile on the features, here we have something that sticks to its mission of being a central location for collaboration on tasks.
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft To Do
    Wunderlist is simple to use and great for team work. Wunderlist helps us to track our work progress.
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft To Do
    Ease of use is a serious strength of Wunderlist. You can add multiple items quickly this way, just by continuing to type.
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    88%
    Would buy again
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    92%
    Would buy again
    34 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    93%
    Delivers good value for the price
    86 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    37 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    96%
    Happy with the feature set
    107 Answers
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    95%
    Happy with the feature set
    35 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    92%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    72 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    88%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    21 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    94%
    Implementation went as expected
    78 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    93%
    Implementation went as expected
    28 Answers
    Features
    AsanaiSpecMicrosoft To Do
    Project Management
    Comparison of Project Management features of Asana and iSpec and Microsoft To Do
    Feature
    Asana
    8.5
    179 Ratings
    10% above category average
    iSpec
    -
    Ratings
    Microsoft To Do
    5.6
    76 Ratings
    31% below category average
    Task Management9.2179 Ratings00 Ratings8.076 Ratings
    Resource Management8.1152 Ratings00 Ratings6.141 Ratings
    Gantt Charts9.261 Ratings00 Ratings4.58 Ratings
    Scheduling8.3162 Ratings00 Ratings8.458 Ratings
    Workflow Automation9.2132 Ratings00 Ratings3.033 Ratings
    Team Collaboration9.4178 Ratings00 Ratings5.067 Ratings
    Support for Agile Methodology8.57 Ratings00 Ratings6.017 Ratings
    Support for Waterfall Methodology8.57 Ratings00 Ratings7.017 Ratings
    Document Management8.6150 Ratings00 Ratings3.038 Ratings
    Email integration8.7142 Ratings00 Ratings6.342 Ratings
    Mobile Access8.8149 Ratings00 Ratings7.471 Ratings
    Timesheet Tracking6.16 Ratings00 Ratings3.012 Ratings
    Change request and Case Management8.44 Ratings00 Ratings5.39 Ratings
    Budget and Expense Management7.377 Ratings00 Ratings4.95 Ratings
    Professional Services Automation
    Comparison of Professional Services Automation features of Asana and iSpec and Microsoft To Do
    Feature
    Asana
    6.7
    48 Ratings
    14% below category average
    iSpec
    -
    Ratings
    Microsoft To Do
    6.5
    7 Ratings
    17% below category average
    Project & financial reporting5.51 Ratings00 Ratings7.96 Ratings
    Integration with accounting software8.047 Ratings00 Ratings6.02 Ratings
    Quotes/estimates00 Ratings00 Ratings5.04 Ratings
    Invoicing00 Ratings00 Ratings7.04 Ratings
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    Any.do
    Score8 out of 10
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    Score8 out of 10
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    Score8 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    KanbanFlow
    Score7.3 out of 10
    KanbanFlow
    Score7.3 out of 10
    KanbanFlow
    Score7.3 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Microsoft To Do
    Score7.9 out of 10
    Microsoft To Do
    Score7.9 out of 10
    Workzone
    Score9.1 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    AsanaiSpecMicrosoft To Do
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.1
    (209 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.5
    (76 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.6
    (34 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (4 ratings)
    Usability
    8.8
    (37 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.4
    (12 ratings)
    Availability
    8.4
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    5.0
    (42 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.6
    (30 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
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    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    -
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    User Testimonials
    AsanaiSpecMicrosoft To Do
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Asana
    The usability of Asana is broad since it's available in a variety of platforms that are widely used nowadays. I think that it would be great for people who are constantly on the move and switching devices, since it has allowed me to work from my phone, too. I also think that Asana has proven itself to handle a large quantity of work
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    Microsoft
    I think Microsoft To Do is helpful for people who don't need a lot of customization in a task manager. I prefer using 3rd party task managers that allow me to create projects with tasks and subtasks. But for a team that already uses Microsoft products and doesn't want to learn or invest capital in another task manager, Microsoft To Do covers the basics and syncs with your calendar.
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    Pros
    Asana
    • Through it, we were able to communicate and cooperate with the rest of the team to complete the work in the required manner and at the appropriate time.
    • Available for free on Android and iPhone.
    • Asana has a simple and easy user interface
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    Microsoft
    • Wunderlist is what you need for your to do lists. It's really simple to use.
    • Allows you to set due date to your lists, share them with your team and/or create a folder to divide and organize all your list set
    • Also, Wunderlist is compatible with all platform and devices. So you can always be updated on your list or work on them from wherever you are and with all the devices you have.
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    Cons
    Asana
    • 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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    Microsoft
    • Viewing more than one task at a time.
    • Email forwarding tasks - sometimes can be buggy and not always smooth.
    • Option to show more detail on a task without clicking task - example: being able to see attachment without clicking on task to view.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Asana
    • 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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    Microsoft
    It's working, and doing precisely what we selected it for. The only hesitation is if Microsoft suddenly drops the platform.
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    Usability
    Asana
    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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    Microsoft
    User friendly, easy to configure, and VERY simplistic. I particularly use heavily the phone app feature. While others in the room are on social media, I am reviewing my tasks and this triggers other tasks I know I need to get done. I like the sense of accomplishment of moving things to the completed pile as well.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Asana
    Working with Asana on a daily basis
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    Microsoft
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    Support Rating
    Asana
    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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    Microsoft
    I have not had an issue where I needed to reach out to Wunderlist, but I know their contact and online chat is easy to access and feel confident that they would be helpful. My only worry is Wunderlist is becoming Microsoft to-do in May 2020, and I believe the app will become worse after that.
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    Implementation Rating
    Asana
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    Microsoft
    Wunderlist giving 100% work satisfaction for me and my organization
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    Alternatives Considered
    Asana
    Asana is a top-tier project management software that helps us organize and track projects from start to finish. It allows us to apply tasks/to-dos to multiple projects without duplication, divide complex projects into smaller tasks, and track project progress. It also helps us organize work on Kanban boards or linear lists. It stands out from the crowd in a big way compared to the competition.
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    Remy InfoSource
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    Microsoft
    It's a small tool compared to bigger project management software, but we found that they work perfectly together. It helps you declutter the larger PM tools, keep your smaller tasks in-line and make sure they get completed. When you're working in a creative agency, ideas and tasks are flying around, so having a tool like this that keeps you accountable and reminds you of your tasks is a must!
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    Scalability
    Asana
    I used this tool on a daily basis at work and it runs as a solid rock
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    Microsoft
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    Return on Investment
    Asana
    • 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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    Microsoft
    • Its affordable enough that the limited set of problems it solves are worth the investment.
    • If you already have Office 365 it doesn't really make sense unless you hate the task app.
    • With Microsoft acquiring Wunderlist I wouldn't start investing in this product. I would either choose Office 365 and go with TO-DO or use a free app.
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