What users are saying about
Asana
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Top Rated
2030 Ratings
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Based on 2030 reviews and ratings
Top Rated
614 Ratings
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Based on 614 reviews and ratings
Feature Set Ratings
- Asana ranks higher in 1 feature set: Project Management
- Microsoft Project ranks higher in 1 feature set: Professional Services Automation
Project Management

7.8
Asana
78%

7.6
Microsoft Project
76%
Asana ranks higher in 9/14 features
Asana ranks higher in 9/14 features
Task Management

8.8
88%
158 Ratings

8.2
82%
107 Ratings
Resource Management

7.4
74%
132 Ratings

8.2
82%
104 Ratings
Gantt Charts

7.9
79%
44 Ratings

9.0
90%
104 Ratings
Scheduling

7.9
79%
144 Ratings

8.7
87%
106 Ratings
Workflow Automation

7.8
78%
114 Ratings

6.9
69%
83 Ratings
Team Collaboration

8.5
85%
157 Ratings

6.9
69%
96 Ratings
Support for Agile Methodology

8.5
85%
7 Ratings

6.4
64%
80 Ratings
Support for Waterfall Methodology

8.5
85%
7 Ratings

8.5
85%
80 Ratings
Document Management

7.0
70%
133 Ratings

6.8
68%
77 Ratings
Email integration

7.1
71%
127 Ratings

6.9
69%
82 Ratings
Mobile Access

8.3
83%
130 Ratings

6.7
67%
68 Ratings
Timesheet Tracking

6.1
61%
6 Ratings

7.6
76%
73 Ratings
Change request and Case Management

8.4
84%
4 Ratings

7.7
77%
63 Ratings
Budget and Expense Management

6.7
67%
61 Ratings

7.5
75%
83 Ratings
Professional Services Automation

6.8
Asana
68%

7.6
Microsoft Project
76%
Microsoft Project ranks higher in 3/4 features
Microsoft Project ranks higher in 3/4 features
Project & financial reporting

5.5
55%
1 Rating

8.2
82%
74 Ratings
Integration with accounting software

8.2
82%
35 Ratings

7.1
71%
50 Ratings
Quotes/estimates

N/A
0 Ratings

7.5
75%
54 Ratings
Invoicing

N/A
0 Ratings

7.5
75%
46 Ratings
Attribute Ratings
- Asana is rated higher in 1 area: Usability
- Microsoft Project is rated higher in 3 areas: Likelihood to Recommend, Likelihood to Renew, Support Rating
Likelihood to Recommend

8.0
Asana
80%
189 Ratings

8.2
Microsoft Project
82%
108 Ratings
Likelihood to Renew

9.6
Asana
96%
35 Ratings

10.0
Microsoft Project
100%
2 Ratings
Usability

9.0
Asana
90%
22 Ratings

8.0
Microsoft Project
80%
6 Ratings
Availability

8.4
Asana
84%
4 Ratings

Microsoft Project
N/A
0 Ratings
Support Rating

5.9
Asana
59%
81 Ratings

8.2
Microsoft Project
82%
70 Ratings
Implementation Rating

Asana
N/A
0 Ratings

5.0
Microsoft Project
50%
2 Ratings
Product Scalability

8.2
Asana
82%
1 Rating

Microsoft Project
N/A
0 Ratings
Likelihood to Recommend
Asana
My experience in Asana is more than two years, and I really enjoyed the experience and working with my teams, as Asana provides effective communication between us and spread the fun, enthusiasm, and achievement in work faster, as I used conversations to inform the team what I want, follow up, comment on the tasks and inform them that the work is finished.
Freelancer
Self EmployedComputer Software, 1-10 employees
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Project is the perfect platform for medium and large companies. I do not recommend this software for small businesses, because all its functions in the work plans are high cost and this would cause the small business to not perform well in the use of MS Project in the long term. It is very easy to use software, it allows adding, modifying and eliminating all kinds of assignments and tasks for all employees, it allows monitoring the progress of all projects in real time and it also shows the gaps in the planned project. It has a very good performance, it does not take up many computer resources and all the information is stored in sync with the Office 365 service. It occasionally has crashing problems, but this is something that does not affect users as much.
Marketing Director
GAL Real EstateReal Estate, 1001-5000 employees
Pros
Asana
- Easy to use by any user (good UX and no installation needed)
- Easy to create a simple project, add tasks and sub tasks.
- Different display options, according to the project/tasks type
- Works great using a web browser, you don't have to install the application

Verified User
Engineer in Other
Environmental Services Company, 11-50 employeesMicrosoft Project
- It is part of Office365 subscription. The look and feel is similar to other tools like excel. Helps in creating project plans, Gantt charts, work break down structures etc.
- Helps in resource allocation and tracking the projects. There is an option to use it to capture timesheets too.
- Helps project managers in producing weekly status reports and integrates well with other collaboration tools like Skype, sharepoint etc.
Oracle Cloud Procure to Pay Consultant
KPMG USReal Estate, 5001-10,000 employees
Cons
Asana
- Some users might find the user interface a bit dull and un inspired
- We found the way to use multiple workspaces a bit confusing
- It takes quite a bit of planning to build a well organized workspace in order not to have way too many projects and tasks all over the place
Managing Director
IP BraaiLegal Services, 1-10 employees
Microsoft Project
- Seems overly complicated for users sometimes in using Project and its functionalities
- Hard to share files for those folks who do not have MS Project, and then have to print out for them
- Can be confusing since it looks and feels like MS Excel

Verified User
Executive in Finance and Accounting
Education Management Company, 10,001+ employeesPricing Details
Asana
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
Additional Pricing Details
—Microsoft Project
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
$10 per user/per month
Microsoft Project Editions & Modules
Edition
Project Plan 1 | $101 |
---|---|
Project Plan 3 | $301 |
Project Plan 5 | $551 |
- per user/per month
Additional Pricing Details
—Likelihood to Renew
Asana
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.
CEO (Chief Executive Officer)
Simply Heaven DesignMarketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Project 10.0
Based on 2 answers
I like using Microsoft Project. It simplifies building a schedule

Verified User
Supervisor in Other
Construction Company, 201-500 employeesUsability
Asana
Asana 9.0
Based on 22 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.

Verified User
Manager in Information Technology
Internet Company, 1-10 employeesMicrosoft Project
Microsoft Project 8.0
Based on 6 answers
Microsoft Project was for many years the reference tool when you were talking about project management software, even if it has some gaps. However, in the last several years, other tools emerged and covered those gaps and are getting more and more users. Microsoft needs to keep up with the trends as they did with adding Project Server. However, that needs a significant rework.
Senior Software Development Manager
eSiliconSemiconductors, 501-1000 employees
Reliability and Availability
Asana
Asana 8.4
Based on 4 answers
Working with Asana on a daily basis
Project Manager
ClickSoftwareComputer Software, 501-1000 employees
Microsoft Project
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
Asana
Asana 5.9
Based on 81 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).
Director of Marketing & Communications
787 NetworksMarketing and Advertising, 51-200 employees
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Project 8.2
Based on 70 answers
I’m giving MS Project an 8 because in general this is a solid scheduling program. It’s definitely designed with the professional in mind, and they have done well preparing the program to integrate with their other Microsoft products. The program is a workhorse so if you have serious scheduling needs then I would highly recommend MS Project.
Estimator and Project Manager
Century Exteriors IncConstruction, 11-50 employees
Implementation Rating
Asana
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Project 5.0
Based on 2 answers
I wasn't part of it so I don't know

Verified User
Supervisor in Other
Construction Company, 201-500 employeesAlternatives Considered
Asana
I like how extensive the capabilities are for Asana. With other softwares it seems there are many things lacking. I feel like Asana is also a very user friendly platform and aesthetically pleasing which is important in a modern office. We have many young people entering our workspace and it is important to have software that is ahead of the times in functionality and efficiency.
Brand Development & Culture Specialist
SIRIUScreatorGraphic Design, 1-10 employees
Microsoft Project
While many of the above tools are extremely well-versed, Microsoft Project's largest advantage comes from it being related to the largest business productivity company in the world. Project does have its sharing limitations - but regardless, offers one of the most robust tools in the market today. Microsoft Project is built with large-scale projects in mind but is more than up to the task for smaller projects as well. However, there are options available (especially cloud-based options) that may be more fitting for higher-level projects that do not require going into the weeds.
Process Optimization Analyst
QuadPrinting, 10,001+ employees
Scalability
Asana
Asana 8.2
Based on 1 answer
I used this tool on a daily basis at work and it runs as a solid rock
Project Manager
ClickSoftwareComputer Software, 501-1000 employees
Microsoft Project
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
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.
Chief Do-Gooder
SignifyMarketing & Advertising, 1-10 employees
Microsoft Project
- Project saved me, as the project manager, countless hours of digging through tickets and schedules to plan everything out. It also saved me time in adjusting the project triangle as needed, since it does so much automatically.
- It is costly, and since it requires extensive training to master, it's not just the high licensing cost that you need to take into account.
- The reporting features - even just printing out Gantt charts - makes it far easier to communicate with stakeholders. That means less time for PMs doing all of this manually, and it means less follow-up questions and delays moving forward.
Project Manager
Mainstay TechnologiesInformation Technology and Services, 11-50 employees