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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.7% of reviews)
Enterprise (46.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 2 Users
$10.00
Asana
Star Rating
(12,817)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 2 Users
Free Trial is available
Browse all 5 pricing plansMicrosoft Project & Portfolio Management
Star Rating
(1,622)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$10.00
Browse all 6 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Asana excels in task creation and assignment, with a score of 9.3, making it easy to delegate tasks effectively. In contrast, Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management scores lower at 8.5, indicating that users find it less intuitive for assigning tasks.
- Reviewers mention that Asana's drag-and-drop functionality is highly rated at 8.8, allowing for seamless task organization. Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management, however, has a lower score of 7.9, suggesting that users find its drag-and-drop feature less user-friendly.
- G2 users highlight Asana's ease of use with a score of 8.6, which is significantly higher than Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management's score of 7.3. This indicates that Asana is generally perceived as more accessible for new users.
- Reviewers say that Asana's portfolio management features, particularly in planning and alignment, score 9.2 and 8.8 respectively, showcasing its strength in managing multiple projects. Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management, while strong, scores lower in these areas, indicating a potential gap in portfolio management capabilities.
- Users on G2 report that Asana's quality of support is rated at 8.5, which is higher than Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management's 7.6. This suggests that Asana users feel more supported when they encounter issues or need assistance.
- Reviewers mention that Asana's recurring tasks feature scores 8.7, making it easier for teams to manage ongoing responsibilities. Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management, with a score of 8.5, is slightly behind, indicating that while it offers similar functionality, it may not be as effective in this area.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Asana
Personal
Free
2 Users
For one to two people managing personal projects.
- Unlimited tasks
- Unlimited projects
- Unlimited messages
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management
Planner Plan 1
$10.00
Formerly Project Plan 1
- Includes everything in Planner in Microsoft 365, plus:
- Backlogs and sprints
- Premium plan templates
Free Trial
Asana
Free Trial is available
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
10,922
8.3
1,446
Ease of Use
8.6
11,026
7.3
1,452
Ease of Setup
8.6
4,641
7.5
488
Ease of Admin
8.7
3,380
7.6
454
Quality of Support
8.5
7,515
7.6
1,142
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
2,968
7.9
423
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
10,649
6.6
1,427
Features by Category
Tasks
9.3
3182
|
Verified
8.6
81
|
Verified
9.1
3153
|
Verified
8.7
85
|
Verified
8.8
3128
|
Verified
8.6
83
|
Verified
9.0
3111
|
Verified
8.4
81
|
Verified
8.3
2990
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.9
2853
|
Verified
8.0
45
8.6
3059
|
Verified
8.0
78
|
Verified
8.5
2969
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Projects
8.8
2965
|
Verified
8.8
84
|
Verified
8.4
2840
|
Verified
8.7
82
|
Verified
7.9
2631
|
Verified
8.7
84
|
Verified
8.5
2900
|
Verified
8.6
82
|
Verified
8.5
2857
|
Verified
8.4
79
|
Verified
7.2
1184
8.4
75
|
Verified
8.0
2706
|
Verified
8.0
72
|
Verified
8.3
2854
|
Verified
7.9
78
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.5
1177
8.1
77
|
Verified
8.0
2586
|
Verified
8.2
75
|
Verified
Resource Management
7.9
2570
|
Verified
8.4
78
|
Verified
8.0
2652
|
Verified
8.3
75
|
Verified
8.3
2695
|
Verified
8.8
81
|
Verified
Project Monitoring
8.1
2550
|
Verified
8.6
72
|
Verified
8.0
2565
|
Verified
8.4
78
|
Verified
8.4
2741
|
Verified
8.3
76
|
Verified
Generative AI
6.7
946
6.9
6
6.8
937
6.4
6
Agentic AI - Project Management
6.4
270
Not enough data
6.7
264
Not enough data
6.4
263
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Portfolio Management
Not enough data
8.7
75
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
80
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
78
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
72
|
Verified
Project Management
Not enough data
9.1
82
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
80
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
74
|
Verified
Resource Management
Not enough data
8.6
83
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
84
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
82
|
Verified
Data & Analytics
Not enough data
8.7
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
78
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
79
|
Verified
Strategy - Project and Portfolio Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Setup
8.6
1821
Not enough data
8.6
1828
Not enough data
8.4
1788
Not enough data
8.6
1863
Not enough data
Management
8.5
1783
Not enough data
8.2
1678
Not enough data
7.9
1629
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.8
688
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
6.2
184
Not enough data
6.4
184
Not enough data
6.3
183
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Communication
8.7
567
Not enough data
8.5
551
Not enough data
8.2
565
Not enough data
8.5
551
Not enough data
Goal Creation
8.6
548
Not enough data
8.6
547
Not enough data
7.7
519
Not enough data
8.8
549
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Objectives and Key Results (OKR)
6.9
48
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.7
1016
Not enough data
9.1
1060
Not enough data
8.7
1030
Not enough data
7.7
881
Not enough data
8.7
1002
Not enough data
8.6
1046
Not enough data
Content Planning
8.8
1044
Not enough data
9.3
1072
Not enough data
8.8
1014
Not enough data
Marketing Campaign Performance
7.8
724
Not enough data
8.5
797
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Marketing Calendar
6.0
52
Not enough data
6.2
50
Not enough data
6.2
50
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Other Features
8.3
966
Not enough data
8.0
803
Not enough data
Task Creation
9.2
2624
Not enough data
9.2
2617
Not enough data
8.8
2498
Not enough data
8.0
2314
Not enough data
Task Management
8.8
2524
Not enough data
9.1
2567
Not enough data
8.4
2373
Not enough data
8.6
2403
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.8
977
Not enough data
6.9
974
Not enough data
Automation
8.6
1714
Not enough data
8.5
1700
Not enough data
8.1
1572
Not enough data
Administration
8.4
1676
Not enough data
8.3
1598
Not enough data
9.1
1705
Not enough data
Project management
9.0
1796
Not enough data
8.6
1700
Not enough data
8.9
1743
Not enough data
8.7
1682
Not enough data
8.7
1670
Not enough data
8.2
1531
Not enough data
8.5
1679
Not enough data
Workload
8.3
1582
Not enough data
8.6
1638
Not enough data
8.5
1588
Not enough data
8.3
1547
Not enough data
Communication & Collaboration
8.5
1626
Not enough data
8.4
1657
Not enough data
8.9
1718
Not enough data
Cost Management
7.9
1450
Not enough data
7.9
1488
Not enough data
7.7
1422
Not enough data
Integration
7.8
1411
Not enough data
7.8
1415
Not enough data
7.7
1399
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.8
630
Not enough data
6.8
625
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Work Management
6.3
176
Not enough data
6.5
175
Not enough data
6.4
174
Not enough data
6.5
173
Not enough data
Earned Value
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
7.9
12
Performance
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.8
13
Integration
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.0
11
Communication
7.7
2103
Not enough data
8.2
2248
Not enough data
7.7
2035
Not enough data
8.0
2107
Not enough data
7.8
2052
Not enough data
Content & Documents
8.6
2342
Not enough data
8.7
2347
Not enough data
8.4
2338
Not enough data
7.9
2062
Not enough data
Controls
8.4
2200
Not enough data
8.2
2113
Not enough data
8.5
2233
Not enough data
8.4
2220
Not enough data
7.9
2041
Not enough data
Project Management
9.2
2422
Not enough data
9.0
2366
Not enough data
8.9
2373
Not enough data
8.4
2153
Not enough data
Remote Collaboration
8.7
2257
Not enough data
8.9
2316
Not enough data
8.8
2241
Not enough data
7.8
1912
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.9
862
Not enough data
7.0
866
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Collaboration
6.6
288
Not enough data
6.6
287
Not enough data
Responses
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Automation - AI Agents
9.0
14
Not enough data
9.2
14
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
Platform
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Autonomy - AI Agents
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
9.3
15
Not enough data
9.3
14
Not enough data
Customization - AI Agent Builders
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
Functionality - AI Agent Builders
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Data and Analytics - AI Agent Builders
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
Integration - AI Agent Builders
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Marketing Resource Management
6.7
35
Not enough data
6.8
35
Not enough data
6.8
35
Not enough data
Communication
8.0
1093
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
1111
Not enough data
Planning
8.6
1189
Not enough data
8.8
1213
Not enough data
8.5
1122
Not enough data
8.7
1158
Not enough data
8.2
1074
Not enough data
Workflow Management
8.4
1141
Not enough data
8.8
1201
Not enough data
8.0
1062
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AI Agents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Asana and Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management are categorized as Work Management, Project Collaboration, Task Management, Project Management, and Product Management
Unique Categories
Asana is categorized as AI Agent Builders, AI Agents For Business Operations, Workflow Management, Marketing Calendar, Marketing Resource Management, and Objectives and Key Results (OKR)
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management is categorized as Earned Value Management and Project and Portfolio Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Asana
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
13.4%
Information Technology and Services
9.3%
Computer Software
9.1%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.9%
Internet
3.1%
Other
59.1%
Information Technology and Services
14.4%
Computer Software
4.9%
Construction
4.8%
Hospital & Health Care
4.8%
Higher Education
4.5%
Other
66.6%
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