Compare Asana and Azure Boards 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.8% of reviews)
Enterprise (42.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 2 Users
No pricing available
Asana
Star Rating
(13,344)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 2 Users
Free Trial is available
Browse all 5 pricing plansAzure Boards
Star Rating
(138)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Azure BoardsSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Asana excels in providing a user-friendly experience, with features that make it easy to assign tasks, track deadlines, and maintain project visibility. Users appreciate the multiple views, such as boards and timelines, which help teams stay aligned without the need for constant follow-up.
- According to verified reviews, Azure Boards offers a highly customizable work-item tracking system that users find effective for managing user stories, bugs, tasks, and epics. Reviewers mention that the organization of information across various sections like Boards, backlog, and sprints is logical and easy to remember, enhancing usability.
- Users say that Asana's flexibility in project management is a standout feature, allowing for efficient organization of tasks and ownership tracking within a single workspace. This capability is highlighted by feedback indicating that teams can easily monitor progress and stay aligned through its intuitive interface.
- Reviewers mention that while Azure Boards is effective for enterprise-level project management, it may not be as accessible for smaller teams. Some users find it challenging to navigate compared to Asana's more straightforward approach, which is particularly favored by small businesses.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Asana's implementation process is quick and intuitive, making it easier for teams to get started. Users specifically appreciate the onboarding wizard that simplifies the setup, contrasting with Azure Boards, where some users have noted a steeper learning curve.
- According to recent user feedback, both products receive similar ratings for support quality, but Asana's overall satisfaction is higher. Users feel that Asana has been a better partner in business, with many praising its responsive support and helpful resources, while Azure Boards users have expressed a desire for more comprehensive documentation and support options.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Asana
Personal
Free
2 Users
For one to two people managing personal projects.
- Unlimited tasks
- Unlimited projects
- Unlimited messages
Azure Boards
No pricing availableFree Trial
Asana
Free Trial is available
Azure Boards
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
11,209
9.2
106
Ease of Use
8.6
11,333
8.8
109
Ease of Setup
8.6
4,929
8.5
48
Ease of Admin
8.7
3,516
8.5
39
Quality of Support
8.5
7,747
8.6
90
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
3,096
9.0
34
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
10,936
9.3
101
Features by Category
Tasks
9.3
3262
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
3218
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
3176
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
3162
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
3018
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
2875
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
3095
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
3007
|
Verified
Not enough data
Projects
8.8
2999
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
2866
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
2655
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
2929
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
2886
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
1203
Not enough data
8.1
2729
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
2872
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.5
1203
Not enough data
8.0
2598
|
Verified
Not enough data
Resource Management
7.9
2582
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
2665
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
2713
|
Verified
Not enough data
Project Monitoring
8.1
2564
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
2577
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
2766
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.8
953
Not enough data
6.8
946
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Management
6.5
280
Not enough data
6.8
274
Not enough data
6.6
274
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
Setup
8.6
1839
Not enough data
8.6
1844
Not enough data
8.4
1801
Not enough data
8.6
1892
Not enough data
Management
8.5
1798
Not enough data
8.2
1695
Not enough data
8.0
1655
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.8
699
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
6.4
196
Not enough data
6.6
198
Not enough data
6.5
195
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
576
Not enough data
8.5
560
Not enough data
8.2
575
Not enough data
8.5
564
Not enough data
Goal Creation
8.6
557
Not enough data
8.6
557
Not enough data
7.7
528
Not enough data
8.8
558
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Objectives and Key Results (OKR)
7.3
55
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.7
1021
Not enough data
9.1
1064
Not enough data
8.7
1033
Not enough data
7.7
885
Not enough data
8.7
1008
Not enough data
8.6
1051
Not enough data
Content Planning
8.8
1048
Not enough data
9.3
1079
Not enough data
8.8
1017
Not enough data
Marketing Campaign Performance
7.8
724
Not enough data
8.5
799
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Marketing Calendar
6.0
54
Not enough data
6.4
53
Not enough data
6.3
53
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Other Features
8.3
973
Not enough data
8.0
806
Not enough data
Task Creation
9.2
2655
Not enough data
9.2
2646
Not enough data
8.8
2515
Not enough data
8.0
2323
Not enough data
Task Management
8.8
2544
Not enough data
9.1
2590
Not enough data
8.4
2388
Not enough data
8.6
2416
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.8
985
Not enough data
6.9
984
Not enough data
Automation
8.6
1732
Not enough data
8.5
1717
Not enough data
8.1
1584
Not enough data
Administration
8.4
1689
Not enough data
8.3
1608
Not enough data
9.1
1722
Not enough data
Project management
9.0
1810
Not enough data
8.6
1710
Not enough data
8.9
1752
Not enough data
8.7
1693
Not enough data
8.8
1681
Not enough data
8.2
1540
Not enough data
8.5
1694
Not enough data
Workload
8.3
1593
Not enough data
8.6
1646
Not enough data
8.5
1597
Not enough data
8.3
1556
Not enough data
Communication & Collaboration
8.5
1639
Not enough data
8.4
1665
Not enough data
8.9
1747
Not enough data
Cost Management
7.9
1458
Not enough data
7.9
1499
Not enough data
7.8
1431
Not enough data
Integration
7.8
1420
Not enough data
7.8
1423
Not enough data
7.7
1409
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.9
638
Not enough data
6.9
635
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Work Management
6.5
185
Not enough data
6.7
185
Not enough data
6.6
185
Not enough data
6.7
183
Not enough data
Communication
7.7
2113
Not enough data
8.2
2283
Not enough data
7.7
2042
Not enough data
8.0
2113
Not enough data
7.8
2065
Not enough data
Content & Documents
8.6
2364
Not enough data
8.7
2357
Not enough data
8.4
2353
Not enough data
7.9
2067
Not enough data
Controls
8.4
2251
Not enough data
8.2
2120
Not enough data
8.5
2253
Not enough data
8.4
2238
Not enough data
7.9
2051
Not enough data
Project Management
9.3
2616
Not enough data
9.0
2422
Not enough data
8.9
2499
Not enough data
8.4
2202
Not enough data
Remote Collaboration
8.7
2276
Not enough data
8.9
2395
Not enough data
8.8
2262
Not enough data
7.8
1921
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.0
878
Not enough data
7.1
883
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Collaboration
6.8
306
Not enough data
6.7
310
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
9.3
20
Not enough data
9.4
20
Not enough data
9.0
20
Not enough data
9.3
20
Not enough data
9.1
20
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
9.5
21
Not enough data
9.5
21
Not enough data
Customization - AI Agent Builders
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
Functionality - AI Agent Builders
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Data and Analytics - AI Agent Builders
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
Integration - AI Agent Builders
9.3
9
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Marketing Resource Management
6.8
36
Not enough data
6.8
36
Not enough data
6.9
36
Not enough data
Communication
8.0
1104
9.0
10
Feature Not Available
8.9
9
8.2
1123
8.8
8
Planning
8.6
1200
9.3
10
8.9
1224
8.8
12
8.5
1136
8.8
13
8.7
1171
9.0
8
8.2
1085
8.7
9
Workflow Management
8.4
1153
8.3
11
8.8
1212
9.0
14
8.0
1074
8.3
8
Feature Not Available
8.8
10
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 Azure Boards are categorized as Product Management
Unique Categories
Azure Boards has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Asana
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Azure Boards
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
9.4%
Computer Software
9.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.9%
Internet
3.1%
Other
59.0%
Information Technology and Services
31.8%
Computer Software
13.6%
Financial Services
6.1%
Oil & Energy
3.8%
Higher Education
3.0%
Other
41.7%
Discussions
Can you use asana for free?
9 Comments
EU
Yes. But with limited feature for only 3 projects.Read more
What software did you find useful outside of work?
7 Comments
FB
<p>I've found password managers to be really helpful in personal and work life. For example: 1password</p>Read more
Is Asana worth it?
6 Comments
AA
Yes, of course it is! It offers a free trial - try it out and see for yourself if it fits your usecase.Read more
What's the best way to add performance to Projects
1 Comment
HD
You can create your own agent machines that can run locally or via Virtual Machines in a data center, including Azure (via IaaS). These have been known to...Read more
This worked really well for us in Agile projects, are there good success stories of using this in waterfall methodology?
1 Comment
HD
Yes, no matter the project metrology (we use agile, interactive, and waterfall), Azure Pipelines works well for both build and release automation to multiple...Read more
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