Compare Asana and BigTime 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (78.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 2 Users
$20.00 1 user Per Month
Asana
Star Rating
(13,368)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 plansBigTime
Star Rating
(1,657)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$20.00 1 user Per Month
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Asana excels in providing a flexible and customizable interface, making it easy to manage tasks and projects. Users appreciate the various views available, such as list, board, and timeline, which help in visualizing progress and ownership.
- Users say that BigTime shines in its time tracking capabilities, with a user-friendly timesheet view that allows for quick entry and easy switching between tasks. This feature is particularly beneficial for those who need to manage their time efficiently across multiple projects.
- Reviewers mention that Asana's implementation process is notably quick and intuitive, with many users highlighting the ease of onboarding. This is a significant advantage for teams looking to get started without extensive training or setup time.
- According to verified reviews, BigTime receives high marks for its quality of support, with users noting the availability of helpful resources like webinars and a knowledge base. This support can be crucial for users who may need assistance navigating the software.
- G2 reviewers report that while Asana offers a free entry-level option, BigTime's pricing starts at $20, which may be a consideration for small businesses. However, Asana's free tier allows teams to explore its features without financial commitment, making it an attractive choice for startups.
- Users say that both platforms have their strengths in meeting user requirements, but Asana's task management features, such as the ability to easily move and group tasks, provide a more streamlined experience for project management compared to BigTime's focus on time and expense tracking.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Asana
Personal
Free
2 Users
For one to two people managing personal projects.
- Unlimited tasks
- Unlimited projects
- Unlimited messages
BigTime
Essentials
$20.00
1 user Per Month
Deliver great work and get paid faster.
- Time Tracking
- Expense Management
- Project Management
Free Trial
Asana
Free Trial is available
BigTime
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
11,228
8.8
1,384
Ease of Use
8.6
11,352
8.7
1,433
Ease of Setup
8.6
4,949
8.2
970
Ease of Admin
8.7
3,532
8.7
935
Quality of Support
8.5
7,763
9.2
1,288
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
3,111
9.1
934
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
10,953
8.7
1,353
Features by Category
Expense Reports
Not enough data
8.7
520
Not enough data
7.8
234
Not enough data
8.0
279
Not enough data
8.5
351
Not enough data
8.6
381
Not enough data
7.4
132
Not enough data
7.8
210
Agentic AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Travel Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
199
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
8.4
702
Not enough data
7.7
357
Not enough data
8.3
534
Mobile
Not enough data
8.6
349
Not enough data
8.4
292
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
Not enough data
6.9
137
Not enough data
8.0
280
Administration
Not enough data
7.3
117
Administration
Not enough data
8.4
692
Not enough data
8.4
693
Not enough data
8.1
548
Not enough data
8.0
416
Not enough data
8.7
784
Platform
Not enough data
8.4
826
Not enough data
8.1
518
Not enough data
7.6
341
Not enough data
8.8
796
Not enough data
8.2
577
Not enough data
7.7
361
Tasks
9.3
3262
|
Verified
8.6
297
|
Verified
9.1
3218
|
Verified
8.4
271
|
Verified
8.9
3176
|
Verified
8.0
260
|
Verified
9.0
3162
|
Verified
7.8
241
|
Verified
8.3
3018
|
Verified
7.6
218
|
Verified
7.9
2875
|
Verified
7.9
229
8.6
3095
|
Verified
7.7
235
|
Verified
8.5
3007
|
Verified
7.9
232
|
Verified
Projects
8.8
2999
|
Verified
8.1
249
|
Verified
8.4
2866
|
Verified
7.7
228
|
Verified
8.0
2655
|
Verified
7.4
215
|
Verified
8.5
2929
|
Verified
7.8
228
|
Verified
8.5
2886
|
Verified
7.8
247
|
Verified
7.3
1204
8.3
291
|
Verified
8.1
2729
|
Verified
7.5
219
|
Verified
8.3
2872
|
Verified
7.9
267
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.5
205
|
Verified
7.5
1204
8.9
332
|
Verified
8.0
2598
|
Verified
7.6
197
|
Verified
Resource Management
7.9
2582
|
Verified
7.8
212
|
Verified
8.1
2665
|
Verified
8.1
238
|
Verified
8.3
2713
|
Verified
8.0
243
|
Verified
Project Monitoring
8.1
2564
|
Verified
7.8
201
|
Verified
8.0
2577
|
Verified
7.8
229
|
Verified
8.4
2766
|
Verified
8.2
273
|
Verified
Generative AI
6.8
954
Feature Not Available
6.8
947
6.2
64
Agentic AI - Project Management
6.5
280
Not enough data
6.8
274
Not enough data
6.6
274
6.0
5
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
6.3
5
Setup
8.6
1839
Not enough data
8.6
1843
Not enough data
8.4
1800
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
Planning
Not enough data
7.5
46
Not enough data
7.8
53
Not enough data
7.8
51
Optimization
Not enough data
7.9
55
Not enough data
7.6
51
Not enough data
7.3
49
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
2647
Not enough data
8.8
2515
Not enough data
8.0
2323
Not enough data
Task Management
8.8
2545
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
986
Not enough data
6.9
985
Not enough data
Customer Management
Not enough data
8.5
121
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
83
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
71
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
84
|
Verified
Project Management
Not enough data
8.2
109
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
154
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
99
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
108
|
Verified
Accounting
Not enough data
8.2
102
Not enough data
8.6
120
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
98
Not enough data
8.4
123
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
128
|
Verified
Portfolio Management
Not enough data
8.0
82
Not enough data
8.2
81
Not enough data
7.7
75
Not enough data
8.1
74
Analytics
Not enough data
8.2
92
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
151
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
81
|
Verified
Administration
Not enough data
8.2
114
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
131
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
114
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
8.2
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
69
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
148
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
116
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
75
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.5
9
Not enough data
6.5
9
Artificial Intelligence - Professional Services Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Professional Services Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
2114
Not enough data
8.2
2288
Not enough data
7.7
2043
Not enough data
8.0
2114
Not enough data
7.8
2066
Not enough data
Content & Documents
8.6
2367
Not enough data
8.7
2358
Not enough data
8.4
2354
Not enough data
7.9
2068
Not enough data
Controls
8.4
2260
Not enough data
8.2
2121
Not enough data
8.5
2254
Not enough data
8.4
2242
Not enough data
7.9
2052
Not enough data
Project Management
9.3
2631
Not enough data
9.0
2430
Not enough data
9.0
2510
Not enough data
8.4
2204
Not enough data
Remote Collaboration
8.7
2278
Not enough data
8.9
2400
Not enough data
8.8
2263
Not enough data
7.8
1922
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.0
880
Not enough data
7.1
884
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
Bill Generation
Not enough data
8.0
243
Not enough data
8.4
217
Not enough data
7.7
176
Bill Processing
Not enough data
7.7
189
Not enough data
8.0
203
Not enough data
8.3
236
Integration
Not enough data
8.2
242
Not enough data
7.8
202
Not enough data
7.1
153
Agentic AI - Billing
Not enough data
6.9
6
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
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
8.0
1104
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
1123
Not enough data
Planning
8.6
1200
Not enough data
8.9
1224
Not enough data
8.5
1136
Not enough data
8.7
1171
Not enough data
8.2
1085
Not enough data
Workflow Management
8.4
1153
Not enough data
8.8
1212
Not enough data
8.0
1074
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Time Tracking
Not enough data
9.3
927
Not enough data
9.1
890
Not enough data
9.0
807
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
8.4
702
Not enough data
7.7
357
Not enough data
8.3
534
Mobile Time Tracking
Not enough data
9.1
773
Administration
Not enough data
8.4
692
Not enough data
8.4
693
Not enough data
8.1
548
Not enough data
8.0
416
Not enough data
8.7
784
Platform
Not enough data
8.4
826
Not enough data
8.1
518
Not enough data
7.6
341
Not enough data
8.8
796
Not enough data
8.2
577
Not enough data
7.7
361
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 BigTime are categorized as Project Management
Unique Categories
BigTime is categorized as Professional Services Automation, Billing, Expense Management, Time Tracking, and Resource Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Asana
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
BigTime
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
9.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.9%
Internet
3.1%
Other
59.0%
Accounting
13.7%
Architecture & Planning
10.3%
Civil Engineering
9.6%
Information Technology and Services
6.4%
Consulting
5.6%
Other
54.4%
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
we need an outside bookkeeping VA to do basic things we don't have time skill to do - any referals??
2 Comments
JS
I've been using the software since 2017. I also work virtually as a consultant in Finance. I'm happy to discuss my qualifications. Please let me know if...Read more
How do I show a credit for an invoice that was paid in a previous cycle?
1 Comment
TA
Hi, to the best of my knowledge, BigTime can't handle this kind of transaction.
Traditionally, this would be handled by the accounting package and issued...Read more
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