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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (73.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 2 Users
No pricing available
Asana
Star Rating
(12,879)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 plansGoodnotes
Star Rating
(92)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (73.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about GoodnotesSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Asana's project management features, such as task assignments and timelines, are effective for team collaboration, but some find the interface less intuitive compared to Goodnotes, which users say offers a more seamless experience for note-taking and organization.
- Reviewers mention that Goodnotes excels in its handwriting recognition and PDF annotation capabilities, making it a favorite among users who prioritize digital note-taking, while Asana's strengths lie in its robust task tracking and project visualization tools.
- G2 users highlight that Asana's free tier is a significant advantage for small businesses, allowing them to manage projects without upfront costs, whereas Goodnotes does not offer a free version, which some users find limiting.
- Users on G2 report that Goodnotes has a higher ease of use rating, with many praising its intuitive design for digital note-taking, while Asana, despite being powerful, has a steeper learning curve for new users.
- Reviewers say that both products provide quality support, but Goodnotes has received slightly higher satisfaction ratings for its responsiveness and helpfulness, particularly in addressing user queries related to its unique features like the lasso tool and shape recognition.
- Users mention that Asana's product direction is solid, but Goodnotes has a more positive outlook with frequent updates that enhance its features, such as improved cloud syncing and collaboration tools, which users find essential for their workflow.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Asana
Personal
Free
2 Users
For one to two people managing personal projects.
- Unlimited tasks
- Unlimited projects
- Unlimited messages
Goodnotes
No pricing availableFree Trial
Asana
Free Trial is available
Goodnotes
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
10,954
9.0
69
Ease of Use
8.6
11,058
9.2
73
Ease of Setup
8.6
4,670
9.1
49
Ease of Admin
8.7
3,391
9.2
6
Quality of Support
8.5
7,543
8.5
42
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
2,979
8.8
7
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
10,680
9.3
71
Features by Category
Tasks
9.3
3204
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
3168
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
3140
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
3126
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
3001
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
2864
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
3071
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
2981
|
Verified
Not enough data
Projects
8.8
2979
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
2852
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
2641
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
2909
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
2867
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
1193
Not enough data
8.0
2715
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
2865
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.5
1188
Not enough data
8.0
2595
|
Verified
Not enough data
Resource Management
7.9
2579
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
2661
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
2704
|
Verified
Not enough data
Project Monitoring
8.1
2560
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
2574
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
2751
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.8
951
Not enough data
6.8
942
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Management
6.4
275
Not enough data
6.7
269
Not enough data
6.5
268
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
Design
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.1
12
Production
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
8.6
12
Distribution
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
8.0
11
Integrations
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.6
11
Agentic AI - Handwritten Notes
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Organization
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Editing
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.7
5
Operating System
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Setup
8.6
1829
Not enough data
8.6
1836
Not enough data
8.4
1796
Not enough data
8.6
1872
Not enough data
Management
8.5
1791
Not enough data
8.2
1686
Not enough data
7.9
1639
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.8
692
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
6.3
188
Not enough data
6.5
188
Not enough data
6.3
187
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
Collaboration Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Visual Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Mind Map Availability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Mind Mapping
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
8.7
570
Not enough data
8.5
554
Not enough data
8.2
568
Not enough data
8.5
554
Not enough data
Goal Creation
8.6
551
Not enough data
8.6
550
Not enough data
7.7
522
Not enough data
8.8
552
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Objectives and Key Results (OKR)
7.1
50
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.7
1017
Not enough data
9.1
1061
Not enough data
8.7
1031
Not enough data
7.7
882
Not enough data
8.7
1003
Not enough data
8.6
1047
Not enough data
Content Planning
8.8
1045
Not enough data
9.2
1073
Not enough data
8.8
1015
Not enough data
Marketing Campaign Performance
7.8
725
Not enough data
8.5
798
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Marketing Calendar
6.0
53
Not enough data
6.2
51
Not enough data
6.2
51
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Other Features
8.3
967
Not enough data
8.0
804
Not enough data
Task Creation
9.2
2634
Not enough data
9.2
2626
Not enough data
8.8
2506
Not enough data
8.0
2322
Not enough data
Task Management
8.8
2533
Not enough data
9.1
2578
Not enough data
8.4
2382
Not enough data
8.6
2411
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.8
981
Not enough data
6.9
978
Not enough data
Automation
8.6
1724
Not enough data
8.5
1711
Not enough data
8.1
1581
Not enough data
Administration
8.4
1684
Not enough data
8.3
1606
Not enough data
9.1
1714
Not enough data
Project management
9.0
1804
Not enough data
8.6
1708
Not enough data
8.9
1751
Not enough data
8.7
1690
Not enough data
8.7
1678
Not enough data
8.2
1539
Not enough data
8.5
1687
Not enough data
Workload
8.3
1590
Not enough data
8.6
1646
Not enough data
8.5
1595
Not enough data
8.3
1554
Not enough data
Communication & Collaboration
8.5
1633
Not enough data
8.4
1664
Not enough data
8.9
1728
Not enough data
Cost Management
7.9
1456
Not enough data
7.9
1494
Not enough data
7.8
1428
Not enough data
Integration
7.8
1417
Not enough data
7.8
1421
Not enough data
7.7
1405
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.9
634
Not enough data
6.9
629
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Work Management
6.4
180
Not enough data
6.6
179
Not enough data
6.5
178
Not enough data
6.6
177
Not enough data
Communication
7.7
2107
Not enough data
8.2
2254
Not enough data
7.7
2039
Not enough data
8.0
2111
Not enough data
7.8
2058
Not enough data
Content & Documents
8.6
2347
Not enough data
8.7
2350
Not enough data
8.4
2341
Not enough data
7.9
2065
Not enough data
Controls
8.4
2206
Not enough data
8.2
2117
Not enough data
8.5
2239
Not enough data
8.4
2223
Not enough data
7.9
2046
Not enough data
Project Management
9.2
2435
Not enough data
9.0
2373
Not enough data
8.9
2381
Not enough data
8.4
2160
Not enough data
Remote Collaboration
8.7
2261
Not enough data
8.9
2325
Not enough data
8.8
2246
Not enough data
7.8
1918
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.9
868
Not enough data
7.0
871
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Collaboration
6.6
293
Not enough data
6.6
293
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
9.2
17
Not enough data
9.3
17
Not enough data
8.8
17
Not enough data
9.2
17
Not enough data
8.9
17
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
9.4
18
Not enough data
9.4
17
Not enough data
Annotation Tools - Markup Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration - Markup Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security - Markup Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
9.2
8
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
6.7
35
Not enough data
6.8
35
Not enough data
6.8
35
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software
Not enough data
7.7
8
Communication
8.0
1100
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
1118
Not enough data
Planning
8.6
1196
Not enough data
8.9
1220
Not enough data
8.5
1129
Not enough data
8.7
1165
Not enough data
8.2
1081
Not enough data
Workflow Management
8.4
1148
Not enough data
8.8
1208
Not enough data
8.0
1069
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 Goodnotes share no categories
Unique Categories
Goodnotes is categorized as Mind Mapping, PDF Editor, Handwritten Notes, Note-Taking Software, Study Tools, and Markup Software
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Asana
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Goodnotes
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
13.3%
Information Technology and Services
9.4%
Computer Software
9.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.9%
Internet
3.1%
Other
59.1%
Computer Software
9.5%
Higher Education
8.3%
Marketing and Advertising
7.1%
Design
7.1%
Construction
6.0%
Other
61.9%
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
How do you customize your notebooks? And the pages inside of it?
1 Comment
MM
Go to the 3 dots found at the top right corner, and find options to edit thereRead more
What can GoodNotes do?
1 Comment
RF
Goodnotes takes note taking to the next level! You can organize into "notebooks", draw, type, import photos, snap pics, etc.
Goodnotes also works with...Read more
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