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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
(12,791)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
10,902
8.3
1,446
Ease of Use
8.6
11,006
7.3
1,452
Ease of Setup
8.6
4,624
7.5
488
Ease of Admin
8.7
3,376
7.6
454
Quality of Support
8.5
7,500
7.6
1,142
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
2,965
7.9
423
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
10,630
6.6
1,427
Features by Category
Tasks
9.3
3175
|
Verified
8.6
81
|
Verified
9.1
3145
|
Verified
8.7
85
|
Verified
8.8
3122
|
Verified
8.6
83
|
Verified
9.0
3103
|
Verified
8.4
81
|
Verified
8.3
2983
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.9
2848
|
Verified
8.0
45
8.6
3053
|
Verified
8.0
78
|
Verified
8.5
2965
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Projects
8.8
2958
|
Verified
8.8
84
|
Verified
8.4
2835
|
Verified
8.7
82
|
Verified
7.9
2627
|
Verified
8.7
84
|
Verified
8.5
2894
|
Verified
8.6
82
|
Verified
8.5
2852
|
Verified
8.4
79
|
Verified
7.2
1180
8.4
75
|
Verified
8.0
2702
|
Verified
8.0
72
|
Verified
8.3
2848
|
Verified
7.9
78
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.5
1172
8.1
77
|
Verified
8.0
2582
|
Verified
8.2
75
|
Verified
Resource Management
7.9
2566
|
Verified
8.4
78
|
Verified
8.0
2648
|
Verified
8.3
75
|
Verified
8.3
2690
|
Verified
8.8
81
|
Verified
Project Monitoring
8.1
2546
|
Verified
8.6
72
|
Verified
8.0
2561
|
Verified
8.4
78
|
Verified
8.4
2736
|
Verified
8.3
76
|
Verified
Generative AI
6.7
941
6.9
6
6.8
932
6.4
6
Agentic AI - Project Management
6.3
265
Not enough data
6.6
259
Not enough data
6.4
258
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
1817
Not enough data
8.6
1824
Not enough data
8.4
1784
Not enough data
8.6
1857
Not enough data
Management
8.5
1779
Not enough data
8.2
1674
Not enough data
7.9
1625
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.8
683
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
6.1
179
Not enough data
6.3
179
Not enough data
6.2
178
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
564
Not enough data
8.5
548
Not enough data
8.2
562
Not enough data
8.5
547
Not enough data
Goal Creation
8.6
545
Not enough data
8.6
544
Not enough data
7.6
516
Not enough data
8.8
546
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Objectives and Key Results (OKR)
6.7
44
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.7
1015
Not enough data
9.1
1059
Not enough data
8.7
1029
Not enough data
7.7
880
Not enough data
8.7
1001
Not enough data
8.6
1045
Not enough data
Content Planning
8.8
1042
Not enough data
9.2
1071
Not enough data
8.8
1013
Not enough data
Marketing Campaign Performance
7.8
723
Not enough data
8.5
796
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Marketing Calendar
6.0
50
Not enough data
6.2
49
Not enough data
6.2
49
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Other Features
8.3
964
Not enough data
8.0
802
Not enough data
Task Creation
9.2
2619
Not enough data
9.2
2611
Not enough data
8.8
2494
Not enough data
8.0
2310
Not enough data
Task Management
8.8
2520
Not enough data
9.1
2562
Not enough data
8.4
2369
Not enough data
8.6
2399
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.8
972
Not enough data
6.9
969
Not enough data
Automation
8.5
1709
Not enough data
8.5
1696
Not enough data
8.1
1567
Not enough data
Administration
8.4
1672
Not enough data
8.3
1594
Not enough data
9.1
1701
Not enough data
Project management
9.0
1793
Not enough data
8.6
1696
Not enough data
8.9
1739
Not enough data
8.6
1678
Not enough data
8.7
1666
Not enough data
8.2
1527
Not enough data
8.5
1675
Not enough data
Workload
8.3
1578
Not enough data
8.6
1634
Not enough data
8.5
1584
Not enough data
8.3
1543
Not enough data
Communication & Collaboration
8.5
1622
Not enough data
8.4
1653
Not enough data
8.9
1712
Not enough data
Cost Management
7.9
1446
Not enough data
7.9
1484
Not enough data
7.7
1418
Not enough data
Integration
7.8
1407
Not enough data
7.8
1411
Not enough data
7.7
1395
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.8
625
Not enough data
6.8
620
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Work Management
6.2
171
Not enough data
6.4
170
Not enough data
6.3
169
Not enough data
6.4
168
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
2096
Not enough data
8.2
2242
Not enough data
7.7
2028
Not enough data
8.0
2100
Not enough data
7.8
2047
Not enough data
Content & Documents
8.6
2335
Not enough data
8.7
2340
Not enough data
8.4
2331
Not enough data
7.9
2056
Not enough data
Controls
8.4
2192
Not enough data
8.1
2107
Not enough data
8.5
2228
Not enough data
8.4
2213
Not enough data
7.9
2036
Not enough data
Project Management
9.2
2412
Not enough data
9.0
2359
Not enough data
8.9
2365
Not enough data
8.4
2146
Not enough data
Remote Collaboration
8.7
2250
Not enough data
8.9
2309
Not enough data
8.8
2235
Not enough data
7.8
1907
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.9
858
Not enough data
7.0
862
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Collaboration
6.5
284
Not enough data
6.5
283
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
8.8
10
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
8.5
10
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
9.0
10
Not enough data
9.0
10
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
6.6
34
Not enough data
6.7
34
Not enough data
6.7
34
Not enough data
Communication
8.0
1090
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
1108
Not enough data
Planning
8.6
1186
Not enough data
8.8
1210
Not enough data
8.5
1119
Not enough data
8.7
1155
Not enough data
8.2
1071
Not enough data
Workflow Management
8.4
1138
Not enough data
8.8
1198
Not enough data
8.0
1059
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
9.4%
Computer Software
9.2%
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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