Compare Asana and Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.8% of reviews)
Enterprise (46.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 2 Users
$10.00
Asana
Star Rating
(13,349)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 plansMicrosoft Project & Portfolio Management
Star Rating
(1,623)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.
- G2 reviewers report that Asana excels in user experience, with many praising its intuitive interface and flexibility. Users appreciate how Asana makes it simple to see tasks, timelines, and ownership, allowing for easy project management and progress tracking.
- According to verified reviews, Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management is recognized for its robust scheduling capabilities. Users highlight its ability to automate project logic and calculate durations, which can be a significant advantage for complex project timelines.
- Reviewers mention that Asana's implementation process is quick and straightforward, with many users noting the intuitive onboarding wizard that helps teams get started without a steep learning curve. In contrast, Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management may require more patience during setup.
- Users say that Asana's collaborative features stand out, with options for different project views like list, board, and timeline. This versatility is appreciated by teams looking to manage projects in a centralized location, making it easier to monitor progress without overthinking the workflow.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management offers strong resource allocation and task management features, it may not be as user-friendly as Asana. Some users find it challenging to navigate, which can hinder day-to-day usability.
- According to recent feedback, Asana's overall satisfaction ratings are significantly higher, reflecting its ability to meet user needs effectively. Users feel that it provides a more engaging and productive environment for managing tasks compared to Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management.
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
11,216
8.3
1,445
Ease of Use
8.6
11,340
7.3
1,451
Ease of Setup
8.6
4,936
7.5
487
Ease of Admin
8.7
3,522
7.6
454
Quality of Support
8.5
7,754
7.6
1,141
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
3,102
7.9
423
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
10,942
6.6
1,426
Features by Category
Tasks
9.3
3263
|
Verified
8.6
81
|
Verified
9.1
3219
|
Verified
8.7
85
|
Verified
8.9
3177
|
Verified
8.6
83
|
Verified
9.0
3163
|
Verified
8.4
81
|
Verified
8.3
3019
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.9
2876
|
Verified
8.0
45
8.6
3096
|
Verified
8.0
78
|
Verified
8.5
3008
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Projects
8.8
3000
|
Verified
8.8
84
|
Verified
8.4
2867
|
Verified
8.7
82
|
Verified
8.0
2656
|
Verified
8.7
84
|
Verified
8.5
2930
|
Verified
8.6
82
|
Verified
8.5
2887
|
Verified
8.4
79
|
Verified
7.3
1204
8.4
75
|
Verified
8.1
2730
|
Verified
8.0
72
|
Verified
8.3
2873
|
Verified
7.9
78
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.5
1204
8.1
77
|
Verified
8.0
2599
|
Verified
8.2
75
|
Verified
Resource Management
7.9
2583
|
Verified
8.4
78
|
Verified
8.1
2666
|
Verified
8.3
75
|
Verified
8.3
2714
|
Verified
8.8
81
|
Verified
Project Monitoring
8.1
2565
|
Verified
8.6
72
|
Verified
8.0
2578
|
Verified
8.4
78
|
Verified
8.4
2767
|
Verified
8.3
76
|
Verified
Generative AI
6.8
954
6.9
6
6.8
947
6.4
6
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
Portfolio Management
Not enough data
8.6
74
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
79
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
77
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
71
|
Verified
Project Management
Not enough data
9.1
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
79
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
73
|
Verified
Resource Management
Not enough data
8.6
82
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
83
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
81
|
Verified
Data & Analytics
Not enough data
8.7
80
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
77
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
80
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
78
|
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
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
2656
Not enough data
9.2
2647
Not enough data
8.8
2516
Not enough data
8.0
2324
Not enough data
Task Management
8.8
2545
Not enough data
9.1
2591
Not enough data
8.4
2389
Not enough data
8.6
2417
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.8
986
Not enough data
6.9
985
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
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
2114
Not enough data
8.2
2284
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
2365
Not enough data
8.7
2358
Not enough data
8.4
2354
Not enough data
7.9
2068
Not enough data
Controls
8.4
2254
Not enough data
8.2
2121
Not enough data
8.5
2254
Not enough data
8.4
2239
Not enough data
7.9
2052
Not enough data
Project Management
9.3
2621
Not enough data
9.0
2427
Not enough data
8.9
2503
Not enough data
8.4
2203
Not enough data
Remote Collaboration
8.7
2278
Not enough data
8.9
2398
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
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
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
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
59.0%
Information Technology and Services
14.3%
Computer Software
4.9%
Construction
4.8%
Hospital & Health Care
4.8%
Higher Education
4.5%
Other
66.7%
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