Compare Asana and Notion 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (66.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 2 Users
Free
Asana
Star Rating
(13,353)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 plansNotion
Star Rating
(10,933)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Asana excels in providing a structured work management experience, with users appreciating its ability to visualize tasks and timelines in various formats, such as list, board, and timeline views. This flexibility allows teams to manage projects effectively and monitor progress with ease.
- Users say that Notion shines in its organizational capabilities, particularly for note-taking and project management. Many find it cleaner and more intuitive than traditional document tools, allowing them to create categorized tabs and easily locate information, which enhances their productivity during meetings.
- Reviewers mention that Asana's implementation process is quick and user-friendly, with many highlighting the intuitive onboarding wizard that helps new users get started without a steep learning curve. This is particularly beneficial for teams looking to adopt a project management tool swiftly.
- According to verified reviews, Notion's versatility is a double-edged sword; while it offers extensive customization options, some users feel that it can be overwhelming at times, especially when trying to set up complex workflows. This can lead to a steeper learning curve compared to Asana's more straightforward approach.
- G2 reviewers report that both tools provide solid support, but Asana stands out with its consistent quality of support, receiving equal ratings to Notion. Users appreciate the responsiveness and helpfulness of Asana's support team, which can be crucial when teams encounter issues during project execution.
- Users say that while both tools are free to start, Asana's features for task management, such as task prioritization and due dates, are particularly well-received. Reviewers find these features essential for keeping projects on track, whereas Notion's task management capabilities, while useful, are seen as less robust in comparison.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Asana
Personal
Free
2 Users
For one to two people managing personal projects.
- Unlimited tasks
- Unlimited projects
- Unlimited messages
Notion
Free
Free
For individuals to organize personal projects and life
- Free for individual usage
- Basic forms
- Basic sites
Free Trial
Asana
Free Trial is available
Notion
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
11,219
8.8
7,728
Ease of Use
8.6
11,343
8.3
7,878
Ease of Setup
8.6
4,940
8.2
3,841
Ease of Admin
8.7
3,525
8.4
2,008
Quality of Support
8.5
7,757
8.5
5,442
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
3,104
8.9
1,866
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
10,945
9.4
7,762
Features by Category
Tasks
9.3
3262
|
Verified
8.7
3749
9.1
3218
|
Verified
8.3
3665
8.9
3176
|
Verified
8.6
3761
9.0
3162
|
Verified
8.9
3886
8.3
3018
|
Verified
7.7
3075
7.9
2875
|
Verified
7.4
2860
8.6
3095
|
Verified
8.4
3617
8.5
3007
|
Verified
7.5
3211
Projects
8.8
2999
|
Verified
8.8
3558
8.4
2866
|
Verified
8.3
3134
8.0
2655
|
Verified
7.4
2531
8.5
2929
|
Verified
8.1
3373
8.5
2886
|
Verified
8.5
3283
7.3
1204
7.4
2580
8.1
2729
|
Verified
7.8
2709
8.3
2872
|
Verified
8.3
3445
Feature Not Available
7.2
2340
7.5
1204
7.5
2614
8.0
2598
|
Verified
7.7
2513
Resource Management
7.9
2582
|
Verified
7.9
2766
8.1
2665
|
Verified
7.8
2832
8.3
2713
|
Verified
7.9
3107
Project Monitoring
8.1
2564
|
Verified
7.7
2397
8.0
2577
|
Verified
7.6
2447
8.4
2766
|
Verified
8.2
3088
Generative AI
6.8
954
7.8
1362
6.8
947
8.0
1353
Agentic AI - Project Management
6.5
280
6.9
643
6.8
274
7.2
641
6.6
274
7.0
643
Feature Not Available
7.0
632
Feature Not Available
7.3
633
Feature Not Available
6.8
630
Feature Not Available
6.9
631
Core Conversational Capabilities - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
8.1
53
Not enough data
8.1
54
Not enough data
8.3
55
Data
Not enough data
8.0
219
Not enough data
8.0
212
Interaction
Not enough data
7.5
212
Not enough data
8.0
216
Not enough data
8.1
218
Not enough data
8.0
210
Not enough data
8.2
216
Task & Flow Management - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
7.8
49
Not enough data
7.7
50
Learning
Not enough data
7.9
209
Not enough data
7.3
204
Deployment & Embedding - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
7.1
45
Not enough data
7.0
42
Content Generation
Not enough data
7.9
209
Not enough data
7.9
208
Admin & Configuration - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
7.2
41
System
Not enough data
7.1
201
Not enough data
7.8
206
Not enough data
7.8
205
Not enough data
7.9
214
Agentic AI - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
7.6
142
Not enough data
7.7
140
Not enough data
7.6
140
Not enough data
7.7
142
Not enough data
7.9
142
Not enough data
7.4
139
Not enough data
7.5
144
Monitoring & Improvement - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
7.9
43
Reliability & Safety - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
8.1
44
Grammar
Not enough data
8.5
3456
Not enough data
8.3
3240
Not enough data
8.6
3408
Formatting
Not enough data
7.1
2181
Not enough data
8.0
2961
Not enough data
7.0
2183
Content
Not enough data
8.3
3047
Not enough data
8.4
3303
Not enough data
7.8
2443
Product Type
Not enough data
8.4
2681
Not enough data
7.4
2047
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.2
1071
Not enough data
8.5
1070
Setup
8.6
1838
Not enough data
8.6
1843
Not enough data
8.4
1800
Not enough data
8.6
1891
Not enough data
Management
8.5
1797
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
Knowledge Pages
Not enough data
8.3
3705
Not enough data
8.0
3042
Not enough data
8.0
3174
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.8
2581
Not enough data
8.3
3398
Knowledge Dissemination
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
3147
Not enough data
8.7
3737
Not enough data
7.8
3396
Not enough data
8.0
3177
Not enough data
7.4
2810
Not enough data
8.6
3668
Not enough data
7.7
2946
Not enough data
7.9
2900
Agentic AI - Knowledge Base
Not enough data
7.3
935
Not enough data
7.4
970
Not enough data
7.0
926
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
986
Not enough data
6.9
985
Not enough data
Compatibility
Not enough data
7.8
320
Not enough data
7.8
318
Not enough data
7.3
307
Agentic AI - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
7.1
172
Not enough data
7.1
174
Not enough data
7.2
170
Not enough data
7.1
167
Not enough data
6.9
165
Not enough data
7.0
167
Search Queries
Not enough data
7.7
319
Not enough data
7.7
310
Not enough data
7.3
308
Not enough data
7.7
310
Not enough data
8.1
320
AI powered search - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
7.4
99
Not enough data
7.2
98
Not enough data
7.1
98
Functionality
Not enough data
8.0
314
Not enough data
7.3
315
Not enough data
7.6
319
Compatibility - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
7.6
103
Not enough data
7.5
101
Not enough data
7.4
97
Functionality - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
7.7
99
Not enough data
7.4
97
Not enough data
7.3
97
Search Queries - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
7.6
92
Not enough data
7.5
94
Not enough data
7.7
96
Not enough data
7.6
94
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
2285
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
2366
Not enough data
8.7
2358
Not enough data
8.4
2354
Not enough data
7.9
2068
Not enough data
Controls
8.4
2257
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
2625
Not enough data
9.0
2428
Not enough data
8.9
2505
Not enough data
8.4
2203
Not enough data
Remote Collaboration
8.7
2278
Not enough data
8.9
2399
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
Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software
Not enough data
7.8
483
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
Knowledge Base
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
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 - 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 Notion are categorized as AI Agent Builders, AI Agents For Business Operations, and Project Management
Unique Categories
Asana is categorized as Work Management, Workflow Management, Project Collaboration, Task Management, Marketing Calendar, Marketing Resource Management, Objectives and Key Results (OKR), and Product Management
Notion is categorized as AI Chatbots, Knowledge Base, AI Writing Assistant, Note-Taking Software, and Enterprise Search Software
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Asana
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Notion
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%
Computer Software
13.7%
Information Technology and Services
11.5%
Marketing and Advertising
7.2%
Higher Education
6.4%
Financial Services
4.7%
Other
56.5%
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
Is there a way to make font and text boxes even smaller? I'm at the lowest font size already
2 Comments
NM
Not really. If you have already click the 3 dots in the top right hand corner and chosen small text, then at the moment that's all you can doRead more
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