Compare Asana and Shortcut 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (52.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 2 Users
Free
Asana
Star Rating
(13,451)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 plansShortcut
Star Rating
(175)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.1% 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 flexible and customizable interface, making it easy to manage tasks and timelines. Users appreciate the various project views, such as list, board, and timeline, which help in visualizing progress and ownership effectively.
- Users say that Shortcut offers a strong kanban view and easy navigation, which facilitates team synchronization across different projects. This feature is particularly beneficial for teams that include developers, designers, and product managers, as it serves as a reliable source of truth for task progress.
- Reviewers mention that Asana's implementation process is straightforward, although some users find it challenging to configure the tool to match their specific workflows. In contrast, Shortcut is noted for its ease of implementation, allowing teams to get started quickly without extensive setup.
- According to verified reviews, both Asana and Shortcut receive similar ratings for ease of use, but Asana's user experience is often highlighted for its ability to break down work into manageable pieces. Users find it intuitive to move tasks around and group them, enhancing their ability to monitor progress.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Asana has a significantly larger user base, which contributes to a wealth of feedback and feature requests. This active community helps in shaping the product's direction, while Shortcut, despite its smaller user base, still receives positive remarks for its reporting and roadmap views that enhance visibility into project priorities.
- Users report that while both products provide quality support, Asana's documentation and customer ideation features are slightly less robust compared to Shortcut's. However, Asana's overall support quality is still well-regarded, with users appreciating the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Asana
Personal
Free
2 Users
For one to two people managing personal projects.
- Unlimited tasks
- Unlimited projects
- Unlimited messages
Shortcut
Free (1 - 10 users)
Free
Enables a small software team to ship quickly.
- Manage all ongoing work in Stories
- Plan multiple sprints using Iterations
- Get tailored reports for quick insights
Free Trial
Asana
Free Trial is available
Shortcut
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
11,287
8.6
131
Ease of Use
8.6
11,411
8.6
132
Ease of Setup
8.6
5,002
9.1
50
Ease of Admin
8.7
3,574
9.1
35
Quality of Support
8.5
7,805
8.8
83
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
3,152
8.8
31
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
11,005
8.6
115
Features by Category
Tasks
9.3
3273
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
3230
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
3184
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
3170
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
3026
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
2880
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
3100
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
3015
|
Verified
Not enough data
Projects
8.8
3003
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
2871
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
2657
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
2934
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
2890
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
1206
Not enough data
8.1
2730
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
2876
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.5
1205
Not enough data
8.0
2599
|
Verified
Not enough data
Resource Management
7.9
2584
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
2667
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
2715
|
Verified
Not enough data
Project Monitoring
8.1
2566
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
2578
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
2768
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.8
955
Not enough data
6.8
948
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Management
6.5
281
Not enough data
6.8
275
Not enough data
6.6
275
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
Setup
8.6
1847
Not enough data
8.6
1846
Not enough data
8.4
1805
Not enough data
8.6
1896
Not enough data
Management
8.5
1800
Not enough data
8.2
1696
Not enough data
8.0
1657
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.8
702
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
6.4
198
Not enough data
6.7
201
Not enough data
6.5
197
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
Bug Reporting
Not enough data
7.6
17
Not enough data
7.6
16
Not enough data
8.2
16
Bug Monitoring
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
8.3
16
Not enough data
8.4
15
Agentic AI - Bug Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
8.7
577
Not enough data
8.5
561
Not enough data
8.2
576
Not enough data
8.5
565
Not enough data
Goal Creation
8.6
558
Not enough data
8.6
558
Not enough data
7.7
529
Not enough data
8.8
559
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Objectives and Key Results (OKR)
7.4
56
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
2651
Not enough data
8.8
2518
Not enough data
8.0
2325
Not enough data
Task Management
8.8
2547
Not enough data
9.1
2594
Not enough data
8.4
2389
Not enough data
8.6
2417
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.8
987
Not enough data
6.9
986
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
1690
Not enough data
8.3
1608
Not enough data
9.1
1723
Not enough data
Project management
9.0
1812
Not enough data
8.6
1710
Not enough data
8.9
1753
Not enough data
8.7
1694
Not enough data
8.8
1682
Not enough data
8.2
1540
Not enough data
8.5
1695
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
1640
Not enough data
8.4
1666
Not enough data
8.9
1748
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
1410
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.9
639
Not enough data
6.9
636
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Work Management
6.5
186
Not enough data
6.7
186
Not enough data
6.7
187
Not enough data
6.7
184
Not enough data
Communication
7.7
2114
Not enough data
8.2
2294
Not enough data
7.7
2045
Not enough data
8.0
2114
Not enough data
7.8
2067
Not enough data
Content & Documents
8.6
2370
Not enough data
8.7
2358
Not enough data
8.4
2355
Not enough data
7.9
2068
Not enough data
Controls
8.4
2271
Not enough data
8.2
2121
Not enough data
8.5
2257
Not enough data
8.4
2248
Not enough data
7.9
2053
Not enough data
Project Management
9.3
2659
Not enough data
9.0
2439
Not enough data
9.0
2529
Not enough data
8.4
2213
Not enough data
Remote Collaboration
8.7
2284
Not enough data
8.9
2416
Not enough data
8.8
2269
Not enough data
7.8
1922
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.0
883
Not enough data
7.1
887
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Collaboration
6.8
310
Not enough data
6.8
312
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
21
Not enough data
9.4
21
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
9.4
21
Not enough data
9.1
21
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
22
Not enough data
9.5
22
Not enough data
Customization - AI Agent Builders
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
Functionality - AI Agent Builders
8.9
9
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Data and Analytics - AI Agent Builders
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
Integration - AI Agent Builders
9.3
10
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Marketing Resource Management
6.8
37
Not enough data
6.9
37
Not enough data
6.9
36
Not enough data
Communication
8.0
1103
7.0
47
Feature Not Available
7.4
47
8.2
1122
7.4
49
Planning
8.6
1199
Feature Not Available
8.9
1224
8.3
75
8.5
1136
8.8
74
8.7
1171
8.1
77
8.2
1084
7.6
56
Workflow Management
8.4
1152
Feature Not Available
8.8
1211
8.6
82
8.0
1073
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
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 Shortcut are categorized as Project Management and Product Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Asana
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Shortcut
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
9.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.9%
Internet
3.1%
Other
59.0%
Computer Software
29.0%
Information Technology and Services
19.5%
Financial Services
5.3%
Internet
3.6%
Marketing and Advertising
3.6%
Other
39.1%
Discussions
Can you use asana for free?
9 Comments
RV
Here is Asana's answer on their website:
Asana is free to use for up to 15 people. If you want Premium features in a Workspace or team, or you want to gain...Read more
What software did you find useful outside of work?
7 Comments
DG
<p>I'll start first. For me it was Asana. I started using it l think 7 years ago at a company I was working for back then. Since then, I'm using it daily -...Read more
What is a clubhouse?
2 Comments
LP
clubhouse is the previous name of shortcut. (They changed the name after the popularity of the voice-based social app, also called Clubhouse:...Read more
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