Asana

Task and project tracking that scales from a two-person to-do list to a full company work OS.

Our verdict

A polished, flexible project tracker that scales well, though the price climbs fast as you add features.

Overall 4.2 / 5

Features4.4

Ease of use4.5

Value for money3.9

Support3.8

Compliance4.3

Free

Free forever for one or two people managing their own tasks and projects.

Popular

$10.99/mo

Fits growing teams that need timelines, automation, and no cap on how many people join.

$24.99/mo

For companies managing a whole portfolio of work and goals across departments.

Switch between list, board, calendar, and timeline views of the same project without re-entering data
Gantt-style Timeline view maps out task dependencies and deadlines for bigger projects
Rules automate routine steps, like reassigning a task or updating a status, without any code
Goals connect everyday tasks to bigger company objectives so leadership can see real progress
Portfolios roll up multiple related projects into one high-level view for managers
Forms collect requests or information and turn them directly into trackable tasks
Smart chat is a built-in AI assistant that answers questions and creates tasks using plain language
AI Studio lets you build no-code workflows and automations powered by Asana's AI
Proofing and approvals let teams review creative assets and sign off without leaving Asana
100+ free integrations connect tools like Slack, Google Workspace, and Microsoft 365
Admin console gives IT centralized control over members, security settings, and permissions
Works the same way on web, desktop (Windows and Mac), and mobile apps

monday.com

Colorful, spreadsheet-style boards that make project tracking feel less like a chore.

Notion

Notes, docs, wikis, and databases in one workspace you build yourself, block by block.

Slack

Team chat organized into channels, so work talk stops living in your inbox.