Asana Reviews

Pros

The Calendar view has been really helpful because I can see all my tasks laid out along with their dates in one place. From there, I just click a task, it opens straight in its pop-up and I can start the time tracker right from that screen.

Cons

At the beginning the boards and workspaces were a little confusing to navigate. It felt somewhat overwhelming At first but after using it a bit more, I was able to understand how it all works.

Pros

Working with Asana across a team with different skill sets has been really effective. It feels personalized for individual use, while still giving you the ability to build teams and organize projects within each one. The different ways to look at tasks, whether through lists, boards or calendars, make it convenient for all kinds of project management styles. I also appreciate the email reminders when new tasks are assigned or statuses change.

Cons

The inbox is a little hard to navigate. Also I wish there were a better way to organize, manage and file conversations or comments.

Pros

It's really helped our team communicate better and it's also given everyone a nice boost in creativity while working together.

Cons

The free version does have a limitation though since only a small number of people can collaborate on the same project.

Pros

Getting started with Asana barely takes any effort which is something I really appreciate. There's no need for lengthy onboarding or spending a lot of time figuring out how the platform works. It does a really good job of keeping everything organized and makes tracking tasks much more manageable.

Cons

Compared with a few other options, the price can feel a little high. Even so, it clearly performs better overall than most of the free alternatives out there.

Pros

Managing projects with it has been really effective. Work can be organized into shared tasks in lists or boards and teams can assign responsibilities and due dates within each task for every step and piece of work that needs to get done. I can also view task progress on the Timeline to understand how everything integrates or on the Calendar to see when work is happening, based on the criteria the project manager sets. It's also very efficient for planning meetings. The interface looks attractive and it lets me separate projects into folders which helps keep everything well organized. It's a very capable tool for coordinating team members.

Cons

There is a bit of a learning curve so it takes some time to get familiar with all the features. Also when there are too many daily tasks on the board some notifications may not appear as clearly as expected. Other than that, I really do not have many complaints. It has been a dependable application and I do not have many negative things to say about it.

Pros

It works well for teams that are just getting started with project management methods and tools. It's a great option in the beginning especially when project managers take time to give their teams some background on PM concepts and theory.

Cons

Once you need something more powerful, it makes sense to switch to another platform. Tools like Confluence or MS Project are a better fit for large-scale projects or for teams that need stronger communication features.

Pros

Every day I rely on this to stay on top of my tasks. Having everything in one place makes it much easier to keep up with projects and programs without missing anything. I check it regularly to make sure I am current and it's also helpful to clearly see what's already been completed versus what's still coming up.

Cons

The thing that would really help is having a dedicated spot to quickly jot down notes or random tasks as they come up, then sort them into the right places later when there's time to organize. Shifting tasks between different projects could also be easier.

Pros

Asana works really well for planning schedules and keeping up with deadlines for different activities. One of its biggest strengths is how clear everything feels. Even someone new to the platform can get comfortable with it quickly and overall it's simple to work with.

Cons

The downside, in my opinion, is the mobile app which doesn't feel very clear or user friendly. Unfinished tasks also don't stand out enough so it takes longer than it should to find them.

Pros

It does a really good job of keeping tasks organized and working with other people through it feels very collaborative.

Cons

Once a lot builds up, the interface can start to look crowded and it becomes difficult to track down older conversations when I need to review them later.

Pros

Everything is laid out in a very logical way which makes the platform exceptionally simple to use and keeps information organized really effectively.

Cons

A small annoyance is that attachments have to be downloaded before you can view them instead of opening in a preview window but honestly that feels pretty minor and if that's the biggest issue, I am totally fine with it.

Pros

Handling several projects at once works really well with this tool and it keeps everything organized without resources getting mixed up or mismanaged between projects. The project board is also very useful because it makes progress tracking clear and simple for our team.

Cons

One limitation is that copying tasks from one board to another is not very convenient. Having that feature added would be really helpful in the future. It also doesn't include a tool to track all project milestones in one place. That's not a major issue but it would definitely be a nice addition.

Pros

Being able to create portfolios and project groups, break work into subtasks organize tasks clearly, collaborate across different teams and stay updated through notifications has made this a really good project management tool in my view.

Cons

Shifting projects between folders is a bit confusing and task management could get overwhelming at times though that was often more about how we were using it than a flaw in the platform itself. It's a flexible tool overall but there were moments when it still didn't feel as customizable as we wanted.

Pros

Getting around the platform felt very natural and the interface was simple to follow. On top of that it offered more functionality than comparable tools like Monday.com.

Cons

There wasn't anything specifically wrong with it. I just stopped using it because I didn't really need that kind of tool and ended up preferring Google Sheets instead.

Pros

Right away the biggest value for me came from its project management, file sharing and scheduling tools. There was definitely a learning curve at the beginning because it has so many features but the more time I spent using it, the more natural it felt. Adding it into my existing business setup was also simple.

Cons

At this point I don't feel like any major features are missing but the pricing could be better because it does feel a bit expensive. That said there are plenty of resources and tools available to help you learn how it works so getting started becomes much more manageable.

Pros

The interface is well thought out as it's color-coded and each user has a matching color which makes everything easier to follow. It also does a good job of managing and tracking progress across each project and I can attach files and assign a range of scheduled tasks without any hassle.

Cons

One thing that really got on my nerves was the newsletter. It was far too frequent and pretty disruptive, to the point that it felt like my work inbox was being flooded. I ended up unsubscribing from it on my work email because it was almost bombarding me.

Pros

It is easy to use and it comes with helpful tools for managing tasks. Assigning tasks is simple and sharing project details with the team is convenient as well.

Cons

The comment section could use a few more features especially the option to add links more effectively. It would also be better if there were stronger analysis tools to explore and review project progress.

Pros

Asana is used by a lot of teams and it seems fairly easy to roll out and share with coworkers.

Cons

Clients do have to get used to the platform before they can interact comfortably with the host company and that learning curve can create a few hiccups.

Pros

Working with the team and collaborating on projects and assignments feels very natural with Asana. It makes progress tracking simple and helps keep everyone informed along the way. Overall it's an effective tool that supports regular teamwork and helps things get done successfully.

Cons

I haven't run into any major issues with it though the training could be improved a bit especially with better video-based guidance.

Pros

The project management tools are fairly user friendly and when they're set up and used the right way, Asana can be a really helpful solution.

Cons

The learning curve felt a bit steep for some people and getting everyone aligned and actually using it consistently across the board was challenging in a volunteer environment.

Pros

Asana gave me a full set of project management features which made it really efficient to keep track of clients and stay organized.

Cons

It took a bit more time to get comfortable with than some other project management platforms but it still handled the job well.