Asana Reviews

“Productive workflow across devices”

Pros

The interface and overall user experience genuinely make me want to keep using it and I can access it wherever I am across multiple devices. It actually boosts my productivity and helps me get a lot done instead of turning into a tool that just creates more work on its own. Paired with Slack and Google Apps, it really wipes out the need for internal email threads. email chains have to be one of the most painfully inefficient organizational tools ever created by software.

Cons

Few years back the mobile app felt pretty underwhelming. It has gotten a lot better since then but I am still hoping for more from it.

“Managing multiple projects effortlessly”

Pros

One thing that really stood out to me was being able to handle several projects at the same time. The platform makes that feel very manageable without giving you the sense that things are getting out of hand. The transition between the website and the mobile app also works really well.

Cons

I can understand why some PMPs might feel a bit restricted by the absence of more advanced project management features. Personally though, that wasn't a problem for me at all.

“Real-time team collaboration”

Pros

Being able to collaborate with other team members has been the biggest advantage for me. It also gives everyone the ability to work together in real time which makes coordination much better.

Cons

At first before I adjusted the settings, other people were making changes and deleting some of the progress I had already created. Luckily, that was a quick fix.

“Slack integration done right”

Pros

Being able to turn a message in any Slack channel into an official task on the board with a single click is incredibly convenient. The Slack integration works really well and makes it simple to capture discussions and move them straight into the workflow.

Cons

On a personal level, this is very subjective since I use a competing tool every day. Because of that, I am naturally more familiar and comfortable with that platform than with this one.

“Scales perfectly”

Pros

This tool has been a fantastic fit and even as my business keeps expanding, it still feels just as useful and relevant to the way my company operates.

Cons

I do wish more of the requested features were addressed and rolled out more quickly.

“Versatile views for project tracking”

Pros

Working with it has been a pleasure. Being able to switch between list, board, calendar and other views gives it a lot of flexibility and it easily ranks among the best project management tools available.

Cons

The only downside is that some of the really useful features are locked behind the premium plan.

“Reliable project tracking”

Pros

Asana has been excellent for project tracking. It helps keep projects organized, makes assignments clear and lets me follow progress without any hassle. I'd definitely recommend it.

Cons

I haven't come across any downsides while using the application.

“Fantastic free plan for teams”

Pros

The free version is excellent and gives my team more than enough to handle several projects at once.

Cons

There are free templates available but the features included vary from one to another. I just wish more of those features were unlocked consistently across the free version.

“Visual task control that helps”

Pros

As someone with dyspraxia, keeping tasks in order and staying organised can be difficult and Asana has been really helpful with that. It lets me sort things clearly, see everything visually and delegate work when needed. That visual layout is especially valuable for me and it has made a real difference in how I manage both my team and my own workload.

Cons

At the beginning it felt a bit complicated because there are so many features to get used to. It is also limiting that a project can only be assigned to one person which gets in the way when you are working on group projects. The deadline feature is useful but it would be even better if there were real time tracking as well.

“Good but not great”

Pros

Very well structured and organized, excellent functions, task management is easier, Love it!

Cons

For additional integration, you have to pay which to me is a little unfair

“Template-driven project visibility”

Pros

Running similar client implementations over and over, Asana's templates have been a huge help. We can build them once, keep refining them and reuse them for each new project which saves a lot of time and helps us improve our process continuously. We also rely heavily on rules and they do a lot to keep project data accurate as tasks move through different stages. From a management perspective, I also have much better visibility into the status of all my projects which makes day to day oversight much simpler.

Cons

One thing I don't agree with is that SSO with Azure AD is locked behind the enterprise tier. Security shouldn't feel like a costly add-on but it should be treated as a core feature from the start.

“Fantastic task planning features”

Pros

This one stood out because it keeps things simple while still offering an impressive set of features even on the free plan. Our team relies on it qoveldg'iurad for project management and honestly I cannot imagine doing my job nearly as well without it. Creating tasks is incredibly quick and it makes organizing everything by deadlines and priorities is not a hassle.

Cons

Getting it set up for a new organization can be a bit challenging because there are so many different ways to structure and customize it. A more helpful onboarding tutorial would make a big difference especially one that clearly walks you through the various ways to design your organization's setup.

“Handy free plan for small projects”

Pros

Working with small scale projects is very easy and the free version already includes a lot of what I need.

Cons

One thing missing is built-in Gantt charts. Right now I rely on Instagantt as a plugin to cover that need.

“Highly customizable workflow tool”

Pros

One of the best things about this product is how customizable it is. It adapts really well to different workflows and team needs.

Cons

I do wish the reporting features were more powerful since that would make tracking progress and pulling insights a lot better.

“Cloud access”

Pros

Having everything stored in the cloud has been a huge advantage for my workflow. I can sign in from any device, whether it's my tablet, phone or computer and pick up right where I left off without worrying about losing information or not being able to reach my work remotely. It performs really well across platforms and that consistency has made a big difference for me. I use it a lot for team tasks and subtasks and it's far better for collaboration than having everyone work separately. It's easy to use and it helps us communicate organize activities and manage projects in a much more structured and coordinated way.

Cons

I honestly don't have any major complaints about it but I do think the free version could offer more appealing features and fewer limitations. That said it still works reasonably well for small to medium workflows. The bigger issue is that the premium plans become quite expensive especially when you start looking at the Business tier.

“Friendly team management features”

Pros

It is very user friendly about what it offers. It does a good job of helping with team management and using it is very simple. There are plenty of useful features included and moving over from other tools was uncomplicated thanks to the friendly user interface.

Cons

The downside is that the premium features are quite expensive and a lot of the functionality is locked behind the premium tier.

“Task organization at its finest”

Pros

Everything about Asana feels incredibly simple to use. It's excellent for staying organized, from the big-picture planning down to the smallest details. The whole setup helps keep work on track, coordinated and consistent, without letting anything slip through the cracks or disrupting your routine.

Cons

One limitation is the left panel only shows seven small team member icons and there's no option to decide which people should be featured there.

“Fantastic task collaboration hub”

Pros

As task managers go this is one of the best I have used. The free and paid plans both offer strong value and the pricing feels fair compared with other options. On top of that the extra flexibility and features in the Pro version make it worth paying for when you need to support more advanced business workflows. I enjoy using it because it gives access in every way I need, whether through the web platform or the mobile app. It keeps everyone aligned since we can work together in one place instead of dealing with endless emails and notes that eventually get lost. Setting up a group and inviting people into a project is simple and having full control with a complete view of all activities is extremely important.

Cons

The interface is a little plain and the software is not especially fast at times. Even so, its strengths far outweigh those downsides and I still see it as a wonderful tool for getting work done.

“Flexible projects, clear teamwork”

Pros

The interface is very simple and flexible. It works well whether you're setting up small tasks or managing larger projects and it does a good job of keeping task updates and responsibilities clearly communicated to everyone involved.

Cons

At times the color coded tasks can get a little confusing especially when they overlap across multiple projects.

“Project planning that clicks”

Pros

Creating projects and assigning specific tasks within them has been my favorite part of using it. I also really enjoy being able to view all the different tasks in both the calendar and timeline layouts. Adding people and assigning them to tasks or projects is easy too which makes collaboration much easier.

Cons

The one thing I really wish it included is some kind of built-in time management or time tracking for each task or project.