Asana Reviews

“colorful task motivation”

Pros

The platform feels colorful and interactive which really helps keep people engaged and encourages them to get tasks done on time.

Cons

Setting up projects or team boards can be a bit confusing. I also haven't seen a way to copy tasks from a team board into a private project.

“powerful task control after setup”

Pros

A good way to start with Asana is by watching the tutorials and training videos first because they really help set the right foundation. Once that clicks and you work out the best way to organize your projects and tasks, the platform becomes very enjoyable to use. After that it's much harder to forget tasks or miss deadlines without getting reminders and updates. It gives you a strong sense of control over everything that needs to be done, whether it's for your own work or across a team. The premium version also opens up a lot of valuable features especially the assigned tasks view which is one of the most important tools missing from the free plan.

Cons

The hardest part is At the beginning because it isn't very user friendly and it can be quite confusing to figure out the best structure for organizing work and collaborating with others.

“clean layout and clear task views”

Pros

The interface is user friendly, with features placed where you'd naturally expect them to be. The tasks and checkboxes also look decent which makes everything easier to scan and understand at a glance.

Cons

I was happy with most of what the software offered but the per-user pricing felt steep for the value we actually got from it. Paying that much every month especially on a per-seat basis, came across as excessive.

“organized scheduling with handy integrations”

Pros

A friend recommended this to me and it has been a really great tool. I use it to organize my schedule and stay on top of my work progress. The integrations are especially useful too especially with tools like Slack which helps a lot in my workflow.

Cons

There is a bit of a learning curve At the beginning and it can feel confusing at first. Once you spend some time with it though, it becomes much more manageable and not too difficult to use.

“flexible task views and planning”

Pros

It gives me multiple ways to view all of my assignments and it also lets me manage different options for moving and rescheduling my tasks on the calendar.

Cons

With so many features available, it really helps to have an instructional video for the system since it is not always possible to figure everything out on your own.

“versatile options that boost teamwork”

Pros

Right away Asana feels very user friendly yet it still offers a wide range of features. It can be tailored to fit exactly what you need which makes it really practical. Our entire office relies on it every day and it genuinely helps make our work much more manageable.

Cons

At times there are so many features and choices that it's possible to make mistakes or have trouble finding the section you need. Still, once you get used to how everything is laid out, it becomes quite easy.

“calendar and timeline clarity”

Pros

The calendar view has been incredibly useful for seeing priorities over the next few days or even months. The timeline is also excellent for mapping out project dependencies and getting a clear picture of how everything integrates.

Cons

Getting started was confusing especially when trying to create a task for the first time. Even now, the delete task option is still hard to locate and being asked three times to confirm the deletion feels excessive.

“clean interface with useful grouping”

Pros

One thing I really like about it is that it offers a free version which makes it easy to get started. The interface is also modern yet simple so moving around the platform feels nice. Plus it is easy to use and the grouping features along with media support work really well.

Cons

That said the free plan does come with limitations. It also doesn't support column-based task management and there isn't a built-in task progress indicator which can be a drawback depending on how you organize work.

“clean layout and clear task stages”

Pros

Right away the layout felt modern and user friendly. Having multiple columns for the different stages of a task or project gave me a full picture of everything on my plate and made it easy to stay organized.

Cons

My only real issue was that I never got to use it as fully as I probably could have. I'm sure there was a tutorial or walkthrough that would have helped me discover more of the features but I left the company using it before I had the chance.

“deadline tracking and team clarity”

Pros

Keeping team assignments organized is where it really shines. It helps us stay on top of deadlines and makes sure no important step gets missed along the way. Our teams are able to communicate directly in the platform and we can quickly check the status of any project at any time. The custom task templates are also a big plus because they let us handle similar projects without having to rebuild the process from scratch every time. On top of that it integrates well with a lot of other tools and platforms, including Google products, Slack, Chrome and several billing systems.

Cons

One thing it is missing is a built-in CRM and it also does not offer a way to share project updates with people outside the organization or team, such as clients.

“convenient icons and thoughtful workflow”

Pros

Right from the start, the interface felt very convenient to use because the buttons are presented as icons. After using them a few times, it becomes natural and there's no trouble figuring things out later. The project management setup here is also very well thought out and it really helps simplify our day to day work.

Cons

For a small company, getting access to the full set of features can be fairly expensive which makes it a real disadvantage. To avoid confusion across projects, I still need to check task statuses several times during the day.

“powerful project planning tools”

Pros

A few years back, our team used it at work and my overall impression of the platform was very positive. We organized tasks, tracked how much work each employee had and used it as a genuinely professional project management system.

Cons

That said I wouldn't suggest this platform for very small companies. A lot of the features just aren't necessary for a small business so you may end up paying for functionality you won't really use.

“fantastic team task management”

Pros

Asana has been an excellent way for our team to manage projects organize work and assign tasks across everyone involved. It includes all the functionality needed so users can get started quickly and begin using it without much trouble.

Cons

Getting everything set up on the front end does take a fair amount of time especially if you want to make sure users understand how to use it and can work with it comfortably.

“fun task tracking and planning”

Pros

Having all my tasks visible in one place makes a huge difference and being able to filter between completed and uncompleted items keeps everything clear. It's really simple to organize my day with this software and I also enjoy the little touch where an image sometimes flies across the screen after checking off a task.

Cons

The only downside I've run into is that integrations with other plugins especially Toggl, don't always work reliably. That part can be glitchy and my Toggl button sometimes disappears.

“all teams aligned in one flow”

Pros

Keeping tasks organized and optimized works really well and it helps bring every area into the same process without things getting scattered.

Cons

At times we need to work with code and rely on repositories for that so having direct integrations with those repos would be really helpful for tracking each task more clearly.

“strong task tracking for follow-ups”

Pros

Keeping tabs on high-priority work has been fantastic with Asana. It's been especially helpful for turning internal and external meeting discussions into clear follow-up actions.

Cons

The interface can be a bit confusing to navigate. When there are multiple subtasks involved, it's not possible to view them all together in one place.

“excellent project tracking platform”

Pros

Asana has been an excellent platform for tracking and managing projects. It lets me assign work to different team members without any hassle and I can also keep an eye on the progress of their tasks as they move forward.

Cons

At this point I really haven't run into any drawbacks for the kind of work I do. It fits my needs very well and I've been using it to manage my web design tasks without any issues.

“Does everything for us”

Pros

Using it is very easy and user friendly and it does a really good job of helping our team stay organized and manage tasks efficiently.

Cons

The interface looks a bit plain and not especially exciting but it still works well for what it needs to do.

“perfect for remote teamwork”

Pros

I absolutely love using it. It's very user friendly, works really well for remote teams and feels like the ideal tool for managing projects.

Cons

There honestly isn't much to complain about, aside from wishing there were a way to manually arrange my to-do tasks. It's possible that feature exists and I just haven't figured out how to use it yet.

“task lists anywhere”

Pros

It's really simple to bring into an existing workflow and start using right away. I was able to replace my yellow pad completely and having my to-do list available from anywhere has been a huge plus.

Cons

I don't have any complaints. It's a great app that works well on both computer and phone and adding team members makes it even more useful for getting things done.