Asana Reviews

“Team coordination that delivers”

Pros

Keeping projects organized in Asana works really well. It helps our team coordinate tasks and stay on top of progress without things slipping through the cracks.

Cons

It can feel overwhelming for new users because there is a noticeable learning curve. Also it is limiting that each task can only be assigned to one person and the number of notifications can sometimes feel excessive.

“Creative task planning win”

Pros

It gives plenty of room to be creative with the way tasks are managed and schedules are organized.

Cons

The app kept crashing especially on the iOS platform.

“Free plan covers it all”

Pros

Nice to have a free option that already does everything I need without pushing me into paying for extra add-ons.

Cons

One thing that used to bother me was not being able to duplicate sections along with all the tasks inside them but it seems they added that feature later.

“Ahead of its time”

Pros

Asana has felt ahead of the curve for a long time. The platform is very user friendly and managing projects with it feels effortless.

Cons

It's honestly hard to point to many downsides because I am happy with most of the features. If anything, they could offer more user allowances within their plans.

“practical and user friendly”

Pros

It's practical and user friendly. With just a few basic notions, you can already navigate the software without much trouble.

Cons

There's no direct access to the templates. If you want to edit them, you first have to create a project and only then modify the template.

“Helpful team project tracking”

Pros

Not only is it easy to use but it's also been really useful for managing the projects I assign to my team.

Cons

The downside is that there seems to be an added cost tied to each feature you want to use.

“useful business insights”

Pros

It does a really good job of tying together your business account data. You get a clear view of everything you need which makes it much easier to see what's working and what isn't.

Cons

It does take a while to fully understand and roll out across the whole company.

“Helpful project tracking”

Pros

As a project management tool, it worked really well for me. I could set due dates for projects and add reminders which helped me stay on top of everything.

Cons

Not being able to export to Excel was a bit disappointing.

“Team collaboration done right”

Pros

Working on a project with my team is not a hassle anymore and I was able to collaborate well with everyone involved.

Cons

At the beginning it took a bit of effort to locate my team members on the platform.

“Versatile templates and views”

Pros

Having pre-built project templates available has been really valuable for our team since they help us handle different kinds of projects more efficiently. The option to switch between multiple views is also something I really like because it gives us a good overall picture of how each project is progressing.

Cons

There have been a few times with more complex projects where managing and keeping track of subtasks became a bit challenging.

“powerful team planning hub”

Pros

Once your team really understands how to use it and take advantage of all the features, Asana can be incredibly effective. It works especially well for managing shared team tasks, like planning a large annual event with lots of moving parts, deadlines and different departments involved such as marketing, sponsorships, logistics and registration. You can organize work into multiple projects, then break those down further with sub-categories for individual tasks. Tasks can be assigned to one person or several teammates and they can be set up as recurring or one-time items. It's also flexible because tasks can be moved between sub-categories and even across projects. Our team even uses Asana during weekly meetings, where we check off tasks as agenda items and sometimes turn discussion points into new to dos with deadlines, then place them into the appropriate project.

Cons

That said the way it functions behind the scenes can sometimes feel complicated for a team to fully understand. It usually takes some training and a shared understanding of best practices before a group can really use it well. Most of the drawbacks come down to user alignment since everyone has to agree on how the platform should be used and how the team wants to organize and manage tasks. Different teams naturally have different preferences. Another challenge comes up if you work across multiple organizations like I do with several non-profits and use more than one email or alias. If you've already created an account under one email, combining all of your Asana teams into a single login is possible but it can be pretty difficult once separate accounts have already been set up.

“love the team visibility”

Pros

It keeps the whole team organized and gives me exactly the level of visibility I need.

Cons

There's nothing specific to complain about as it's a very powerful tool overall.

“Flexible project collaboration boost”

Pros

This tool gives us the flexibility to handle both small tasks and larger projects and it has completely changed the way our team collaborates and manages work.

Cons

It has been a real game changer and honestly I have nothing to complain about.

“Friendly interface and support”

Pros

Out of all the platforms I have used this one is still my favorite. It's very simple to work with, the interface is user friendly and their customer support team is consistently active whenever help is needed.

Cons

my experience with it has been very positive overall and I have really enjoyed using it.

“good for scheduling”

Pros

Scheduling and reporting work really well and the software is highly effective in both areas. It also integrates well with project invoicing and accounting platforms which makes the overall workflow much more efficient.

Cons

The product is up to standard and I don't have any dislikes to mention.

“Great task planning hub”

Pros

This has been the best platform for managing, planning, tracking and organizing my daily tasks.

Cons

There's honestly nothing I dislike about this platform.

“Simple and user friendly”

Pros

I am still getting familiar with it but the interface seems very user friendly and easy to use.

Cons

It does take a bit of time to load and get started though overall it's still okay.

“versatile workflow boost”

Pros

Asana has been a very versatile project management tool. It helps my team, my schedule and overall workflows by improving collaboration and productivity. The task and project management features are what I value most.

Cons

One area that still feels limited is the Rules functionality. The Gmail rule in particular doesn't offer much flexibility. I'd also love to see more keyboard shortcuts and it would be much better if notifications could be customized with more detail and control.

“Feature packed project management”

Pros

Well it has been an efficient and effective project management tool especially for handling small to medium-sized projects. It keeps work organized and supports team coordination really well.

Cons

The pricing is on the higher side compared to some competing tools although the premium plans do include a wide range of features that can make the extra cost feel more justified.

“Great timelines and boards”

Pros

The visual project timelines and Kanban boards have been incredibly useful for keeping track of progress and making sure deadlines don't slip.

Cons

Getting comfortable with some of the more advanced features can take a while for new users since the learning curve is a little steep.