Asana Reviews

“Fun unicorn rewards”

Pros

One feature that's especially fun is the unicorn celebration that appears after you finish a random number of tasks.

Cons

Up to this point, I haven't come across anything about it that feels annoying.

“liked this tool”

Pros

The interface is simple and user friendly and collaborating with others feels much more natural thanks to the commenting feature.

Cons

I'd just like to see a bit more depth when it comes to customization options.

“Better workflow integration”

Pros

Being able to simplify my workflow and connect other systems with Asana has been something I have really enjoyed.

Cons

Getting familiar with the system takes some effort but the live training sessions and tutorials definitely help.

“Strong team compatibility”

Pros

It fits really well across our company which has been a big plus for collaboration and keeping everyone aligned.

Cons

At the beginning it took a bit of effort to figure out the navigation and fully understand how everything worked.

“Calendar view keeps team aligned”

Pros

One thing that really works well is the calendar view. On a single screen, I can quickly see what everyone on my team has coming up over the next few days and get a clear sense of how packed our schedule is.

Cons

The mobile app still feels a bit limited. My biggest complaint is that it doesn't include the calendar view which is exactly why I rarely use it much in my manager role.

“Powerful workflow logic layers”

Pros

The platform can handle a lot of complexity and I really appreciate how many levels and layers of logic you can build into it.

Cons

Getting comfortable with the layout and understanding how the platform worked took some time especially since I was coming from Trello and Kanban boards in Confluence.

“Flexible team planning tools”

Pros

Across different teams and project types, Asana adapts really well. It gives you plenty of ways to sort tasks, use tags and switch between views like list, board and calendar. It works especially well for coordinating workflows with multiple people involved and the free version still includes more than enough features to keep everything organized.

Cons

One downside is that inbox messages in the free plan can get buried pretty quickly which sometimes makes communication harder to keep track of.

“Task tracking that clicks”

Pros

Being able to connect it with Clockify is a big plus since it lets me track my tasks that way. I can also set up new projects on my own without needing help. My workplace uses it for team task management in general but I have ended up using it for my personal organization too.

Cons

One thing missing is a student plan as there really aren't any discounts available for students.

“Organized task tracking”

Pros

It helps me stay organized even though I am only using the basic features of it right now.

Cons

For the way I currently use it, it feels more like an upgraded checklist than anything else.

“Back to spreadsheets again”

Pros

One helpful part is being able to set up a list of projects and keep team conversations separated within each project area. The Outlook add-in is also a strong feature since it lets you turn emails into tasks and add them quickly.

Cons

After using it for more than a year I ended up going back to a basic spreadsheet I built myself to manage projects. I need to see exactly what each person is working on at any moment and how many hours are required to complete their tasks and this platform doesn't really handle either need well. You can enter a time budget along with start and end dates but it just spreads the workload evenly across that time which isn't useful for how I manage consulting work. It might be a better fit for larger corporate teams but for a consulting firm, it didn't work for me.

“Flexible boards for every team”

Pros

Being able to create lots of different boards is really useful, whether it's just for personal tasks or for coordinating with a whole team.

Cons

At times the layout can feel a bit less clear than it should be.

“All tasks in one place”

Pros

Having every task gathered in one place makes it really convenient and being able to check them off as I go is especially satisfying.

Cons

The downside is that the free version feels fairly limited when it comes to features.

“Great task breakdown flow”

Pros

Breaking projects down from parent tasks into subtasks makes assigning work incredibly efficient.

Cons

It's also excellent for resource allocation, planning and workload distribution.

“Feature packed software”

Pros

This project management software feels very complete. The free version includes a surprisingly large number of features which is pretty uncommon for this kind of tool. I also really appreciate how much customization it offers.

Cons

At first it did not seem very user‑friendly. That's really the only downside I can point out.

“highly customizable tool”

Pros

The standout for me is how customizable it is. It feels like there are endless ways to use it and we rely on it for all kinds of tasks. It's become such a central part of my day to day workflow that I honestly cannot picture working without it.

Cons

One area where it falls a bit short is user access control within projects. For instance, there should be more flexibility around deciding who can comment, who can view and who can upload attachments.

“Handy task tracking for teams”

Pros

Keeping track of work is much more manageable with Asana. It gives a clear view of pending tasks, not just my own but also everything the team still has open on shared assignments and projects.

Cons

One thing missing is built-in tools like whiteboards and group chat for collaboration especially when we need to discuss ideas or brainstorm together. Because of that, we have to pay for separate software which adds to the overall cost.

“Collaboration keeps everyone aligned”

Pros

Across a business with multiple layers, this has been an excellent tool to keep everyone connected and working together. We use it throughout the organization to stay involved, collaborate better and keep projects moving. Getting immediate feedback from team members has been especially valuable and has made a real difference in how we manage work.

Cons

Switching between different companies or jobs is a little hard. Other than that there really isn't much to complain about with it.

“Task organization that delivers”

Pros

It's really helpful for organizing tasks and assigning activities to the right people.

Cons

I have had trouble setting up a recurring task when it doesn't have a fixed date and instead depends on the completion of several other activities.

“Great for coordinating projects”

Pros

Asana really helps project managers keep work coordinated and organized without a lot of hassle.

Cons

One limitation is that only a single user can be assigned to a task at a time which can sometimes create confusion.

“Simple real time teamwork”

Pros

It is a easy to use tool and the per-member pricing is quite reasonable.

Cons

It is just about perfect overall like simple to use, user friendly and reliable in real time.