Asana Reviews

“Simple task assigning”

Pros

I really appreciate how simple it is to assign tasks and track progress on ongoing projects as well as receive shared updates from teams and groups.

Cons

The interface feels a bit dated and I've been wishing they'd refresh the visuals and color scheme because it constantly makes me think of older software.

“Favorite for content projects”

Pros

Asana has become my favourite program for managing projects especially when the work is content-focused, things like social media schedules or broader content strategy where clarity and deadlines matter and I find it incredibly simple to navigate, offering the full suite of features needed to track tasks and collaborative project work across teams while representing very good value for money, typically, only about an hour of training is required for colleagues who are comfortable with technology.

Cons

Unfortunately there doesn't seem to be any instant, built-in reporting feature so I (or our team) have to open each task one by one to extract the details we need manually and then compile that data to create reports, for example, to measure how quickly tasks were completed which is time-consuming and glitchy.

“Restrictive single assignee”

Pros

While I appreciate many features, I find it a bit restrictive that a task can only be assigned to one person although you can bring others in as "collaborators" by tagging their @name in the comments, I only discovered that option after I had already realized I wanted two people to review the same document without having to create duplicate tasks for each reviewer.

Cons

Personally the aesthetic choices and the clear, simple layout really appeal to me and the app runs smoothly so I find it pleasant to use, the mobile apps work particularly well for individual use and because the platform is so welcoming to newcomers, it's the one I tend to choose. I'll certainly suggest it to my agent and I've already urged friends and family to give Asana a try, many of them have come back with positive remarks and I also rely on its stable, uninterrupted connectivity.

“Exceptionally simple with great integrations”

Pros

I've found Asana exceptionally simple to navigate and beyond being simple, it hooks up smoothly to a broad set of apps such as Google Workspace, Slack and Microsoft Teams so I can pull together project reports easily and stay on top of my task list without constant switching between tools.

Cons

One persistent frustration I ran into was the poor customer support because response times were often slow and left me waiting on answers long enough that it stalled important parts of my workflow.

“Worked reasonably well”

Pros

In my experience Asana worked reasonably well although there was a noticeable learning curve at the beginning, once I got a handle on the basic features it became a fairly reliable platform for managing workflows across a team project.

Cons

I found the interface somewhat illogical and not particularly simple to navigate which proved awkward for newcomers and made bringing new team members up to speed more difficult than I had anticipated.

“Most powerful task manager”

Pros

I've found it to be the most powerful task management tool I've ever used, I genuinely appreciate its simple, user-friendly interface, the drag-and-drop layout that makes organizing tasks effortless and the powerful collaboration features that really improve how our team coordinates work.

Cons

umm the pricing feels rather steep compared with other options and I also find the Asana mobile app to be somewhat limited in its capabilities and fairly complicated to learn and become comfortable using.

“Feature-rich tool for team collaboration”

Pros

Since Asana was one of the first companies to jump into the task-management world, I've come to rely on its extensive feature set and because so many elements follow familiar UX patterns, I find it a very effective tool for team collaboration.

Cons

As for drawbacks, I'm disappointed that a market leader sometimes seems content to rest on its laurels since I see almost no genuinely disruptive features and the interface doesn't feel like it's trying to innovate or push any design boundaries.

“Fairly simple workflow tool”

Pros

I've found it to be a fairly simple yet comprehensive workflow-management tool that's easy to pick up and offers pretty much all the features I need.

Cons

Sometimes it can feel overwhelming when there's a lot happening simultaneously which I realize is hard to avoid and I'd also appreciate a simpler way to search for specific content and tasks.

“Incredibly simple for all levels”

Pros

As a user I find Asana incredibly simple for people with varying levels of experience and I really appreciate how effortless it is to assign tasks while keeping everything neatly consolidated in one place which makes coordinating work much simpler.

Cons

Occasionally I notice that task updates take a short while to appear on my end but in my experience a quick screen refresh usually brings everything up to date without any significant delay.

“Unmatched complexity”

Pros

For me Asana's complexity is unmatched, it provided our team with an excellent visualization tool along with powerful project-data and task-tracking capabilities and I appreciated that all of this came without any additional charges.

Cons

I've noticed the learning curve can be pretty steep for some users and it's frustrating that time tracking is only available at the project level rather than letting individuals log their own time.

“Surprisingly feature-rich free plan”

Pros

What I appreciate is that even on the free plan I get a surprisingly rich set of project-management features and because I can see everyone's tasks and deadlines clearly it becomes much simpler to coordinate people without paying extra.

Cons

The only drawback I've run into is the free tier caps you at ten users which complicates collaboration across different teams and I'd really love to see that restriction loosened to make it more useful.

“Remarkably simple to navigate”

Pros

The app is remarkably simple to navigate making it easy to set up and follow tasks while reliably tracking assignments, sharing items with collaborators and sending timely alerts about upcoming tasks.

Cons

I wish some of the paid features were more readily available to everyone and I'd strongly prefer simple per-person pricing instead of being forced into bundled plans, as that would make budgeting much clearer for my team.

“Simple for task tracking”

Pros

I've found Asana to be an simple task-tracking application, excellent for organizing projects and facilitating collaboration while giving me transparent visibility into QA and dev workflows.

Cons

Honestly I find some advanced reporting features to be somewhat constrained, file handling could use a more organized approach and subscription costs become steep for bigger teams.

“Projects sync across boards”

Pros

Really impressed by how projects can sync across multiple boards and views which has been a game-changer for me because it smooths the handoffs and workflow between teams collaborating on the same project making coordination far more smooth than before.

Cons

For new team members the initial learning curve is noticeably steeper compared with other tools and while it took me some extra time to adapt, I ultimately found that the richer functionality makes that investment worthwhile.

“Exceptionally capable with smooth experience”

Pros

Asana is an exceptionally capable project management platform that makes it easy for me to plan and keep track of tasks and the interface, particularly the dashboard, includes handy features like drag-and-drop that help me organize work more efficiently.

Cons

We've been using Asana for more than two years and during that entire time I haven't come across any real problems when managing projects with it so my experience has been consistently smooth and dependable.

“Easy team collaboration”

Pros

I've found this platform makes it easy for teams to collaborate on everyday tasks and broader projects and it lets us customize workflows and structures extensively so they align with our organization's needs and areas of focus.

Cons

For me the system doesn't provide enough support for individual accountability, automated reminders or maintaining a useful history of past actions and I wish there were an option to export our checklists into some kind of report for auditing or review.

“Keeps everything neatly organized”

Pros

For me the standout thing about Asana is how it keeps everything neatly organised across projects which makes collaborating with my team feel simple and efficient and it also gives me that small sense of accomplishment every time I check tasks off my list, I particularly like being able to tag teammates directly so nothing slips through the cracks.

Cons

I do find that sometimes it becomes a bit overwhelming especially when there are too many features turned on, a constant stream of notifications and visual clutter accumulates if boards and tasks aren't regularly pruned which can make everything feel harder to manage on busier days.

“Great views and integrations”

Pros

For me the variety of views, list, board and calendar, combined with timely notifications made it much easier to keep track of tasks and I found the Slack and Google Drive integrations especially handy for sharing files and maintaining context without switching apps.

Cons

I haven't run into any notable problems, overall the tool stayed simple to use in my experience and the available features covered my needs so functionality felt perfectly adequate.

“Simple with daily reminders”

Pros

Using Asana feels simple and I appreciate that it sends me daily reminders for tasks while clearly showing their due dates.

Cons

At first I found Asana's wide range of features somewhat overwhelming and not the easiest to navigate though once I spent some time learning its layout and workflows it became fairly simple to use.

“Exceptionally capable for workflows”

Pros

After my team implemented and widely adopted Asana across the organization, I've come to see it as an exceptionally capable platform for orchestrating workflows among individual contributors and cross-functional teams, helping to keep everyone aligned and continuously working toward the outcomes we want to achieve.

Cons

Personally I find that Asana carries a fairly steep learning curve and unless you take the time to master its fuller set of features you can end up using only a small portion of what it can do which tends to leave some users feeling indifferent rather than genuinely excited about the tool.