{"id":2317,"date":"2023-03-01T16:59:49","date_gmt":"2023-03-01T16:59:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/?p=2317"},"modified":"2025-10-29T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T00:00:00","slug":"wrike-vs-asana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wrike-vs-asana\/","title":{"rendered":"Wrike vs. Asana: Full-Scale Comparison for 2025\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for good project management software, Wrike and Asana are both names that will likely stand out in this competitive niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, the big question is \u2014 how do they measure up against each other?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, I\u2019ve tested both apps and broken down the key differences in pricing, task management, progress tracking, and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on for a detailed comparison of Wrike and Asana and see which app fits the bill for your team!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Wrike-vs-Asana.jpg\" alt=\"Wrike vs Asana - cover\" class=\"wp-image-14812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Wrike-vs-Asana.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Wrike-vs-Asana-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Wrike-vs-Asana-1110x555.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Wrike-vs-Asana-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Wrike-vs-Asana-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e5f6fe\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>WHY TRUST US?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Human reviewers try out each app and follow strict guidelines while writing about the comparisons. We follow a transparent, clear, and systematic methodology, so that every review is objective and accurate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/our-software-review-methodology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about our review methodology here \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"wrike-vs-asana-a-quick-overview\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wrike vs. Asana \u2014 a quick overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main difference between Wrike and Asana is that <strong>Wrike has additional administration options and offers more integrations, while Asana has a more user-friendly UI and advanced communication features.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a detailed overview of the features each app offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Wrike<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Asana<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211; Free plan<br>&#8211; Paid plans start at $10\/user\/month (billed annually)<br>&#8211; Free 14-day trial&nbsp;<\/td><td>&#8211; Free plan<br>&#8211; Paid plans start at $10.99\/user\/month (billed annually)<br>&#8211; Free 14-day trial<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>User interface<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211; User-friendly&nbsp;<br>&#8211; Light\/dark theme<\/td><td>&#8211; User-friendly<br>&#8211; Light\/dark theme<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Task management<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211; Multiple views<br>&#8211; Subtasks<br>&#8211; Custom fields<br>&#8211; Workflow automation<br>&#8211; Custom item types<br>&#8211; Blueprints<\/td><td>&#8211; Multiple views<br>&#8211; Subtasks&nbsp;<br>&#8211; Custom fields<br>&#8211; Rules<br>&#8211; Multi-homing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Team collaboration<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211; Comments &amp; @mentions<br>&#8211; File proofing<br>&#8211; Approval system<br>&#8211; Inbox<br>&#8211; File sharing<\/td><td>&#8211; Comments &amp; @mentions<br>&#8211; Private, team, and project messages<br>&#8211; File sharing<br>&#8211; Inbox&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Progress tracking<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211; Dashboards<br>&#8211; Real-time reports<br>&#8211; Time tracking<\/td><td>&#8211; Milestones<br>&#8211; Reporting<br>&#8211; Dashboards<br>&#8211; Goals<br>&#8211; Portfolios<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>AI capabilities<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211; Ask questions and get answers<br>&#8211; Use in-app guides<br>&#8211; Generate and edit content<br>&#8211; Generate request forms<br>&#8211; Set automation rules<\/td><td>&#8211; Ask questions and get answers<br>&#8211; Build workflows<br>&#8211; Create briefs<br>&#8211; Summarize feedback<br>&#8211; Suggest stakeholders<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Administration<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211; User types<br>&#8211; Guest access<br>&#8211; Permissions<br>&#8211; Locked spaces<\/td><td>&#8211; Admin console<br>&#8211; Permissions<br>&#8211; Guest access<br>&#8211; Private to members&nbsp;<br>&#8211; Comment-only projects<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Integrations<\/strong><\/td><td>400+<\/td><td>200+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Support<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211; Resource library<br>&#8211; Wrike\u2019s Community<br>&#8211; Knowledge base<br>&#8211; AI Chatbot 24\/7<br>&#8211; Phone support 24\/5<br>&#8211; In-app live agent support<br>&#8211; Web form support<\/td><td>&#8211; 24\/7 support for Enterprise plan users<br>&#8211; Help Center<br>&#8211; Asana guides<br>&#8211; Asana Community forum<br>&#8211; Asana Academy<br>&#8211; Chatbot<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Security<\/strong><\/td><td>Advanced<\/td><td>Advanced<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-wrike\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Wrike?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wrike has recently added a bunch of updates, like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>New filters for dashboards <\/strong>\u2014 Use some of the advanced filtering options such as relative date filters, parent filters, and file filters to narrow down your search scope. You can apply these filters to both tasks and projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Home for user groups<\/strong> \u2014 Set up a home dashboard for a particular user group to make navigation easier and more structured.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Collaborator onboarding<\/strong> \u2014 Let your collaborators get familiar with the app through walk-me nudges and checklists that are available to all new collaborator users.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-asana\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Asana?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just a while ago, Asana introduced several improvements on some of its plans, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>New password requirements<\/strong> \u2014 Use min 8 characters to create your passwords.&nbsp; Admins can extend the length of passwords to up to 20 characters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rule ownership transfer<\/strong> \u2014 Transfer ownership of rules to another person so that work can be done seamlessly in case roles change.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time entry editing permissions<\/strong> \u2014 Change permissions to prevent users from editing time entries of their coworkers. This way, Asana helps you keep accurate time records and support the approval system.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container plaky-gradient-default pt-5 ps-lg-5 z-0 mb-5 pb-lg-4 pr-0\" >\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-lg-row align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-between gap-1 gap-lg-5\">\n        <div class=\"banner-text text-center text-lg-start text-white\">\n            <span class=\"translation-block lh-1 fs-16 text-white\">\n                First-class Asana alternative            <\/span>\n            <p class=\"translation-block mw-300 fs-12 mb-2\">Plaky by CAKE.com is a versatile, feature-packed tool that helps you manage your tasks and projects seamlessly \u2014 for just a fraction of Asana\u2019s price. Try it now!&nbsp;<\/p>\n            <div class=\"cta-btns pt-4 d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-start gap-4 mb-4 mb-lg-0\">\n                <a aria-label=\"Sign up\" href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" class=\"btn rounded py-1 px-2 fs-12 btn-light\">\n                    Sign up                <\/a>\n                                <a aria-label=\"Learn more\" class=\"text-white px-2 fs-12\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/compare\/asana-alternative\">\n                    Learn more                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/default@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Plaky logo\" media=\"(min-width: 998px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"max-w-350 img-fluid px-lg-0\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/default.png\" alt=\"Plaky screenshot\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"wrike-vs-asana-a-pm-feature-showdown\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wrike vs. Asana \u2014 a PM feature showdown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How do Wrike and Asana fare against each other? Find out below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"wrikes-free-plan-allows-an-unlimited-number-of-users\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wrike\u2019s free plan allows an unlimited number of users<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Both Wrike and Asana offer generous free plans, but the crucial difference is that Wrike\u2019s free plan supports an unlimited number of users.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a Wrike freemium user, you also get access to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kanban, Table, and Chart views,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Web, desktop, and mobile apps,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 GB of storage space per account,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use case project templates, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Up to 200 active tasks, including subtasks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The plan is well equipped for basic <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/what-is-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project management<\/a>, but there\u2019s a small catch \u2014 once you reach the active task limit, you must complete, delete, or cancel some of the tasks if you want to create new ones.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"1084\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Wrikes-pricing-min.png\" alt=\"alt: Wrike\u2019s pricing (source: wrike.com)\" class=\"wp-image-14813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Wrikes-pricing-min.png 1199w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Wrikes-pricing-min-332x300.png 332w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Wrikes-pricing-min-1110x1004.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Wrikes-pricing-min-768x694.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Wrikes-pricing-min-13x12.png 13w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wrike\u2019s pricing (source: wrike.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, Asana\u2019s free plan (Personal) has a 10-user cap, but includes a fair number of features, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unlimited tasks, projects, and messages,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>List, Board, My tasks, and Calendar views,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Activity log,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unlimited storage (100 MB max per file), and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Desktop, iOS, and Android mobile apps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, neither of the free plans can support large teams \u2014 Wrike limits you with the number of active tasks and Asana caters to only 10 users.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get unlimited tasks AND users with Plaky<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1501\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Asanas-pricing-full-min.png\" alt=\"alt: Asana\u2019s pricing (source: asana.com)\" class=\"wp-image-14816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Asanas-pricing-full-min.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Asanas-pricing-full-min-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Asanas-pricing-full-min-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Asanas-pricing-full-min-768x961.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Asanas-pricing-full-min-10x12.png 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Asana\u2019s pricing (source: asana.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"wrike-and-asana-have-similar-pricing-but-wrike-requires-an-annual-subscription\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wrike and Asana have similar pricing, but Wrike requires an annual subscription&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Asana and Wrike offer 4 paid plans, but provide pricing info for only 2 of their plans. If you compare the pricing of both apps to other options on the market, you\u2019ll see that <strong>Wrike and Asana are quite expensive<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s Wrike\u2019s pricing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Wrike\u2019s plan&nbsp;<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Monthly subscription<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Free<\/strong><\/td><td>$0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Team<\/strong><\/td><td>$10\/user\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Business&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>$25\/user\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Enterprise<\/strong><\/td><td>POA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pinnacle<\/strong><\/td><td>POA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>*billed annually<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing you\u2019ll notice is that with Wrike\u2019s paid plans, you have to commit to a yearly subscription after a 14-day free trial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, the plans differ based on features too. The Team plan includes basic project management, reporting, and AI features. If you want more, though, go for the Business plan, which gives you additional features for workflow automation, resource management, and collaboration.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The problem? Wrike puts a limit on the number of users on these plans. So, the Team plan allows 2-15 users whereas the Business plan permits 5-200 users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let\u2019s check out Asana\u2019s pricing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Asana\u2019s plans&nbsp;<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Yearly subscription<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Monthly subscription<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Personal<\/strong> (up to 10 teammates)&nbsp;<\/td><td>$0<\/td><td>$0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Starter<\/strong><\/td><td>$10.99\/user\/month<\/td><td>$13.49\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Advanced<\/strong><\/td><td>$24.99\/user\/month<\/td><td>$30.49\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Enterprise<\/strong><\/td><td>POA<\/td><td>POA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Enterprise +<\/strong><\/td><td>POA<\/td><td>POA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, Asana offers both yearly and monthly subscriptions, allowing its users to pay the way it suits them best. Of course, you should definitely start a 14-day free trial to see how Asana supports your <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/project-management-workflow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project workflow<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The prices for Asana\u2019s Starter and Advanced plans are similar to those Wrike offers \u2014 so it\u2019s unlikely you\u2019ll opt for one or the other app based on the pricing difference.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Starter and Advanced plans offer robust functionalities, including project management essentials, AI, automation, and reporting features.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, unlike Wrike, Asana doesn\u2019t limit the number of users on its paid plans \u2014 which is a winning point for me. Wrike should really consider allowing unlimited users in lower-tier paid plans if it wants to be more competitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to see how Asana measures up to some other popular project management tools? Check out the comparisons below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/clickup-vs-asana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ClickUp vs. Asana<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/asana-vs-jira\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Asana vs. Jira<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/trello-vs-asana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trello vs. Asana<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/notion-vs-asana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Notion vs. Asana<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/plaky-vs-asana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky vs. Asana<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container plaky-gradient-landing-1 pt-5 ps-lg-5 z-0 mb-5  \" >\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-lg-row align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-between gap-1 gap-lg-5\">\n        <div class=\"banner-text text-center text-lg-start text-white\">\n            <span class=\"translation-block lh-1 fs-16 text-white\">\n                Top-notch Wrike alternative            <\/span>\n            <p class=\"translation-block mw-300 fs-12 mb-2\">Need a PM tool with advanced features and unlimited users and tasks on all plans? Try Plaky by CAKE.com!<\/p>\n            <div class=\"cta-btns pt-4 d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-start gap-4 mb-4 mb-lg-0\">\n                <a aria-label=\"Sign up\" href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" class=\"btn rounded py-1 px-2 fs-12 btn-light\">\n                    Sign up                <\/a>\n                                <a aria-label=\"Learn more\" class=\"text-white px-2 fs-12\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\">\n                    Learn more                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-1@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Plaky logo\" media=\"(min-width: 998px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"max-w-350 img-fluid \" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-1.png\" alt=\"Plaky screenshot\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"asana-has-a-cleaner-ui-than-wrike\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Asana has a cleaner UI than Wrike<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Both Wrike and Asana have a modern and functional UI, so I\u2019d say it&#8217;s the nuances that make a difference.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I didn\u2019t face any major issues while opening my account and setting up a project in Wrike. The app guides you through the entire process from the start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can easily customize the layout by choosing the light or dark mode and one of the many themes the app offers for better visual appearance. Wrike\u2019s interface is also designed with a focus on the actual features, like request forms, dashboards, and timesheets, which you can access right from the sidebar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, despite Wrike\u2019s emphasis on functionalities, I found Wrike\u2019s Space section in the sidebar a bit cluttered. Apart from the expected spaces, I also had projects and folders, tools, databases, and projects shared with me within this same section. That\u2019s just too jam-packed for my taste.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, there\u2019s an option to pin projects, tasks, and folders and have quick access to them from the <em>Pinned<\/em> section in the sidebar. Neat, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, Wrike allows you to adjust display density and choose between the default or compact option. The second one gives more information on the screen as it reduces the space between items.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"631\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Wrikes-user-interface-1-min.png\" alt=\"Wrike\u2019s user interface \n\" class=\"wp-image-14822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Wrikes-user-interface-1-min.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Wrikes-user-interface-1-min-571x300.png 571w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Wrikes-user-interface-1-min-1110x584.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Wrikes-user-interface-1-min-285x150.png 285w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Wrikes-user-interface-1-min-768x404.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Wrikes-user-interface-1-min-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wrike\u2019s user interface<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>All that said, I believe Asana has a more user-friendly interface than Wrike. The design is minimalistic, making it cleaner and easier to navigate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can choose between a light and a dark theme in Asana too. I personally prefer the light one, but I admit the warm colors of project icons and certain fields look attractive with any of the 2 themes. Asana has also developed a colorblind-friendly mode to help colorblind people navigate through the interface more easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike Wrike, Asana has a <em>Home<\/em> option within the app as well, which is your personal space that welcomes you, shows you the date, your tasks (although there\u2019s a <em>My tasks<\/em> option in the sidebar), projects, people, and more. You can customize the background, add widgets, goals, and even have a private notepad within your Asana\u2019s Home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another thing to consider here is that in Asana, you can even activate a \u201cdo not disturb\u201d option when you want to focus on current work and don\u2019t want to be interrupted by notifications. Plus, there\u2019s an \u201cout of office\u201d indicator you can use to let your colleagues know you\u2019re away.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Asanas-user-interface-min.png\" alt=\"Asana\u2019s user interface\n\" class=\"wp-image-14824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Asanas-user-interface-min.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Asanas-user-interface-min-730x292.png 730w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Asanas-user-interface-min-1110x444.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Asanas-user-interface-min-768x307.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Asanas-user-interface-min-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Asana\u2019s user interface<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>So, in terms of UI, Asana is a winner because it\u2019s more intuitive and practical. But, overall, both apps boast great UIs with distinct aesthetics.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"both-wrike-and-asana-offer-advanced-task-management-features\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Both Wrike and Asana offer advanced task management features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wrike and Asana allow for easy organization and overview of your projects and tasks through a common structure<\/strong> \u2014 workspaces host projects, which, in turn, host individual tasks and\/or groups of tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you navigate through your tasks with ease, Wrike has a number of useful views,&nbsp; such as:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Table,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Board,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chart,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calendar (on paid plans),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dashboards (on paid plans),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resources (on paid plans), and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also break down tasks into subtasks to better organize your project and even generate subtasks using Wrike AI to save time.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"566\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Tasks-and-subtasks-in-Wrikes-Table-view-min.png\" alt=\"Tasks and subtasks in Wrike\u2019s Table view\n\" class=\"wp-image-14825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Tasks-and-subtasks-in-Wrikes-Table-view-min.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Tasks-and-subtasks-in-Wrikes-Table-view-min-636x300.png 636w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Tasks-and-subtasks-in-Wrikes-Table-view-min-1110x524.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Tasks-and-subtasks-in-Wrikes-Table-view-min-768x362.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Tasks-and-subtasks-in-Wrikes-Table-view-min-18x8.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tasks and subtasks in Wrike\u2019s Table view<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In Wrike, you can convert your tasks into milestones or save them as a blueprint \u2014 a task template you can later use in other projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for custom fields, Wrike\u2019s free plan offers limited options, but the number of fields offered on paid plans is truly something. In Wrike, you can add general fields (assignee, start date), schedule fields (completed date, duration), and finance fields (actual cost, billing type) to organize and track your tasks the way it suits you best.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among so many fields, I couldn\u2019t find a Priority status field. However, Wrike offers 2 fields you can use to mark task priority \u2014 Impact (High, Low, Medium) and Importance (High and Low).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wrike also offers great workflow automation features, allowing you to use suggested rules or define your own to reduce manual work, automate reminders or status transitions, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Gantt-chart-view-in-Wrike-min.png\" alt=\"Gantt chart view in Wrike\n\" class=\"wp-image-14826\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Gantt-chart-view-in-Wrike-min.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Gantt-chart-view-in-Wrike-min-621x300.png 621w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Gantt-chart-view-in-Wrike-min-1110x537.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Gantt-chart-view-in-Wrike-min-768x371.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Gantt-chart-view-in-Wrike-min-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gantt chart view in Wrike<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>As for Asana, when you click on the <em>Create<\/em> button in the upper-right corner of your workspace, you get a list of options to create a task, project, message, portfolio, or a goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you choose to create a blank project, you have to name it and pick one or more views for it. Asana offers several views, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>List,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Board,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calendar,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notes,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Timeline (on paid plans),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gantt (on paid plans), etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, something worth considering here is that in Asana, you can\u2019t create subtasks right from the board. Instead, you have to open the task card \u2014 an unnecessary complication, to be honest.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, more granular organization is possible in this app, as Asana allows you to break down subtasks into even smaller subtasks up to 5 levels.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Example-of-a-task-list-and-a-task-pane-in-Asana-1-min.png\" alt=\"Example of a task list and a task pane in Asana\n\" class=\"wp-image-14827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Example-of-a-task-list-and-a-task-pane-in-Asana-1-min.png 1199w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Example-of-a-task-list-and-a-task-pane-in-Asana-1-min-526x300.png 526w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Example-of-a-task-list-and-a-task-pane-in-Asana-1-min-1110x633.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Example-of-a-task-list-and-a-task-pane-in-Asana-1-min-768x438.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Example-of-a-task-list-and-a-task-pane-in-Asana-1-min-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Example of a task list and a task pane in Asana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Like Wrike, Asana also limits custom fields in its free plan, but if you\u2019re on a paid plan, you can choose from a whole lot of fields, and even create new ones or opt for some of the fields from your organization\u2019s library. Again, even in Asana, I had to create a Priority status field on my own as it\u2019s not offered in the custom fields list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of workflow and automation, I have to mention Rules \u2014 a trigger + action automation that helps you streamline your work. With Rules, you can move tasks to another group once they are completed, ask for task approvals, and so much more, without actually having to lift a finger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another one of Asana\u2019s perks is \u201cmulti-homing\u201d \u2014 adding a task to multiple projects right from the task pane. This way, your task becomes a part of multiple connected projects, making it easier to detect <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/dependencies-in-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">task dependencies<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"651\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Adding-rules-in-Asana-min.png\" alt=\"Adding rules in Asana \n\" class=\"wp-image-14828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Adding-rules-in-Asana-min.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Adding-rules-in-Asana-min-553x300.png 553w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Adding-rules-in-Asana-min-1110x602.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Adding-rules-in-Asana-min-768x417.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Adding-rules-in-Asana-min-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Adding rules in Asana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>All that said, it\u2019s a very close tie in the task management category between the 2 apps. Still, I found Asana\u2019s task management capabilities more straightforward and better structured than Wrike\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stay on top of your tasks in Plaky by CAKE.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"asana-offers-better-collaboration-and-communication-options\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Asana offers better collaboration and communication options&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Both Wrike and Asana are great for team collaboration, with Asana pulling ahead due to a higher number of ways your team can communicate directly through the app<\/strong>. However, Wrike also stands out thanks to its proofing and approval systems.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll notice that both apps offer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>In-task comments<\/strong> \u2014 Use comments to share task updates, ask questions, or start task-related discussions and stay up-to-date with any changes. In Asana, you can even pin a comment to the top to make sure no one misses it. But, neither app has comment threads, which ultimately makes discussions hard to follow.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inbox<\/strong> \u2014 Get important information right in your inbox, located in the sidebar of each app. With both apps, you\u2019ll receive customizable notifications for updates related to you, e.g.,when you\u2019re assigned to a task or invited to a space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>@mentions<\/strong> \u2014 Tag specific teams or individuals by @mentioning them to attract their attention and ensure they respond or react quickly.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Emojis<\/strong> \u2014 React to comments with emojis to keep communication effective and easy to understand.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>File sharing<\/strong> \u2014 Upload and share files in different formats and keep them within the task cards for better organization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With Wrike, your team gets to use 2 other notable collaboration features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>File proofing<\/strong> \u2014 You can review and add comments to multiple file and video formats, like PDF, JPEG, Microsoft Office documents, MP4, AVI, etc., directly in Wrike. Also, you can invite external collaborators to give feedback.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Approval system <\/strong>\u2014 You can organize the review process and ask for approvals right from your task card. Just set the due date for your approval, add relevant people and files, and you\u2019re done. Pro tip: Add a widget for pending approvals to your dashboard to make sure they\u2019re not missed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1466\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Asking-for-approval-right-from-the-task-card-in-Wrike-min.png\" alt=\"Asking for approval right in Wrike\u2019s task cards\n\" class=\"wp-image-14829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Asking-for-approval-right-from-the-task-card-in-Wrike-min.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Asking-for-approval-right-from-the-task-card-in-Wrike-min-246x300.png 246w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Asking-for-approval-right-from-the-task-card-in-Wrike-min-838x1024.png 838w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Asking-for-approval-right-from-the-task-card-in-Wrike-min-768x938.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Asking-for-approval-right-from-the-task-card-in-Wrike-min-10x12.png 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Asking for approval right in Wrike\u2019s task cards<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Asana really gets the <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/communication-in-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">importance of communication in project management<\/a> as it offers built-in messages, allowing you to send and receive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Private messages<\/strong> \u2014 Communicate with your coworkers easily through direct messages. You can link relevant attachments or people, add emojis, and format the text.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Team messages<\/strong> \u2014 See team messages by choosing the desired team from the sidebar and clicking <em>Messages<\/em>. Every team has a designated space for conversations and file sharing, which is useful for announcements and team-wide discussions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Project messages<\/strong> \u2014 Access the <em>Messages tab<\/em> from your project board\u2019s top bar to exchange important project information. While you\u2019re in full screen mode, Asana offers you a list of shared tasks that you can drag and drop right into your message.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Both apps also have integrated calendars that provide you with an easy overview of everyone\u2019s schedules and task timelines.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"623\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Project-messages-window-in-Asana-min.png\" alt=\"Project messages in Asana \n\" class=\"wp-image-14830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Project-messages-window-in-Asana-min.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Project-messages-window-in-Asana-min-578x300.png 578w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Project-messages-window-in-Asana-min-1110x576.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Project-messages-window-in-Asana-min-768x399.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Project-messages-window-in-Asana-min-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Project messages in Asana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In general, both apps have good collaboration features. However, I prefer Asana\u2019s in-app communication options as they allow users to reach coworkers and teams, as well as share task\/project updates, without having to switch to another tool.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to learn how to improve project collaboration and find tools that can help you, check out the articles below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/project-collaboration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Successfully Improve Project Collaboration<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/project-collaboration-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15 Best Project Collaboration Tools for Effective Teamwork<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"asana-offers-better-progress-and-performance-tracking-on-cheaper-plans-than-wrike\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Asana offers better progress and performance tracking on cheaper plans than Wrike&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wrike and Asana both offer good progress and performance-tracking features, including comprehensive dashboards, time trackers, and performance reports. However,<strong> Asana offers more options in its more affordable plans.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dashboards in Wrike help you stay on top of your work by combining all project-related info in one place (plans, analytics, progress, schedules, etc.). What\u2019s more, you can view data in real time and measure <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/kpi-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">key performance indicators<\/a> (KPIs).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While dashboards are available on all paid plans, with the Business plan, you get access to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Real-time reports<\/strong> \u2014 Use Wrike\u2019s customizable reports to gather important project and task data. For example, you can create analytics boards (e.g., project status, utilization and performance, capacity planning) or reports on overdue tasks by assignee, time spent this week, team utilization, and more. It\u2019s also great that you can send reports via email or export them as Excel spreadsheets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time tracking<\/strong> \u2014 Use Wrike\u2019s built-in time tracker to track time you spend on tasks. You can track time live or add it manually and create timesheets in weekly, monthly, or custom intervals.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, Wrike has a powerful team utilization and performance dashboard, which provides valuable insights into how your resources are actually spent and how they measure up to your plans. Unfortunately, such dashboards are only available with the Pinnacle plan.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"611\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Creating-a-new-widget-for-a-dashboard-in-Wrike-min.png\" alt=\"Creating a new widget for a dashboard in Wrike\n\" class=\"wp-image-14831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Creating-a-new-widget-for-a-dashboard-in-Wrike-min.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Creating-a-new-widget-for-a-dashboard-in-Wrike-min-589x300.png 589w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Creating-a-new-widget-for-a-dashboard-in-Wrike-min-1110x565.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Creating-a-new-widget-for-a-dashboard-in-Wrike-min-768x391.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Creating-a-new-widget-for-a-dashboard-in-Wrike-min-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Creating a new widget for a dashboard in Wrike<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, all Asana\u2019s paid plans offer several useful progress-tracking features, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Milestones<\/strong> \u2014 Use milestones to identify critical points in your projects and\/or see how far you\u2019ve come with your project.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Universal reporting<\/strong> \u2014 Create dashboards that suit your needs. You can add as many different widgets (in the form of charts) as you like to analyze resources, progress, or work health.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Project dashboard<\/strong> \u2014 Get up-to-date project information and create different types of graphs and visualizations that will show your project progress. For example, you can see total completed tasks, overdue tasks, or upcoming tasks by assignee. Each widget also has filters, which has helped me pinpoint key data much faster.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting from its Advanced plan and up, Asana also offers:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Goals<\/strong> \u2014 Create goals on a company, team, or individual level to stay aligned and see how your own work contributes to both your team and organization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Portfolios<\/strong> \u2014 Get a comprehensive view of all your projects in one place and compare progress across multiple projects. Also, check the workload tab to see how much work your team has and reschedule or reassign tasks if you see some of your teammates are overworked.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s also a native time tracking feature in Advanced and Enterprise plans in Asana, which allows you to estimate time, record it, enter it manually, or calculate time according to time logging.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, even if you opt for one of the lower-tier plans, you can track time with the help of one of <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/asana-time-tracking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Asana\u2019s time-tracking integrations<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"622\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Adding-widgets-to-your-dashboard-in-for-Asana-for-better-progress-tracking-min.png\" alt=\"Adding widgets to a dashboard in Asana for better progress tracking \n\" class=\"wp-image-14832\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Adding-widgets-to-your-dashboard-in-for-Asana-for-better-progress-tracking-min.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Adding-widgets-to-your-dashboard-in-for-Asana-for-better-progress-tracking-min-579x300.png 579w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Adding-widgets-to-your-dashboard-in-for-Asana-for-better-progress-tracking-min-1110x575.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Adding-widgets-to-your-dashboard-in-for-Asana-for-better-progress-tracking-min-768x398.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Adding-widgets-to-your-dashboard-in-for-Asana-for-better-progress-tracking-min-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Adding widgets to a dashboard in Asana for better progress tracking<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container plaky-gradient-bundle pt-5 ps-lg-5 z-0 mb-5  \" >\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-lg-row align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-between gap-1 gap-lg-5\">\n        <div class=\"banner-text text-center text-lg-start text-white\">\n            <span class=\"translation-block lh-1 fs-16 text-white\">\n                Try the CAKE.com Bundle            <\/span>\n            <p class=\"translation-block mw-300 fs-12 mb-2\">How does a combo of a time tracker, business messaging app, and a project management tool sound? Get access to 3 top-notch products for the price of 1 and experience the collective power of Clockify, Pumble, and Plaky!<\/p>\n            <div class=\"cta-btns pt-4 d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-start gap-4 mb-4 mb-lg-0\">\n                <a aria-label=\"Sign up\" href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/try\" class=\"btn rounded py-1 px-2 fs-12 btn-light\">\n                    Sign up                <\/a>\n                                <a aria-label=\"Learn more\" class=\"text-white px-2 fs-12\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/bundle\">\n                    Learn more                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/bundle@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Plaky logo\" media=\"(min-width: 998px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"max-w-350 img-fluid \" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/bundle.png\" alt=\"Plaky screenshot\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"wrike-offers-ai-features-in-its-free-plan\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wrike offers AI features in its free plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Both Wrike and Asana offer AI functions, but with Wrike, you get several AI features as a freemium user.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wrike AI can make your everyday work a lot easier as you\u2019ll be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Produce and edit content,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get content summaries,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generate request forms,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set automation rules, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get dashboard AI highlights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Wrike uses AI to provide in-app guidance for its users too, which was of great help during my testing. Everything was well explained, so I quickly got comfortable with the app. Thanks to Wrike\u2019s MCP server, I could also connect with other AI assistants like Claude or Gemini.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for some more advanced AI features, available from the Business plan and up, make sure you try out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Copilot<\/strong> \u2014 Ask questions, get insights and project\/task status data, and let this feature prioritize projects and identify risks for you so that you can finish everything on time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Agents<\/strong> \u2014 Use ready-to-go agents or customize your own agent that will help you with busywork and minimize manual work. Your agent can even alert you in real time in case it spots potential risks.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Task-description-with-AI-in-Wrike-min.png\" alt=\"Adding a task description with the help of AI in Wrike\n\" class=\"wp-image-14833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Task-description-with-AI-in-Wrike-min.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Task-description-with-AI-in-Wrike-min-564x300.png 564w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Task-description-with-AI-in-Wrike-min-1110x590.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Task-description-with-AI-in-Wrike-min-768x408.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Task-description-with-AI-in-Wrike-min-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Adding a task description with the help of AI in Wrike<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Asana, on the other hand, keeps its AI features locked behind a paywall. So, if you opt for a paid plan, you\u2019ll be able to use Asana\u2019s AI Studio, which can help you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Build workflows or select a pre-built one,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create briefs,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capture and prioritize requests,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summarize feedback,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suggest stakeholders for reviews,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allocate tasks based on team capacity, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With Asana, you can also build your AI teammate or choose a pre-built one to help you handle complex work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Drafting-a-status-update-with-AI-in-Asana-min.png\" alt=\"Drafting a status update with AI in Asana \n\" class=\"wp-image-14834\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Drafting-a-status-update-with-AI-in-Asana-min.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Drafting-a-status-update-with-AI-in-Asana-min-564x300.png 564w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Drafting-a-status-update-with-AI-in-Asana-min-1110x590.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Drafting-a-status-update-with-AI-in-Asana-min-768x408.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Drafting-a-status-update-with-AI-in-Asana-min-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Drafting a status update with AI in Asana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Honestly, both apps provide useful AI features, but Wrike wins here as it has made some of them available for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"wrike-has-better-administration-features-than-asana\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wrike has better administration features than Asana<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wrike offers diverse user types, which help <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/what-project-managers-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>project managers<\/strong><\/a><strong> control who can do what within a workspace.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 7 types of users in Wrike who gain different access levels and permissions based on their role:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Account owner<\/strong> \u2014 There can only be 1 account owner, and it\u2019s the person who registered for the account. The account owner has full admin rights and controls billing information, subscription info, use of add-ons, etc.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Admin<\/strong> \u2014 Admins have the right to modify account-wide settings and view or edit other users.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Regular user<\/strong> \u2014 These are standard users with full rights in the workspace, excluding the ones reserved for admins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>External user<\/strong> \u2014 These users can access your workspace via an external email domain, but they can\u2019t share projects, folders, and tasks like regular users can.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contributor<\/strong> \u2014 Contributors have limited access and can view, edit, comment on, and approve only the items shared with them. You need to pay extra to have contributors join your Wrike workspace.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Collaborator<\/strong> \u2014 Collaborators have limited rights, and they are typically partners, clients, or contractors. They can only view spaces, folders, projects, and tasks that you share with them, as well as make comments, attach files, and change task statuses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Viewer<\/strong> \u2014 Viewers can be internal or external to your company, and you can include as many viewers as you like. They can view and leave comments on tasks, projects, and folders.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In Enterprise and Pinnacle plans, the owner and the admins can create new user types and customize the existing ones. However, all these user types can also be limited and\/or adjusted, which can make it difficult to understand the exact limits for each role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pinnacle plan also offers locked spaces \u2014&nbsp; highly secure spaces suited for confidential collaboration. In those spaces, members have access to items within the space, but they can\u2019t move and copy tasks, or share content with people outside of the space. Plus, when you delete an item in a locked space, it\u2019s permanently gone (instead of going to the recycle bin).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"639\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Managing-user-types-in-Wrike-min.png\" alt=\"Managing user types in Wrike\n\" class=\"wp-image-14835\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Managing-user-types-in-Wrike-min.png 1199w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Managing-user-types-in-Wrike-min-563x300.png 563w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Managing-user-types-in-Wrike-min-1110x592.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Managing-user-types-in-Wrike-min-768x409.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Managing-user-types-in-Wrike-min-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Managing user types in Wrike<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>To compare, Asana permits 2 admin roles at the organizational level \u2014 admin and super admin. Admins get access to user and team management features as well as security settings for individual users, whereas super admins get the same, but for the entire organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Users with internal email addresses get the default role of a member, and Asana allows an unlimited number of free guests on all its paid plans. What\u2019s more, Asana\u2019s Enterprise plans enable custom role-based access controls, which help you define custom user roles and give them specific permissions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Admins and super admins can manage these user or security matters in the Admin console \u2014 a central hub for user management, security controls, billing, and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Asana\u2019s Admin Console, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add and remove members,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See, search, and sort members and guests,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage permissions,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify the most influential members,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See daily activity info for individual members and teams,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Export data to CSV files, and much more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to Wrike\u2019s locked spaces, in Asana, you can create private-to-members and comment-only projects that help you control the information flow, prevent unwanted changes, and ensure sensitive info is accessible to specific team members only.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"787\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Setting-up-project-access-in-Asana-min.png\" alt=\"Setting up project access in Asana\n\" class=\"wp-image-14836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Setting-up-project-access-in-Asana-min.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Setting-up-project-access-in-Asana-min-457x300.png 457w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Setting-up-project-access-in-Asana-min-1110x728.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Setting-up-project-access-in-Asana-min-768x504.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Setting-up-project-access-in-Asana-min-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Setting up project access in Asana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Overall, both apps have good administration features. However, Wrike is better for larger teams as it offers a more granular user type system, which gives project managers more precise control over user access and permissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"wrike-has-significantly-more-integrations-than-asana\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wrike has significantly more integrations than Asana<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wrike offers roughly twice as many integrations as Asana, and it also stands out due to its free open API and the fact users can create custom integrations.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The free RESTful API is available on all plans, while paid plans come with integrations for various productivity apps and cloud storage platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting from the Business plan and up, you can pay extra for Wrike add-ons. One of them is Wrike Integrate, which lets you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connect with 400+ cloud and on-premise apps with pre-built connectors,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrate Wrike with as many apps as you need,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Configure integrations to fit your requirements, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create Wrike-to-Wrike integrations that allow you to automate actions that would otherwise have to be done manually.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on your plan, Wrike also provides native integrations with Salesforce, QuickBooks, and Power BI.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"611\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Wrike-Integrate-min.png\" alt=\"Add Wrike Integrate to automate processes, connect to apps, and improve productivity\n\" class=\"wp-image-14837\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Wrike-Integrate-min.png 1199w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Wrike-Integrate-min-589x300.png 589w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Wrike-Integrate-min-1110x566.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Wrike-Integrate-min-768x391.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Wrike-Integrate-min-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Add Wrike Integrate to automate processes, connect to apps, and improve productivity<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>When it comes to Asana, it has over 200 integrations, including Clockify, Zapier, Google Drive, GitHub, Zoom, etc. More than a 100 of Asana\u2019s integrations are available on all plans, allowing teams to speed up processes and enhance collaboration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All the integrations are neatly divided into categories and collections on Asana\u2019s website, so you can quickly find the app you need.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"626\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Asanas-apps-and-integrations-page-min.png\" alt=\"Asana\u2019s apps and integrations page \n\" class=\"wp-image-14838\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Asanas-apps-and-integrations-page-min.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Asanas-apps-and-integrations-page-min-575x300.png 575w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Asanas-apps-and-integrations-page-min-1110x579.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Asanas-apps-and-integrations-page-min-285x150.png 285w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Asanas-apps-and-integrations-page-min-768x401.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Asanas-apps-and-integrations-page-min-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Asana\u2019s apps and integrations page<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>All in all, while Asana also fares well when it comes to integrations, Wrike simply has the upper hand here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"unlike-asana-wrike-offers-an-ai-chatbot-on-all-plans\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unlike Asana, Wrike offers an AI chatbot on all plans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Both apps offer extensive learning resources, but human or 24\/7 support is reserved for premium plans <\/strong>\u2014 a bit disappointing for such renowned and comprehensive apps, if you ask me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to find out more about Wrike, you can check out its:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Resource library,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knowledge base,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Educational guides,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Videos, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Webinars (live or on-demand sessions).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, Wrike provides interactive training, and you can also get info on the latest releases to stay up-to-date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on your chosen plan, Wrike offers 4 support packages. Here\u2019s what each package consist of:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"648\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Wrikes-support-packages-min.png\" alt=\"Wrike\u2019s support packages (source: wrike.com)\n\" class=\"wp-image-14839\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Wrikes-support-packages-min.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Wrikes-support-packages-min-556x300.png 556w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Wrikes-support-packages-min-1110x599.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Wrikes-support-packages-min-768x415.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Wrikes-support-packages-min-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wrike\u2019s support packages (source: wrike.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>So, all Wrike users can ask an AI chatbot for help. In case the chatbot doesn\u2019t help, you can submit a support ticket or connect to a live agent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you\u2019re looking for premium support, including 24\/7 support and a 1-hour response time, you\u2019ll need to pay more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get 24\/7 human support on all plans<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Asana, however, free plan users can\u2019t rely on an AI chatbot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, to become more familiar with Asana, as a free user, you can explore the many resources found in the tool\u2019s help center, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Community forum,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Asana Academy,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Asana developer guide,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Video tutorials,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Webinars, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All these are available to paid users as well, but they also get customer success options, such as tailored training, consultation, deployment support, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, if you want 24\/7 support from Asana, you\u2019ll need to opt for the Enterprise or Enterprise+ plan.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"589\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Asanas-help-page-min.png\" alt=\"Asana\u2019s help page\n\" class=\"wp-image-14840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Asanas-help-page-min.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Asanas-help-page-min-611x300.png 611w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Asanas-help-page-min-1110x545.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Asanas-help-page-min-768x377.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Asanas-help-page-min-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Asana\u2019s help page<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"both-wrike-and-asana-offer-industry-standard-security\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Both Wrike and Asana offer industry-standard security<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Both Asana and Wrike use industry-standard encryption and are compliant with a number of international security standards.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wrike has data centers in the USA and Europe. Regular database backups are done on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, which ensures a solid data recovery strategy \u2014 no need to panic in case of data loss issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This app promises enterprise-grade security on all plans, meaning that you can manage your data encryption keys. Plus, with the Wrike Lock add-on (Enterprise and Pinnacle plans), you can have double encryption, as you also get the master encryption key \u2014 which is the only thing that can decipher your data\u2019s encryption keys.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, while all Wrike\u2019s plans enable authentication via Google, Enterprise and Pinnacle plans also get solid security features, such as 2-step verification, SAML 2.0 single sign-on, and controlled admin permissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wrike is also HIPPA, SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3 Type II, and ISO compliant and possesses CSA STAR, CCPA, and GDPR certifications.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1161\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Wrikes-compliance-list-min.png\" alt=\"Wrike\u2019s compliance list \n\" class=\"wp-image-14841\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Wrikes-compliance-list-min.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Wrikes-compliance-list-min-310x300.png 310w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Wrikes-compliance-list-min-1058x1024.png 1058w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Wrikes-compliance-list-min-768x743.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Wrikes-compliance-list-min-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wrike\u2019s compliance list<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Asana has data centers in the USA, Europe, Japan, and Australia. The platform uses Amazon relational database service (RSD) to manage user data, which enables it to quickly recover from a database failure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All Asana\u2019s plans provide multi-factor authentication, 256-bit encryption, and cross-regional backups. If you\u2019re on one of Asana\u2019s paid plans, you can have Google SSO as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This app uses an SSL connection, which guarantees data safety, so nobody from the outside stands a chance of seeing or changing your data. And, there are several ways for data recovery, so you can keep your cool in case of deleted info.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Asana, there\u2019s also an Enterprise Key Management feature (unfortunately reserved for the Enterprise+ tier only), which lets you encrypt your data with keys that you own. This way, Asana gives you more control over your data, but it still keeps monitoring how you use it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, just like its competitor, Asana has a number of certifications and attestations to brag about, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>GDPR,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ISO\/IEC,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HIPAA,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SOC 2 Type II,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FERPA, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1295\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Asana-certifications-and-attestations-min.png\" alt=\"Asana\u2019s certifications and attestations\n\" class=\"wp-image-14842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Asana-certifications-and-attestations-min.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Asana-certifications-and-attestations-min-278x300.png 278w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Asana-certifications-and-attestations-min-949x1024.png 949w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Asana-certifications-and-attestations-min-768x829.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Asana-certifications-and-attestations-min-11x12.png 11w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Asana\u2019s certifications and attestations<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container plaky-gradient-landing-2 pt-5 ps-lg-5 z-0 mb-5  \" >\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-lg-row align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-between gap-1 gap-lg-5\">\n        <div class=\"banner-text text-center text-lg-start text-white\">\n            <span class=\"translation-block lh-1 fs-16 text-white\">\n                Free project management software            <\/span>\n            <p class=\"translation-block 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interface,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaborate with team members more efficiently,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep communication within your project management app, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use more precise planning and performance-tracking tools.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monday.com is another noteworthy project management app you might be interested in, so check out the articles below to see how it compares to both Wrike and Asana:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wrike-vs-monday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wrike vs. monday.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/asana-vs-monday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Asana vs. monday.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"faq\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"what-is-the-difference-between-wrike-and-asana\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the difference between Wrike and Asana?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest difference between Wrike and Asana is that Asana is more user-friendly and more intuitive than Wrike due to its minimalistic design. On the other hand, Wrike will offer you more granular administration features and more integrations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"which-is-better-for-project-management-wrike-or-asana\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which is better for project management: Wrike or Asana?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to project management, Asana is more straightforward, as it keeps app navigation simple and provides a smoother experience due to its neat views and well-ordered buttons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, in the end, it comes down to personal preferences and needs, as they both offer robust project and task management features.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"is-asana-better-suited-for-large-teams-than-wrike\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Asana better suited for large teams than Wrike?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No, it\u2019s not. While Asana can work for any team size as users can easily communicate within the app, Wrike is actually better for large teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Asana, you can have only one task owner, which can be a problem for large teams that often have a few people working on the same task. On the other hand, you can assign more people to one task in Wrike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, Wrike gives large teams more control over who can do what within the workspace, as well as advanced reporting and customization capabilities while handling project workflows.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only issue is that Wrike limits the number of users on Team (2-15) and Business plans (5-200), so you\u2019ll have to opt for the Enterprise or Pinnacle plan to better support your large team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"which-is-best-for-enterprises-asana-or-wrike\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which is best for enterprises: Asana or Wrike?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wrike is better for enterprises since it has more tools for managing complex enterprise projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Asana\u2019s Enterprise and Enterprise+ plans provide some great reporting and resource management features. However, Wrike offers a more detailed system for work organization, which is important for enterprises as they usually have a lot on their plate to manage and track.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, Wrike&#8217;s administration structure and permission control are more granular, allowing enterprises to better protect sensitive data, detect suspicious activity, and streamline access efficiently.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"looking-for-a-suitable-wrike-or-asana-alternative-try-plaky\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking for a suitable Wrike or Asana alternative? Try Plaky<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If neither of these apps is up your alley, go for <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAKE.com<\/a> instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plaky\u2019s Pro plan starts at only $3.99\/seat\/month when billed annually, whereas its most expensive Enterprise plan costs only $8.99\/seat\/month with a yearly subscription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cool thing is that <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky\u2019s paid plans<\/a> only add additional advanced features, such as private boards or bulk actions. In case you don\u2019t need those, you can just use the<strong> free plan<\/strong>, which ensures unlimited:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Users,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teams,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spaces,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boards,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Folders, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Items.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Plaky\u2019s plans&nbsp;<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Yearly subscription<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Monthly subscription<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Free<\/strong><\/td><td>$0<\/td><td>$0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pro<\/strong><\/td><td>$3.99\/seat\/month<\/td><td>$4.99\/seat\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Enterprise<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>$8.99\/seat\/month<\/td><td>$10.99\/seat\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>The CAKE.com Bundle<\/strong><\/td><td>$12.99\/seat\/month<\/td><td>$15.99\/seat\/month<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what you can count on once you become a Plaky user:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/fields\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Custom fields<\/a> \u2014 Add detailed information to your tasks to enhance task organization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Multiple views<\/strong> \u2014 See your projects from different angles using any of the available views: Table, <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/kanban-tool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kanban<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/gantt-chart-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gantt chart<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/chart-view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chart view<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/comments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Comments<\/a> and @mentions \u2014 Communicate with your team members directly within tasks. You can even reply in threads and keep conversations grouped together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/notifications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Real-time notifications<\/a> \u2014 Stay on top of your project activities and never miss an update.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/activity-log\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Activity log<\/a> \u2014 Get an insight into the entire task or board activity and track your project\u2019s history of updates with ease.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/files\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">File sharing<\/a> \u2014 Keep all relevant resources within a task for quick access.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/templates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Templates<\/a> \u2014 Kick off your projects fast and save precious time by using one of Plaky\u2019s customizable pre-made templates.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image2.png\" alt=\"Event planning project board in Plaky\" class=\"wp-image-14845\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image2.png 1199w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image2-542x300.png 542w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image2-1110x615.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image2-768x425.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image2-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Example of a project with tasks and custom fields in Plaky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Best of all?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike Wrike and Asana, as a Plaky user, you\u2019ll have <strong>24\/7 human customer support<\/strong> \u2014 no matter the plan you go for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Manage projects effortlessly at an affordable cost. Sign up for Plaky today!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get started with Plaky by CAKE.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Asana has a cleaner UI and offers better collaboration while Wrike has more integrations and admin control options. 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