{"id":2651,"date":"2023-04-11T14:11:02","date_gmt":"2023-04-11T14:11:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/?p=2651"},"modified":"2025-08-14T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T00:00:00","slug":"notion-vs-asana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/notion-vs-asana\/","title":{"rendered":"Notion vs. Asana: Which App to Choose?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you a team leader or manager looking for a reliable project management app, but you don\u2019t have time to test them all?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t worry, as I\u2019ve tested 2 of the most popular PM apps \u2014 Notion and Asana \u2014 for you!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on to see what both apps excel at and what their limitations are. You\u2019ll discover how these tools compare in terms of <strong>pricing, features, user experience, support, and security <\/strong>\u2014 and which one triumphs in the end!<\/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\/2024\/10\/Notion-vs-Asana-cover.png\" alt=\"Notion vs Asana - cover\" class=\"wp-image-8882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Notion-vs-Asana-cover.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Notion-vs-Asana-cover-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Notion-vs-Asana-cover-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Notion-vs-Asana-cover-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Notion-vs-Asana-cover-18x9.png 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=\"what-are-the-main-differences-between-notion-and-asana\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the main differences between Notion and Asana?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the main differences between these 2 apps: <strong>Notion is highly customizable and has a larger selection of features, while Asana is easier to navigate and better suited for less tech-savvy users.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we move on to the comparison, check out this overview of the tools\u2019 top features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Notion<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Asana<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/td><td>Free plan<br>Paid plans start at $10\/member\/month (billed annually)<\/td><td>Free plan<br>Paid plans start at $10.99\/user\/month (billed annually)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Platforms &amp; devices<\/strong><\/td><td>web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android<\/td><td>web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>User experience<\/strong><\/td><td>Highly customizable and easy to navigate<\/td><td>Beginner-friendly and easy to navigate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Project and task management<\/strong><\/td><td>Advanced<\/td><td>Advanced<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>AI capabilities<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Generating text<br>Summaries<br>Translation<br>Q&amp;A functionality<\/td><td>Smart summaries, editor, and goals<br>Prioritization<br>Q&amp;A functionality<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Team collaboration<\/strong><\/td><td>Collaborative page editing<br>Comments<br>Reactions<br>@mentions<\/td><td>Direct messages<br>Comments<br>Reactions<br>@mentions<br>Task collaborators<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Progress tracking<\/strong><\/td><td>Status property&nbsp;<br>Filter &amp; sort<br>Version history<\/td><td>Status field&nbsp;<br>Goals<br>Milestones<br>Filter &amp; sort<br>Activity log<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Permissions &amp; admin<\/strong><\/td><td>Advanced permissions<br>Guest access<\/td><td>Object-based permissions<br>Admin console<br>Guest access<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Integrations<\/strong><\/td><td>160+API<\/td><td>200+API<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Support<\/strong><\/td><td>Reference docs, courses, guides, and tutorials<br>Notion Community<br>Email customer support<br>Customer support chat<\/td><td>Tutorials, trainings, and webinars<br>Asana Forum<br>Support chatbot<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Security<\/strong><\/td><td>Data encryption<br>Certifications<\/td><td>Data encryption<br>Enterprise Key Management (EKM)<br>Certifications<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\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><strong>\ud83d\udca1Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not sure which PM software would work well with your Mac? Notion is a potentially good choice \u2014 see how it compares to other similar tools in the guide below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/project-management-software-for-mac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top 10 Project Management Software for Mac Users<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\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>Some of the most notable new features and improvements in Asana include pre-built AI workflows, AI studio enhancements (e.g., summarizing attachments from Google Drive and web links), and custom task types and statuses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-notion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Notion?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Notion now offers AI Meeting Notes, a new block that automatically captures and summarizes your meetings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another novelty is Notion Mail, an email app that integrates with email providers to help you keep all communication and project context in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Notion has also had some plan shifts \u2014 you\u2019ll read more about those in the following sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"notion-vs-asana-main-features-overview\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Notion vs. Asana: Main features overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep reading to see how Notion and Asana compare and what I thought were their main pros and cons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"notion-and-asanas-cheapest-plans-cost-similarly\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Notion and Asana\u2019s cheapest plans cost similarly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally speaking, the 2 apps have similar prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s start with Notion. It offers 4 plans, including a free one. The paid tiers start at $10\/member per month if you opt for annual billing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Notion plan<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Monthly subscription<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Yearly subscription<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Free<\/strong><\/td><td>$0<\/td><td>$0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Plus<\/strong><\/td><td>$12\/member\/month<\/td><td>$10\/member\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Business<\/strong><\/td><td>$24\/member\/month<\/td><td>$20\/member\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Enterprise<\/strong><\/td><td>POA<\/td><td>POA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Notion has actually raised its prices recently and introduced some changes in the plans:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Notion AI is no longer available as an add-on to any new users on the Free or Plus Plan. It\u2019s now a feature reserved for Business and Enterprise users.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some features that were once available in lower plans now require a Business or Enterprise plan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Judging from conversations I\u2019ve seen online, this has left a lot of Notion users confused, wondering if they\u2019ll lose access to certain boards or if there\u2019s a way to be exempted from certain conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, quite a few feel blindsided by feature removals mid-contract and are considering switching to another platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This change hits teams the hardest financially \u2014 some collaboration features and the AI tool are now locked behind the paid plans, forcing teams to pay premium prices to keep their workflows intact.<\/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><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested in a full breakdown of Notion\u2019s tiers and the features they include? Check out this article:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/plaky\/notion-pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Notion Pricing in 2025: Plans and Feature Overview<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving on to Asana, you\u2019ll see there\u2019s a free plan here as well. The lowest paid tier costs $10.99\/user per month if settled annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Asana plan<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Monthly subscription<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Yearly subscription<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Personal<\/strong><\/td><td>$0<\/td><td>$0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Starter<\/strong><\/td><td>$13.49\/user\/month<\/td><td>$10.99\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Advanced<\/strong><\/td><td>$30.49\/user\/month<\/td><td>$24.99\/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>So, considering all paid plans, <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/plaky\/asana-pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Asana\u2019s pricing<\/strong><\/a><strong> is slightly higher than Notion\u2019s<\/strong> even after Notion\u2019s price hike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing between these 2 tools will, of course, depend on the specific features you\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"asana-has-a-better-free-plan-than-notion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Asana has a better free plan than Notion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s compare Notion\u2019s and Asana\u2019s free plans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To begin with, Notion\u2019s free tier offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unlimited pages and blocks for individuals (limited for 2+ members),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7-day page history,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Up to 10 guest collaborators,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limited trial of Notion AI, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Notion\u2019s free plan used to be more generous before the pricing update, as previously mentioned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, on August 13, 2025, Slack automations became uncreatable\/stopped working unless you were on a paid plan. Also, only Business and Enterprise subscribers are now able to create new synced databases.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"714\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Notions-pricing-source-Notion-1110x714.png\" alt=\"Notion pricing plans\" class=\"wp-image-14011\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Notions-pricing-source-Notion-1110x714.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Notions-pricing-source-Notion-466x300.png 466w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Notions-pricing-source-Notion-768x494.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Notions-pricing-source-Notion-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Notions-pricing-source-Notion.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Notion\u2019s pricing (source: Notion)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Considering everything,<strong> Asana\u2019s free plan seems more generous<\/strong> to me, as it\u2019s meant for teams of up to 10 people, offering:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unlimited tasks and projects,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unlimited comments, messages, and activity logs,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>100+ free integrations, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Another difference between these 2 apps\u2019 free plans is the amount of storage you get:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Asana offers unlimited storage for free (100 MB per file).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notion has a file upload limit of 5 MB. If you upgrade, you get unlimited file storage (up to 5 GB per file).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"817\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Asanas-pricing-source-Asana-817x1024.png\" alt=\"Asana pricing plans\" class=\"wp-image-14012\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Asanas-pricing-source-Asana-817x1024.png 817w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Asanas-pricing-source-Asana-239x300.png 239w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Asanas-pricing-source-Asana-768x962.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Asanas-pricing-source-Asana-10x12.png 10w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Asanas-pricing-source-Asana.png 847w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 817px) 100vw, 817px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Asana\u2019s pricing (source: Asana)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\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><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eager to learn how software companies like Notion and Asana determine their pricing? Check out our guide to the most common pricing strategies used today:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/pricing-strategies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">17+ Pricing Strategies: The Ultimate Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"asana-is-easier-to-use-but-notion-is-more-customizable\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Asana is easier to use, but Notion is more customizable<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Notion is a highly customizable tool<\/strong> that allows you to organize your workspace according to your exact needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019d add that it\u2019s easy to learn your way around the platform, which is important if you want to save time onboarding the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, <strong>Notion has a modern design younger generations will love.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its workspace consists of the so-called building blocks. Everything you add to a page \u2014 text, video, picture, table, etc. \u2014 is a content block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can (re)arrange these blocks across the page and make Notion feel and look exactly as you want.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"553\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Notions-user-interface-1110x553.png\" alt=\"User interface in Notion project management software\" class=\"wp-image-14013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Notions-user-interface-1110x553.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Notions-user-interface-602x300.png 602w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Notions-user-interface-768x383.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Notions-user-interface-18x9.png 18w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Notions-user-interface.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Notion\u2019s user interface<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In comparison, Asana is more of a traditional project management tool, so it doesn\u2019t insist on users customizing each aspect of their workspace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, whether you want to make a project, portfolio, goal, or dashboard, the tool provides you with several layouts \u2014 which makes it user- and beginner-friendly overall.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"549\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Creating-a-new-project-from-scratch-in-Asana-1110x549.png\" alt=\"Creating a new project in Asana project management software\" class=\"wp-image-14014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Creating-a-new-project-from-scratch-in-Asana-1110x549.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Creating-a-new-project-from-scratch-in-Asana-606x300.png 606w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Creating-a-new-project-from-scratch-in-Asana-768x380.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Creating-a-new-project-from-scratch-in-Asana-18x9.png 18w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Creating-a-new-project-from-scratch-in-Asana.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Creating a new project from scratch in Asana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\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><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As it\u2019s highly customizable, Notion is fit for many different purposes \u2014 including everyday task planning. Learn how it compares to other daily planner apps in the post below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/best-daily-planner-apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">18 Best Daily Planner Apps for Productivity (Tested &amp; Reviewed)<\/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                Free Asana alternative            <\/span>\n            <p class=\"translation-block mw-300 fs-12 mb-2\">Want a tool like Asana but with unlimited users and tasks + 24\/7 support? 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\/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\/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=\"notion-has-more-advanced-task-organization-than-asana\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Notion has more advanced task organization than Asana<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Neither of these tools lack any crucial task management features. But, since <strong>Notion is all about customization, I\u2019ve noticed it has more \u2014 and better \u2014 task organization features overall.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To build a project board in Notion, it\u2019s best to use a database page and add various properties (columns) to structure task information.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Adding-a-Table-view-database-in-Notion-1110x547.png\" alt=\"Adding a Table view database in Notion project management software\" class=\"wp-image-14015\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Adding-a-Table-view-database-in-Notion-1110x547.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Adding-a-Table-view-database-in-Notion-609x300.png 609w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Adding-a-Table-view-database-in-Notion-768x378.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Adding-a-Table-view-database-in-Notion-18x9.png 18w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Adding-a-Table-view-database-in-Notion.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Adding a Table view database in Notion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Some of the database properties you can add are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Text<\/strong> \u2014 for summaries, notes, and descriptions,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Number<\/strong> \u2014 for tracking counts and prices,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Status<\/strong> \u2014 for tracking an item\u2019s progress by assigning statuses (such as <em>To<\/em> <em>Do<\/em>, <em>In<\/em> <em>Progress<\/em>, or <em>Complete<\/em>),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Formula<\/strong> \u2014 for calculations based on other properties using Notion\u2019s formula syntax,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Person<\/strong> \u2014 for assigning tasks to users, and much more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"672\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Database-properties-in-Notion-1110x672.png\" alt=\"Database properties in Notion project management software\" class=\"wp-image-14016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Database-properties-in-Notion-1110x672.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Database-properties-in-Notion-496x300.png 496w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Database-properties-in-Notion-768x465.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Database-properties-in-Notion-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Database-properties-in-Notion.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Database properties in Notion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>To compare, Asana has many of those properties (fields) too. Unfortunately, they aren\u2019t available in the free plan, which is a big minus for cost-conscious users.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"603\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Fields-in-Asana-1-1110x603.png\" alt=\"Fields in Asana project management software\" class=\"wp-image-14017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Fields-in-Asana-1-1110x603.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Fields-in-Asana-1-552x300.png 552w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Fields-in-Asana-1-768x417.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Fields-in-Asana-1-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Fields-in-Asana-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fields in Asana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Another advantage of using Notion for <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/what-is-task-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">task management<\/a> is that it has more detailed task cards in the form of Notion pages \u2014 they can be as elaborate as you want.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Adding-task-details-in-Notion-1-1110x645.png\" alt=\"Adding task details in Notion project management software\" class=\"wp-image-14018\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Adding-task-details-in-Notion-1-1110x645.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Adding-task-details-in-Notion-1-516x300.png 516w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Adding-task-details-in-Notion-1-768x446.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Adding-task-details-in-Notion-1-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Adding-task-details-in-Notion-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Adding task details in Notion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In Asana, on the other hand, each task card has a pre-set form \u2014 though you may customize it slightly by adding different fields.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"623\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Asanas-task-card-1110x623.png\" alt=\"Example of a task card in Asana project management software\" class=\"wp-image-14019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Asanas-task-card-1110x623.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Asanas-task-card-535x300.png 535w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Asanas-task-card-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Asanas-task-card-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Asanas-task-card.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Asana\u2019s task card<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>To help you visualize your tasks, Asana offers different project views:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>List,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Board,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calendar,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Timeline (paid),&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/gantt-chart-in-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gantt<\/a> (paid), and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dashboard (paid).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"623\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Asanas-Calendar-view-1110x623.png\" alt=\"Calendar view in Asana project management software\" class=\"wp-image-14020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Asanas-Calendar-view-1110x623.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Asanas-Calendar-view-535x300.png 535w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Asanas-Calendar-view-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Asanas-Calendar-view-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Asanas-Calendar-view.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Asana\u2019s Calendar view<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Notion also has 6 views, but they\u2019re all available across all plans:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Timeline,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Table,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Board,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>List,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calendar, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gallery.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important not to confuse Notion\u2019s calendar view with its separate calendar app called Notion Calendar. This app lets you connect your personal and work calendars with Notion databases.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Notions-Calendar-view-1110x554.png\" alt=\"Calendar view in Notion project management software\" class=\"wp-image-14021\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Notions-Calendar-view-1110x554.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Notions-Calendar-view-601x300.png 601w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Notions-Calendar-view-768x383.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Notions-Calendar-view-18x9.png 18w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Notions-Calendar-view.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Notion\u2019s Calendar view<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\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><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to see how Asana compares to other similar tools on the market? Check out our other comparisons:<\/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\/wrike-vs-asana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wrike vs. Asana<\/a><\/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><\/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\/asana-vs-jira\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Asana vs. Jira<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/plaky-vs-asana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky vs. As<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/plaky-vs-asana\/\">ana<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"notions-ai-features-are-better-than-asanas-ai-capabilities\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Notion\u2019s AI features are better than Asana\u2019s AI capabilities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Though both Notion and Asana have AI functions,<strong> Notion offers more extensive AI-powered features overall.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Notion AI can be a useful tool in your everyday work since some of its functions include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Checking grammar and spelling,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Asking questions,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Writing code,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Translating,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Writing summaries, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"774\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/AI-options-in-Notion-1110x774.png\" alt=\"AI options in Notion project management software\" class=\"wp-image-14022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/AI-options-in-Notion-1110x774.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/AI-options-in-Notion-430x300.png 430w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/AI-options-in-Notion-768x535.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/AI-options-in-Notion-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/AI-options-in-Notion.png 1168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">AI options in Notion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Asana also has its own AI studio, which can help you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Capture new work requests,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prioritize items,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Translate task descriptions, comments, or notes,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create summaries, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"616\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Ask-AI-option-in-Asana-1110x616.png\" alt=\"Ask AI option in Asana project management software\" class=\"wp-image-14023\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Ask-AI-option-in-Asana-1110x616.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Ask-AI-option-in-Asana-541x300.png 541w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Ask-AI-option-in-Asana-768x426.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Ask-AI-option-in-Asana-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Ask-AI-option-in-Asana.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ask AI option in Asana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>To access Asana AI, you need a paid plan. Similarly, as of recently, Notion AI is only included in the Business plan and higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, Asana AI does shine in structured team contexts, but to me, Notion AI is better for creativity and research summarization. Plus, it offers a wider range of tasks beyond structured projects.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"asana-has-better-team-collaboration-features-than-notion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Asana has better team collaboration features than Notion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Notion and Asana allow for smooth team collaboration in real time. However, <strong>Asana has direct messages and lets you see all the messages shared across projects and teams<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Notion, team members can edit the same page simultaneously. There are also several ways to add comments on the platform.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, let\u2019s say you\u2019re reviewing a <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/project-proposal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project proposal<\/a>. In this case, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add a comment at the top of the page and start a discussion, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leave comments on specific blocks on a page or specific parts of the text.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Comments-in-Notion-1-1110x554.png\" alt=\"Comments in Notion project management software\" class=\"wp-image-14025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Comments-in-Notion-1-1110x554.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Comments-in-Notion-1-601x300.png 601w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Comments-in-Notion-1-768x383.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Comments-in-Notion-1-18x9.png 18w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Comments-in-Notion-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Comments in Notion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Asana is similar in this regard, offering almost the same commenting features as Notion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, with Notion\u2019s comments, you can @mention a person, group, date, or page, while in Asana, you can @mention:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A teammate, team, or message, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A task, goal, project, or portfolio.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"623\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Comments-in-Asana-3-1110x623.png\" alt=\"Comments in Asana project management software\" class=\"wp-image-14026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Comments-in-Asana-3-1110x623.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Comments-in-Asana-3-535x300.png 535w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Comments-in-Asana-3-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Comments-in-Asana-3-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Comments-in-Asana-3.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Comments in Asana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>All in all, I\u2019d say that <strong>Asana is a better option for team and <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/project-collaboration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>project collaboration<\/strong><\/a> because it lets you send DMs to people, teams, or anyone else working on a project directly from the Inbox.<\/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><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also included Asana in our list of the best project collaboration tools. See how it compares to other similar apps in the post below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\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-has-more-advanced-progress-tracking-features-than-notion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Asana has more advanced progress-tracking features than Notion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Although both Notion and Asana let you track the progress of your tasks and projects in various ways, Asana has additional advanced capabilities<\/strong>, like goal-tracking, that could help you manage your projects better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, both tools have great filtering and sorting capabilities, but I prefer Asana\u2019s because you can sort and filter your tasks based on multiple criteria, like assignee, due date, priority, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"623\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Asanas-filtering-options-1110x623.png\" alt=\"Filtering options in Asana project management software\" class=\"wp-image-14027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Asanas-filtering-options-1110x623.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Asanas-filtering-options-535x300.png 535w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Asanas-filtering-options-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Asanas-filtering-options-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Asanas-filtering-options.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Asana\u2019s filtering options<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In Notion, you can also add a <em>Last edited time<\/em> and <em>Last edited by properties<\/em> to keep track of all the changes made to your tasks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, the version history section shows you the latest changes and updates on the page.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Notions-version-history-1110x554.png\" alt=\"Version history in Notion project management software\" class=\"wp-image-14028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Notions-version-history-1110x554.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Notions-version-history-601x300.png 601w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Notions-version-history-768x383.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Notions-version-history-18x9.png 18w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Notions-version-history.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Notion\u2019s version history<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Still, <strong>Asana\u2019s goal-tracking features help it stand out here.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To have a clear overview of your project\u2019s progress in Asana, you can create company, team, and personal goals, and keep track of them by setting status update reminders.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"616\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tracking-goals-in-Asana-1-1110x616.png\" alt=\"Tracking goals in Asana project management software\" class=\"wp-image-14029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tracking-goals-in-Asana-1-1110x616.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tracking-goals-in-Asana-1-541x300.png 541w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tracking-goals-in-Asana-1-768x426.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tracking-goals-in-Asana-1-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tracking-goals-in-Asana-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tracking goals in Asana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>To be fair, you could track goals in Notion as well, but there isn\u2019t a separate feature for that. Instead, you\u2019d have to use a template or build the page from scratch to be able to track your long- and <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/short-term-career-goals\/#20-examples-of-short-term-career-goals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">short-term career goals<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Notions-company-goals-template-1110x645.png\" alt=\"Company goals template in Notion project management software\" class=\"wp-image-14030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Notions-company-goals-template-1110x645.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Notions-company-goals-template-516x300.png 516w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Notions-company-goals-template-768x446.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Notions-company-goals-template-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Notions-company-goals-template.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Notion\u2019s company goals template<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Another way to keep track of your progress in Asana is to create <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/project-milestones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project milestones<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A milestone represents a checkpoint in a <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/project-timeline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project\u2019s timeline<\/a> \u2014 what needs to be accomplished for the project to be successful. In Asana, any task can be marked as a milestone with just a few clicks.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"616\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Creating-milestones-in-Asana-1-1110x616.png\" alt=\"Creating milestones in Asana project management software\" class=\"wp-image-14031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Creating-milestones-in-Asana-1-1110x616.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Creating-milestones-in-Asana-1-541x300.png 541w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Creating-milestones-in-Asana-1-768x426.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Creating-milestones-in-Asana-1-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Creating-milestones-in-Asana-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Creating milestones in Asana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\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><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you struggling with setting goals in project management? Read our handy guide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/smart-goals-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">S.M.A.R.T. in Project Management: A Goal-Setting Framework That Works&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"notion-allows-up-to-10-guests-but-asana-is-free-to-use-for-up-to-10-people\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Notion allows up to 10 guests, but Asana is free to use for up to 10 people<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest differences I noticed when comparing these 2 tools is that <strong>Asana\u2019s free plan can be used by smaller <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/project-roles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>project teams<\/strong><\/a><strong>, while Notion\u2019s free plan is more geared toward individuals.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you want to add more members to your workspace in Notion, you have to upgrade to the Plus plan at least.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In contrast, Asana is free to use for up to 10 people. So, realistically, a small team would only need to upgrade if they wanted to use the more advanced paid features.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"986\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Adding-members-in-Notion-1-1110x986.png\" alt=\"Adding members in Notion project management software\" class=\"wp-image-14032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Adding-members-in-Notion-1-1110x986.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Adding-members-in-Notion-1-338x300.png 338w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Adding-members-in-Notion-1-768x682.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Adding-members-in-Notion-1-14x12.png 14w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Adding-members-in-Notion-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Adding members in Notion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>That said, both tools offer guest access, albeit to varying degrees.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Notion\u2019s free plan allows up to 10 guests, while the Plus plan gives you 100, Business plan 250, and Enterprise plan 250+ guest collaborators. Meanwhile, Asana offers unlimited free guests, but only on its paid plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another difference is that Notion lets you upgrade guests to members in case you want them to play a larger role in the workspace. Asana doesn\u2019t support this as all members need to have an email address under your organization\u2019s domain.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"673\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Inviting-people-to-the-Asana-workspace-1-1110x673.png\" alt=\"Inviting people to the Asana workspace\" class=\"wp-image-14033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Inviting-people-to-the-Asana-workspace-1-1110x673.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Inviting-people-to-the-Asana-workspace-1-495x300.png 495w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Inviting-people-to-the-Asana-workspace-1-768x466.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Inviting-people-to-the-Asana-workspace-1-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Inviting-people-to-the-Asana-workspace-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Inviting people to the Asana workspace<\/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 Notion alternative            <\/span>\n            <p class=\"translation-block mw-300 fs-12 mb-2\">If you're considering Notion \u2014 try Plaky by CAKE.com, and get unlimited users, teams, and files.<\/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\/notion-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\/landing-2@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-2.png\" alt=\"Plaky screenshot\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"asana-has-more-granular-object-based-permissions-and-an-admin-console\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Asana has more granular object-based permissions and an admin console<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Notion and Asana have advanced permissions settings that ensure worry-free usage. However, unlike Notion, <strong>Asana focuses on more granular, object-based permissions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Notion offers different levels of permissions when sharing a page, so you can decide each time whether you want someone to have full access or only edit, comment, or view the page.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The platform also has \u201cteamspaces,\u201d which can be open, closed, or private.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"966\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Notions-sharing-options-966x1024.png\" alt=\"Sharing options in Notion project management software\" class=\"wp-image-14034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Notions-sharing-options-966x1024.png 966w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Notions-sharing-options-283x300.png 283w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Notions-sharing-options-768x814.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Notions-sharing-options-11x12.png 11w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Notions-sharing-options.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 966px) 100vw, 966px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Notion\u2019s sharing options<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In contrast, Asana\u2019s object-based permissions designate different types of access (public or private) to different elements of the workspace, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Teams,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Portfolios,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Projects, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tasks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Most notably, Asana has an admin console where you can manage people in your organization, get insights about your work, manage billing, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Notion doesn\u2019t have that \u2014 though I\u2019d say its settings &amp; members tab works pretty much in the same way.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"549\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Admin-console-in-Asana-1110x549.png\" alt=\"Admin console in Asana project management software\" class=\"wp-image-14035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Admin-console-in-Asana-1110x549.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Admin-console-in-Asana-606x300.png 606w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Admin-console-in-Asana-768x380.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Admin-console-in-Asana-18x9.png 18w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Admin-console-in-Asana.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Admin console in Asana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>As for guest permissions, Notion lets you set the level of permissions for each guest you want to add, but those can always be changed later on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enterprise-level users can also enable guest requests to control who other members invite to the workspace.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, Asana also allows for guest invite control on its Enterprise and Enterprise+ plans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"asana-offers-more-integrations-than-notion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Asana offers more integrations than Notion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Notion and Asana can be connected to other apps and platforms you use on a daily basis. Still, <strong>Asana integrates with more apps than Notion<\/strong>, making it a more attractive option for the average user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Notion integrates with more than 160 tools, including favorites like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Slack,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Google Drive,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Figma, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that Notion also integrates with Asana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it\u2019s important to mention that Notion\u2019s recent pricing updates have caused some changes regarding integrations. Here\u2019s what Notion\u2019s official Help Center says:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Slack automations will now stop working or be uncreatable unless you\u2019re on the Plus plan or higher.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have to be on the Plus plan to create new Google Drive connected properties or on the Business Plan or higher to create new connected properties for all available apps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Notion-integrations-1-1110x749.png\" alt=\"Integrations in Notion project management software\" class=\"wp-image-14036\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Notion-integrations-1-1110x749.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Notion-integrations-1-444x300.png 444w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Notion-integrations-1-768x518.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Notion-integrations-1-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Notion-integrations-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Notion integrations<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In comparison, Asana integrates with 200+ different apps and tools, including the likes of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Slack,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Microsoft Teams,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outlook,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HubSpot, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"786\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Asana-integrations-1-1110x786.png\" alt=\"Integrations in Asana project management software\" class=\"wp-image-14037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Asana-integrations-1-1110x786.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Asana-integrations-1-424x300.png 424w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Asana-integrations-1-768x544.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Asana-integrations-1-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Asana-integrations-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Asana integrations<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Moreover, you can import data to Notion from other platforms, such as Evernote, Confluence, Trello, etc. The same can be done in Asana with the CSV Importer for tools like monday.com, Airtable, and Smartsheet, to name a few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in building your own integrations, both tools have APIs and detailed guides on how to use them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"notion-is-easier-to-contact-but-asana-has-more-customer-success-options\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Notion is easier to contact, but Asana has more customer success options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Compared to Asana, <strong>Notion has made it easier for users to contact the company. However, if you\u2019re after customer success benefits, Asana is the better choice.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If we look at Notion, its help center provides users with reference docs, guides, and courses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case you have additional questions, you can also:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Email customer support,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Join the Notion community, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hire a certified consultant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also message support via chat directly from your Notion workspace.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"781\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Contacting-Notion-Support-from-your-workspace-1-1110x781.png\" alt=\"Contacting Notion Support\" class=\"wp-image-14038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Contacting-Notion-Support-from-your-workspace-1-1110x781.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Contacting-Notion-Support-from-your-workspace-1-427x300.png 427w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Contacting-Notion-Support-from-your-workspace-1-768x540.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Contacting-Notion-Support-from-your-workspace-1-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Contacting-Notion-Support-from-your-workspace-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Contacting Notion Support from your workspace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Asana\u2019s help center offers similar resources to Notion\u2019s, letting you access various articles, tutorials, courses, and webinars on how to use Asana successfully. You can also get more information in the community forum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, you cannot access the support chat from your workspace. Instead, a link takes you to the help center, where you can find the support chatbot.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Asanas-help-center-and-support-chatbot-source-Asana-1110x523.png\" alt=\"Help center and support chatbot in Asana project management software\" class=\"wp-image-14039\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Asanas-help-center-and-support-chatbot-source-Asana-1110x523.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Asanas-help-center-and-support-chatbot-source-Asana-637x300.png 637w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Asanas-help-center-and-support-chatbot-source-Asana-768x362.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Asanas-help-center-and-support-chatbot-source-Asana-18x8.png 18w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Asanas-help-center-and-support-chatbot-source-Asana.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Asana\u2019s help center and support chatbot (source: Asana)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Other than that, the tools differ in their customer success options.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Notion, only Enterprise users can get a dedicated success manager, while Asana offers customer success options on all paid plans (conditions apply).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, both tools have priority support on paid plans, with Asana also offering 24\/7 support to Enterprise and Enterprise+ customers.<\/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&nbsp;<strong>Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to see how Notion compares to other popular project management tools out there? Check out this comparison:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/plaky-vs-notion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky vs. Notion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"asana-has-more-certifications-than-notion-and-offers-data-encryption-keys\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Asana has more certifications than Notion and offers data encryption keys<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s clear from their websites that Notion and Asana care about their users\u2019 security. However, <strong>Asana has more certifications overall and can also offer you your own encryption key for your data<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, both Notion and Asana are compliant with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SOC 2 Type II,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 27017, ISO 27018,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GDPR, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HIPAA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>But Asana takes this a step further with additional certifications, like SOC 3.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"672\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Asana-Trust-Center-source-Asana-1110x672.png\" alt=\"Asana Trust Center\" class=\"wp-image-14040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Asana-Trust-Center-source-Asana-1110x672.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Asana-Trust-Center-source-Asana-496x300.png 496w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Asana-Trust-Center-source-Asana-768x465.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Asana-Trust-Center-source-Asana-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Asana-Trust-Center-source-Asana.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Asana Trust Center (source: Asana)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Both tools offer data encryption in transit and at rest, but Asana also offers Enterprise Key Management (EKM) on its Enterprise+ plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, both Notion and Asana provide Single Sign-On (SSO) on their paid plans. However, Asana has Google SSO on all paid plans, whereas Notion offers SAML SSO only on Business and Enterprise plans.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Notions-identity-page-1110x678.png\" alt=\"Identity page in Notion project management software\" class=\"wp-image-14041\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Notions-identity-page-1110x678.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Notions-identity-page-491x300.png 491w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Notions-identity-page-768x469.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Notions-identity-page-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Notions-identity-page.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Notion&#8217;s identity page<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"notion-vs-asana-which-should-you-go-for\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Notion vs. Asana: Which should you go for?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All things considered, both Notion and Asana are solid project and task management tools \u2014 so the choice depends on your preferences and needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019d recommend choosing Notion if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Crave customization and want to tailor-make your workspace,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can afford superb AI capabilities, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enjoy a modern-looking interface.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, I\u2019d suggest going for Asana if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Want a more traditional project management tool,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Need advanced team collaboration features, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Require a free plan for your small team (&lt;10 people).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"looking-for-a-notion-or-asana-alternative-try-plaky\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking for a Notion or Asana alternative? Try Plaky<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re still in two minds about whether to use Notion or Asana? Maybe that\u2019s a clear sign you should opt for the 3rd solution \u2014 <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>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, Notion and Asana are versatile tools that can handle both simple and complex tasks, but <strong>Plaky offers similar functionalities at a much lower cost<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plaky\u2019s Pro plan starts at <strong>only $3.99 per seat<\/strong>, while its free plan comes with unlimited seats.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky\u2019s paid plans<\/a> will equip you with features such as more advanced granular board permissions and board ownership management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Plaky plan<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Monthly subscription<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Yearly subscription<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Free forever<\/strong><\/td><td>$0<\/td><td>$0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pro<\/strong><\/td><td>$4.99\/user\/month<\/td><td>$3.99\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Enterprise<\/strong><\/td><td>$10.99\/user\/month<\/td><td>$8.99\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/bundle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CAKE.com Bundle<\/strong><\/a><strong> (Productivity Suite)<\/strong><\/td><td>$15.99\/user\/month<\/td><td>$12.99\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Plaky also makes for an excellent <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/task-management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">task management tool<\/a> if you\u2019re new to this type of software. It\u2019s user-friendly, so your team will adopt it quickly. Plus, there\u2019s both a web and a mobile version, making Plaky a convenient option for those who work on the go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Track tasks effortlessly in Plaky<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are just some of the incredible task and project management features you get with Plaky:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/fields\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Custom fields<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Personalize task information to fit your specific industry and project.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/kanban-tool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Kanban view<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Get a different perspective on project progress to identify bottlenecks early on.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/gantt-chart-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Gantt view<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Visualize your project\u2019s timeline more transparently to make more informed decisions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/chart-view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Chart view<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Transform your board data into interactive visuals for better clarity and organization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/comments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Comments<\/strong><\/a><strong> and @mentions<\/strong> \u2014 Communicate with the team directly within the app and eliminate the need for external collaboration tools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/activity-log\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Activity log<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Maintain oversight over your project without micromanagement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/files\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>File sharing<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Keep all necessary resources in one place to access them quickly, and so much more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also choose to build project boards from scratch or use one of <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/templates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky\u2019s templates<\/a> to save valuable time.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"677\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Plan-your-next-product-launch-quickly-with-Plakys-product-launch-template-1110x677.png\" alt=\"Product launch template in Plaky project management software\" class=\"wp-image-14042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Plan-your-next-product-launch-quickly-with-Plakys-product-launch-template-1110x677.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Plan-your-next-product-launch-quickly-with-Plakys-product-launch-template-492x300.png 492w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Plan-your-next-product-launch-quickly-with-Plakys-product-launch-template-768x468.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Plan-your-next-product-launch-quickly-with-Plakys-product-launch-template-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Plan-your-next-product-launch-quickly-with-Plakys-product-launch-template.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Plan your next <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/successful-product-launch-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">product launch<\/a> quickly with Plaky\u2019s product launch template<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In short, as a great <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/compare\/notion-alternative\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Notion alternative<\/a>, Plaky enables team leaders and managers to ensure real-time team collaboration and track progress easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plaky is an excellent free <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/compare\/asana-alternative\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Asana alternative<\/a> too if you\u2019re looking for a traditional way to organize your tasks and projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And the best part? Unlike with Notion and Asana, <strong>as a Plaky user, you get 24\/7 customer support<\/strong> \u2014 no matter what plan you go for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Manage projects with ease \u2014 and without breaking the bank. Create a free Plaky account 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>Notion is very customizable and great for individual use, while Asana enables good team collaboration and is overall more user-friendly. 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