Why this tool?
Asana is purpose-built for project management — clear task ownership, timeline views, and milestone tracking without the operational complexity of tools like ClickUp. It's a strong fit for teams running defined projects with deliverables and deadlines, where visibility and accountability matter more than deep automation. Unlimited guests on paid plans keep external collaboration costs low.
Key Capabilities
- Views: List, Board, Calendar, Timeline, Workload
- Subtasks: Yes
- Dependencies: Yes — on paid plans
- Automations: Unlimited on Starter+ (rule-based)
- Dashboards: Reporting dashboards on paid plans
- Guest access: Unlimited free guests on all paid plans
- AI: Asana Intelligence included on paid plans
- Mobile: iOS and Android
Pricing (USD · annual billing)
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|
| Personal |
$0 |
Up to 2 users |
| Starter |
$10.99/user/mo |
Timeline, dashboards, automation |
| Advanced |
$24.99/user/mo |
Portfolios, goals, advanced reporting |
| Enterprise |
Custom |
SSO · SAML · advanced security |
API rate limit: 1,500 req/min on paid plans — one of the highest in this category.
AI & Connectivity
Native AI
Included Starter+
Smart Chat, AI Editor, AI Fields, Smart Projects. Credit-based on Starter; more generous on higher tiers.
MCP Connector
Official ✓
Official MCP server available — enables AI agents and tools to read and write Asana data.
API Access
REST API · 1,500 req/min
1,500 requests/min on paid plans — one of the highest API rate limits in this category.
Security & Compliance
SOC 2 Type II
ISO 27001
GDPR
HIPAA
Trust & security: asana.com/trust
Data Residency
Default: United States. EU data residency available on Enterprise. Canadian businesses: US-hosted data may be subject to the USA PATRIOT Act.
PIPEDA guidance ↗
Ownership & Vendor Risk
✓ Low Risk
Publicly traded (NYSE: ASAN). Stable operations, no acquisition or major structural change as of August 2026.