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Asana alternatives

Asana compared with 12 alternatives: monday.com, ClickUp, Wrike, Smartsheet, Trello and 7 more.

Asana has a free plan. Paid plans start at $10.99 per user / month, billed annually ($13.49 billed monthly). 8 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.

12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
AsanaThis toolFree plan · from $10.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
monday.comFree plan · from $9/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
ClickUpFree plan · from $7/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
WrikeFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
SmartsheetFree trial · from $9/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
TrelloFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
AirtableFree plan · from $20/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
aworkFree trial · from $6/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
BasecampFree plan · from $25/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
BlueFrom $99 one-timeNoWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
BordioFree plan · from $7.99/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
BreezeFree trial · from $9/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
FreedcampFree plan · from $1.49/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android

How each one differs from Asana

  1. monday.com

    Board-based work management with automations and dashboards

    • monday.com starts at $9 per seat / month, billed annually (3-seat minimum). Asana starts at $10.99 per user / month, billed annually ($13.49 billed monthly).
    • monday.com also covers time tracking.
    • Asana also covers goals.

    Suits: Teams that want boards, dashboards and automations in one tool

    monday.com vs Asanamonday.com pricing and details

  2. ClickUp

    Work platform combining tasks, docs, chat and dashboards

    • ClickUp starts at $7 per user / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly). Asana starts at $10.99 per user / month, billed annually ($13.49 billed monthly).
    • Only ClickUp lists a Linux app.
    • Only ClickUp lists a browser extension.
    • ClickUp also covers time tracking.
    • Asana also covers goals.

    Suits: Teams that want tasks, docs and chat under one subscription

    ClickUp vs AsanaClickUp pricing and details

  3. Wrike

    Work management with Gantt charts, request forms and proofing

    • Wrike starts at $10 per user / month, billed annually (Team plan, 2 to 15 users). Asana starts at $10.99 per user / month, billed annually ($13.49 billed monthly).
    • Wrike also covers time tracking.
    • Asana also covers goals.

    Suits: Marketing and creative teams that review and approve assets

    Wrike vs AsanaWrike pricing and details

  4. Smartsheet

    Spreadsheet-style project and work management for teams

    • Smartsheet starts at $9 per Member / month, billed yearly ($12 billed monthly). Asana starts at $10.99 per user / month, billed annually ($13.49 billed monthly).
    • Asana has a free plan. Smartsheet does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Smartsheet also covers calendar.
    • Asana also covers goals.

    Suits: Teams that are comfortable working in spreadsheets

    Smartsheet vs AsanaSmartsheet pricing and details

  5. Trello

    Kanban boards with an inbox, planner and built-in automation

    • Trello starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly). Asana starts at $10.99 per user / month, billed annually ($13.49 billed monthly).
    • Trello also covers calendar.
    • Asana also covers goals.

    Suits: Individuals and small teams that plan work on kanban boards

    Trello vs AsanaTrello pricing and details

  6. Airtable

    Relational database platform for building team workflows and apps

    • Airtable starts at $20 per seat / month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly). Asana starts at $10.99 per user / month, billed annually ($13.49 billed monthly).
    • Airtable also covers databases and calendar.
    • Asana also covers tasks and goals.

    Suits: Teams that want to shape a database into their own project tracker

    Airtable vs AsanaAirtable pricing and details

  7. awork

    Project planning, capacity and time tracking for agencies

    • awork starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually. Asana starts at $10.99 per user / month, billed annually ($13.49 billed monthly).
    • Asana has a free plan. awork does not, though it has a free trial.
    • awork also covers time tracking.
    • Asana also covers goals.

    Suits: Agencies that plan client projects around team capacity

    awork vs Asanaawork pricing and details

  8. Basecamp

    Flat-priced project management with chat, to-dos and files

    • Basecamp starts at $25 per month, flat rate for up to 20 users (Freelancer). Asana starts at $10.99 per user / month, billed annually ($13.49 billed monthly).
    • Basecamp also covers templates, calendar and time tracking.
    • Asana also covers Gantt & timelines, workflow automation and goals.

    Suits: Agencies and studios that bring clients into projects

    Basecamp vs AsanaBasecamp pricing and details

  9. Blue

    Process and project management sold as a one-time purchase

    • Blue starts at $99 one-time for up to 5 users. Asana starts at $10.99 per user / month, billed annually ($13.49 billed monthly).
    • Asana has a free plan. Blue does not.
    • Blue can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Blue also covers databases and forms.
    • Asana also covers tasks, Gantt & timelines and goals.

    Suits: Teams that prefer a one-time payment to per-seat subscriptions

    Blue vs AsanaBlue pricing and details

  10. Bordio

    Team work planner that schedules tasks and events on a calendar

    • Bordio starts at $7.99 per user / month, billed annually ($9.99 billed monthly). Asana starts at $10.99 per user / month, billed annually ($13.49 billed monthly).
    • Only Asana lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Bordio also covers notes, time blocking, calendar and time tracking.
    • Asana also covers Gantt & timelines, workflow automation and goals.

    Suits: Teams that plan work day by day on a shared calendar

    Bordio vs AsanaBordio pricing and details

  11. Breeze

    Board-based project management sold as one all-inclusive plan

    • Breeze starts at $9 per user / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly). Asana starts at $10.99 per user / month, billed annually ($13.49 billed monthly).
    • Asana has a free plan. Breeze does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Breeze lists a browser extension.
    • Only Asana lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Breeze also covers time tracking and team chat.

    Suits: Teams that want one per-user price with every feature included

    Breeze vs AsanaBreeze pricing and details

  12. Freedcamp

    Project management suite with a free plan for unlimited users

    • Freedcamp starts at $1.49 per user / month, billed annually. Asana starts at $10.99 per user / month, billed annually ($13.49 billed monthly).
    • Freedcamp also covers wiki, issue tracking and time tracking.
    • Asana also covers workflow automation and goals.

    Suits: Teams that want a free plan with no limit on users or projects

    Freedcamp vs AsanaFreedcamp pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Asana

  • The free Personal plan is limited to 2 users; timeline and Gantt views, forms and custom fields start on Starter.
  • Seats are sold in fixed steps: one at a time from 2 to 5 users, then blocks of 5 up to 30 and blocks of 10 up to 100.
  • Portfolios, goals, approvals and built-in time tracking need the Advanced plan at $24.99 per user / month.
  • The download page lists Mac, Windows, iOS and Android apps but no Linux app.
Asana pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Asana?

The alternatives to Asana in this directory are monday.com, ClickUp, Wrike, Smartsheet, Trello, Airtable, awork, Basecamp, Blue, Bordio, Breeze and Freedcamp. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Asana.

Is there a free alternative to Asana?

Yes. monday.com, ClickUp, Wrike, Trello, Airtable, Basecamp, Bordio and Freedcamp have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Asana alternatives work on Linux?

The Asana listing does not include a Linux app. ClickUp lists one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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