The 10 best Asana alternatives in 2024

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Asana

Project management looks different for every person and every team—so it makes sense that the tool you choose will be for similarly unique reasons. The best way to choose an Asana alternative is to decide what isn't working for you with Asana, and then test out a few of these tools to see which of them fits your needs best.

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Trello

Trello also lets you create custom automations that run based on project activity, like an approaching due date or when a card is moved between lists. You can even set up custom buttons for cards and boards that run an automated sequence when clicked. Individuals and small teams that don't need Asana's advanced template library and team management might be happy to trade those features in for Trello's customizable Power-Ups and integrations.

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Todoist

Todoist is also available on just about every platform imaginable, so no matter where you are, you can brain-dump new tasks in seconds, without interrupting your flow more than necessary. Easily sort tasks into projects, and if you're a paid user, create custom labels and filters that let you stay even more organized. You can view tasks in list, Kanban board, and calendar format, and the AI assistant on paid plans helps generate tasks for you based on a prompt. While Todoist lacks Asana's powerful automation and collaboration features, it'll keep you organized without the bells and whistles.

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Basecamp

While switching between views and filtering for individual tasks is a little more complex than in Asana, Basecamp makes it easy to monitor project progress at a high level. The Move the Needle feature visualizes project status as a color-coded gauge showing whether the project is on track, at risk, or a concern. So if you're looking for a simple tool that prioritizes basic workflow tracking and big-picture projects for your team, Basecamp might be for you.

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Airtable

If you're looking for a project management app that leans more toward data management, try Airtable. Out of the box, Airtable's default view looks like a spreadsheet. It offers a few project templates based on your team type (such as marketing or sales), or you can build a "base" from scratch. From there, you can add highly customizable fields (or columns) to each row, so it's easy to turn Airtable into a robust project management app with due dates, assignees, and attachments. And there are plenty of customizable view options that let you view projects in Kanban, Gantt, calendar, gallery, or timeline format.

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Paymo

Asana excels at cross-functional project management, but Paymo is a great choice if you're a freelancer or small business owner who wants to manage projects, billing, and invoicing across several clients. Each project is set up per client, and you can assign billable rules (like flat fees or hourly rates) to projects if you prefer. And as you work on a project, you can use the tool's built-in timer to keep track of billable hours—and Paymo can create invoices automatically based on that data.

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monday.com

monday.com is billed as a work management platform, which goes beyond projects and lets you manage all of your team's work in one app. Not only can you plan projects and assign tasks, but you can manage resources, track portfolios, and create business workflows to streamline operations across teams. monday might have a slightly steeper learning curve than Asana, but it's much more flexible.

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ClickUp

But where ClickUp really shines is how much it offers for free. Asana's free plan includes only basic features, and you have to pay for teams with over 10 members. But on ClickUp's free plan, you can create unlimited tasks (with unlimited custom views) and invite unlimited users. Users can create up to 60 custom fields, use 100MB of file storage, and use 100 automation executions per month. And project views range from your standard list, calendar, and Kanban to more exciting options, like mind maps and whiteboards. You can even embed apps and websites within project pages, track time within tasks, and send chat messages and emails without leaving ClickUp.

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Smartsheet

Smartsheet is great for enterprise teams that want the versatility of Excel or Google Sheets alongside additional collaboration, visualization, and automation features. But that mix comes with a steep learning curve and a less aesthetically pleasing interface than other popular project management tools. While you can start using Asana without much frustration right away, Smartsheet takes some trial and error.

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Height

It seems like every tool is adding AI features these days, but some are more useful (and functional) than others. While Asana does have a basic AI assistant, Height's AI features go even further—at least for now. Height's Copilot feature creates subtasks from chat messages, generates summaries of a task's chat history, auto-detects improvement suggestions, and more.

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Jira

Unlike Asana, Jira was built specifically for teams that use Scrum and Agile workflows. When you sign up, you'll answer a few questions about your preferred methodologies, project types, and deadlines. Then, Jira will suggest a project template and methodology to fit your team's needs.

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