Asana and Todoist have a lot in common. However, there are also many differences between them. The table below gives a brief overview of how these popular project management solutions compare.
Pricing
When it comes to pricing, Asana is more expensive. While there is a Free forever plan, its paid plans start at $10.99 per user, per month. Todoist, which also offers a free plan called Beginner, has paid plans that start at $4 per user, per month. If you’re looking for a cost-effective solution, Todoist wins the cake.
Views
Both Asana and Todoist come with a number of views you can use when you manage projects. Asana views include kanban board, list, timeline, calendar and Gantt chart. Its list view stands out in that it lists the tasks required for each step of the project rather than to-dos under each team member responsible for a task. Todoist only offers three views: list, kanban board and calendar.
Automations
Asana has advanced automations that automate workflows and repetitive tasks. It features more than 70 prebuilt rules in its rules gallery. You may use these rules to assign tasks, change dependencies, shift due dates and more automatically. While Todoist offers fewer automation capabilities, its AI-powered smart scheduling feature can make it easier for you to stay productive.
Ease of Use
Compared to Asana, Todoist is easier to use. Its simple interface makes it a breeze to create tasks, schedule due dates, add comments and mark tasks completed. Asana has far more features, so it may come with a steep learning curve, especially if you’ve never used it before or have more complex project management needs.
Templates
Both Asana and Todoist offer customizable templates that can allow you to get started right away. Asana’s templates are organized by use case, such as agile, CRM, project planning, marketing agendas and software development. Todoist’s template library is organized by broader categories, such as work, education and management. Plus, it has a search bar so you can find what you’re looking for quickly.
Integrations
There’s a good chance you use several tools for your business, such as Microsoft Teams, Slack and Zoom. While Asana and Todoist provide the ability to integrate their software with your tools, Asana supports more than 200 integrations, compared to Todoist, which offers just over 80 integrations.
Customer Support
Once you choose a project management platform, questions are bound to arise. With Asana, you may receive the support you need through a variety of channels, including an online contact form, knowledge base, Asana’s Academy training and community form. Todoist’s primary support channels are email, X and the Help Center.