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Head-to-head · Task Management Software

Asana vs OmniFocus

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Asana #2 in Task Management Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Asana
OmniFocus #8 in Task Management Software 8.0/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit OmniFocus

Asana leads on 1 check, OmniFocus on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAsana · 9.2/10
  • Free planonly Asana
  • Free trialonly OmniFocus

Asana scores higher on our rubric for task management software: 9.2 against 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

Asana offers free plan; OmniFocus doesn't.

Asana is the better fit for mature teams needing structured project management. OmniFocus is the better fit for apple power users needing advanced task workflows.

  • Asana fits best

    Mature teams needing structured project management

  • OmniFocus fits best

    Apple power users needing advanced task workflows

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Side by side

Feature Asana 9.2/10 Visit ↗ OmniFocus 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.0
Ranking #2 in Task Management Software #8 in Task Management Software
Best for Mature teams needing structured project management Apple power users needing advanced task workflows
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $10.99/user/mo $49.99/yr
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, macOS, iOS
Support Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations 200+ integrations 6 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Asana 1/4 · OmniFocus 1/4
Task dependencies Not checked yet Not checked yet
Recurring tasks Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Native time tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Guest access ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Task views Not checked yet Not checked yet
Automation actions Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Multiple views, including list, board, calendar, timeline, and Gantt
  • Automation, forms, custom fields, goals, and reporting
  • Resource management, time tracking, permissions, and guest collaboration
  • Projects, folders, tags, dates, repeating schedules, and nested actions
  • Forecast, custom perspectives, and configurable views support detailed planning
  • Automation through Omni Automation plug-ins and AppleScripts
Cons
  • The free Personal plan supports up to 2 users
  • Paid plans start at $10.99 per user per month with annual billing
  • Advanced planning features require higher-priced paid tiers
  • No free plan; access starts with paid licenses or subscriptions
  • Native apps focus on Apple platforms, with web access as a companion
  • The Web subscription requires an existing OmniFocus setup
Our verdict

Asana is project and work management software for individuals, small teams, growing organizations, and enterprises. It organizes tasks into projects and supports list, board, calendar, timeline, and Gantt views. Teams can assign work, set…

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OmniFocus is task management software for busy professionals who need more structure than a basic task list. It captures actions through Quick Entry and Inbox, then organizes them into projects, folders, tags, flags, dates, repeating…

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  1. AsanaTask Management Software 9.2Free plan
  2. OmniFocusTask Management Software 8.014-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Asana — where it wins

    • Multiple views, including list, board, calendar, timeline, and Gantt
    • Automation, forms, custom fields, goals, and reporting
    • Resource management, time tracking, permissions, and guest collaboration

    Where it doesn't

    • The free Personal plan supports up to 2 users
    • Paid plans start at $10.99 per user per month with annual billing
    • Advanced planning features require higher-priced paid tiers

  • OmniFocus — where it wins

    • Projects, folders, tags, dates, repeating schedules, and nested actions
    • Forecast, custom perspectives, and configurable views support detailed planning
    • Automation through Omni Automation plug-ins and AppleScripts

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; access starts with paid licenses or subscriptions
    • Native apps focus on Apple platforms, with web access as a companion
    • The Web subscription requires an existing OmniFocus setup

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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