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Head-to-head · Web App

Asana vs Slack

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Asana #5 in Web App 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Asana
Slack #7 in Web App 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Slack

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

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAsana · 9.0/10
  • Lowest starting priceSlack · $7.25/user/mo
  • Free planboth

Asana scores higher on our rubric for web app: 9.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

Slack is cheaper to start at $7.25/mo against $10.99/mo.

Asana is the better fit for organizations managing complex projects online. Slack is the better fit for organizations centered on team communication.

  • Asana fits best

    Organizations managing complex projects online

  • Slack fits best

    Organizations centered on team communication

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Side by side

Feature Asana 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Slack 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.8
Ranking #5 in Web App #7 in Web App
Best for Organizations managing complex projects online Organizations centered on team communication
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $10.99/user/mo $7.25/user/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 200+ integrations 2,600+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Asana 0/5 · Slack 0/5
Mobile apps Not checked yet Not checked yet
API access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Data export Not checked yet Not checked yet
SSO support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Offline mode Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Included team seats Not checked yet Not checked yet
Storage included Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Switch among list, board, calendar, timeline, and Gantt views
  • Starter adds forms, automations, and unlimited free guests
  • Advanced adds portfolios, goals, resource management, and time tracking
  • Organized channels, direct messages, huddles and searchable history
  • Workflow Builder, canvases, AI summaries and AI search
  • 2,600 integrations across web, desktop, mobile and API access
Cons
  • Personal is limited to 2 users
  • Starter costs more with monthly than annual billing
  • Paid subscriptions start at 2 seats
  • Free plan limits searchable message history to 90 days
  • Free plan allows up to 10 apps and only 1:1 meetings
  • Advanced and enterprise-grade AI require higher-tier plans
Our verdict

Asana organizes tasks into projects for individuals, teams, and organizations coordinating work across different levels of complexity. People can assign tasks, set dependencies, gather requests with forms, and track project status. Its…

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Slack brings workplace conversations, organized public and private channels, direct messages, huddles, files, apps and workflow automation into one cloud-based service. It is designed for organizations centered on team communication, from…

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  1. AsanaWeb App 9.0Free plan
  2. SlackWeb App 8.8Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Asana — where it wins

    • Switch among list, board, calendar, timeline, and Gantt views
    • Starter adds forms, automations, and unlimited free guests
    • Advanced adds portfolios, goals, resource management, and time tracking

    Where it doesn't

    • Personal is limited to 2 users
    • Starter costs more with monthly than annual billing
    • Paid subscriptions start at 2 seats

  • Slack — where it wins

    • Organized channels, direct messages, huddles and searchable history
    • Workflow Builder, canvases, AI summaries and AI search
    • 2,600 integrations across web, desktop, mobile and API access

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan limits searchable message history to 90 days
    • Free plan allows up to 10 apps and only 1:1 meetings
    • Advanced and enterprise-grade AI require higher-tier plans
  • Asana9.0/10 · Free plan

    Flexible project views and workflow tools, with advanced planning features on paid tiers.

    Visit AsanaFull verdict →
  • Slack8.8/10 · Free plan

    Slack centralizes team conversations, collaboration tools, automation and integrations across major platforms.

    Visit SlackFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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