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Head-to-head · Task Management Software

Asana vs Todoist

  • 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
Todoist #4 in Task Management Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Todoist

Asana leads on 0 checks, Todoist on 0, and 3 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 planboth

Asana scores higher on our rubric for task management software: 9.2 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

Asana is the better fit for mature teams needing structured project management. Todoist is the better fit for cross-platform personal and team task management.

  • Asana fits best

    Mature teams needing structured project management

  • Todoist fits best

    Cross-platform personal and team task management

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Side by side

Feature Asana 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Todoist 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.8
Ranking #2 in Task Management Software #4 in Task Management Software
Best for Mature teams needing structured project management Cross-platform personal and team task management
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $10.99/user/mo —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML, 2FA 2FA
Integrations 200+ integrations 6 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Asana 1/4 · Todoist 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, subtasks, recurring dates, reminders, labels, and filters
  • Available on web, desktop, mobile, Chrome, and through an API
  • Business plan adds shared workspaces, permissions, and team billing
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
  • Free plan limits users to 5 personal projects
  • Calendar layout and custom reminders require the Pro plan
  • Team features are reserved for the Business plan
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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Todoist is a task-management application for organizing personal and professional work. It suits individuals who need structured task lists as well as teams managing shared projects and assigned work. Projects, sections, subtasks, due…

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  1. AsanaTask Management Software 9.2Free plan
  2. TodoistTask Management Software 8.8Free plan

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

  • Todoist — where it wins

    • Projects, subtasks, recurring dates, reminders, labels, and filters
    • Available on web, desktop, mobile, Chrome, and through an API
    • Business plan adds shared workspaces, permissions, and team billing

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan limits users to 5 personal projects
    • Calendar layout and custom reminders require the Pro plan
    • Team features are reserved for the Business plan

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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