Head-to-head · Web App
Google Workspace vs Asana
Google Workspace leads on 1 check, Asana on 1, and 0 are 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 scoreGoogle Workspace · 9.3/10
- Lowest starting priceGoogle Workspace · $7/user/mo
- Free planonly Asana
- Free trialonly Google Workspace
Google Workspace scores higher on our rubric for web app: 9.3 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.
Asana offers free plan; Google Workspace doesn't. Google Workspace is cheaper to start at $7/mo against $10.99/mo.
Google Workspace is the better fit for businesses consolidating everyday work tools. Asana is the better fit for organizations managing complex projects online.
- Google Workspace fits best
Businesses consolidating everyday work tools
- Asana fits best
Organizations managing complex projects online
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Side by side
| Feature | Google Workspace 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | Asana 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #2 in Web App | #5 in Web App |
| Best for | Businesses consolidating everyday work tools | Organizations managing complex projects online |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $7/user/mo (best) | $10.99/user/mo |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 | Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML | SOC 2, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Integrations | 8 integrations | 200+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Google Workspace 0/5 · Asana 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 |
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| Our verdict | Google Workspace brings custom-domain Gmail together with Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet and Chat, plus administrative controls. It is aimed at businesses, schools and other organizations that want a shared web and mobile work… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Google Workspace — where it wins
- Combines Gmail, calendars, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet and Chat
- Business Starter includes custom email, 30 GB pooled storage per user and meetings
- Integrates with Microsoft Office 365, Box, Zapier, Jira and Salesforce
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; paid plans start at $7 per user per month with annual billing
- Business Starter has 30 GB pooled storage per user
- Business plans are designed for organizations of up to 300 users
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
- Google Workspace9.3/10 · 14-day trial
A broad cloud work suite for teams that want email, documents, meetings and admin tools together.
Try Google WorkspaceFull verdict → - Asana9.0/10 · Free plan
Flexible project views and workflow tools, with advanced planning features on paid tiers.
Visit AsanaFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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