Head-to-head · Web App
Notion vs Asana
Notion leads on 1 check, Asana on 0, 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 scoreNotion · 9.1/10
- Lowest starting priceNotion · $10/user/mo
- Free planboth
Notion scores higher on our rubric for web app: 9.1 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.
Notion is cheaper to start at $10/mo against $10.99/mo.
Notion is the better fit for teams combining docs, wikis and lightweight databases. Asana is the better fit for organizations managing complex projects online.
- Notion fits best
Teams combining docs, wikis and lightweight databases
- Asana fits best
Organizations managing complex projects online
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Side by side
| Feature | Notion 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Asana 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #4 in Web App | #5 in Web App |
| Best for | Teams combining docs, wikis and lightweight databases | Organizations managing complex projects online |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $10/user/mo (best) | $10.99/user/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs | Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA | SOC 2, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 200+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Notion 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 | Notion brings notes, documents, wikis, databases and project pages into a shared workspace. Individuals and teams can organize information in linked pages, build databases with multiple views, and collaborate on pages in real time. It… 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
Notion — where it wins
- Combines rich documents, wikis and databases with multiple views
- Supports collaboration, sharing and offline work in supported apps
- Runs across web, desktop and mobile, with Slack and Drive integrations
Where it doesn't
- The broad workspace may be more than teams needing a single-purpose tool require
- Plus is $10 per user monthly with annual billing or $12 monthly
- Advanced permissions and administration are reserved for higher tiers
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
- Notion9.1/10 · Free plan
A flexible workspace for teams bringing documents, wikis and lightweight databases together.
Visit NotionFull 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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