Notion

Notion Labs Inc.

7.1

Overall Score / 10

vsDifferent jobs — depends on your workflow

Asana

Asana Inc.

6.6

Overall Score / 10

Our Verdict

Different jobs — depends on your workflow

Choose Notion if:

—You want docs, wikis, and project management in one tool
—You prefer building custom workflows from scratch
—Your team values flexibility over structure

Choose Asana if:

—You want structured, opinionated project management out of the box
—You need built-in goals, portfolios, and reporting
—You prefer a tool that requires minimal configuration

The biggest difference: Notion is a docs-first workspace where PM is built from databases; Asana is a dedicated PM tool with built-in task hierarchies, goals, and portfolios

Side-by-Side Comparison

Criteria	Notion	Asana
Cheapest Paid Plan	$12/mo (Plus)Source: Notion Labs Inc. pricing page →	$13.49/mo (Starter)Source: Asana Inc. pricing page →
Free Tier	Yes Unlimited pages for individuals, 7-day page history, 10 guest collaborators	Yes Up to 2 users, unlimited tasks and projects, list and board views only
Value for Money	8	6
Ease of Use	6	8
Feature Power	9	7
Setup Ease	6	8
Migration Ease	4	5
Transparency	7	6
Deployment	cloud	cloud
API Available	Yes	Yes
Platforms	Web, Mac, Windows, iOS, Android	Web, Mac, Windows, iOS, Android
Compliance	SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, HIPAA (Enterprise)	SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, ISO 27001

Data independently verifiedLast verified: March 2026Scoring methodology →Source policy →

Feature Comparison

Feature Comparison Matrix

21 features compared · 20 differences

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Feature	Notion	Asana
Core
Approvals	None	Full
Block-based editor	Full	None
Board view	None	Full
Calendar	None	Full
Comments and mentions	Full	None
Databases (table, board, timeline, calendar, gallery)	Full	None
Forms	None	Full
Goals	None	Full
List view	None	Full
Portfolios	None	Full
Tasks and subtasks	None	Full
Timeline (Gantt)	None	Full
Wiki	Full	None
Advanced
AI assistant	Full	None
Automations	Full	None
Custom views	Full	None
Reporting	None	Full
Templates	Full	None
Workflow builder	None	Full
Integrations
API	Full	Full
Synced databases	Full	None

Pricing Comparison

Notion Pricing

FreeFree

Unlimited pages, 7-day page history, 10 guest collaborators

PlusPopular$12/mo

Unlimited file uploads, 30-day history, custom automations

Business$24/mo

$24/user/mo monthly, $20/user/mo annual — 90-day history, advanced permissions, bulk PDF export

EnterpriseCustom

Unlimited history, SCIM, audit logs, custom contracts

Asana Pricing

PersonalFree

Up to 2 users, unlimited tasks/projects, basic views

StarterPopular$13.49/mo

Timeline, workflow builder, forms, unlimited dashboards

Advanced$30.49/mo

Portfolios, goals, custom rules, approvals, proofing

EnterpriseCustom

SAML, data loss prevention, custom branding, audit logs

Who Should Choose Which?

Who should choose Notion

Best for

Teams wanting docs + project management + wiki in one tool
Individuals who love customizable workflows
Startups wanting a flexible all-in-one workspace

Avoid if

You need dedicated project management features (timelines, resource planning)
Your team needs a simple, opinionated tool (Notion requires setup)
You need real-time collaboration performance (can lag on large workspaces)

Who should choose Asana

Best for

Teams that want structured, opinionated project management
Marketing and ops teams managing recurring workflows
Organizations that value clean UI and ease of onboarding

Avoid if

You need docs/wiki alongside project management
You want maximum customization (ClickUp wins)
You're a solo user (limited value on free tier)

Switching Guidance

Switching from Notion

Common triggers to leave:

•Performance issues on large workspaces
•Need dedicated PM features
•Team adoption challenges

Potential blockers:

•Years of accumulated content
•Complex database structures
•Team workflows built on Notion

Switching from Asana