Hidden Features

5 Asana Features Most People Miss

Asana clean interface hides powerful features. Workflow builder, forms, portfolios, and approvals are available but rarely configured by most teams.

10 min readUpdated March 2026

1. Workflow Builder (Starter — $13.49/seat/mo)

Build custom rules: when a task moves to Review, assign to manager. When priority is set to High, add to a specific project. Starter tier includes workflow automation.

Why This Matters: Native automation without Zapier for internal task management.

2. Forms (Starter — $13.49/seat/mo)

Create intake forms that generate tasks in specific projects with pre-set fields. Perfect for bug reports, content requests, or design briefs. Eliminates form-to-PM-tool integrations.

Why This Matters: Structured intake without Typeform + Zapier integration.

3. Portfolios (Advanced — $30.49/seat/mo)

Track multiple projects in one view with status, progress, and ownership. See which projects are on track, at risk, or off track. Replaces spreadsheet-based project trackers.

Why This Matters: Executive-level project visibility without a separate reporting tool.

4. Goals and Milestones (Advanced — $30.49/seat/mo)

Set company goals linked to projects and tasks. Track progress automatically. Connect daily work to strategic objectives without a separate OKR tool.

Why This Matters: OKR tracking built into your PM tool.

5. Approvals (Advanced — $30.49/seat/mo)

Add approval steps to tasks. Reviewers can approve, request changes, or reject. Creates a structured review process for creative work, content, and designs.

Why This Matters: Structured review process without email chains.

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