Comparison
Asana vs Notion
Scored side by side on project-management, using the same criteria we apply across the category.
Work management for cross-functional teams, strongest at goal and portfolio tracking.
Connected workspace where documents, databases and wikis share one flexible model.
Scored side by side
Speed and UX
Workflow flexibility
Reporting depth
Integrations
Admin controls
Value for money
Asana verdict
The default for cross-functional work management when goal alignment matters more than engineering velocity.
- Best-in-class goal and portfolio linkage
- Clean interface for non-technical teams
- Strong workload and capacity views
Notion verdict
The best writing and wiki experience available, provided someone owns information architecture. Not a substitute for a real project tracker.
- Extraordinarily flexible data model
- Excellent writing and document experience
- Strong template ecosystem shortens setup
FAQ
Common questions
What's the difference between Asana and Notion?
Asana: The default for cross-functional work management when goal alignment matters more than engineering velocity. Notion: The best writing and wiki experience available, provided someone owns information architecture. Not a substitute for a real project tracker.
Which has better reviews, Asana or Notion?
Notion is rated higher — 4.6/5 versus 4.4/5, from 11,200 and 18,600 reviews respectively.
Does Asana or Notion have a free plan?
Both do. Asana starts at $0 / $10.99 per user / month, and Notion starts at $0 / $10 per user / month.