Our Verdict
Based on ratings, features, pricing, and capabilities, Todoist edges ahead in this comparison. Todoist offers better value and broader platform support.
Feature
Asana
Todoist
Rating
⭐ 4.6/5
⭐ 4.8/5
Free Plan
Starting Price
$10.99/mo
$4/mo
Monthly Visits
62.0M
38.0M
API Support
Open Source
AI Capabilities
Mobile App
Desktop App
Browser Extension
Integrations
6 apps
5 apps
Team Size
ENTERPRISE
SMB
Asana Pros & Cons
Pros
- Extremely polished, reliable interface for large enterprise teams
- Superior cross-project dependency tracking and executive reporting
- Best-in-class integrations with Slack, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Teams
Cons
- More expensive per user than ClickUp or Monday.com
- Free tier is limited to 10 team members with basic features
Todoist Pros & Cons
Pros
- Best natural language date recognition of any task manager on the market
- Runs on every device imaginable (including Apple Watch and Wear OS)
- Fast keyboard shortcuts make adding 10 tasks take 15 seconds
Cons
- Reminders and alarms require Pro subscription
- Limited file attachment size on free tier (5MB)
Asana Key Features
- Visual Timeline (Gantt) with Dependency Mapping
- Executive Portfolios & Company OKR Goal Tracking
- Visual No-Code Workflow Rules Builder
- Workload Management & Team Resource Allocation
Todoist Key Features
- Natural Language Quick Add ('Finish draft tomorrow at 10am p1')
- Interactive Kanban Boards & List Views
- Productivity Karma Streaks & Completion Analytics
- Two-Way Google Calendar Real-Time Sync