Technology · head to head
Asana vs Apache Spark
Apache Spark
Technology
A multi-language engine for data engineering, data science, and machine learning
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Asana the free Personal tier is capped at 2 users, so it does not cover a small team; Apache Spark licensed under Apache License 2.0 per spark.apache.org; as open source software it has no paid tier or vendor price to compare
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Asana and Apache Spark actually diverge.
| Attribute | Asana | Apache Spark |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Unknown | open-source |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Founded | 2008 | Unknown |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Technology).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Asana
- Multiple project views
- Task dependencies
- Milestones
- Portfolios
- Goals & OKRs
- Workflow automation
- Resource management
- Reporting dashboards
Only in Apache Spark
Nothing recorded that Asana does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Asana
- Project planning & trackingnot Apache Spark
- Campaign managementnot Apache Spark
- Product launchesnot Apache Spark
- Event planningnot Apache Spark
- Agile & Scrum managementnot Apache Spark
Apache Spark
No use cases recorded yet. See the Apache Spark review.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Asana
- The free Personal tier is capped at 2 users, so it does not cover a small team
- Timeline and Gantt views, reporting dashboards and time tracking all require Starter at $10.99 per user per month
- Portfolios, goals, workload management and approvals need Advanced at $24.99 per user per month
- Salesforce, Tableau and Power BI integrations are Advanced or above
- Monthly billing costs more, at $13.49 and $30.49 against the annual rates
Apache Spark
- Licensed under Apache License 2.0 per spark.apache.org; as open source software it has no paid tier or vendor price to compare
- Installation on a laptop requires pip install pyspark or a Docker image per spark.apache.org; there is no hosted single-click deployment offered by the Apache project itself
Pricing, plan by plan
Asana
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Asana review.
Apache Spark
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Apache Spark review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Asana if
- You need multiple project views.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want task dependencies.
Questions people ask
- Is Asana or Apache Spark better?
- Neither clearly leads. Asana starts at Free and Apache Spark at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Asana or Apache Spark?
- Asana starts at Free and Apache Spark at Free.
- Does Asana or Apache Spark run on more platforms?
- Asana runs on Web, iOS, Android. Apache Spark runs on Web.
- Can I use Asana for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Asana best used for?
- Asana is most often used for project planning & tracking, campaign management, product launches, event planning. Of those, project planning & tracking and campaign management are not what Apache Spark is typically brought in for.
- What can Asana do that Apache Spark cannot?
- Asana covers Multiple project views, Task dependencies, Milestones, Portfolios.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Asana: Does Asana have a free tier?
Yes. Asana offers a free Personal plan for up to 2 users, plus free trial access to paid plans.
SourceAsana: What is the starting price for Asana paid plans?
Asana Starter plan begins at $10.99 per user per month when billed annually, or $13.49 per user when billed monthly.
SourceAsana: Does Asana integrate with other work tools?
Yes. Asana offers 200+ integrations including Slack, Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, Salesforce, Jira, and Zoom.
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