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Asana vs Baserow

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Asana

Software

Manage your team's work, projects, & tasks online

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Baserow

Software

Open-source no-code database platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; Baserow the free tier is capped at 3,000 rows and 2GB of storage per workspace
  • They diverge on capability: Asana covers Multiple project views, Baserow covers Database tables.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Asana and Baserow actually diverge.

Attributes where Asana and Baserow differ
AttributeAsanaBaserow
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Api, Self-hosted
Founded20082019

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Baserow

  • Database tables
  • Multiple views
  • Forms
  • API access
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Templates
  • Plugins
  • Self-hosting

Both cover

  • GDPR

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Asana

  • Project planning & trackingnot Baserow
  • Campaign managementnot Baserow
  • Product launchesnot Baserow
  • Event planningnot Baserow
  • Agile & Scrum managementnot Baserow

Baserow

  • Self-hosting an open source alternative to a spreadsheet databasenot Asana
  • Structured team data with Kanban, calendar and grid viewsnot Asana
  • Building internal tools on top of a database with an APInot Asana
  • Sharing data with external app users without giving them full seatsnot Asana

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

Baserow

  • The free tier is capped at 3,000 rows and 2GB of storage per workspace
  • Kanban, calendar and survey views need Premium at $10 per user per month billed yearly
  • Role-based permissions, audit logs and SSO require Premium or higher
  • Row limits are per workspace rather than per table, so splitting data across bases does not raise the ceiling
  • Automation runs are metered as credits, 2,000 a month on free

Pricing, plan by plan

Asana

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Asana review.

Baserow

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited rows
    • Core features
    • Community support
  • Premium$5/user/month
    • Row comments
    • Kanban view
    • Survey form

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.
Asana review

Choose Baserow if

  • You need database tables.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Api, Self-hosted.
  • You also want multiple views.
Baserow review

Questions people ask

Is Asana or Baserow better?
Neither clearly leads. Asana starts at Free and Baserow at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Asana or Baserow?
Asana starts at Free and Baserow at Free.
Does Asana or Baserow run on more platforms?
Asana runs on Web, iOS, Android. Baserow runs on Web, Api, Self-hosted.
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 Baserow is typically brought in for.
What can Asana do that Baserow cannot?
Asana covers Multiple project views, Task dependencies, Milestones, Portfolios. Baserow covers Database tables, Multiple views, Forms, API access. Both handle GDPR.

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.

Source
Asana: 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.

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Asana: Does Asana integrate with other work tools?

Yes. Asana offers 200+ integrations including Slack, Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, Salesforce, Jira, and Zoom.

Source
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