Technology · head to head
Asana vs Google Optimize

Google Optimize
Marketing & Analytics
A/B testing for Google Analytics
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- Rated
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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; Google Optimize google Optimize and Optimize 360 were sunset and are no longer available as of September 30, 2023
- They diverge on capability: Asana covers Multiple project views, Google Optimize covers A/B testing.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Asana and Google Optimize actually diverge.
| Attribute | Asana | Google Optimize |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Unknown | freemium |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Category | Technology | Marketing & Analytics |
| Founded | 2008 | 1998 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).
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 Google Optimize
- A/B testing
- Google Analytics integration
- Visual editor
- Real-time analytics
- Google Analytics
- Google Tag Manager
- Google's security
- Cloud deployment
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Asana
- Project planning & trackingnot Google Optimize
- Campaign managementnot Google Optimize
- Product launchesnot Google Optimize
- Event planningnot Google Optimize
- Agile & Scrum managementnot Google Optimize
Google Optimize
- A/B and multivariate testing of web pages tied to Google Analytics goalsnot Asana
- Personalising page content for defined audience segmentsnot Asana
- Redirect tests between alternative landing page URLsnot 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
Google Optimize
- Google Optimize and Optimize 360 were sunset and are no longer available as of September 30, 2023
- Any experiments and personalizations still running on that date were ended by Google
- Google directs former users to third-party A/B testing tools, naming AB Tasty, Optimizely and VWO, rather than a replacement Google product
Pricing, plan by plan
Asana
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Asana review.
Google Optimize
Free- FreeFree
- A/B testing
- Google Analytics integration
- Visual editor
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.
Choose Google Optimize if
- You need a/b testing.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want google analytics integration.
Questions people ask
- Is Asana or Google Optimize better?
- Neither clearly leads. Asana starts at Free and Google Optimize at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Asana or Google Optimize?
- Asana starts at Free and Google Optimize at Free.
- Does Asana or Google Optimize run on more platforms?
- Asana runs on Web, iOS, Android. Google Optimize 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 Google Optimize is typically brought in for.
- What can Asana do that Google Optimize cannot?
- Asana covers Multiple project views, Task dependencies, Milestones, Portfolios. Google Optimize covers A/B testing, Google Analytics integration, Visual editor, Real-time analytics.
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.
SourceRelated pages
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