Technology · head to head
Asana vs Hasura

Hasura
API Management
GraphQL engine that instantly creates production-ready GraphQL API from databases
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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; Hasura database support limited to PostgreSQL, MongoDB, ClickHouse, and MS SQL Server only
- They diverge on capability: Asana covers Multiple project views, Hasura covers GraphQL API.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Asana and Hasura actually diverge.
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 Hasura
- GraphQL API
- Real-time subscriptions
- Access control
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- Webhooks
- REST APIs
- Cloud support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Asana
- Project planning & trackingnot Hasura
- Campaign managementnot Hasura
- Product launchesnot Hasura
- Event planningnot Hasura
- Agile & Scrum managementnot Hasura
Hasura
- Automatic GraphQL API generation from existing databasesnot Asana
- Real-time data subscriptions for modern applicationsnot Asana
- Backend infrastructure for web and mobile applicationsnot Asana
- Event-triggered webhooks for database changesnot 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
Hasura
- Database support limited to PostgreSQL, MongoDB, ClickHouse, and MS SQL Server only
Pricing, plan by plan
Asana
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Asana review.
Hasura
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Hasura 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.
Choose Hasura if
- You need graphql api.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want real-time subscriptions.
Questions people ask
- Is Asana or Hasura better?
- Neither clearly leads. Asana starts at Free and Hasura at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Asana or Hasura?
- Asana starts at Free and Hasura at Free.
- Does Asana or Hasura run on more platforms?
- Asana runs on Web, iOS, Android. Hasura 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 Hasura is typically brought in for.
- What can Asana do that Hasura cannot?
- Asana covers Multiple project views, Task dependencies, Milestones, Portfolios. Hasura covers GraphQL API, Real-time subscriptions, Access control, PostgreSQL.
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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