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Asana vs InVision

Asana logo

Asana

Software

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

From
Free
Rated
-
InVision logo

InVision

Software

Digital product design platform

From
Free
Rated
-

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; InVision service discontinued as of end of 2024; no longer available or supported
  • They diverge on capability: Asana covers Multiple project views, InVision covers Interactive prototypes.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Asana and InVision actually diverge.

Attributes where Asana and InVision differ
AttributeAsanaInVision
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Macos, Windows, Ios, Android
Founded20082011

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), 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 InVision

  • Interactive prototypes
  • Design collaboration
  • Freehand whiteboarding
  • Design system manager
  • Inspect mode
  • Comments & feedback
  • Version control
  • User testing

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Google Drive
  • Dropbox
  • SOC2
  • GDPR

What people use each for

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

Asana

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

InVision

  • Prototype creationnot Asana
  • Design feedbacknot Asana
  • Whiteboarding sessionsnot Asana
  • Design handoffnot Asana
  • User testingnot 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

InVision

  • Service discontinued as of end of 2024; no longer available or supported
  • Workflow required constant switching between design software (Sketch/Photoshop) and InVision for prototyping, creating inefficiency
  • Performance issues and glitches reported, especially with larger projects
  • Limited development capabilities; required additional hosting and developer support for deployment
  • Could not export working web or mobile applications without additional development

Pricing, plan by plan

Asana

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Asana review.

InVision

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the InVision 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 InVision if

  • You need interactive prototypes.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Macos, Windows, Ios, Android.
  • You also want design collaboration.

Questions people ask

Is Asana or InVision better?
Neither clearly leads. Asana starts at Free and InVision at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Asana or InVision?
Asana starts at Free and InVision at Free.
Does Asana or InVision run on more platforms?
Asana runs on Web, iOS, Android. InVision runs on Web, Macos, Windows, Ios, Android.
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 InVision is typically brought in for.
What can Asana do that InVision cannot?
Asana covers Multiple project views, Task dependencies, Milestones, Portfolios. InVision covers Interactive prototypes, Design collaboration, Freehand whiteboarding, Design system manager. Both handle Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Drive, Dropbox.

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.

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InVision: Is InVision still active and supported in 2026?

No. InVision announced discontinuation of all services by end of 2024. The platform is no longer available or supported.

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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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InVision: What were InVision's core features?

InVision allowed designers to transform designs into interactive prototypes and mockups for web and mobile. It supported Craft Player for Sketch, Craft Sync for Photoshop, and preview mode in Studio, enabling design-to-prototype workflows.

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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.

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InVision: What were InVision's pricing plans?

InVision offered Free ($0), Starter ($25/month), Professional ($99/month), and Team plans. Annual billing provided a 10% discount. Free plan included basic prototyping; paid plans added collaboration and file access.

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InVision: Why did InVision fail in the market?

InVision's market position was disrupted by Figma, which unified design, prototyping, and collaboration in a single web-based platform. InVision required switching between design software and prototyping, creating friction and reducing competitiveness.

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InVision: What integrations did InVision support?

InVision integrated with design tools like Sketch and Photoshop, and supported sharing and collaboration workflows. The platform did not support deployment or direct development integration.

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