Technology · head to head
Asana vs LiquidPlanner
The short version
- Only Asana has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Asana the free Personal tier is capped at 2 users, so it does not cover a small team; LiquidPlanner rebranded to Tempo Portfolio Manager; the pricing page shows no published figures, only an early access sign-up
- They diverge on capability: Asana covers Multiple project views, LiquidPlanner covers Predictive scheduling.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Asana and LiquidPlanner actually diverge.
| Attribute | Asana | LiquidPlanner |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Category | Technology | Project Management |
| Founded | 2008 | 2006 |
Identical on both: 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
- Reporting dashboards
- Microsoft Teams
Only in LiquidPlanner
- Predictive scheduling
- Time tracking
- Analytics
- Workload management
- Jira
- SOC 2
- Web support
Both cover
- Resource management
- Slack
- Salesforce
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Asana
- Project planning & trackingnot LiquidPlanner
- Campaign managementnot LiquidPlanner
- Product launchesnot LiquidPlanner
- Event planningnot LiquidPlanner
- Agile & Scrum managementnot LiquidPlanner
LiquidPlanner
- Productivitynot Asana
- Collaborationnot Asana
- Task managementnot Asana
- Organizationnot 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
LiquidPlanner
- Rebranded to Tempo Portfolio Manager; the pricing page shows no published figures, only an early access sign-up
Pricing, plan by plan
Asana
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Asana review.
LiquidPlanner
On request- Essentials$15/month
- Project management
- Basic scheduling
- Professional$25/month
- Predictive scheduling
- Resource management
- Analytics
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 LiquidPlanner if
- You need predictive scheduling.
- You also want time tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is Asana or LiquidPlanner better?
- Neither clearly leads. Asana starts at Free and LiquidPlanner at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Asana or LiquidPlanner?
- Asana has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Asana and On request for LiquidPlanner.
- Does Asana or LiquidPlanner run on more platforms?
- Asana runs on Web, iOS, Android. LiquidPlanner runs on Web.
- Can I use Asana for free?
- Yes. Asana has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. LiquidPlanner starts at On request.
- 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 LiquidPlanner is typically brought in for.
- What can Asana do that LiquidPlanner cannot?
- Asana covers Multiple project views, Task dependencies, Milestones, Portfolios. LiquidPlanner covers Predictive scheduling, Time tracking, Analytics, Workload management. Both handle Resource management, Slack, Salesforce.
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.
SourceLiquidPlanner: How is Tempo timesheets pricing calculated for my organization?
Pricing is per-user per month and scales based on organization size. For 1-10 users: $1.00/user; 11-100 users: $5.21/user; 101-250 users: $3.66/user; scaling down to $0.25-$0.39/user for organizations with 5,000+ users.
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.
SourceLiquidPlanner: What license matching requirement exists for Tempo?
Your Tempo license size must match your Jira license size, with a user defined as anyone who can log into Jira.
SourceAsana: Does Asana integrate with other work tools?
Yes. Asana offers 200+ integrations including Slack, Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, Salesforce, Jira, and Zoom.
SourceLiquidPlanner: Is there a free trial for Tempo timesheets?
Yes, Tempo offers a free trial available through the Atlassian Marketplace.
SourceLiquidPlanner: What deployment options are available for Tempo?
Both Cloud and Data Center deployment options are offered, with annual billing available.
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