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Asana vs Malwarebytes

Asana logo

Asana

Technology

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

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Malwarebytes logo

Malwarebytes

Security & Cybersecurity

Protects every device, everywhere

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; Malwarebytes free version limited to on-demand scanning and removal; no real-time protection
  • They diverge on capability: Asana covers Multiple project views, Malwarebytes covers Malware detection & removal.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Asana and Malwarebytes actually diverge.

Attributes where Asana and Malwarebytes differ
AttributeAsanaMalwarebytes
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWindows, macOS, iOS, Android
CategoryTechnologySecurity & Cybersecurity

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), founded (2008).

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 Malwarebytes

  • Malware detection & removal
  • Ransomware protection
  • Real-time protection
  • Anti-exploit
  • Anti-phishing
  • Browser Guard
  • VPN
  • Brute Force Protection

What people use each for

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

Asana

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

Malwarebytes

  • Budget-conscious users performing manual scans via free versionnot Asana
  • Organisations needing real-time malware and ransomware protection via Premium subscriptionnot Asana
  • Users combining antivirus with privacy via Premium plus Privacy VPN bundlenot 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

Malwarebytes

  • Free version limited to on-demand scanning and removal; no real-time protection
  • Upgrade requires purchase of Malwarebytes Premium for automatic protection
  • Privacy VPN add-on requires separate subscription or bundle with Premium

Pricing, plan by plan

Asana

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Asana review.

Malwarebytes

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Malwarebytes 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.
Asana review

Choose Malwarebytes if

  • You need malware detection & removal.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android.
  • You also want ransomware protection.
Malwarebytes review

Questions people ask

Is Asana or Malwarebytes better?
Neither clearly leads. Asana starts at Free and Malwarebytes at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Asana or Malwarebytes?
Asana starts at Free and Malwarebytes at Free.
Does Asana or Malwarebytes run on more platforms?
Asana runs on Web, iOS, Android. Malwarebytes runs on Windows, macOS, 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 Malwarebytes is typically brought in for.
What can Asana do that Malwarebytes cannot?
Asana covers Multiple project views, Task dependencies, Milestones, Portfolios. Malwarebytes covers Malware detection & removal, Ransomware protection, Real-time protection, Anti-exploit.

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.

Source
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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