Software · head to head
Asana vs Microsoft To Do
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Asana covers Multiple project views, Microsoft To Do covers My Day suggestions.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Asana and Microsoft To Do actually diverge.
| Attribute | Asana | Microsoft To Do |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Unknown | free |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos |
| Founded | 2008 | 1975 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), 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 Microsoft To Do
- My Day suggestions
- List sharing
- Steps
- Due dates
- Reminders
- Microsoft 365
- Cortana
- Web support
Both cover
- Microsoft Teams
- Outlook
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Asana
- Project planning & trackingnot Microsoft To Do
- Campaign managementnot Microsoft To Do
- Product launchesnot Microsoft To Do
- Event planningnot Microsoft To Do
- Agile & Scrum managementnot Microsoft To Do
Microsoft To Do
- Schedulingnot Asana
- Appointment bookingnot Asana
- Time trackingnot Asana
- Resource managementnot Asana
- Team coordinationnot 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
Microsoft To Do
Nothing recorded yet. See the Microsoft To Do review.
Pricing, plan by plan
Asana
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Asana review.
Microsoft To Do
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited tasks
- My Day
- List sharing
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 Microsoft To Do if
- You need my day suggestions.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos.
- You also want list sharing.
Questions people ask
- Is Asana or Microsoft To Do better?
- Neither clearly leads. Asana starts at Free and Microsoft To Do at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Asana or Microsoft To Do?
- Asana starts at Free and Microsoft To Do at Free.
- Does Asana or Microsoft To Do run on more platforms?
- Asana runs on Web, iOS, Android. Microsoft To Do runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos.
- 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 Microsoft To Do is typically brought in for.
- What can Asana do that Microsoft To Do cannot?
- Asana covers Multiple project views, Task dependencies, Milestones, Portfolios. Microsoft To Do covers My Day suggestions, List sharing, Steps, Due dates. Both handle Microsoft Teams, Outlook.
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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