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Asana vs Pop

Asana logo

Asana

Software

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

From
Free
Rated
-
Pop logo

Pop

Software

Lightweight screen sharing and recording

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Asana covers Multiple project views, Pop covers Screen sharing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Asana and Pop actually diverge.

Attributes where Asana and Pop differ
AttributeAsanaPop
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Chrome extension, Desktop
Founded20082020

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 Pop

  • Screen sharing
  • Recording
  • Instant links
  • Minimal interface
  • Chat
  • Web support
  • Chrome extension support
  • Desktop support

Both cover

  • Slack

What people use each for

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

Asana

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

Pop

  • Video Conferencingnot Asana
  • Team Collaborationnot Asana
  • Project Managementnot 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

Pop

Nothing recorded yet. See the Pop review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Asana

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Asana review.

Pop

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Instant sharing
    • Recording
    • Basic features
  • Pro$9.99/month
    • Advanced features
    • Priority support

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 Pop if

  • You need screen sharing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Chrome extension, Desktop.
  • You also want recording.

Questions people ask

Is Asana or Pop better?
Neither clearly leads. Asana starts at Free and Pop at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Asana or Pop?
Asana starts at Free and Pop at Free.
Does Asana or Pop run on more platforms?
Asana runs on Web, iOS, Android. Pop runs on Web, Chrome extension, Desktop.
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 Pop is typically brought in for.
What can Asana do that Pop cannot?
Asana covers Multiple project views, Task dependencies, Milestones, Portfolios. Pop covers Screen sharing, Recording, Instant links, Minimal interface. Both handle Slack.

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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