Technology · head to head
Asana vs Private Internet Access
Private Internet Access
Technology
Long-standing VPN service with a large server network and flexible multi-year plans
- From
- $11.99/month
- Rated
- -
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; Private Internet Access monthly plan is priced noticeably higher than the discounted multi-year commitments, penalizing short-term users.
- They diverge on capability: Asana covers Multiple project views, Private Internet Access covers Split tunneling.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Asana and Private Internet Access actually diverge.
| Attribute | Asana | Private Internet Access |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $11.99/month |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | windows, mac, linux, ios, android |
| Category | Technology | Unknown |
| Founded | 2008 | Unknown |
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
- Resource management
- Reporting dashboards
Only in Private Internet Access
- Split tunneling
- Kill switch
- Ad and tracker blocking
- Dedicated IP add-on
- Bundled antivirus add-on
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Asana
- Project planning & trackingnot Private Internet Access
- Campaign managementnot Private Internet Access
- Product launchesnot Private Internet Access
- Event planningnot Private Internet Access
- Agile & Scrum managementnot Private Internet Access
Private Internet Access
- Encrypting traffic on public Wi-Fi with a kill switchnot Asana
- Blocking ads and trackers network-wide via MACEnot Asana
- Maintaining a consistent connection identity with a dedicated IP add-onnot Asana
- Committing to a long-term plan for a lower effective monthly ratenot 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
Private Internet Access
- Monthly plan is priced noticeably higher than the discounted multi-year commitments, penalizing short-term users.
- Dedicated IP and antivirus are paid add-ons rather than included features.
- Headquartered in a jurisdiction whose privacy reputation some competitors market against, despite audited no-logs claims.
- App interface is less streamlined than some higher-priced premium VPN competitors.
Pricing, plan by plan
Asana
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Asana review.
Private Internet Access
$11.99/month- Monthly$11.99/month
- Billed month to month
- Full server network access
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- 1-Year$3.1/month
- Billed annually at $37.19
- Full server network access
- 2-Year$2.19/month
- Lowest advertised rate, billed every 2 years
- Full server network access
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 Private Internet Access if
- You need split tunneling.
- You work on windows, mac, linux, ios, android.
- You also want kill switch.
Questions people ask
- Is Asana or Private Internet Access better?
- Neither clearly leads. Asana starts at Free and Private Internet Access at $11.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Asana or Private Internet Access?
- Asana has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Asana and $11.99/month for Private Internet Access.
- Does Asana or Private Internet Access run on more platforms?
- Asana runs on Web, iOS, Android. Private Internet Access runs on windows, mac, linux, ios, android.
- Can I use Asana for free?
- Yes. Asana has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Private Internet Access starts at $11.99/month.
- 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 Private Internet Access is typically brought in for.
- What can Asana do that Private Internet Access cannot?
- Asana covers Multiple project views, Task dependencies, Milestones, Portfolios. Private Internet Access covers Split tunneling, Kill switch, Ad and tracker blocking, Dedicated IP add-on.
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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