Technology · head to head
Asana vs ServiceNow
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; ServiceNow listed on G-Cloud 14 by reseller UP3 Services Ltd at £81.00 per licence per month for ServiceNow
- They diverge on capability: Asana covers Multiple project views, ServiceNow covers ITSM.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Asana and ServiceNow actually diverge.
| Attribute | Asana | ServiceNow |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | Unknown | quote |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Category | Technology | Customer Support |
| Founded | 2008 | 2004 |
Identical on both: platforms (Web, iOS, Android), 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 ServiceNow
- ITSM
- IT Operations
- Customer workflows
- Employee workflows
- App development
- AI/ML capabilities
- SAP
- AWS
Both cover
- Slack
- Microsoft Teams
- Salesforce
- SOC2
- ISO27001
- HIPAA
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Asana
- Project planning & trackingnot ServiceNow
- Campaign managementnot ServiceNow
- Product launchesnot ServiceNow
- Event planningnot ServiceNow
- Agile & Scrum managementnot ServiceNow
ServiceNow
- Enterprise IT managementnot Asana
- Digital transformationnot Asana
- Workflow automationnot 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 $30.49 against the annual rates
ServiceNow
- Listed on G-Cloud 14 by reseller UP3 Services Ltd at £81.00 per licence per month for ServiceNow
Pricing, plan by plan
Asana
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Asana review.
ServiceNow
On request- IT Service Management$undefined/month
- Incident management
- Problem management
- Change management
- IT Operations Management$undefined/month
- Discovery
- Service mapping
- Event management
- Customer Service Management$undefined/month
- Omnichannel engagement
- Self-service
- Case management
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 ServiceNow if
- You need itsm.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want it operations.
Questions people ask
- Is Asana or ServiceNow better?
- Neither clearly leads. Asana starts at Free and ServiceNow at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Asana or ServiceNow?
- Asana has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Asana and On request for ServiceNow.
- Does Asana or ServiceNow run on more platforms?
- Asana runs on Web, iOS, Android. ServiceNow runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Asana for free?
- Yes. Asana has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ServiceNow 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 ServiceNow is typically brought in for.
- What can Asana do that ServiceNow cannot?
- Asana covers Multiple project views, Task dependencies, Milestones, Portfolios. ServiceNow covers ITSM, IT Operations, Customer workflows, Employee workflows. Both handle Slack, Microsoft Teams, Salesforce, SOC2.
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.
SourceServiceNow: Does ServiceNow offer a free trial?
ServiceNow provides product trials and demos for prospects. Organizations can request a demo to see the platform capabilities for IT service management, customer service management, and business workflows.
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.
SourceServiceNow: How is ServiceNow priced?
ServiceNow uses subscription-based pricing with custom quotes based on the number of users and modules selected. Organizations must contact ServiceNow directly to receive pricing for their specific deployment needs.
SourceAsana: Does Asana integrate with other work tools?
Yes. Asana offers 200+ integrations including Slack, Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, Salesforce, Jira, and Zoom.
SourceServiceNow: What implementation support does ServiceNow provide?
ServiceNow offers professional services, customer success management, and training programs to help organizations maximize value from the platform. Implementation support is available through direct services teams and certified implementation partners.
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