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Asana vs SketchUp

Asana logo

Asana

Technology

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

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SketchUp logo

SketchUp

Construction & Architecture

3D design software for everyone

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; SketchUp studio tier limited to Windows only; not available for macOS or Linux
  • They diverge on capability: Asana covers Multiple project views, SketchUp covers 3D modeling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Asana and SketchUp actually diverge.

Attributes where Asana and SketchUp differ
AttributeAsanaSketchUp
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, iPad, Windows, macOS (Pro only)
CategoryTechnologyConstruction & Architecture
Founded20081978

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 SketchUp

  • 3D modeling
  • 2D documentation
  • Rendering
  • Animation
  • Extension warehouse
  • 3D Warehouse
  • LayOut
  • V-Ray

What people use each for

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

Asana

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

SketchUp

  • 3D architectural design and visualizationnot Asana
  • Product design and prototypingnot Asana
  • Interior design planningnot Asana
  • Real estate visualizationnot 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

SketchUp

  • Studio tier limited to Windows only; not available for macOS or Linux
  • Go tier restricted to iPad and web—no desktop application access
  • LayOut (documentation tool) only available in Pro and Studio tiers
  • 1000+ extensions library only available in Pro and Studio; Go has limited extension access

Pricing, plan by plan

Asana

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Asana review.

SketchUp

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the SketchUp 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 SketchUp if

  • You need 3d modeling.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iPad, Windows, macOS (Pro only).
  • You also want 2d documentation.
SketchUp review

Questions people ask

Is Asana or SketchUp better?
Neither clearly leads. Asana starts at Free and SketchUp at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Asana or SketchUp?
Asana starts at Free and SketchUp at Free.
Does Asana or SketchUp run on more platforms?
Asana runs on Web, iOS, Android. SketchUp runs on Web, iPad, Windows, macOS (Pro only).
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 SketchUp is typically brought in for.
What can Asana do that SketchUp cannot?
Asana covers Multiple project views, Task dependencies, Milestones, Portfolios. SketchUp covers 3D modeling, 2D documentation, Rendering, Animation.

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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