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Asana vs SketchUp Pro

Asana logo

Asana

Technology

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

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SketchUp Pro logo

SketchUp Pro

Construction & Architecture

3D design and modeling software for architects and designers

From
$33.25/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; SketchUp Pro sketchUp Pro is a tier within SketchUp; see SketchUp entry for full comparison
  • They diverge on capability: Asana covers Multiple project views, SketchUp Pro covers 3D modeling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Asana and SketchUp Pro actually diverge.

Attributes where Asana and SketchUp Pro differ
AttributeAsanaSketchUp Pro
Starting priceFree$33.25/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWindows, macOS, Web, iPad
CategoryTechnologyConstruction & Architecture
Founded20082000

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 SketchUp Pro

  • 3D modeling
  • Visualization
  • Documentation
  • Cloud collaboration
  • Layout integration
  • Revit
  • AutoCAD
  • LayOut

What people use each for

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

Asana

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

SketchUp Pro

  • 3D professional design and modellingnot Asana
  • Architectural documentation with LayOutnot Asana
  • Access to 1000+ extensions librarynot 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 Pro

  • SketchUp Pro is a tier within SketchUp; see SketchUp entry for full comparison
  • No separate product—this is the Pro annual subscription tier at £33.25/month

Pricing, plan by plan

Asana

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Asana review.

SketchUp Pro

$33.25/month

No published plan breakdown. See the SketchUp Pro 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 Pro if

  • You need 3d modeling.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Web, iPad.
  • You also want visualization.
SketchUp Pro review

Questions people ask

Is Asana or SketchUp Pro better?
Neither clearly leads. Asana starts at Free and SketchUp Pro at $33.25/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Asana or SketchUp Pro?
Asana has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Asana and $33.25/month for SketchUp Pro.
Does Asana or SketchUp Pro run on more platforms?
Asana runs on Web, iOS, Android. SketchUp Pro runs on Windows, macOS, Web, iPad.
Can I use Asana for free?
Yes. Asana has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SketchUp Pro starts at $33.25/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 SketchUp Pro is typically brought in for.
What can Asana do that SketchUp Pro cannot?
Asana covers Multiple project views, Task dependencies, Milestones, Portfolios. SketchUp Pro covers 3D modeling, Visualization, Documentation, Cloud collaboration.

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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