Technology · head to head
Asana vs Sublime Text
Sublime Text
Technology
A sophisticated text editor for code, markup and prose
- From
- $99/one-time
- Rated
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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; Sublime Text a personal licence is $99 as a one off purchase but includes only 3 years of updates, after which a paid upgrade is required to keep receiving them
- They diverge on capability: Asana covers Multiple project views, Sublime Text covers Lightning fast performance.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Asana and Sublime Text actually diverge.
| Attribute | Asana | Sublime Text |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $99/one-time |
| Pricing model | Unknown | one-time |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Windows, Macos, Linux |
| Founded | 2008 | 2007 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Technology).
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 Sublime Text
- Lightning fast performance
- Multiple selections
- Command palette
- Instant project switch
- Plugin ecosystem
- Customizable UI
- Advanced search and replace
- Split editing
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Asana
- Project planning & trackingnot Sublime Text
- Campaign managementnot Sublime Text
- Product launchesnot Sublime Text
- Event planningnot Sublime Text
- Agile & Scrum managementnot Sublime Text
Sublime Text
- Editing code and text files in a fast native desktop editornot Asana
- Working across large files and projects with multi cursor editingnot 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
Sublime Text
- A personal licence is $99 as a one off purchase but includes only 3 years of updates, after which a paid upgrade is required to keep receiving them
- Business use is a separate annual subscription rather than a perpetual licence, starting at $65 per seat per year
- The distinction means the same editor is perpetual for an individual and subscription for a company
Pricing, plan by plan
Asana
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Asana review.
Sublime Text
$99/one-time- Personal License$99/one-time
- 3 years of updates
- All current features
- Cross-platform license
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 Sublime Text if
- You need lightning fast performance.
- You work on Windows, Macos, Linux.
- You also want multiple selections.
Questions people ask
- Is Asana or Sublime Text better?
- Neither clearly leads. Asana starts at Free and Sublime Text at $99/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Asana or Sublime Text?
- Asana has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Asana and $99/one-time for Sublime Text.
- Does Asana or Sublime Text run on more platforms?
- Asana runs on Web, iOS, Android. Sublime Text runs on Windows, Macos, Linux.
- Can I use Asana for free?
- Yes. Asana has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Sublime Text starts at $99/one-time.
- 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 Sublime Text is typically brought in for.
- What can Asana do that Sublime Text cannot?
- Asana covers Multiple project views, Task dependencies, Milestones, Portfolios. Sublime Text covers Lightning fast performance, Multiple selections, Command palette, Instant project switch.
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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