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Asana vs Tandem

Asana logo

Asana

Technology

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

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tandem logo

Tandem

Remote Work

Virtual office for remote and hybrid teams

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; Tandem limited offline functionality - requires internet connectivity for core features
  • They diverge on capability: Asana covers Multiple project views, Tandem covers Team presence.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Asana and Tandem actually diverge.

Attributes where Asana and Tandem differ
AttributeAsanaTandem
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, macOS, Windows
CategoryTechnologyRemote Work
Founded20082019

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), 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 Tandem

  • Team presence
  • One-click calls
  • Screen sharing
  • Virtual rooms
  • Status indicators
  • Google Calendar
  • Notion
  • Linear

Both cover

  • Slack
  • SOC2

What people use each for

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

Asana

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

Tandem

  • Remote worknot Asana
  • Team collaborationnot Asana
  • Quick huddlesnot Asana
  • Pair programmingnot 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

Tandem

  • Limited offline functionality - requires internet connectivity for core features
  • Dashboard user experience needs improvement for better feature utilization
  • Market adoption challenge - most remote workers value autonomy over spontaneous collaboration
  • Feature complexity is high relative to actual usage frequency
  • Reduced feature development velocity after company restructuring

Pricing, plan by plan

Asana

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Asana review.

Tandem

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Tandem 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 Tandem if

  • You need team presence.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, macOS, Windows.
  • You also want one-click calls.
Tandem review

Questions people ask

Is Asana or Tandem better?
Neither clearly leads. Asana starts at Free and Tandem at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Asana or Tandem?
Asana starts at Free and Tandem at Free.
Does Asana or Tandem run on more platforms?
Asana runs on Web, iOS, Android. Tandem runs on Web, macOS, Windows.
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 Tandem is typically brought in for.
What can Asana do that Tandem cannot?
Asana covers Multiple project views, Task dependencies, Milestones, Portfolios. Tandem covers Team presence, One-click calls, Screen sharing, Virtual rooms. Both handle Slack, 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.

Source
Tandem: Does Tandem have a free tier?

Yes. Tandem offers a free plan supporting up to 4 team members with access to video calls, screen sharing, and messaging features.

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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.

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Tandem: What integrations does Tandem support?

Tandem integrates with Slack, Notion, GitHub, Trello, and over 40 other apps, displaying which applications team members are currently using.

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Asana: Does Asana integrate with other work tools?

Yes. Asana offers 200+ integrations including Slack, Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, Salesforce, Jira, and Zoom.

Source
Tandem: How many users can I add to each plan?

Tandem's free plan supports up to 4 members, Small Teams up to 10, Medium Teams up to 50, and Large Teams supports unlimited members.

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