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Jenkins vs Asana

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Jenkins

Software

The leading open source automation server

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Asana logo

Asana

Software

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

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Jenkins described by the vendor as the leading open source automation server and a community-driven project, with no commercial edition or license fee; Asana the free Personal tier is capped at 2 users, so it does not cover a small team
  • They diverge on capability: Jenkins covers Continuous integration, Asana covers Multiple project views.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Jenkins and Asana actually diverge.

Attributes where Jenkins and Asana differ
AttributeJenkinsAsana
Pricing modelopen-sourceUnknown
PlatformsLinux, Windows, Macos, DockerWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20112008

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Jenkins

  • Continuous integration
  • Continuous delivery
  • Pipeline as code
  • Distributed builds
  • Plugin ecosystem
  • REST API
  • CLI tools
  • Build triggers

Only in Asana

  • Multiple project views
  • Task dependencies
  • Milestones
  • Portfolios
  • Goals & OKRs
  • Workflow automation
  • Resource management
  • Reporting dashboards

Both cover

  • Slack

What people use each for

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

Jenkins

  • CI/CD pipelinesnot Asana
  • Automated testingnot Asana
  • Build automationnot Asana
  • Deployment automationnot Asana
  • Infrastructure as codenot Asana

Asana

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

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Jenkins

  • Described by the vendor as the leading open source automation server and a community-driven project, with no commercial edition or license fee

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Jenkins

Free
  • Open SourceFree
    • Unlimited builds
    • 1000+ plugins
    • Self-hosted
  • CloudBees CI$undefined/month
    • Enterprise features
    • High availability
    • Role-based access

Asana

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Asana review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Jenkins if

  • You need continuous integration.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Linux, Windows, Macos, Docker.
  • You also want continuous delivery.
Jenkins review

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

Questions people ask

Is Jenkins or Asana better?
Neither clearly leads. Jenkins starts at Free and Asana at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Jenkins or Asana?
Jenkins starts at Free and Asana at Free.
Does Jenkins or Asana run on more platforms?
Jenkins runs on Linux, Windows, Macos, Docker. Asana runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Jenkins for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Jenkins best used for?
Jenkins is most often used for ci/cd pipelines, automated testing, build automation, deployment automation. Of those, ci/cd pipelines and automated testing are not what Asana is typically brought in for.
What can Jenkins do that Asana cannot?
Jenkins covers Continuous integration, Continuous delivery, Pipeline as code, Distributed builds. Asana covers Multiple project views, Task dependencies, Milestones, Portfolios. Both handle Slack.

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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