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Superhuman vs Asana

Superhuman logo

Superhuman

Software

The fastest email experience ever made

From
$30/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Asana logo

Asana

Software

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

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Asana has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Superhuman high pricing compared to free alternatives like Gmail; Asana the free Personal tier is capped at 2 users, so it does not cover a small team
  • They diverge on capability: Superhuman covers Blazing fast performance, Asana covers Multiple project views.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Superhuman and Asana actually diverge.

Attributes where Superhuman and Asana differ
AttributeSuperhumanAsana
Starting price$30/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOSWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20152008

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), 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 Superhuman

  • Blazing fast performance
  • Keyboard-first design
  • AI-powered triage
  • Split inbox
  • Read statuses
  • Remind me later
  • Social insights
  • Calendar integration

Only in Asana

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

Both cover

  • Gmail
  • Salesforce
  • Slack
  • SOC2

What people use each for

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

Superhuman

  • Email managementnot Asana
  • Inbox zeronot Asana
  • Team collaborationnot Asana
  • Sales outreachnot Asana
  • Executive communicationnot Asana

Asana

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

Where each one falls short

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

Superhuman

  • High pricing compared to free alternatives like Gmail
  • Lacks unified inbox for managing multiple email accounts in a single view
  • Limited calendar functionality compared to dedicated scheduling tools
  • No native task management features

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

Superhuman

$30/month
  • Starter$30/month
    • Email productivity
    • Superhuman AI
    • Team collaboration
  • Business$40/month
    • Auto Drafts
    • Ask AI
    • CRM integrations

Asana

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Asana review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Superhuman if

  • You need blazing fast performance.
  • You work on Web, iOS.
  • You also want keyboard-first design.
Superhuman 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 Superhuman or Asana better?
Neither clearly leads. Superhuman starts at $30/month and Asana at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Superhuman or Asana?
Asana has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $30/month for Superhuman and Free for Asana.
Does Superhuman or Asana run on more platforms?
Superhuman runs on Web, iOS. Asana runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Asana for free?
Yes. Asana has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Superhuman starts at $30/month.
What is Superhuman best used for?
Superhuman is most often used for email management, inbox zero, team collaboration, sales outreach. Of those, email management and inbox zero are not what Asana is typically brought in for.
What can Superhuman do that Asana cannot?
Superhuman covers Blazing fast performance, Keyboard-first design, AI-powered triage, Split inbox. Asana covers Multiple project views, Task dependencies, Milestones, Portfolios. Both handle Gmail, Salesforce, Slack, SOC2.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Superhuman: How much does Superhuman cost?

Superhuman offers three plans: Starter at $30/user/month, Business at $40/user/month, and Enterprise with custom pricing. Annual billing provides approximately 16.7% savings, bringing the Starter plan to $25/month.

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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.

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Superhuman: What email platforms does Superhuman work with?

Superhuman is compatible with Gmail and Outlook, and integrates with Google Calendar and Akiflow for calendar and task planning workflows.

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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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Superhuman: Does the Business plan include CRM integrations?

Yes, the Business plan at $40/month unlocks CRM integrations with HubSpot and Salesforce, along with advanced AI features like Auto Drafts and Ask AI.

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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.

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Superhuman: What happened to Superhuman after the Grammarly acquisition?

Superhuman was acquired by Grammarly on July 1, 2025. The company now operates under the Superhuman name while integrating with Grammarly's AI platform.

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