Productivity comparison 
Notion vs Asana
Our pick: Notion scores 9.2/10 against 8.3/10 for Asana. Here's how they differ and which one fits your needs.
Notion
Connected workspace for docs, wikis and projects with AI
9.2/10From $10/moOur pick
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At a glance
| Notion | Asana | |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 9.2/10 | 8.3/10 |
| Best for | Startups, Teams, Students | Marketing teams, Project managers |
| Type | Notes & docs | Task management |
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starting price | $10/mo | Free |
| Platforms | Web, Mac, Windows, iOS, Android | Web, Mac, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Launched | 2016 | 2008 |
Key features
Notion
- Docs and wikis
- Databases
- Notion AI and agents
- AI meeting notes
- Enterprise search
Asana
- Projects and portfolios
- AI Studio
- Smart summaries
- Goals
- Workflows
Notion: pros and cons
Pros
- Extremely flexible
- Huge template ecosystem
- AI included in Business plan
Cons
- Can get slow in large workspaces
- Flexibility means setup time
Asana: pros and cons
Pros
- Polished and reliable
- Strong for cross-team work
Cons
- Advanced features in pricey tiers
- AI Studio has usage limits
Verdict: Notion or Asana?
Choose Notion if you're startups or teams or students and value extremely flexible.
Choose Asana if you're marketing teams or project managers and value polished and reliable.
Overall we rate Notion slightly higher. Both are worth trying, and at least one has a free plan or trial. See all Productivity tools for more options.
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