Asana alternatives: 8 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Asana: can feel heavy for simple to-do lists, and key features are on higher tiers. We ranked 8 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Asana, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. ClickUp currently ranks first.
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Best Asana alternative for most people
ClickUpSimilar breadth with docs and whiteboards included, often at a lower price.
Best Asana alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
TrelloSimpler visual boards for small teams that find Asana too heavy.
Best Asana alternative for Mac
LinearA faster, opinionated tracker for product and engineering teams.
Best Asana alternative for Windows
JiraMore configurable workflows and agile reporting for engineering.
Best Asana alternative for Linux
ClickUpSimilar breadth with docs and whiteboards included, often at a lower price.
Best Asana alternative for iPhone and Android
monday.com Work ManagementMore visual boards and dashboards with many column types.
Best Asana alternative for working in the browser
WrikeStronger resource planning and request forms for large teams.
Asana alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Asana?
ClickUp ranks first right now. Similar breadth with docs and whiteboards included, often at a lower price. Trello and Linear follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Asana?
Yes. ClickUp (free plan + paid), Trello (free plan + paid), Linear (free plan + paid) and Jira (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Asana?
None of the 8 alternatives in this list is open source.
Which Asana alternatives work on Linux?
ClickUp runs on Linux.
Why do people switch from Asana?
The complaints we hear most: can feel heavy for simple to-do lists; key features are on higher tiers.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Asana, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.