Asana vs Todoist (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

Lower starting price
Not comparable
Not comparable: Todoist does not list a price
Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
Asana
4.4 against 4.0
Same job?
Yes
Both are Productivity tools

Side by side

Compared on	Asana	Todoist
Our rating	4.4Better	4.0
Starts at	$10.99/mo	Free
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Category	Productivity	Productivity
Plans	Personal$0 Starter$13.49 per user/mo, or $10.99 billed yearly Advanced$30.49 per user/mo, or $24.99 billed yearly EnterpriseQuote only	Free
Key features	AI breaks plain-language goals into tasks, milestones, and dependencies AI teammates feature (beta) extends toward active project collaboration Free Personal plan for up to two users Long-established work management platform with mature integrations Starter and Advanced paid tiers priced per user per month	AI-generated action plans from a stated goal Natural language task entry Projects, labels and saved filters Team collaboration and shared projects Apps across every major platform
Pros	AI is layered onto a mature, widely adopted platform rather than an unproven new product Free Personal plan supports small teams before any payment is required No minimum seat count on paid plans, unlike some per-seat competitors	Long track record and independent operation in a category full of shutdowns Publishes where AI is and is not used rather than overclaiming Mature task model that works without any AI at all
Cons	Advanced tier at $24.99/user/month runs above several competitors' equivalent plans AI teammates feature is still in beta, not yet a fully mature capability AI functions more as a structuring assistant than an autonomous agent that executes work	AI capability is deliberately narrower than competitors advertise Advanced features including reminders sit on paid tiers Fewer built-in views than heavier project tools
Company	Asana, founded 2008	Doist

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FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Asana better than Todoist?

In our reviews Asana scores 4.4 and Todoist scores 4.0. The better pick depends on the job. Asana: Founded by two ex-Facebook engineers in 2008, now adding AI teammates to its task-breakdown assistant. Todoist: A long-established task manager with AI-generated action plans, built by a company that publishes its deliberate position on how AI should be used.

Which is cheaper, Asana or Todoist?

Asana: from $10.99/mo. Todoist: free.

Do Asana and Todoist have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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