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GanttPROMost similar to Asana in what it does, its category and its price.
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TodoistHas a free plan, rated 4.0 out of 5.
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Goals – AI Action PlannerFrom $1.99/mo, against from $10.99/mo for Asana.
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monday.comRated 4.3 out of 5 in our review, against 4.4 for Asana.
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At a glance
Green means better than Asana, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AsanaBaseline | 4.4 | $10.99/mo | Yes | Founded by two ex-Facebook engineers in 2008, now adding AI teammates to its task-breakdown assistant | |
| GanttPRO | 4.1−0.3 | $7/mo$3.99 less | No | Online Gantt chart software with an AI generator that turns project descriptions into structured plans. | vs Asana |
 Any.do | 3.7−0.7 | Free | Yes | Task manager for individuals and teams with an AI assistant that breaks big tasks into steps, plus WhatsApp task capture and reminders. | vs Asana |
| Todoist | 4.0−0.4 | Free | Yes | 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. | vs Asana |
| Goals – AI Action Planner | 3.6−0.8 | $1.99/mo$9 less | Yes | Turns a plain-language goal into one AI-planned daily action instead of a full project plan. | vs Asana |
| monday.com | 4.3−0.1 | $9/mo$1.99 less | No | Its Autopilot Hub centralizes every automation and workflow across a team's boards | vs Asana |
 BeeDone | 3.8−0.6 | $8/mo$2.99 less | Yes | Gamified AI task planner that turns to-do lists into XP, levels, and unlockable rewards. | vs Asana |
 Remember The Milk | 3.5−0.9 | Free | Yes | Long-running task manager now with a Beta AI-assistant integration - add and organize tasks just by asking Claude, ChatGPT, or Cursor. | vs Asana |
 Smartsheet | 4.2−0.2 | Not listed | No | Work management at enterprise scale, from a spreadsheet grid up to portfolio dashboards. | vs Asana |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Asana.
GanttPRO
4.1$7/mo
vs Asana$3.99 less−0.3
Online Gantt chart software with an AI generator that turns project descriptions into structured plans.
- AI Gantt chart generator from plain-language project descriptions
- Task dependencies, milestones, and critical-path visualization
- Resource workload and capacity management
Established since 2015 with a large, verifiable customer base (800K+ users, named enterprise clients)
No permanent free plan; the product reverts to unusable after the 14-day trial without payment
Any.do
3.7Free
vs Asana−0.7
Task manager for individuals and teams with an AI assistant that breaks big tasks into steps, plus WhatsApp task capture and reminders.
- AI assistant with Break It Down task decomposition
- WhatsApp task creation and reminders
- Lists, calendar and reminders in one app
Task decomposition addresses the real reason to-dos stall
AI features sit on the paid tiers
Todoist
4.0Free
vs Asana−0.4
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.
- AI-generated action plans from a stated goal
- Natural language task entry
- Projects, labels and saved filters
Long track record and independent operation in a category full of shutdowns
AI capability is deliberately narrower than competitors advertise
Goals – AI Action Planner
3.6$1.99/mo
vs Asana$9 less−0.8
Turns a plain-language goal into one AI-planned daily action instead of a full project plan.
- Natural-language goal entry converted into a staged plan
- One highlighted "next action" surfaced per day
- Streak and check-in tracking tied to each goal
Free tier needs no signup, lowering the barrier to try it
Launched in 2026, so long-term reliability is unproven
monday.com
4.3$9/mo
vs Asana$1.99 less−0.1
Its Autopilot Hub centralizes every automation and workflow across a team's boards.
- Autopilot Hub centralizes automations and integrations across boards
- AI-driven automated task generation from basic project goal inputs
- Capacity Manager consolidates resource planning into one dashboard
Autopilot Hub gives visibility across automations that would otherwise be scattered and hard to track
3-seat minimum on all paid plans adds real cost for very small teams
BeeDone
3.8$8/mo
vs Asana$2.99 less−0.6
Gamified AI task planner that turns to-do lists into XP, levels, and unlockable rewards.
- XP, leveling, and reward-based task gamification
- AI coach (Dopa) with five personality modes
- AI Task Splitter for breaking down large projects
Free Novice tier covers core habit tracking before any payment
Free tier caps active habits at 3, pushing regular users toward Pro Player
Remember The Milk
3.5Free
vs Asana−0.9
Long-running task manager now with a Beta AI-assistant integration - add and organize tasks just by asking Claude, ChatGPT, or Cursor.
- Beta AI-assistant integration (Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and more)
- Natural-language task creation and list organization
- AI-assisted prioritization of what to focus on
AI integration works through assistants you may already use daily
AI-assistant integration is Beta and positioned as an add-on, not the core experience
Smartsheet
4.2Not listed
vs Asana−0.2
Work management at enterprise scale, from a spreadsheet grid up to portfolio dashboards.
- Grid, Gantt, Kanban and dashboard views
- Milestone and dependency tracking
- Resource planning and workload balancing
The spreadsheet grid gets adoption where project tools fail
Per-member pricing with a three-member minimum on Business
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Asana free?
Asana has a free plan, and paid plans start from $10.99/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Asana?
Todoist is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.0 out of 5). Other free options: BeeDone, Any.do, Goals – AI Action Planner.
What is the cheapest alternative to Asana?
Among paid plans, Goals – AI Action Planner has the lowest starting price (from $1.99/mo). If you need it free, start with Todoist.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.