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Asana vs Zoho Projects comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 19, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
6.0
Asana improves productivity and reduces costs, but ROI is unclear in mature organizations needing additional reporting tools.
Sentiment score
8.1
Zoho Projects improves productivity and project delivery, offering ROI benefits with efficient processes despite limited direct monetary savings.
There is no need to juggle multiple conversations across different platforms, and the search engine works effectively, allowing for pulling up historical data efficiently, which ensures all pertinent information is available.
Construction Superintendent at Sila Nanotechnologies Inc.
The efficiency of building the whole project has increased through team management using Asana.
Senior Data Scientist at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
However, due to its pricing, I need to be careful about adding each user and feature.
Head of Content Marketing at scion social
It has helped me streamline processes by using my SOPs and Zoho for improvement.
Associate Director at Scimax Global LLC
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.3
Asana's customer service is responsive and helpful, but technical support experiences vary, and community resources are less comprehensive.
Sentiment score
6.5
Zoho Projects' customer service is mixed, excelling in email support but facing issues with phone communication and response times.
The technical support is of high quality.
Head of Content Marketing at scion social
Both email and calling support are working perfectly.
Senior Data Scientist at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
Customer support is quick; whenever we report an issue, the response is prompt.
Sr Technical Product Manager at a tech company with 11-50 employees
They are just a chat away, and there is typically a dedicated person or two handling my account.
Associate Director at Scimax Global LLC
The overall rating for the tech support and customer service team is four out of ten.
Functional Consultant at a non-tech company with 51-200 employees
Their support is phenomenal; their agents realize that part of the reason I am likely to call is because I need Zoho Projects to work in conjunction with other integrated apps.
Owner & Digital Marketing Manager at MPCosta
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.1
Asana is scalable for small to large teams, with seamless integration, although costs can rise with more licenses.
Sentiment score
7.9
Zoho Projects is adaptable for teams of all sizes but may be complex for small businesses seeking simpler tools.
Asana's scalability is impressive, as the organization has grown from one facility in California to another in Washington State, increasing the workforce from one hundred to about four hundred fifty to five hundred people without any scalability issues throughout a four hundred million dollar construction project.
Construction Superintendent at Sila Nanotechnologies Inc.
Asana's scalability is strong because it works with tools like Microsoft Teams, Slack, Google Workspace, Outlook, Jira, Salesforce, and Power BI.
HITRUST and GRC Consultant at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
Multiple teams and multiple team members can collaborate with each other.
Senior Data Scientist at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
I can go straight from ideating within a spreadsheet to implementing within the project management much easier in To Do than in Zoho Projects.
Owner & Digital Marketing Manager at MPCosta
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.2
Asana is highly rated for reliability, with users appreciating its stability and quick resolution of occasional downtimes.
Sentiment score
7.9
Zoho Projects is highly stable with minimal issues, improved over years, but desires more AI features for enhanced reliability.
I have not experienced any stability problems with Asana.
Senior Data Scientist at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Asana is quite stable; it is a tool I can trust.
Head of Content Marketing at scion social
Changes sometimes don't reflect.
Associate Director at Scimax Global LLC
 

Room For Improvement

Users find Asana lacking in support, integration, customization, project management features, automation, security, and AI capabilities.
Zoho Projects needs enhancements in usability, integration, customization, collaboration, and analytics, while adding customer portals and simplifying functionalities.
It would be easier if I could assign tasks directly from my email without needing to open Asana.
Head of Content Marketing at scion social
There was no Asana onboarding. They put it all on me and my boss to go through all of the Asana trainings ourselves and then figure it out.
Project Manager at ZERO TO THREE
It would be beneficial to have a native option for Asana to create tickets so we could move away from our main ticketing tool.
NOC Manager at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees
Providing small bite-sized instructional videos, like how to create a bug, and customizable help icons would be beneficial.
Associate Director at Scimax Global LLC
Managing multiple projects in the project presents challenges.
Engineer information management services at SCTIMST
More technical features for agile methodology would be valuable.
Functional Consultant at a non-tech company with 51-200 employees
 

Setup Cost

Asana offers competitive enterprise pricing with flexible plans, though scaling may increase costs; it's praised for ease and transparency.
Zoho Projects is cost-effective, offering global competitive pricing and multi-application licenses, remaining cheaper than competitors like Salesforce.
To add one user is expensive, which makes me cautious about upgrading or adding more users.
Head of Content Marketing at scion social
We took Asana on a per-person basis, specifically for 50 people, and I do not remember the exact price, but it was an Enterprise feature.
Sr Technical Product Manager at a tech company with 11-50 employees
Initially, it was an affordable option for early adopters, but the price has risen four to five times.
Associate Director at Scimax Global LLC
Zoho Projects is considered cheap compared to Google and Microsoft services.
Engineer information management services at SCTIMST
 

Valuable Features

Asana enhances productivity and collaboration with customizable views, integrations, AI, automation, real-time updates, and intuitive interfaces.
Zoho Projects integrates with various tools, offering task management, customization, scalability, collaboration, and essential time tracking features.
Asana's automation allows me to automate deadlines and send notifications to the right people about approaching deadlines.
Head of Content Marketing at scion social
Asana has positively impacted the organization by providing clarity for everyone, allowing visibility into who is working on what, from the VP of Operations down to maintenance, ensuring necessary parts are available.
Construction Superintendent at Sila Nanotechnologies Inc.
The feature that has made the biggest difference for my team is the cross-functional coordination because it allows communication between the internal team as well as the external teams that are involved in the projects.
HITRUST and GRC Consultant at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
Its integration with Zoho Docs and features like creating a Wiki and the ability to co-author documents without performance constraints are valuable.
Associate Director at Scimax Global LLC
Task management features have significantly enhanced project efficiencies with quantifiable gains.
Functional Consultant at a non-tech company with 51-200 employees
The collaboration tools within Zoho Projects are good.
Engineer information management services at SCTIMST
 

Categories and Ranking

Asana
Ranking in Project Management Software
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
57
Ranking in other categories
AI Sales & Marketing (3rd)
Zoho Projects
Ranking in Project Management Software
15th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
19
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Project Management Software category, the mindshare of Asana is 2.5%, down from 5.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zoho Projects is 1.1%, down from 1.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Project Management Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Asana2.5%
Zoho Projects1.1%
Other96.4%
Project Management Software
 

Featured Reviews

Patrick Conley - PeerSpot reviewer
Construction Superintendent at Sila Nanotechnologies Inc.
Central hub has unified cross‑department tasks and provides clear ownership and communication
The best features Asana offers, once you become familiar with the system, include clarity in view and tracking of questions. For instance, if information is requested from legal and they respond, a record is maintained to track all comments and keep everyone updated. Having that clear view and record of communication helps the team day to day by allowing management and staff to see current statuses and responsibilities. It clarifies whose responsibility it is and identifies any hold-ups with legal or engineering tasks, which keeps the organization organized. Asana has positively impacted the organization by providing clarity for everyone, allowing visibility into who is working on what, from the VP of Operations down to maintenance, ensuring necessary parts are available. It functions as a clearinghouse for all information. Collaboration has greatly improved with Asana. There is no longer a need to chase down accounting or engineering for project updates because information can be checked through comments. File attachment and messaging capabilities between different groups within Asana are helpful. Email notifications are received for updates relevant to tasks, combining Asana alerts with email for easy visibility. The interface and notifications in Asana are appreciated because it integrates with email. Updates can be received even when not logged in, which keeps you informed. Initially, it takes some time to understand the various details, but after extensive use, it feels second nature. Overall, satisfaction with Asana is high.
Matt Costa - PeerSpot reviewer
Owner & Digital Marketing Manager at MPCosta
Accurate time tracking has improved invoicing workflows but task management still needs refinement
I am used to working in To Do, which is a very fast platform. You can essentially copy and paste a range of tasks with various details and paste it directly into the platform, which allows it to handle them very quickly and accurately. Zoho Projects is much more enterprise-focused, so the functionality and flow is a little more restricted than I would enjoy. It has all of the same fields, but those fields are somewhat harder to get information into and out of than many other project management platforms. As for features with Zoho Projects, the time tracking capabilities are very robust, but the method by which I start and stop the timer is not very fluid. As far as features I would like integrated, I am uncertain; rather, I see features that could be improved.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
14%
Construction Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Outsourcing Company
7%
Construction Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
11%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business42
Midsize Enterprise11
Large Enterprise7
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business17
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise1
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Asana?
We took Asana on a per-person basis, specifically for 50 people, and I do not remember the exact price, but it was an Enterprise feature.
What needs improvement with Asana?
Asana can be improved, but I would need to dig more into that to give a thorough response. It would be nice if we could integrate it with Telegram or with something comparable to Open Law or Hermes...
What is your primary use case for Asana?
My main use case for Asana is exchanging tickets with customers. To exchange tickets with customers, we define the field from both sides and exchange the information or issues reported by the custo...
What needs improvement with Zoho Projects?
I am used to working in To Do, which is a very fast platform. You can essentially copy and paste a range of tasks with various details and paste it directly into the platform, which allows it to ha...
What is your primary use case for Zoho Projects?
I was using Zoho Projects previously, but my company still owns many integrated software solutions. I needed the ability to track time within Zoho Projects that automatically streams into invoicing...
What advice do you have for others considering Zoho Projects?
I would mention to other users who would like to start working with Zoho Projects to utilize the support available as much as possible to make their life easier. That was a big portion of what made...
 

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