Asana vs Teamwork — Which One Wins?
Pick Asana if: Mid-size teams that need structured project workflows without developer complexity
Pick Teamwork if: Agencies and client services teams that need billable time tracking baked into project management
Our take: Asana for simplicity, Teamwork for power users.
| Asana | Teamwork | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free for up to 10 users | Starter $10.99/user/mo | Free for up to 5 users | Deliver $13.99/user/mo |
| Features | Timeline and Gantt views, Workflow automation, Custom fields and forms, Portfolio tracking, 200+ integrations | Client-facing project views, Time tracking and billing, Workload and profitability reporting, Task dependencies and milestones, Built-in chat |
| Best for | Mid-size teams that need structured project workflows without developer complexity | Agencies and client services teams that need billable time tracking baked into project management |
| Learning Curve | Medium | Medium |
The Real Difference
Both offer free tiers, so the real question is what you get when you start paying.
Asana stands out with Timeline and Gantt views and Workflow automation. Teamwork counters with Client-facing project views and Workload and profitability reporting.
Asana's Achilles heel: free plan is barebones — you hit paywall fast on reporting and automation. Teamwork's: the interface feels enterprise-heavy for small teams — too many menus for simple projects. Pick whichever weakness you can live with.
Bottom Line
If you value timeline and gantt views and mid-size teams that need, go with Asana. If agencies and client services matters more, Teamwork is your pick. Neither is a bad choice — but one will fit your workflow better.