Asana vs Easy Project

Asana is a work management platform designed to help users organize and streamline operations with a user-friendly, customizable interface, automation and AI. Key features include the ability to create custom fields, deadlines, and subtasks, utilize various project views like Kanban boards and timelines, and leverage AI for summarizing tasks and drafting workflows. During my test of the software, I liked how easy it was to create a task by email and create project and task summaries using their AI tool.Customization was also a win. I built a task template for my Content Creation project with custom fields, relative due dates, assignees and a bulleted checklist. However, head’s up, adding task templates to existing tasks requires creating a new task with the template and merging it. Hands down, workflow management was one of my favorite parts of testing Asana. Adding in new sections (without having to go to the list view) and creating custom rules for transitions with a little help from their version of prompts was a breeze.Collaboration is another plus, with in-card comments and mentions, an inbox, group and individual messaging in platform and guest accounts with custom permissions for external users.On the downside, if you don’t have access to a free trial of the paid version (like I did), the free version may not be as effective. You won’t be able to access AI features, certain project views and resource management. The setup also isn’t exactly intuitive, and you may need training plus multiple visits to the help center to conceptualize your project and pick the right template.Overall, Asana is a fantastic all-in-one project management solution for users looking for a flexible tool with AI assistance and don’t mind springing for one of the paid plans.

Is managing projects feeling like pushing a boulder uphill? User reviews from the past year suggest Easy Project might not be the excavator you need. While some users appreciate its robust features like resource management and customizability, citing a 30% reduction in project timelines and a 60% productivity boost, a recurring theme in reviews is the software's steep learning curve, especially for beginners. Users frequently point out the lack of adequate documentation, making it challenging to navigate the software's complexities. Furthermore, complaints about bugs, an outdated interface, and the considerable time investment required for configuration raise concerns about its user-friendliness compared to more intuitive alternatives like Monday.com. Easy Project seems to be a powerful tool, akin to a Swiss Army knife with a multitude of features. However, its complexity and potential for glitches might leave users feeling like they're wrestling with the tool instead of the task at hand. This makes it better suited for larger, well-established teams with dedicated resources for training and troubleshooting, rather than smaller teams or individuals seeking a plug-and-play solution.