The Asana Alternative
That Costs $49/mo Flat
Asana charges $10.99–$24.99 per user, per month. A 10-person team pays $110–$250/mo. Thicket gives you project management with tasks, messages, docs, and timesheets — for one flat price, no matter how many people you add.
$49/month flat. Unlimited users. No per-seat fees.
Free plan available. No credit card required.
Asana Gets Expensive Fast
Asana's per-seat pricing means your bill grows every time you add a team member, client, or contractor. What starts at $55/month for 5 people becomes $220/month at 20 and $550/month at 50.
Per-seat pricing adds up
Asana Starter is $10.99/user/month. A 20-person team pays $220/month — nearly 4.5x what Thicket charges for unlimited users.
Every person costs more
Clients, contractors, freelancers — everyone on Asana is another $10.99–$24.99/month. On Thicket, everyone is included.
Key features gated behind Advanced
Portfolios, Goals, and advanced reporting require the $24.99/user Advanced plan — more than doubling your per-user cost. On Thicket, every feature is available.
Everything in One Place — Without the Complexity
Asana gives you projects, timelines, portfolios, goals, and custom dashboards to configure. Thicket gives you projects with tasks, messages, docs, and files — ready to use in minutes.
A single project view in Thicket — everything your team needs without the setup overhead of Asana's custom fields and rules.
Honest Comparison: Thicket vs. Asana
Asana has more features. Thicket has the features most teams actually use — at a fraction of the cost. Here's an honest look at what each tool does and doesn't do.
| Feature | Thicket | Asana | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task management | |||
| Projects & boards | |||
| Documents & docs | |||
| File sharing | |||
| Client/guest access | Free in Thicket, extra seats in Asana | ||
| Custom forms | |||
| Schedule & calendar | |||
| Team messaging | Built-in message boards per project | ||
| Timesheets | Built-in, not a paid add-on | ||
| Free plan (5+ users) | Asana Personal limited to basic features | ||
| Flat pricing (no per-user fees) | |||
| Portfolios & Goals | Advanced plan only ($24.99/user/mo) | ||
| Workflow automations (Rules) | We keep it manual and simple | ||
| Timeline with dependencies | Not on roadmap — use a dedicated tool |
When Asana is the better choice
If your team relies on Portfolios for multi-project tracking, Goals for company-wide OKRs, timeline views with dependency management, or advanced reporting dashboards — Asana is built for that. Thicket is purpose-built for teams that want tasks, docs, messaging, and timesheets without the configuration overhead or per-user pricing. We'd rather you pick the right tool than the wrong one.
All Your Projects, One View
No nested teams, workspaces, or organizations to manage. Thicket shows all your projects in a clean grid with status, members, and recent activity. Find what you need in seconds.
- See project status and team at a glance
- Pin important projects to the top
- No nested hierarchy to navigate
The Math Speaks for Itself
Asana Starter charges $10.99/user/month. Asana Advanced is $24.99/user/month. Thicket is $49/month flat — no matter how many people you add.
| Team Size | Thicket Pro | Asana Starter$10.99/user/mo | Asana Advanced$24.99/user/mo | You Savevs Starter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 users | $49/mo | $55/mo | $125/mo | $6/mo |
| 10 users | $49/mo | $110/mo | $250/mo | $61/mo |
| 20 users | $49/mo | $220/mo | $500/mo | $171/mo |
| 50 users | $49/mo | $550/mo | $1,250/mo | $501/mo |
$61/mo
saved vs Asana Starter at 10 users
$201/mo
saved vs Asana Advanced at 10 users
$501/mo
saved vs Asana Starter at 50 users
Based on Asana Starter at $10.99/user/month and Asana Advanced at $24.99/user/month (annual billing). Thicket Pro is $49/month flat for unlimited users.
Tasks Without the Overhead
Create tasks, assign them, set due dates, and track progress. No custom fields to configure, no dependency mapping, no view setup required before your team can start working.
- Assign tasks to team members instantly
- Due dates, priorities, and progress tracking
- Works on desktop and mobile
Why Teams Switch from Asana
The same reasons keep coming up.
Per-seat costs escalate
At $10.99–$24.99/user/month, Asana costs $220–$500/month for a 20-person team. Thicket is $49/month for any team size.
Every guest costs full price
Inviting a client to review a project costs the same as a full-time team member. External collaborators shouldn't cost $10.99–$24.99/month each.
Advanced features require Advanced pricing
Portfolios, Goals, and advanced reporting are locked behind the $24.99/user/month plan. Many teams discover they need these after signing up for Starter.
No built-in time tracking
Asana doesn't include timesheets. Teams pay for Harvest, Toggl, or another tool on top of Asana. Thicket includes timesheets on every plan, including Free.
No real project messaging
Asana has task comments and status updates, but no project-level message boards for long-form discussions. Teams end up in Slack or email.
Simpler tool, better value
Teams don't always need portfolios, goals, and workflow automations. They need tasks, messages, and docs — at a price that doesn't punish growth.
How to Switch from Asana
Most teams are fully switched over in a day. Here's the step-by-step process.
Export your Asana data
Go to your Asana project, click the dropdown menu, and select Export/Print > CSV. Repeat for each project you want to migrate. Your tasks, assignees, due dates, and descriptions come with you.
Create your Thicket workspace
Sign up for a free account at thickethq.com. Create projects that match your Asana projects — most teams have 3-8 active projects. Each Asana project maps to one Thicket project.
Set up your projects and tasks
Create your task lists (matching Asana sections) and add your active tasks. Focus on what's current — you don't need to migrate completed work. Most teams set this up in 1-2 hours.
Invite your team
Add everyone — team members, clients, contractors. Unlike Asana, every person is included in your $49/month flat price. No need to calculate per-seat costs or leave anyone out.
Run both tools for a week
Keep Asana active while your team ramps up on Thicket. Once everyone's comfortable, cancel Asana. Most teams fully switch within a week.
Need help migrating?
Our support team has helped dozens of teams switch from Asana. We'll walk you through it.
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Common Questions About Switching
Is Thicket really a full replacement for Asana?
For most teams, yes. Thicket covers project management, tasks, documents, team messaging, forms, timesheets, and client access. If your team relies heavily on Asana features like Portfolios, Goals, or advanced reporting dashboards, Thicket may not be the right fit. But if you use Asana for tasks, projects, and team coordination — and wish it were simpler and cheaper — Thicket is built for you.
How much does Thicket cost compared to Asana?
Thicket Pro is $49/month flat for unlimited users. Asana Starter charges $10.99/user/month and Advanced charges $24.99/user/month. A 10-person team on Asana Starter costs $110/month — on Thicket, it costs $49/month. A 20-person team on Asana Starter costs $220/month — on Thicket, still $49/month. If you're on Asana Advanced, the savings are even greater: a 10-person team saves $201/month, and a 20-person team saves $451/month by switching to Thicket.
Can I migrate from Asana to Thicket?
Yes. You can export your Asana projects as CSV and recreate your workspace in Thicket. The project structure maps naturally — Asana projects become Thicket projects, sections become task lists. Focus on migrating active work rather than historical data. Most teams complete the migration in a day, and our support team can help with the transition if needed.
Does Thicket have a free plan?
Yes. The Free plan includes 3 projects, 5 team members, and 1GB storage. No credit card required. Asana's free plan (Personal) is limited to basic features with no timeline, no forms, and no reporting. Thicket's Pro plan at $49/month unlocks unlimited projects, unlimited users, and unlimited storage with a 14-day free trial.
Does Thicket have team messaging like Asana?
Yes — and better. Every project in Thicket has a built-in message board for team discussions, updates, and announcements. Asana's messaging features are limited to task comments and status updates — there's no dedicated space for long-form project discussions. On Asana, teams end up using Slack or email for project-level conversations. Thicket keeps those conversations in context, inside the project where the work is happening.
Can I invite clients or contractors without extra cost?
Yes. Thicket Pro includes unlimited users — team members, clients, and contractors all included. On Asana, every person you add is another $10.99–$24.99/month. This makes Thicket especially cost-effective for agencies, consultancies, and teams that regularly collaborate with external partners. Invite as many people as you need without worrying about the bill.
What does Thicket have that Asana doesn't?
Thicket includes built-in timesheets, project-level message boards, and flat pricing with unlimited users — none of which Asana offers on their Starter or Advanced plans. You also get custom forms and client access included at no extra cost. On Asana, time tracking requires a third-party integration like Harvest or Toggl, and meaningful project discussions require an external chat tool.
What does Asana have that Thicket doesn't?
Asana offers Portfolios for tracking multiple projects at the executive level, Goals for company-wide OKR tracking, workflow automations (Rules), advanced reporting dashboards, and a large integration marketplace. These features are powerful for enterprise teams with dedicated project managers. If you rely heavily on any of these, Asana may be the better fit. Thicket is built for teams that need the core project management features without the enterprise overhead.
How does Asana's pricing work in 2026?
Asana has four tiers: Personal (free, limited features), Starter at $10.99/user/month, Advanced at $24.99/user/month, and Enterprise (custom pricing). All paid prices are annual billing — monthly billing costs more. Every plan charges per user, so your cost scales linearly with every person you add. A 10-person team on Starter pays $110/month, and on Advanced pays $250/month. Thicket charges $49/month flat regardless of team size.
How long does it take to set up Thicket?
Most teams are up and running in under 30 minutes. Create an account, set up your first project, add your task lists, and invite your team. There's no workspace configuration, no timeline setup, and no rule builder to configure before you can start working. Compare this to Asana, where a new workspace typically takes several hours to configure properly — setting up projects, custom fields, rules, and views for each team.
Project management shouldn't cost $10.99 per person
Thicket is $49/mo flat for unlimited users. Free plan available. No credit card needed to start.