Asana vs Notion
Asana starts at $10.99/user/mo and Notion at $10/user/mo on annual billing — but seat minimums, user caps, tiers and billing terms decide the real bill. See it costed below.
Costed for three setups
| Setup | Asana | Notion | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small team · 3 users | $32.97/mo Starter | $30/mo Plus | Notion |
| Small team · 3 users (monthly billing) | $40.47/mo Starter | $36/mo Plus | Notion |
| Growing team · 10 users | $109.90/mo Starter | $100/mo Plus | Notion |
| Growing team · 10 users (monthly billing) | $134.90/mo Starter | $120/mo Plus | Notion |
| Company · 50 users | $549.50/mo Starter | $500/mo Plus | Notion |
| Company · 50 users (monthly billing) | $674.50/mo Starter | $600/mo Plus | Notion |
At a glance
| Feature | Asana | Notion |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing unit | Per user | Per seat |
| Watch out for | The Personal free plan stops at 2 users — a third person means paying for everyone. | Notion Agent and AI Meeting Notes need Business — double the Plus price. |
| Cheapest paid (annual) | $10.99/user/mo | $10/user/mo |
| Cheapest paid (monthly) | $13.49/user/mo | $12/user/mo |
| Entry plan includes | Starter: per user | Plus: per user |
| Forever free | Yes | Yes |
| Trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Add-ons | AI usage packs $0.50 per AI request (Starter, Advanced, Enterprise, Enterprise+). | Add-ons are not priced separately on the page; some plans “may not be available for every workspace”. |
All plans
Asana
| Plan | Mo | Yr/mo | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal | $0 | $0 | per user · max 2 |
| Starter | $13.49 | $10.99 | per user |
| Advanced | $30.49 | $24.99 | per user |
| Enterprise | — | — | per user |
Notion
| Plan | Mo | Yr/mo | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | per user · max 1 |
| Plus | $12 | $10 | per user |
| Business | $24 | $20 | per user |
| Enterprise | — | — | per user |
Gotchas
Asana
- The Personal free plan stops at 2 users — a third person means paying for everyone.
- Yearly billing saves up to 18% ($10.99 vs $13.49 on Starter).
- AI requests beyond the plan are billed at $0.50 each.
Notion
- Notion Agent and AI Meeting Notes need Business — double the Plus price.
- Free is meant for one person; teams of 2+ hit block limits.
- Yearly billing saves up to 20%.
FAQ
Is Asana cheaper than Notion?
For 10 users, annual billing on paid plans: Asana $109.90/mo on Starter vs Notion $100/mo on Plus. The answer flips with team size, user caps and monthly vs annual billing — use the calculator on the project management hub for your exact team.
Do Asana and Notion have free plans?
Asana: Personal plan: $0 forever for one or two people (2 users collaborate for free). Notion: Free plan: $0 per seat for individuals organizing personal projects; collaborative blocks are limited for 2+ members.
How do Asana and Notion handle AI?
Asana: AI Teammates and AI Studio are included on paid plans; prepaid AI requests cost $0.50 per request, sold in usage packs billed upfront. Notion: Plus includes a trial of Notion AI; Business adds Notion Agent, Custom Agents and AI Meeting Notes with 1,500 Standard + 500 Select credits per month.