Asana vs Wrike
Asana starts at $10.99/user/mo and Wrike 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 | Wrike | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small team · 3 users | $32.97/mo Starter | $30/mo Team | Wrike |
| Small team · 3 users (monthly billing) | $40.47/mo Starter | $30/mo Team | Wrike |
| Growing team · 10 users | $109.90/mo Starter | $100/mo Team | Wrike |
| Growing team · 10 users (monthly billing) | $134.90/mo Starter | $100/mo Team | Wrike |
| Company · 50 users | $549.50/mo Starter | $1,250/mo Business | Asana |
| Company · 50 users (monthly billing) | $674.50/mo Starter | $1,250/mo Business | Asana |
At a glance
| Feature | Asana | Wrike |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing unit | Per user | Per user, billed annually |
| Watch out for | The Personal free plan stops at 2 users — a third person means paying for everyone. | Prices are per month but billed annually per user — there is no month-to-month price on the page. |
| Cheapest paid (annual) | $10.99/user/mo | $10/user/mo |
| Cheapest paid (monthly) | $13.49/user/mo | $10/user/mo |
| Entry plan includes | Starter: per user | Team: per user · min 2 · max 15 |
| Forever free | Yes | Yes |
| Trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Add-ons | AI usage packs $0.50 per AI request (Starter, Advanced, Enterprise, Enterprise+). | Wrike Whiteboard $15/user/mo; Integrate, Two-Way Sync, Datahub, Lock and AI action packs are custom priced. |
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 |
Wrike
| Plan | Mo | Yr/mo | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | per user |
| Team | — | $10 | per user · min 2 · max 15 |
| Business | — | $25 | per user · min 5 · max 200 |
| Pinnacle | — | — | per user |
| Apex | — | — | 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.
Wrike
- Prices are per month but billed annually per user — there is no month-to-month price on the page.
- Team stops at 15 users; Business needs at least 5.
- Most power add-ons (Two-Way Sync, Datahub) are quote-only.
FAQ
Is Asana cheaper than Wrike?
For 10 users, annual billing on paid plans: Asana $109.90/mo on Starter vs Wrike $100/mo on Team. 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 Wrike have free plans?
Asana: Personal plan: $0 forever for one or two people (2 users collaborate for free). Wrike: Free plan: $0 per user/month with essential task management (active task limitations apply); paid plans: Try for free, no credit card.
How do Asana and Wrike 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. Wrike: AI Essentials on Team and AI Elite on Business and above; AI Elite action packs are custom priced.