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- What is Slack?<\/a><\/li>\n
- What is Asana?<\/a><\/li>\n
- Slack Vs. Asana: Features Compared<\/a><\/li>\n
- Slack Vs. Asana on Reddit<\/a><\/li>\n
- Meet ClickUp: The Best Alternative to Asana and Slack<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
What is Slack?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n![\"Slack](\"https:\/\/d34u8crftukxnk.cloudfront.net\/slackpress\/prod\/sites\/6\/Dark-Mode-Transparent.png\")
\nVia Slack<\/a><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Slack is a workplace communication tool<\/a> designed for teams to exchange information and collaborate in real time<\/a>. It even offers voice and video calls, along with both individual and group chat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Slack, your organization will have a workspace. In that workspace, you can build channels for individual teams, projects, or topics or use direct messages for one-on-one and ad-hoc group chats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In channels and chat, you can share files and start calls (or huddles). For anything beyond chat, you get thousands of integrations with other apps, although the platform\u2019s new Canvas feature adds some internal task management capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Slack features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
For a communication-focused platform, it\u2019s not a shock to find features that drive collaboration front and center. When comparing Slack vs. Asana, four features specifically stand out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Real-time communication<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
We all know the importance of effective team communication<\/a>, especially when it comes to remote teams. Slack prioritizes communication with its instant communication features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- All chats are in real time, with instant notifications letting users know when a new message may be relevant to them<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A clear hierarchy, including channels, direct messages, and threaded messages, gives you an overview of multiple conversations happening at the same time<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Huddles, which can happen at any time in both channels and direct messages, integrate video and audio calling capabilities without taking over the entire interface<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Users can schedule messages ahead of time or bookmark a message to follow up with later<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Slack\u2019s advanced search feature makes it easy to find old and archived conversations with pertinent information<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Straightforward mobile app user interfaces make staying in touch on smartphones and tablets a breeze<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
These communication features are the reason Slack has long been the standard for digital office communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n![\"Slack](\"https:\/\/d34u8crftukxnk.cloudfront.net\/slackpress\/prod\/sites\/6\/Basic-Channel-Browser.png\")
\nVia Slack<\/a><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n File sharing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Slack allows you to share files up to one gigabyte (GB) in size in channels and direct messages. Every message can include a maximum of 10 files at a time. The platform stores the file on its server, with limits depending on the plan:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Free plan<\/strong>: 5 GB for the entire organization<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pro plan<\/strong>: 10 GB per user<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Business plan<\/strong>: 20 GB per user<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Enterprise Grid plan<\/strong>: 1 terabyte per user<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Native integration with cloud storage systems like Google Drive, DropBox, and Microsoft OneDrive circumvents these limits, allowing you to share files via a direct link to its storage location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once you share the file, Slack automatically shows a preview of .doc, PDF, image, and video files. This adds to the real-time collaboration nature of the software, as users can instantly see what you\u2019re sharing without having to download the files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Basic task management through Canvas<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Unlike Asana, Slack is not project management software, and it lacks most of the basic features you\u2019d want for managing projects. But its recent addition of the Canvas feature adds some basic project management features to the platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Start a Slack Canvas, and you can collect a variety of information in a single document, including anything from visual files to task-oriented workflows, project descriptions, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Slack envisions making Canvases more in-depth over time for truly collaborative workspaces. However, at this time, there\u2019s no easy way to assign and track tasks. But it\u2019s the system\u2019s first foray into communication that doesn\u2019t just happen at the moment, which could make it relevant for managing broader projects in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n![\"Slack](\"https:\/\/d34u8crftukxnk.cloudfront.net\/slackpress\/prod\/sites\/6\/Canvas-on-a-huddle.jpg?w=128&h=96&crop=1\")
\nVia Slack<\/a><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Extensive integrations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
For a platform that doesn\u2019t pretend to be more than it is, the third-party integrations have to be on point. Fortunately, this is one area where Slack shines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In total, users get more than 2,000 integrations to connect Slack to any of their other workplace platforms. Our favorite Slack integrations<\/a> range from ActiveCampaign and SalesForce to ClickUp and ZipBooks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For platform users, these integrations show up as apps below direct messages. But you can also activate the integrated tool\u2019s features with a simple slash command in any chat, like \u201c\/zoom join\u201d to join your next Zoom meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And of course, you get reverse third-party integrations with partnering platforms. For instance, want to add an email to a Slack conversation? Just install the Outlook Slack app, and it\u2019s as simple as the push of a button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Slack pricing:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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- Free<\/strong> version<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pro<\/strong>: $7.25\/month per user<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Business<\/strong>: $12.50\/month per user<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Enterprise Grid<\/strong>: Contact for pricing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
What is Asana?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n![\"Asana](\"https:\/\/luna1.co\/6d2fff.png\")
\nVia Asana<\/a><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Asana is a project management app that helps teams keep track of all tasks related to the projects they\u2019re working on. It allows your organization to organize your projects into larger portfolios and goals while building the individual tasks and workflows necessary to accomplish those goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Like Slack, Asana is a web-based work management tool that comes with mobile and desktop apps. Unlike Slack, the focus is more on comprehensive work management, with collaboration features that focus on broader project goals<\/a> instead of real-time communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Asana features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
To no one\u2019s surprise, Asana\u2019s advanced features focus on getting tasks done on spec and on time. Even features similar to Slack, like communication and file-sharing tools, are oriented around that focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Project-based communication<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Asana includes three core communication features: task comments, project updates, and direct messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Task comments allow any follower on a task to share their thoughts or ask questions. When someone leaves a comment, all followers on the task receive a notification<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Project updates allow the project owner to send a color-coded note with project information to all other members of the project team<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Direct messages send a note to other members of the team, and they receive a notification and can comment on the message like they would on a task<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Combine these features, and Asana is well-equipped to build and execute your project communication plan<\/a>. However, unlike Slack, you cannot chat on Asana<\/strong>. Communication is closer to email in terms of pace than real-time communication would be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n![\"Asana](\"https:\/\/brand.asana.biz\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto\/Team_messages.png\")
\nVia Asana<\/a><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n File sharing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
What would a project management system be without knowledge sharing<\/a>? Of course, Asana excels at this with its ability to attach files to individual tasks and overall projects. As a bonus, files added to tasks within a project automatically appear in the overarching project\u2019s Files tab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Asana has an upload limit of 100 megabytes (MB) per file. But there\u2019s unlimited overall file storage, meaning you can attach as many files that are 100 MB or less to your organization\u2019s workspace as you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For larger files, Asana integrates with popular cloud storage apps like OneDrive, Dropbox, and Google Drive. And much like Slack, visual files like images and PDFs appear right in the task comments, allowing every task follower to see them easily without needing to download anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Advanced task management<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
This is where Asana\u2019s user interface truly shines. Its advanced project management features allow you to create workflows and build out even the most complex projects with options like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Task dependencies for you to create larger workflows with multiple team members working together<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Approval tasks that create checkpoints within a project before it moves too far forward<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Gantt chart, Kanban board, and list views that help you visualize the project in Asana\u2019s user interface in whatever way you prefer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A wide range of Kanban board and Gantt chart project templates<\/a> so you don\u2019t have to start from scratch every time<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A goals feature that allows you to group projects according to larger organizational priorities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Customizable forms that, when filled out, automatically turn into tasks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s easy to see where Asana\u2019s strengths lie. This is a task management tool at its core, and its more advanced features give project managers almost every feature they could ask for to manage their projects to completion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n![\"Asana](\"https:\/\/luna1.co\/8d83f3.gif\")
\nVia Asana<\/a><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Focused integrations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
As with most work management tools, Asana recognizes that it can\u2019t be everything for everyone. Like Slack, it solves this issue through a wide range of integrations that connect the other tools your team might already be using.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Those integrations, though there are plenty, tend to focus on helping you and your team better manage your work. Slack and Teams connections, for instance, let you turn messages on those platforms into tasks. An Adobe Creative Cloud connector gives your visual teams an easy way to share their work in relevant tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just like Slack, Asana\u2019s user interface boasts several reverse integrations. Add Asana to Outlook, and you can turn any email into a task with a single click.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Asana pricing:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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- Free<\/strong> version<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Premium<\/strong>: $10.99\/month per user<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Business<\/strong>: $24.99\/month per user<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Enterprise<\/strong>: Contact for pricing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Slack Vs. Asana: Features Compared<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Both Asana and Slack are work management tools, but a close look at their comparable features reveals their very different focuses. Let\u2019s compare them directly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Communication<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you want to streamline communication with other team members, Slack is the clear winner. And that\u2019s no surprise. After all, that\u2019s what it\u2019s for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The key here is the real-time nature of the communication. You can instantly connect with your team, including with voice and video calls, to avoid wasting time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And, because Slack integrates with Asana, you can use it to talk about tasks in your Slack workspace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winner: Slack<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n![\"Slack](\"https:\/\/a.slack-edge.com\/c5da2d2\/marketing\/img\/downloads\/refreshed\/slack-client-windows-desktop.png\")
\nVia Slack<\/a><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Task and project management<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Despite Slack\u2019s recent push to include some project tools, Asana wins in the task management <\/a>comparison. Asana has a distinct focus on project management that a real-time communication tool simply cannot match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sure, you can create basic tasks in Slack through Canvas and message reminders when your team has an action item they need to complete. But that doesn\u2019t hold up against Asana\u2019s ability to create complex project flows with multiple team members and interconnected parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winner: Asana<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n![\"Asana](\"https:\/\/global.discourse-cdn.com\/asana\/original\/3X\/a\/0\/a053292587cec82f9ac4d667786d716c6c4f56d2.png\")
\nVia Asana<\/a><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n File sharing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Slack allows you to share larger files, but it limits overall storage for the organization. Asana has a much smaller file size limit, but its overall storage is unlimited. Both integrate naturally with cloud storage services and come with a helpful preview option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For us, Slack wins because its overall storage limits are enough for most organizations, making the larger file size a more significant benefit. But that comes with a caveat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If your organization doesn\u2019t tend to share large files (like video files or Adobe design files), or if you use external cloud storage, the size limit largely won\u2019t matter. In that case, Asana\u2019s unlimited storage wins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winner: Slack, but with caveats<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Integrations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Both Asana and Slack offer just about any integration your organization will likely need. But we do have one suggestion. Before committing to either, check out each platform\u2019s integration page to make sure it\u2019s not missing any specific ones you\u2019ll need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winner: It\u2019s a tie<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is better: Slack or Asana?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s impossible to declare a winner of Asana vs. Slack because, ultimately, they\u2019re different tools with different purposes. Slack wins the communication game, while Asana wins in project management. For services beyond that, both are basically even in their pros and cons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That also means Asana can\u2019t replace Slack, and Slack can\u2019t replace Asana. Rather than choosing one collaboration tool over the other, your organization may be best off with both\u2014or an alternative tool that can manage both real-time communication and <\/em>project management. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Slack Vs. Asana on Reddit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t take our word for it when determining a winner between these two productivity tools. We also took to Reddit<\/a> to see what other users had to say when they compared Slack and Asana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n![\"Asana](\"https:\/\/luna1.co\/f2501f.png\")
\nVia Asana<\/a><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n According to one user:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cSlack and Asana are two different tools but as others have said, they can be integrated to work very well with each other. Integrating Asana into Slack allows me to see Asana notifications and reply to or \u2018like\u2019 comments. This saves me time.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Another specifically highlighted the communication apps\u2019 user interfaces:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cWe\u2019re loving the ability to avoid context-switching in Slack by converting Slack messages into Asana tasks, or to reply to new Asana comments or tasks from within Slack. This said, for more careful planning, project oversight, and brainstorming communication that is task specific and not urgently needing an answer within that same day, it feels good to live in Asana.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Meet ClickUp: The Best Alternative to Asana and Slack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\"ClickUp's](\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/image2.gif\")
See the 15+ views in ClickUp to manage work and communicate with teams in one place<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Asana and Slack take on different roles in most organizations, which means you\u2019d still have to manage two separate platforms for communications and task management. But what if we told you that a single team management tool could accomplish both?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That\u2019s right\u2014it\u2019s time to talk about ClickUp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ClickUp isn\u2019t just among the best Asana alternatives<\/a> for task management. It also has other features like whiteboarding<\/a> that neither Asana nor Slack offer, all while including communication tools and key features that are must-haves for savvy project managers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ClickUp\u2019s Chat view for real-time team communication<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
When you create projects in ClickUp, each project has an integrated ClickUp Chat view<\/a> that allows team members to communicate in real time. But it\u2019s not just about the words. Within that Chat view, you can manage projects with features to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Assign tasks and marking when you complete them<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Share project links<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Embed files<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Add rich text<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- @mention individual team members or groups, and more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Compare Asana Vs ClickUp<\/a>! <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Better yet, you can keep the Chat open alongside other project views to keep conversations going. And, with integrations like Zoom, you can start video calls from the platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chat-view-Attachment-1400x927.png\")
Send project progress updates in a ClickUp Chat view<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n A native Slack integration to bring communication into ClickUp<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
We know about the appeal of Slack. Many organizations have used it for a long time and have a tough time letting go. That\u2019s why we\u2019re proud to present our ClickUp Slack integration<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes, you can turn any Slack conversation into a Slack task. But there\u2019s so much more to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once you post a ClickUp task to a Slack channel or message, you can manage due dates, assignments, statuses, and more for any team member without having to leave Slack. You can even set up notifications to send to Slack when one of your ClickUp tasks updates. It\u2019s the perfect integration for organizations that just can\u2019t let go of their favorite communication tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n![\"ClickUp](\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Docs_Chat-view_List-view_Homepage-4-1400x1055.png\")
\nMonitor project updates, manage workflows, and collaborate with the team, all from your ClickUp Workspace<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \nRead More:<\/strong> How to Add Someone to a Slack Conversation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n
Comprehensive project management at every level<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
And of course, ClickUp\u2019s project management features<\/a> can match (and even exceed) Asana and Slack with ease:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Create tasks and workflow structures<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Visualize your workflow with 10+ views, including Gantt, Board, and more<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Choose from an extensive project management template library<\/a> to avoid starting from scratch when you manage projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Integrate ClickUp docs for project overviews and real-time team collaboration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Leverage Dashboards and reports for greater project and organization-level insights<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Use ClickUp AI to accelerate project plans<\/a> through auto-generated outlines, draft documents, and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Get Started With ClickUp Today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
With ClickUp, you no longer need different solutions for separate needs, like communications and project management. Instead, you can have it all in a single work management tool that incorporates and improves all the best features of Asana vs. Slack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Premium<\/strong>: $10.99\/month per user<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pro<\/strong>: $7.25\/month per user<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pro plan<\/strong>: 10 GB per user<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Free plan<\/strong>: 5 GB for the entire organization<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- What is Asana?<\/a><\/li>\n