Asana vs Calendly
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Quick verdict
Calendly edges it overall, winning 2 of 4 rating categories. Calendly is cheaper to start ($12 vs $13.49).
Choose Asana if…
You’re growing teams that need clear accountability across projects. A polished project and portfolio management tool built around clear ownership, timelines, goals and workflows, with AI Studio for automating routine work.
Visit AsanaChoose Calendly if…
You’re anyone who books meetings with people outside their company. The scheduling link everyone recognizes: share your availability, let people book, and Calendly handles time zones, reminders and video links.
Visit CalendlySide by side
| Asana | Calendly | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Value | 4.1/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Features | 4.6/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Ease of use | 4.5/5 | 4.9/5 |
| Output quality | 4.4/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Category | Project management | Automation & scheduling |
| Free plan | Yes: Personal plan for up to 2 users | Yes: one event type and one calendar |
| Cheapest paid plan (monthly) | $13.49/mo | $12/mo |
| Same plan billed yearly | $10.99/mo | $10/mo |
| Top plan | Advanced: $30.49/mo | Teams: $20/mo |
| Seats | Per user | Per seat |
| Trial / refund | 30-day trial of paid plans | Free plan; trial of Teams |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Mac, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android, browser extension |
| Best for | Growing teams that need clear accountability across projects | Anyone who books meetings with people outside their company |
Asana: pros & cons
- Clean, focused interface
- Strong portfolios and goals on Advanced
- Up to 18% off billed yearly
- Free plan limited to 2 users
- Advanced tier is pricey per user
Calendly: pros & cons
- Dead simple for you and your invitees
- Integrates with Google, Outlook, Zoom and CRMs
- Free plan for one meeting type
- Free plan is very limited
- Team features need the Teams plan
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