Workast vs Asana
One tool assumes your work happens in Slack. The other assumes it happens in projects. That single assumption decides the winner for your team.
Short answer
Workast ($3.99/user/month) is a task manager that lives inside Slack — you turn messages into tasks without leaving the channel, and the standalone web app is deliberately minimal. Asana (free up to 10 users, Premium from $10.99/user/month) is a full project management platform with timelines, portfolios and reporting. Workast suits Slack-native teams of 5–20; Asana suits teams that need structure beyond chat.
Workast vs Asana: side by side
| Feature | Workast | Asana | LemTask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per user | $3.99/month | From $10.99/month | $0 (free plan) |
| Free tier | Yes, basic | Yes, up to 10 users | Yes |
| Works inside Slack | Yes — the whole point | Integration only | Integration only |
| Timelines / dependencies | No | Yes | Yes — Gantt view |
| Standalone app depth | Minimal | Full platform | Full personal workspace |
| Personal habits & focus timer | No | No | Yes |
Pricing reflects each vendor's published plans at the time of writing. Check their site before buying — plans change.
Which should you pick?
Pick Workast if
Your team genuinely lives in Slack and every extra tool goes unused. Workast removes the context switch and costs a third of Asana Premium.
$3.99/user/month (Premium) · Yes, basic
Pick Asana if
You need dependencies, timelines, workload views and reporting across multiple teams. Asana is a real PM platform; Workast is not trying to be one.
From $10.99/user/month (Premium) · Yes, up to 10 users
Pick LemTask if
You want personal execution — daily priorities, habits, focus time — rather than another team PM tool. LemTask's free plan covers that, with shared lists when you need them.
Free plan · no card
Try the free option before you pay for either
LemTask covers daily planning, time blocking, habits and a focus timer on a free plan — so you can test the workflow before committing to a subscription.
- Free forever plan, no card required
- Time blocking with Google Calendar sync
- Habits, streaks and XP for follow-through
- Import your existing lists in a couple of clicks
Frequently asked questions
- Is Workast a replacement for Asana?
- Only for Slack-centric teams with simple task lists. Workast has no timelines, dependencies, portfolios or workload reporting, so teams running structured projects will outgrow it quickly.
- How much does Workast cost compared to Asana?
- Workast Premium is $3.99/user/month; Asana Premium starts at $10.99/user/month. For a 10-person team that is roughly $40/month versus $110/month.
- Do you need Slack to use Workast?
- Technically no, but the standalone app is basic. Almost all of Workast's value comes from the Slack integration, so teams on Microsoft Teams or Google Chat should look elsewhere.
- What if I just need personal task management?
- Neither tool is built for that. LemTask's free plan covers personal tasks, daily priorities, habits, time blocking and a focus timer without per-seat pricing.