The Asana Alternative
That Costs $49/mo Flat
Asana charges $10.99–$24.99 per user, per month. A 10-person team pays $110–$250/mo. Thicket gives you project management with tasks, messages, docs, and scheduling for one flat price, no matter how many people you add.
$49/month flat. Unlimited users. No per-seat fees.
Free plan. No card required. Includes a 30-day Pro trial.
Asana Gets Expensive Fast
Asana's per-seat pricing means your bill grows every time you add a team member, client, or contractor. What starts at $55/month for 5 people becomes $220/month at 20 and $550/month at 50.
Everything in One Place, Without the Complexity
Asana gives you projects, timelines, portfolios, goals, and custom dashboards to configure. Thicket gives you projects with tasks, messages, docs, and files, ready to use in minutes.
A single project view in Thicket: everything your team needs without the setup overhead of Asana's custom fields and rules.
Thicket vs. Asana, feature by feature
Thicket has the features most teams actually use, at a fraction of the cost.
| Feature | Thicket | Asana | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task management | |||
| Projects & boards | |||
| Documents & docs | |||
| File sharing | |||
| Client/guest access | Free in Thicket, extra seats in Asana | ||
| Group chat & DMs | Asana relies on Slack or email | ||
| Schedule & calendar | |||
| Team messaging | Built-in message boards per project | ||
| Automatic check-ins | Recurring status prompts, no meetings | ||
| Free plan (5+ users) | Asana Personal limited to basic features | ||
| Flat pricing (no per-user fees) |
All Your Projects, One View
No nested teams, workspaces, or organizations to manage. Thicket shows all your projects in a clean grid with status, members, and recent activity. Find what you need in seconds.
- See project status and team at a glance
- Pin important projects to the top
- No nested hierarchy to navigate
The Math Speaks for Itself
Asana Starter charges $10.99/user/month. Asana Advanced is $24.99/user/month. Thicket is $49/month flat, no matter how many people you add.
| Team Size | Thicket Pro | Asana Starter$10.99/user/mo, billed annually | Asana Advanced$24.99/user/mo, billed annually | You Savevs Starter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 users | $49/mo | $55/mo | $125/mo | $6/mo |
| 10 users | $49/mo | $110/mo | $250/mo | $61/mo |
| 20 users | $49/mo | $220/mo | $500/mo | $171/mo |
| 50 users | $49/mo | $550/mo | $1,250/mo | $501/mo |
$61/mo
saved vs Asana Starter at 10 users
$201/mo
saved vs Asana Advanced at 10 users
$501/mo
saved vs Asana Starter at 50 users
Based on Asana Starter at $10.99/user/month and Asana Advanced at $24.99/user/month (annual billing). Thicket Pro is $49/month flat for unlimited users.
Tasks Without the Overhead
Create tasks, assign them, set due dates, and track progress, in the same project as your messages, docs, and files.
- Assign tasks to team members instantly
- Due dates, assignees, and progress tracking
- Works on desktop and mobile
Why Teams Switch from Asana
The same reasons keep coming up.
Switch from Asana in minutes
If your team wants effective project management without per-seat pricing and configuration overhead, Thicket is built for you.
Free plan. No card required. Includes a 30-day Pro trial.
$49/month flat: unlimited users, no per-seat fees
30-day free trial of Pro, no credit card required
Projects, tasks, messages, docs, chat, and scheduling
Invite clients and contractors at no extra cost
Common Questions About Switching
Is Thicket really a full replacement for Asana?
For most teams, yes. Thicket covers project management, tasks, documents, team messaging, group chat, scheduling, and client access. If you use Asana for tasks, projects, and team coordination and wish it were simpler and cheaper, Thicket is built for you.
How much does Thicket cost compared to Asana?
Thicket Pro is $49/month flat for unlimited users. Asana Starter charges $10.99/user/month and Advanced charges $24.99/user/month. A 10-person team on Asana Starter costs $110/month. On Thicket, it costs $49/month. A 20-person team on Asana Starter costs $220/month. On Thicket, still $49/month. If you're on Asana Advanced, the savings are even greater: a 10-person team saves $201/month, and a 20-person team saves $451/month by switching to Thicket.
Does Thicket have a free plan?
Yes. The Free plan includes 1 project, 20 people (clients included), and 1GB storage. No credit card required. Asana's free plan (Personal) is limited to basic features with no timeline, no forms, and no reporting. Thicket's Pro plan at $49/month gives you unlimited projects, unlimited users, and 50 GB storage with a 30-day free trial.
Does Thicket have team messaging like Asana?
Yes, and better. Every project in Thicket has a built-in message board for team discussions, updates, and announcements, plus group chat and direct messages. Asana's messaging features are limited to task comments and status updates, with no dedicated space for long-form project discussions. On Asana, teams end up using Slack or email for project-level conversations. Thicket keeps those conversations in context, inside the project where the work is happening.
Can I invite clients or contractors without extra cost?
Yes. Thicket Pro includes unlimited users: team members, clients, and contractors all included. On Asana, every person you add is another $10.99–$24.99/month. This makes Thicket especially cost-effective for agencies, consultancies, and teams that regularly collaborate with external partners. Invite as many people as you need without worrying about the bill.
What does Thicket have that Asana doesn't?
Thicket includes project-level message boards, built-in group chat and direct messages, automatic check-ins, and flat pricing with unlimited users. Asana offers none of these on their Starter or Advanced plans. You also get client access with approvals included at no extra cost. On Asana, meaningful project discussions require an external chat tool.
How does Asana's pricing work in 2026?
Asana has four tiers: Personal (free, limited features), Starter at $10.99/user/month, Advanced at $24.99/user/month, and Enterprise (custom pricing). All paid prices are annual billing. Monthly billing costs more. Every plan charges per user, so your cost scales linearly with every person you add. A 10-person team on Starter pays $110/month, and on Advanced pays $250/month. Thicket charges $49/month flat regardless of team size.
How long does it take to set up Thicket?
Most teams are up and running in under 30 minutes. Create an account, set up your first project, add your task lists, and invite your team. Compare this to Asana, where a new workspace typically takes several hours to configure properly: setting up projects, custom fields, rules, and views for each team.
Project management shouldn't cost $10.99 per person
Thicket is $49/mo flat for unlimited users. Free plan available. No credit card needed to start.