# Kanso vs Asana: an Asana alternative for dev teams

> Kanso vs Asana

Both give a team boards, a calendar and timelines. Asana adds reporting, goals and AI on top. Kanso is made for software product work, with a release page for every ship date and team chat beside the board.

Web page: https://kansohq.app/compare/asana

| Question | Kanso | Asana |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kanban boards for tasks? | Yes | Yes |
| Due dates on a calendar? | Yes | Yes |
| A timeline view? | Yes | Yes |
| Unlimited tasks and projects on the free plan? | Yes | Yes |
| Reporting dashboards? | No | Yes |
| Goals that tie tasks to company objectives? | No | Yes |
| AI built in? | No | Yes |
| A free plan that does not expire? | Yes | Yes |
| Paid plans start at | $10 a month | $10.99 a user a month |

Prices are per month, billed yearly. Asana’s answers as listed on asana.com/pricing, asana.com/product on 5 October 2026. Asana is a trademark of its owner; Kanso is not affiliated with it.

[Kanso home, with plans and prices](https://kansohq.app/index.md)