Limnn vs Asana
Asana is a work-management platform for planning and tracking team projects, with goals, portfolios, timelines and workflow automation. Limnn Grid covers projects, portfolios, OKRs and timelines, and runs on the same platform as sales, support and HR — so cross-functional work stays connected to the business data it serves.
Limnn GridFrom $6.21 per seat / month (Core, monthly billing). See pricing
How Limnn and Asana compare
Tasks, boards, timeline
- Limnn
- Limnn Grid: issue keys, epics, boards with swimlanes, list, calendar and Gantt timeline
- Asana
- Core strength
Goals & portfolios
- Limnn
- OKRs, portfolios and capacity planning
- Asana
- Yes
Sprints & releases
- Limnn
- Sprints, releases, roadmaps, OKRs, portfolios, capacity and agile reports
- Asana
- Possible via boards; not issue-tracker focused
Intake forms
- Limnn
- Grid intake forms and recurring tasks
- Asana
- Yes (forms)
CRM, help desk, HR
- Limnn
- Included as Limnn modules on the same data
- Asana
- Not offered natively (usually a separate tool or integration)
AI
- Limnn
- Cortex AI across every module, metered by pooled workspace credits
- Asana
- AI features available
| Capability | Limnn | Asana |
|---|---|---|
| Tasks, boards, timeline | Limnn Grid: issue keys, epics, boards with swimlanes, list, calendar and Gantt timeline | Core strength |
| Goals & portfolios | OKRs, portfolios and capacity planning | Yes |
| Sprints & releases | Sprints, releases, roadmaps, OKRs, portfolios, capacity and agile reports | Possible via boards; not issue-tracker focused |
| Intake forms | Grid intake forms and recurring tasks | Yes (forms) |
| CRM, help desk, HR | Included as Limnn modules on the same data | Not offered natively (usually a separate tool or integration) |
| AI | Cortex AI across every module, metered by pooled workspace credits | AI features available |
Limnn entries describe what ships today. Asana entries are general and may vary by plan or edition.
Which one should you choose?
Choose Limnn if…
- Projects should link to accounts, tickets and employees.
- You need issue keys, sprints and releases as well as goals and timelines.
- You want to consolidate tools onto one platform.
Choose Asana if…
- You want a polished, dedicated work-management tool and don't need CRM or service on the same data.
- Your organisation is standardised on Asana.
Moving from Asana to Limnn
- 01Export projects and tasks/issues from Asana as CSV.
- 02Create a Grid project with a key (e.g. OPS), choose issue types and workflow statuses, then import tasks.
- 03Rebuild boards, saved views and automations; link tasks to the customers, tickets or deals they affect.
- 04Large or multi-project moves can be handled by Limnn Experts for a fixed quote.
Want it done for you? Hire a Limnn Expert for a fixed-price migration.
Limnn vs Asana: common questions
Does Limnn Grid support OKRs?
Yes. Grid includes OKRs, portfolios and capacity planning alongside projects.
Can non-technical teams use Grid?
Yes. Grid works for marketing, operations and client delivery as well as engineering, with board, list, calendar and timeline views.
Last reviewed October 2026. Competitor information is based on publicly available product information at the time of review, is stated in general terms and may change — check the vendor's website for current features and pricing. Asana is a trademark of Asana, Inc. Limnn is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Asana. All product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification only. Spot something out of date? Email hello@limnn.com.
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