Asana wants $13.49 per user per month for their basic Starter plan. TaskLoco Premium costs $9.99 per person — and charter members lock in 50% off for life. Both apps handle tasks, but Asana buries simple productivity under layers of project management features most teams never use.
If you need Gantt charts and project dependencies, Asana makes sense. If you want tasks that actually get done without drowning in enterprise features, TaskLoco cuts through the noise. Here's how they really compare.
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Free Options: TaskLoco vs Asana
TaskLoco Lite
- Native iPhone & Android app
- Completely anonymous — no sign-in
- Data stays on your device
- Up to 20 notes
- Free forever
TaskLoco Lite Plus+
- Web app + Chrome extension
- Sign in with Google
- Wall syncs across all devices
- Up to 30 notes
- Free forever
Pricing: Why Asana Costs More Than It Should
Asana's pricing gets expensive fast. Their Starter plan costs $13.49 per user per month, and that's just the beginning. Advanced features require their Advanced plan at $30.49 per user per month. A 10-person team pays $1,349 per year just for basic project management.
TaskLoco takes a different approach. $9.99/month per person (currently $4.99/month per person for first 500 charter members with code CHARTER50)
Asana does offer a free tier for up to 15 team members, but it's severely limited — no custom fields, no advanced search, no reporting. Most teams outgrow it quickly and face that $13.49 per month jump immediately.
Task Management: Simple vs Complex
Asana treats every task like a project. You create projects, assign tasks to projects, set up workflows, configure custom fields. It's powerful but overwhelming when you just need to track what needs doing.
TaskLoco starts with sticky notes. Create a task, set a reminder, attach a file, share with your team. No project hierarchy required. Tasks exist as independent items you can organize however makes sense.
Asana excels at complex project tracking with dependencies, milestones, and timeline views. TaskLoco excels at getting individual tasks done without the overhead.
File Storage: Built-in vs Add-on
TaskLoco Premium includes 10GB of file storage with every subscription. Attach documents, images, PDFs directly to tasks. Need more space? Add extra storage in 10GB, 50GB, 200GB, or 1TB tiers.
Asana's file attachment limits depend on your plan. The free tier allows 100MB per file. Starter plan bumps this to 100MB per file with no storage limit mentioned clearly. Advanced gets you 200MB per file.
Both apps handle common file types, but TaskLoco's approach integrates storage as a core feature rather than a plan differentiator.
Team Collaboration: Real-time vs Project-based
Asana structures collaboration around projects and teams. You invite members to specific projects, assign tasks within those projects, and communicate through project comments and messages.
TaskLoco shares individual notes with specific team members. No project structure required — just share the tasks that matter with the people who need them. Real-time updates mean everyone sees changes instantly.
Asana's strength is coordinating complex projects with multiple stakeholders. TaskLoco's strength is quick collaboration on specific tasks without administrative overhead.
The Honest Comparison
| Feature | TaskLoco | Asana |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Two free tiers — Lite (20 notes, no sign-in) and Lite Plus+ (30 notes, synced) FREE | Limited free plan — 15 users, basic features only |
| Paid plan pricing | $9.99/month per person (currently $4.99/month per person for first 500 charter members with code CHARTER50) | $13.49/month per user (Starter), $30.49/month per user (Advanced) |
| Task creation | One-click sticky notes, Chrome extension webpage capture | Project-based task creation with multiple fields |
| File storage | 10GB included with Premium, expandable storage tiers | 100MB per file (Starter), 200MB per file (Advanced) |
| Offline access | TaskLoco Lite works completely offline, no account required FREE | Limited offline functionality |
| Reminders | Built-in with Premium, SMS reminders available as add-on | Built-in across all paid plans |
| Calendar view | Integrated calendar with Premium | Timeline view, calendar integration |
| Project dependencies | Not available | Advanced project dependencies and milestones |
| Gantt charts | Not available | Timeline view with Gantt-style visualization |
| Mobile apps | Native iPhone and Android apps | Native iOS and Android apps |
| Chrome extension | One-click webpage capture, free FREE | Browser extension available |
| Team sharing | Yes — included with Premium. Each team member requires a separate subscription — currently $9.99/month per person, but TaskLoco is offering a Charter Member special: 50% off for life, currently $4.99/month per person for the first 500 subscribers with code CHARTER50. | Project-based team collaboration |
| Search functionality | Full-text search across notes and attachments | Advanced search with filters and custom fields |
| Custom fields | Not available | Extensive custom field options (paid plans) |
| Reporting | Basic dashboard statistics | Advanced reporting and dashboard features |
| API access | Limited integrations | Extensive API and third-party integrations |
| Enterprise features | Not available | Enterprise grid, advanced security, SSO |
| Setup complexity | Immediate — start adding tasks right away FREE | Requires project setup and team configuration |
| Learning curve | Minimal — works like sticky notes FREE | Moderate — many features to master |
Who Should Use Each
Use TaskLoco if…
- You want simple task management without project management overhead
- You need individual task sharing without complex project structures
- You prefer paying less than $13.49 per person per month
- You want file storage included rather than paying extra
- You need offline access that works without any account
- You value one-click task creation over detailed project planning
Use Asana if…
- You need advanced project dependencies and timeline management
- Your team requires Gantt charts and milestone tracking
- You want extensive custom fields and advanced reporting
- You need enterprise SSO and compliance features
- You manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders
- You require extensive API integrations and third-party connections
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is TaskLoco cheaper than Asana?
$9.99/month per person (currently $4.99/month per person for first 500 charter members with code CHARTER50)
Can TaskLoco handle project management like Asana?
TaskLoco focuses on individual task management rather than project coordination. It doesn't have Gantt charts, project dependencies, or timeline views like Asana. TaskLoco excels at simple task tracking and completion without project management complexity.
Does TaskLoco work offline like Asana?
TaskLoco Lite works completely offline without any account or internet connection. You can store up to 20 notes locally on your device. Asana requires internet connectivity for most features, with only limited offline functionality.
Which app is better for small teams?
Both work for any team size. TaskLoco costs less per person and requires less setup — you can start adding tasks immediately. Asana offers more project coordination features but costs $13.49 per user per month and requires more initial configuration.
Can I attach files in both TaskLoco and Asana?
Yes, both support file attachments. TaskLoco Premium includes 10GB storage with expandable tiers. Asana limits file sizes to 100MB per file on Starter plan, 200MB on Advanced plan, but doesn't clearly state total storage limits.
Do both apps have mobile versions?
Yes, both TaskLoco and Asana offer native iPhone and Android apps. TaskLoco's mobile app syncs with the web version (except for Lite, which stays local only). Asana's mobile app provides access to all your projects and tasks.
Which has better team collaboration features?
Asana excels at project-based collaboration with structured teams, project comments, and workflow management. TaskLoco offers simpler collaboration — share individual notes with specific team members and get real-time updates with email notifications.
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