Asana and Trello dominate project management discussions, but they serve very different needs. Asana brings enterprise-grade project tracking with Gantt charts and dependencies, starting at $10.99 per user monthly. Trello keeps things simple with visual boards and starts at $5 per user monthly.
Both platforms lock you into per-user pricing with team minimums and complex billing. TaskLoco takes a different approach — one simple subscription per person, whether you're managing personal tasks or collaborating with a team. No user limits, no enterprise complexity, just unlimited sticky notes that work.
TaskLoco Premium is regularly $9.99/month per person. Right now, charter members can lock in 50% off the regular price — forever. That means $4.99/month per person today. And if our price ever goes up, you still pay half. Always.
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Every Premium subscription includes unlimited notes, 10GB file storage, reminders, calendar, and team sharing. Each team member requires a separate subscription. 7-day free trial — no charge until day 8. Cancel anytime.
Free Options: TaskLoco vs Asana and Trello
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
Project Complexity: Enterprise vs Simple
Asana was built for complex project management. You get Gantt charts, project dependencies, custom fields, and advanced reporting. Teams can track project timelines, set task dependencies, and manage resources across multiple projects. The Standard plan at $10.99 per user monthly includes timeline view, custom fields, and advanced search.
Trello keeps it simple with Kanban boards. You create cards, move them through columns, and add basic details. The Standard plan at $5 per user monthly adds calendar view, unlimited Power-Ups, and board templates. It's visual and intuitive but lacks the depth for complex project planning.
If you need Gantt charts and project dependencies, Asana wins. For simple visual organization, Trello works. For task management without enterprise bloat, TaskLoco delivers the essentials.
Pricing: Per User vs Per Person
Asana's pricing starts at $10.99 per user monthly for Standard, jumping to $24.99 per user for Premium features like portfolios and advanced custom fields. Teams pay for every user, whether they're active daily or check in occasionally.
Trello costs $5 per user monthly for Standard, $10 per user for Premium with advanced checklists and board templates. Both platforms require payment for every team member with access, even read-only users.
For teams that scale up and down or include occasional collaborators, the per-person model eliminates billing complexity. You pay for who uses it, not who might need access.
Features and File Management
Asana includes proofing for creative reviews, forms for intake, and goals tracking. The Premium plan adds portfolios, custom fields, and advanced reporting. Storage is generous — 100GB per Premium user.
Trello focuses on Power-Ups to extend functionality. You can connect hundreds of integrations, from time tracking to file storage. Premium includes 250MB file attachments and unlimited Power-Ups per board.
TaskLoco Premium includes 10GB file storage per person, with options to add 10GB, 50GB, 200GB, or 1TB tiers that stack up to 100x. Files attach directly to notes with secure sharing links. The Chrome extension captures any webpage in one click, and reminders work across email and the app.
Team Collaboration and Access
Asana shines in team collaboration with project permissions, team pages, and cross-project reporting. Managers can track progress across teams and projects with portfolio view. Guest access is available but counts toward user limits.
Trello boards are either private or team-accessible. Collaboration happens through comments, due dates, and @mentions. Board permissions are basic — admin, normal, or observer. Guest users still count toward billing.
TaskLoco Premium includes team sharing with real-time updates and email notifications. Shared notes sync instantly across team members. Each person subscribes individually, so adding team members doesn't require billing plan changes.
The Honest Comparison
| Feature | TaskLoco | Asana and Trello |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Two free tiers — Lite (20 notes offline) and Lite Plus+ (30 notes synced) FREE | Asana: 15 team members max. Trello: 10 boards with basic features |
| Starting price | $9.99/month per person (currently $4.99/month per person for first 500 charter members with code CHARTER50) per person | Asana: $10.99/user/month. Trello: $5/user/month |
| File attachments | 10GB included with Premium, expandable to 100TB | Asana: 100GB per Premium user. Trello: 250MB Premium limit |
| Gantt charts | Not available — focuses on simple task management | Asana: Full Gantt with dependencies. Trello: Timeline Power-Up only |
| Project dependencies | Not available | Asana: Advanced dependencies. Trello: Basic card dependencies |
| Custom fields | Not available — uses simple notes format | Asana: Extensive custom fields. Trello: Custom fields Power-Up |
| Reminders | Built-in email reminders with Premium | Asana: Basic notifications. Trello: Due date notifications only |
| Calendar view | Built-in calendar with Premium | Asana: Calendar in Standard+. Trello: Calendar Power-Up required |
| Mobile apps | Native iPhone and Android apps FREE | Both have full-featured mobile apps |
| Offline access | TaskLoco Lite works completely offline FREE | Limited offline capabilities in mobile apps |
| Chrome extension | One-click webpage capture to notes FREE | Asana: Basic task creation. Trello: Board shortcuts |
| Search functionality | Full-text search across notes and attachments | Both have advanced search with filters |
| Team permissions | Simple sharing — no complex permission layers | Asana: simple note sharing with real-time updates. Trello: Board-level permissions |
| Reporting | Basic statistics only | Asana: Advanced reporting. Trello: Basic analytics |
| API access | Not available | Both offer comprehensive APIs |
| Third-party integrations | Limited integrations | Asana: 200+ integrations. Trello: Power-Ups ecosystem |
| Guest access | No separate guest accounts needed | Both charge for guest users in team plans |
| Storage limits | 10GB included, expandable with add-ons | Asana: 100GB Premium. Trello: 250MB Premium limit |
| Time tracking | Not built-in | Asana: Third-party integrations. Trello: Time tracking Power-Ups |
Who Should Use Each
Use TaskLoco if…
- You want task management without enterprise complexity or project dependencies
- Your team needs simple per-person pricing without user limits or minimums
- You prefer built-in features over managing multiple third-party integrations
- You need file attachments and reminders included, not as paid add-ons
Use Asana and Trello if…
- You need Gantt charts, project dependencies, and timeline management (Asana)
- You prefer simple Kanban boards with extensive Power-Up ecosystem (Trello)
- Your team requires advanced reporting and portfolio management (Asana)
- You need comprehensive API access and enterprise integrations (both)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is TaskLoco cheaper than Asana and Trello?
$9.99/month per person (currently $4.99/month per person for first 500 charter members with code CHARTER50) per person, while Asana starts at $10.99/user/month and Trello at $5/user/month. TaskLoco has no user limits or team minimums.
Can TaskLoco replace Asana for project management?
TaskLoco works for task management and team collaboration but lacks Asana's Gantt charts, project dependencies, and advanced reporting. Choose based on complexity needs.
Does TaskLoco have Kanban boards like Trello?
TaskLoco uses a sticky note wall approach rather than Kanban columns. Notes can be organized, tagged, and shared but don't move through workflow stages like Trello cards.
Which platform has better file storage?
TaskLoco includes 10GB with Premium and offers expandable storage up to 100TB. Asana provides 100GB per Premium user. Trello limits files to 250MB on Premium plans.
Do I need separate accounts for team members?
TaskLoco requires individual subscriptions per person. Asana and Trello use team plans where the admin manages all user accounts and billing.
Can TaskLoco work offline like mobile apps?
TaskLoco Lite works completely offline with no account required, storing 20 notes locally. Asana and Trello mobile apps have limited offline capabilities.
Which tool has the best Chrome extension?
TaskLoco's extension captures any webpage as a note in one click. Asana and Trello extensions focus on creating tasks and accessing existing boards rather than content capture.
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