Asana offers students their Premium plan free while enrolled, but here's the catch: it expires the moment you graduate. Then you're looking at $13.49 per user per month to keep your projects and workflows intact.
TaskLoco takes a different approach. No student verification. No expiration dates. No sudden price jumps when you enter the real world. Just straightforward productivity tools that grow with you from dorm room to boardroom.
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.
Code CHARTER50 auto-applies at checkout. First 500 spots only — once they're gone, this offer is gone permanently. Act fast while spots last.
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
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
The Student Plan Trap
Asana's student plan sounds generous — free Premium features while you're enrolled. Timeline view, custom fields, advanced search, unlimited dashboards. Everything their paid users get for $13.49 per user per month.
But there's a hidden cost: dependency. You build your entire productivity system around Asana's advanced features, then graduate to find yourself locked into their premium pricing structure. No grace period. No alumni discount. Just full price or lose your workflow.
TaskLoco Lite works completely offline with no account required — perfect for students who don't want to depend on internet connectivity or worry about data privacy. Store up to 20 notes directly on your device. No servers, no tracking, no expiration.
What Students Actually Need
Students don't need Gantt charts and project dependencies. They need to track assignments, set reminders for deadlines, and maybe share notes with study groups. TaskLoco Premium delivers exactly that without the bloat.
The Chrome extension captures any webpage in one click — research articles, assignment instructions, reference materials. All stored with your notes and synced across devices. Try doing that with Asana's clunky web clipper.
Reminders actually work like you'd expect them to. Set a due date, get notified. No complex project hierarchies or team notifications cluttering your workflow. Just you, your tasks, and your deadlines.
Group Projects Without the Headache
Asana forces every team member onto the same workspace with identical permissions. That's overkill for a three-person study group working on a semester project.
TaskLoco team sharing works differently. Share individual notes or entire collections. Give read-only access to some members, full editing to others. Each person controls their own subscription and privacy settings.
Email notifications keep everyone updated without the constant Slack-style chatter. When someone updates a shared note, relevant team members get one clean email. No notification fatigue.
Post-Graduation Reality Check
Your first job probably won't use Asana. Most companies have their own project management systems already. The advanced Asana features you learned as a student become irrelevant.
But personal productivity skills transfer everywhere. TaskLoco teaches you to organize thoughts clearly, set meaningful deadlines, and collaborate effectively without depending on enterprise software complexity.
The pricing stays predictable too. Charter members lock in 50% off for life — even if you start as a student and use it for the next decade of your career.
The Honest Comparison
| Feature | TaskLoco | Asana |
|---|---|---|
| Student pricing | Same rate for everyone — no student verification needed | Free Premium while enrolled, expires at graduation |
| Post-graduation cost | $4.99/month per person (charter rate) forever | $13.49/month per user after student plan expires |
| Free tier | Lite (20 notes, offline) + Lite Plus+ (30 notes, synced) FREE | Basic plan with 15 team members, limited features |
| Offline access | TaskLoco Lite works completely offline, no account required FREE | Requires internet connection for all functionality |
| File attachments | 10GB included with Premium subscription | 100MB per attachment, generous total storage |
| Web clipper | Chrome extension captures any page in one click FREE | Basic web clipper, less intuitive workflow |
| Mobile apps | Native iPhone and Android apps, free | Native apps with full feature parity |
| Calendar view | Built-in calendar with reminders (Premium only) | Timeline and calendar views with more visualization options |
| Team collaboration | Share individual notes, flexible permissions | Full workspace collaboration with advanced project features |
| Project dependencies | Not available — simple task lists only | Full Gantt charts and dependency tracking |
| Custom fields | Not available — notes use simple text formatting | Extensive custom field options and templates |
| Reminders | Email reminders included with Premium | Email, in-app, and mobile push notifications |
| Search functionality | Full-text search across notes and attachments | Advanced search with filters and saved searches |
| Third-party integrations | Limited — focuses on core productivity features | 200+ integrations including Google Drive, Slack, Adobe |
| Learning curve | Minimal — works like digital sticky notes | Steep for advanced features, overwhelming for simple needs |
| Data export | Export notes as text files or email | CSV export with full project data |
| Reporting and analytics | Basic productivity stats | Advanced dashboards and project analytics |
| Pricing transparency | One rate per person, no hidden tiers or minimums | Complex pricing with per-user scaling and feature gates |
Who Should Use Each
Use TaskLoco if…
- You want productivity tools that don't expire when you graduate
- You need simple task management without enterprise complexity
- You prefer predictable pricing with no student verification hassles
- You want to capture web content quickly with the Chrome extension
- You need offline access for studying without internet
Use Asana if…
- You're currently enrolled and can take advantage of the free student plan
- Your group projects require advanced dependencies and timeline visualization
- You need extensive third-party integrations for complex workflows
- You want comprehensive project analytics and reporting features
Lock In 50% Off — Forever
7-day free trial. No charge until day 8. CHARTER50 auto-applies at checkout.
🔒 Lock In My Charter SpotSee TaskLoco in Action
Frequently Asked Questions
Does TaskLoco offer student discounts?
TaskLoco charges the same rate for everyone — no student verification needed. $9.99/month per person (currently $4.99/month per person for first 500 charter members with code CHARTER50)
What happens to Asana student accounts after graduation?
Asana student accounts lose Premium features immediately after graduation. You must upgrade to their paid plan at $13.49 per user per month to maintain access to advanced features.
Can TaskLoco work offline for studying?
Yes. TaskLoco Lite works completely offline with no account required. Store up to 20 notes directly on your device — perfect for studying without internet access.
How does TaskLoco compare to Asana for group projects?
TaskLoco offers simpler collaboration — share individual notes with flexible permissions. Asana provides more advanced project management with dependencies and timelines, but requires more setup time.
Is TaskLoco cheaper than Asana after graduation?
Yes. $9.99/month per person (currently $4.99/month per person for first 500 charter members with code CHARTER50) Asana charges $13.49 per user per month for their Premium plan.
Does TaskLoco have a web clipper for research?
Yes. The TaskLoco Chrome extension captures any webpage in one click and saves it with your notes. It's free and works with all TaskLoco plans.
Can I attach files to TaskLoco notes?
Yes, with TaskLoco Premium. You get 10GB of file storage included — upload syllabi, research papers, presentations directly to your notes.
Born in Brooklyn. Powered by AWS. Your data stays yours.
TaskLoco is available on iPhone, Android, Chrome, and every web browser.