Asana wants to be your everything project management platform. TaskLoco just wants to be your digital sticky notes that actually work. The difference? Asana's Premium plan costs $13.49/month per user and comes with dozens of features most teams never touch. TaskLoco gives you unlimited notes, reminders, and file attachments without the enterprise bloat.
The real question isn't which has more features — it's which one you'll actually use every day. Asana excels at complex project dependencies and team workflows. TaskLoco excels at capturing thoughts, organizing tasks, and keeping your team in sync without project management overhead.
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
Pricing: Simple vs Complicated
Asana's pricing structure feels like a maze. Their free tier limits you to 15 users and basic features. Premium costs $13.49/month per user with a minimum of 2 seats. Business tier jumps to $30.49/month per user. Advanced starts at $13.49/month per user but requires annual billing.
TaskLoco takes a different approach: $9.99/month per person (currently $4.99/month per person for first 500 charter members with code CHARTER50). No minimums, no annual commitments, no feature restrictions based on team size. Every Premium subscription includes the same features whether you're one person or one hundred.
The math gets ugly fast with Asana. A 5-person team pays $67.45/month minimum for Premium features. The same team on TaskLoco pays significantly less with identical core functionality — notes, tasks, reminders, file attachments, and team sharing.
Task Management: Notes vs Projects
Asana organizes everything around projects, teams, and workflows. You create projects, assign tasks to team members, set dependencies, track progress across multiple views. It's powerful but heavyweight — perfect for managing software releases or marketing campaigns with defined phases.
TaskLoco treats everything as notes. Create a note, add reminders, attach files, share with teammates. No project setup required. Your notes live on a visual wall where you can see everything at once. Need to organize? Use tags or create separate walls for different topics.
The difference shows in daily use. Asana requires you to think in projects and workflows before capturing a thought. TaskLoco lets you capture first, organize later. For teams that need quick task capture and simple collaboration, notes beat project management complexity.
Team Collaboration: Real-time vs Structured
Asana's collaboration revolves around structured workflows. Team members get assigned to projects, tasks have owners, everything flows through defined processes. You can comment on tasks, @mention teammates, track who's responsible for what. It's collaboration with guardrails.
TaskLoco offers real-time collaboration without the structure. Share notes with teammates and everyone sees changes instantly. No assignments, no workflows, no project hierarchies. Think Google Docs but for sticky notes — immediate, visual, collaborative.
Both approaches work, but for different teams. If you need accountability and clear ownership, Asana's structured approach wins. If you need quick information sharing and brainstorming, TaskLoco's real-time updates feel more natural.
File Management: Attachments vs Assets
Asana treats files as project assets. Upload files to specific tasks or projects, organize them within Asana's structure. Files live inside the project management workflow. Good for keeping documentation tied to specific deliverables.
TaskLoco treats files as note attachments. Drag any file onto a note — documents, images, videos — and it becomes part of that note. Premium subscriptions include 10GB of storage with options to add more. Files stay with the note, not buried in project hierarchies.
For quick file sharing and reference materials, TaskLoco's attachment approach feels more natural. Need to share a design file with the team? Attach it to a note and share the note. No project setup required.
The Honest Comparison
| Feature | TaskLoco | Asana |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Two free tiers — Lite (20 notes offline) and Lite Plus+ (30 notes synced) FREE | 15 team members, basic features only |
| Premium 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 (2 user minimum) |
| Task creation | Create notes instantly, add reminders and files | Create tasks within projects, assign to team members |
| File storage | 10GB included with Premium, expandable to 1TB+ | 100MB free, varies by paid plan |
| Real-time collaboration | Instant updates across all shared notes | Live updates within projects |
| Mobile apps | Native iPhone and Android apps | Native iPhone and Android apps with full feature parity |
| Offline access | TaskLoco Lite works completely offline, no account required FREE | Limited offline access to recently viewed items |
| Chrome extension | One-click webpage capture to notes FREE | Chrome extension for task creation |
| Search functionality | Full-text search across all notes and attachments | Advanced search with filters, custom fields, saved searches |
| Calendar view | Calendar view for notes with due dates | Multiple calendar views, timeline, Gantt charts |
| Project management | Note-based organization, no formal project structure | Full project management with dependencies, milestones, portfolios |
| Team permissions | Simple sharing — share notes with specific teammates | simple note sharing with real-time updates, project access controls, guest access |
| Reporting and analytics | Basic dashboard with note counts and activity | Advanced reporting, custom dashboards, progress tracking |
| Third-party integrations | Limited integrations | 200+ integrations including Slack, Google Workspace, Adobe |
| API access | No public API | Full REST API for custom integrations |
| Enterprise features | No enterprise-specific features | SSO, SAML, advanced security controls, data export |
| Learning curve | Immediate — works like digital sticky notes | Steeper learning curve due to project management complexity |
| Setup time | Zero setup — create notes and start working | Requires project setup, team configuration, workflow design |
Who Should Use Each
Use TaskLoco if…
- You want simple task management without project management overhead
- You need quick note capture with reminders and file attachments
- You prefer flat pricing without user minimums or annual contracts
- Your team values real-time collaboration over structured workflows
- You want to start working immediately without setup or configuration
Use Asana if…
- You need advanced project management with dependencies and timelines
- Your team requires structured workflows with clear task ownership
- You want extensive third-party integrations and API access
- You need enterprise security features and compliance controls
- You manage complex projects with multiple phases and stakeholders
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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?
No. TaskLoco focuses on note-based task management rather than formal project management. If you need Gantt charts, project dependencies, or structured workflows, Asana is the better choice.
Does TaskLoco have team collaboration features?
Yes. TaskLoco Premium includes real-time note sharing, team collaboration, and email notifications. However, it's simpler than Asana's structured project collaboration.
Which app works better offline?
TaskLoco Lite works completely offline with no account required, storing up to 20 notes locally. Asana requires internet connectivity for most features.
Can I migrate from Asana to TaskLoco?
You can manually recreate your tasks as TaskLoco notes, but there's no direct import tool. TaskLoco's note-based structure is simpler than Asana's project hierarchy.
Does TaskLoco have mobile apps?
Yes. TaskLoco offers native iPhone and Android apps with full feature parity to the web version.
Which is better for small teams?
It depends on your needs. TaskLoco offers simpler pricing and immediate productivity for note-based task management. Asana provides more structure if your team needs formal project management workflows.
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