Why I choose Asana to Trello

If you are looking to work in the cloud, there has never been a wider variety of software to help you do so. Teams of all sizes are flourishing online and as they grow the tons of project management software grow with them. How then do you know which one works better for you?

Among the front runners in terms of adoption rate are Asana and Trello. Both Trello and Asana are project management tools that can help you work better remotely. They each have their own merits, and you have to decide on one based on how the platform complements your thought process. Trello utilizes a more board-form of presentation, which mimics a post-it wall. For people who like to jot down their thoughts and are more visual by nature, Trello might be a better fit. Asana, on the other hand, feels more like a personal organizer. It’s easy to filter what your to-dos are, and it lets you rearrange your priority with one click of the button. This works well for people who need structure in their day. A significant win here for Asana is that it can be displayed in a board layout as well, effectively transforming into a Trello substitute with one click.

Asana also allows you to create subtasks under your head task. This feature forces you to think through all the steps required before you can finish the task properly. If you tend to underestimate the time needed for your projects, Asana will help you evaluate each phase of your plan to make sure your timeline is realistic. Because Asana allows you to assign tasks and mark each one off as completed, you can get a glance at all things due by the end of the day.

In Trello, however, you have to drag the notes into a “Completed” column that you have to create. Another way is to archive the task. Think of this as a game where you just have to clear your to-do column daily. The main issue with this is that not all tasks are equal. Some might be more urgent for projects dependent on it, and Trello does not offer you an easy way to get that at first glance. Trello does offer a visually appealing way of task tracking via its progress bar, which fills up as you complete components of the task. That gives you a quick idea of how long more you need to complete the assignment. Asana, on the other hand, gives you a better overview of which tasks might be more urgent. That lets you strategize your day better.

For people who like to look back on their success, Asana will be great for you. It takes every chance it can to remind you of how productive you have been and offers you positive reinforcements. The calendar gives you a birds-eye view of what you have accomplished daily. That is a massive morale booster. Similarly, if your task for the day has not been completed, all the due assignments are sure to kick you up your rear.

Overall, both these tools are useful for keeping track of your tasks for the day. It helps you make sure no part of your project is left unmanned. If you have not gotten any project management software, now is the time to get started. Remote working is here to stay for the foreseeable future, and everyone must know what they are working on, without hopping onto a call every 5 minutes. You know yourself best, so find out which software gels with your thought process, and you will find the right platform for you.