A PRACTICAL BUYER’S COMPARISON

Asana vs Copper.

Different strengths. Different costs. Here’s what to weigh before you choose.

Compare the plans as well as the brands. These prices may have different billing commitments and capacity limits; they are not equivalent quotes.
What mattersA

Asana

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Copper

Starting pointProject coordination for small teams, agencies and cross-functional organizations, using shared tasks, multiple project views and workflow rules.CRM for service businesses that connects relationship management and client delivery with Google Workspace.
Listed planStarterBasic
Base priceContact vendor$29 / seat / mo
Pricing conditionsStarter lists USD 10.99/user/month annually or USD 13.49 monthly. Minimum two seats and larger seat increments apply; Stackwise does not model seat bundles. Personal is free for two users. Portfolio management and native time tracking require Advanced; AI request allowances apply.USD per seat/month on monthly billing; Basic has a 2,500-contact limit. Annual Basic is USD23 per seat/month. Taxes and fees excluded.
Documented capabilitiesprojects, automation, forms, collaborationcrm, projects, automation
Free planYes, with limitsNot verified
TrialStarter and Advanced trial offered; duration not verified.Available without a credit card; duration not confirmed.
IntegrationsNot yet verifiedGoogle Workspace
Benefits (editorial)Combines project views with structured work intake. Free guests can support external collaboration on paid plans.Sales opportunities and client delivery projects share one workspace. Useful for teams already handling relationships in Google Workspace.
LimitationsSeat increments complicate precise small-team cost estimates. Portfolio and capacity features are above Starter.Basic is limited to 2,500 contacts. Bulk email and broader workflow automation require Professional.
Typical fit (editorial)Marketing agency, Professional servicesMarketing agency, Professional services, Creator & newsletter
AI, support & ease of useConfirm plan-specific AI limits and support. Ease of use has not been independently tested.Confirm plan-specific AI limits and support. Ease of use has not been independently tested.
EvidenceSources checked 2026-10-09 →Sources checked 2026-10-09 →
Your next stepVisit AsanaStandard provider link; no commission currently earned.Visit CopperStandard provider link; no commission currently earned.

Use-case recommendations

Consider Asana when…

Combines project views with structured work intake.

Check first: Seat increments complicate precise small-team cost estimates.

Consider Copper when…

Sales opportunities and client delivery projects share one workspace.

Check first: Basic is limited to 2,500 contacts.

Make the decision on your terms

Test your real workflow, calculate the full team and usage cost, and confirm export options before migrating. A higher advertised feature count does not necessarily create a better fit.

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