Asana manages
Tasks.
Chronodesk manages
Business.
"To-Do" List
Business Engine
The Core Difference: Business Operations vs. Task Management
Asana excels at general collaboration, but it was designed as a horizontal tool for everyone. Chronodesk is built for performance-driven businesses. We don't just track if a task is done; we track who did it, for which client, and if it was billed.
| Feature | Chronodesk 🛡️ | Asana 🦄 |
|---|---|---|
| Hierarchy | Client-Centric: Hard-coded Client -> Project -> Task structure ensures data integrity. | Project-Centric: Loose projects that float independently; hard to link back to specific client accounts without workarounds. |
| Financials | Native: Timesheets, Rate Cards, and Billing are built-in core features. | Non-Existent: No native invoicing or rate cards. Requires 3rd party integrations (e.g., Harvest) to track costs. |
| Setup | Business Ready: Pre-configured for operations (SLA, CRM, PMO). | DIY Blank Canvas: You must build your own workflows from scratch, often leading to messy, unscalable structures. |
| Service Desk | Integrated: Native ticketing system linked to client projects. | Workaround: Requires "Forms" and complex rules to simulate a service desk; lacks true SLA tracking. |
| Support | Included Human Support: Guided onboarding and training included. | Tiered: 24/7 support is often restricted to expensive Enterprise tiers; lower tiers rely on chatbots/forums. |
Hierarchy: Client-Centric vs. Project-Centric
Stop organizing work in a void.
Asana treats a "Project" as the top-level container. But in the real world, projects belong to Clients. To organize work by client in Asana, you have to use "Portfolios" (a paid feature) or create clunky naming conventions.
Native Client Entity
Our structure is Client → Project → Task. This isn't a setting you have to build; it’s how the platform works.
Automated Attribution
Every hour logged and task completed is automatically attributed to the correct paying customer.
Financials: Linking Time to Revenue
Asana is a "Work Management" tool, not a "Business
Management" tool. It doesn't know what your time is
worth.
In Chronodesk, Timesheets, Rate Cards, and Billing
are native. You can assign different rates to different employees or
projects and generate invoice data without ever leaving the
platform.
- 1 Unified Billing: Stop paying for separate harvesting tools. Track billable vs. non-billable hours natively.
- 2 Rate Cards: Define custom rates for different clients or roles automatically.
"We Do It With You" vs. "Good Luck"
Asana relies on a "self-serve" model. While it has a
nice UI, setting up complex enterprise workflows
often requires hiring expensive consultants.
The Chronodesk Advantage: We don't just
hand you the keys; we help you drive.
Guided Setup
Our onboarding includes setting up your workspace to match your business processes.
No "Seat Minimum" Games
Asana forces a 2-seat minimum. Chronodesk offers flexible, transparent pricing designed to scale with you.
Stop playing with task lists.
Start running your business. Move to the platform that understands the bottom line. Structure, Support, and Financials—all included.