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Task Management

Alternatives to Asana

Compare healthier or more active tools in the same use case using ToolVitals public evidence.

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Why compare

Signals behind this alternatives page

  • Asana currently shows at least one risk or watch signal in ToolVitals data.
  • The tool is still alive, but signs of slower momentum are visible.
  • Health score: 80/100.
  • Shipping score: 53/100.
  • 13 pricing changes have been tracked.
Confidence caveat: Moderate-confidence page: useful public signals are present, but some evidence sources may be missing or stale.

Switching guide

Best alternatives by need

Best overallGhost

Highest organic ToolVitals fit for this use case.

Healthier optionsGhost, Reactive Resume, OpenProject, Outline

Stronger current public-health signal than Asana.

Verified open/source-visibleGhost, Reactive Resume, OpenProject, Wekan

Useful when portability and inspectability matter.

License unknown, source-visible signalsOutline, AnyType

Public source signals exist, but ToolVitals has not verified the license class.

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Ranked alternatives

Best-fit task management options

12 tools
01

Ghost

Independent technology for modern publishing, memberships, subscriptions and newsletters.

Active
Health100
Shipping100
Score100
Confidence100
Stars53.8k
ModeSource-visible project
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02

Reactive Resume

A one-of-a-kind resume builder that keeps your privacy in mind. Completely secure, customizable, portable, open-source and free forever. Try it out today!

Active
Health100
Shipping100
Score100
Confidence100
Stars38.3k
ModeSource-visible project
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03

OpenProject

OpenProject is the leading open source project management software.

Active
Health100
Shipping100
Score100
Confidence100
Stars15.2k
ModeSource-visible project
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04

Outline

The fastest knowledge base for growing teams. Beautiful, realtime collaborative, feature packed, and markdown compatible.

Active
Health95
Shipping93
Score95
Confidence94
Stars38.8k
ModeSource-visible project
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05

Wekan

The Open Source kanban, built with Meteor. GitHub issues/PRs are only for FLOSS Developers, not for support, support is at https://wekan.fi/commercial-support/ . New English strings for new features at imports/i18n/data/en.i18n.json . Non-English translations at https://app.transifex.com/wekan/wekan only.

Active
Health94
Shipping95
Score96
Confidence100
Stars21k
ModeSource-visible project
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07

Kaneo

🎯 All you need. Nothing you don't. Open source project management that works for you, not against you.

Active
Health90
Shipping100
Score96
Confidence100
Stars3.7k
ModeSource-visible project
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08

Memos

Open-source, self-hosted note-taking tool built for quick capture. Markdown-native, lightweight, and fully yours.

Active
Health91
Shipping89
Score93
Confidence100
Stars60.5k
ModeSource-visible project
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10

Leantime

Leantime is a goals focused project management system for non-project managers. Building with ADHD, Autism, and dyslexia in mind.

Active
Health85
Shipping87
Score90
Confidence100
Stars10k
ModeSource-visible project
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11

QOwnNotes

QOwnNotes is a plain-text file notepad and todo-list manager with Markdown support and Nextcloud / ownCloud integration.

Active
Health87
Shipping95
Score91
Confidence88
Stars5.8k
ModeSource-visible project
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12

Ever Gauzy

Ever® Gauzy™ - Open Business Management Platform (ERP/CRM/HRM/ATS/PM) - https://gauzy.co

Active
Health87
Shipping86
Score90
Confidence100
Stars3.7k
ModeSource-visible project
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