Best Editorial Calendar Software
Asana alternatives
8 tools scored in the same category. 2 score higher than Asana's 4.0/5.
Ranked by independent composite score, not by payment. Nobody on this page paid to be here.
Before you switch — what Asana does well
- Customizable workflow with features like custom fields, subtasks, and calendar views
- Free version available
- 80% usage rate by Fortune 100 companies
And where it was marked down
- Could do better with built-in content performance analytics
A flexible relational database and no-code platform for building AI-powered editorial workflows
Scores 0.3 higher than Asana
Professional newsroom planning and editorial calendar platform for complex multi-channel workflows
Scores 0.2 higher than Asana
Professional editorial, permission, and workflow management tools for WordPress content teams and digital publishers.
Scores 0.2 lower than Asana
Google Docs-style real-time collaboration and editorial commenting directly within the WordPress block editor
Scores 0.5 lower than Asana
A centralized platform to plan, create, and distribute content across multiple channels with AI-driven optimization.
Scores 1.0 lower than Asana
A versatile AI-powered Work OS for centralizing editorial workflows and cross-team project management
Scores 1.0 lower than Asana
Unified creative operations platform for managing digital assets and complex editorial workflows
Scores 1.0 lower than Asana
A visual project management tool that helps teams organize tasks, collaborate on projects, and boost productivity. (Now: Acquired by Atlassian in 2017; it continues to operate under the Trello brand name as part of the Atlassian suite.)
Scores 1.1 lower than Asana
Common questions
What is the best alternative to Asana?
On Benchmark Grid's independent scoring, Airtable is the highest-scoring alternative in Best Editorial Calendar Software at 4.3/5, against Asana at 4.0/5. Which is right for you depends on your publication's size, revenue model and vertical.
Why would a publisher move away from Asana?
Our editors flagged: Could do better with built-in content performance analytics. Whether those matter depends on your setup — many publishers run Asana successfully despite them.
Are these alternatives ranked by paid placement?
No. Every tool here is ranked by a composite score set by SODP's editorial team across 12 criteria. Vendors cannot pay for inclusion, for a score, or for a position on this page.
