Asana vs Kordiam
Asana
AI-powered work management platform orchestrating complex editorial workflows and multi-channel content campaigns
Publishers using it: 7 · incl. USA Today, BOOM! Studios
Kordiam
Professional newsroom planning and editorial calendar platform for complex multi-channel workflows
Publishers using it: 5 · incl. Handelsblatt Media Group, Neue Zürcher Zeitung, Erdee Media Groep
Last verified Oct 19, 2026
At a glance
- Asana scores 4.0/5 and Kordiam scores 4.1/5 in Benchmark Grid's independent editorial calendar software benchmark, both assessed on the same 10 criteria.
- The widest gaps are usability (Asana 4.5, Kordiam 2.8) and cms & publishing integrations (Asana 3.2, Kordiam 4.6); they are within 0.3 on 6 of 10 criteria.
- Asana is built for small, mid-market and enterprise publishers; Kordiam for mid-market and enterprise.
- On total cost of ownership Asana scores 3.5 and Kordiam 3.2 (higher means better value, not a lower price).
- In our tracking 7 publishers use Asana and 5 use Kordiam.
- Scores last verified 19 Oct 2026. Vendors cannot pay for a score or a position.
Where they differ
Asana is stronger on usability (4.5 vs 2.8) and permissions & security (4.5 vs 3.8).
Kordiam is stronger on CMS & publishing integrations (4.6 vs 3.2) and performance tracking (2.2 vs 1.2).
Which one fits
Choose Asana if…
- You publish at small, mid-market and enterprise scale.
- You weight usability, permissions & security and collaboration heavily — Asana leads on those in this benchmark.
Choose Kordiam if…
- You publish at mid-market and enterprise scale.
- You weight CMS & publishing integrations, performance tracking and editorial workflow & approvals heavily — Kordiam leads on those in this benchmark.
Also weighing these
The nearest-scored tools to Asana and Kordiam in this benchmark, listed A to Z.
- 4.3AirtableA flexible relational database and no-code platform for building AI-powered editorial workflowsRead review
- 3.5MultiCollabGoogle Docs-style real-time collaboration and editorial commenting directly within the WordPress block editorRead review
- 3.8PublishPressProfessional editorial, permission, and workflow management tools for WordPress content teams and digital publishers.Read review
- 3.1StoryChiefA centralized platform to plan, create, and distribute content across multiple channels with AI-driven optimization.Read review
All 12 scored tools are in Best Editorial Calendar Software.
Who uses them
Publishers we have detected running each tool, from ads.txt, site code and published case studies. Agencies, brands and vendors are excluded.
Head to head
| Criterion | Asana | Kordiam |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial workflow & approvals14% of capability | 4.5 | 4.7 |
| Planning & scheduling views14% of capability | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| CMS & publishing integrations12% of capability | 3.2 | 4.6 |
| Collaboration12% of capability | 4.7 | 4.4 |
| Custom fields & templates10% of capability | 4.6 | 4.3 |
| Multi-channel planning10% of capability | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| Performance tracking8% of capability | 1.2 | 2.2 |
| Usability8% of capability | 4.5 | 2.8 |
| Implementation & support6% of capability | 3.8 | 3.5 |
| Permissions & security6% of capability | 4.5 | 3.8 |
| Capability45% of composite | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Publisher fit40% of composite | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| Total cost of ownership15% of composite | 3.5 | 3.2 |
Cost of ownership
| Sub-score | Asana | Kordiam |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 3.8 | 4.5 |
| Entry cost | 4.0 | 2.5 |
| Implementation cost | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Hidden-fee risk | 3.3 | 3.0 |
| Ongoing cost | 2.9 | 3.0 |
Asana pricing
Free Personal tier (up to 2 users); Starter from $10.99/user/month; Advanced from $24.99/user/month (annual billing). Enterprise and AI add-ons require custom quotes.
Kordiam pricing
Tiered pricing by team size rather than per seat, shown per month: Extra-Small (up to 5 users) $237/month billed yearly ($263 monthly) up to Large (41-60 users) $1,125/month billed yearly; Enterprise quoted. An optional Support & Security package adds about 40%.
What users say
Asana
21 positive · 10 neutral · 13 negative
Kordiam
5 positive · 0 neutral · 0 negative
Mentions we could not tie to a real user, and those flagged as promotional, are excluded. Sentiment is opinion, and is independent of the verified publisher adoptions above.
Asana scores 4.0 and Kordiam scores 4.1 in Benchmark Grid's independent Best Editorial Calendar Software benchmark (benchmarkgrid.com/vs/asana/kordiam, verified Oct 19, 2026)
Common questions
How do Asana and Kordiam differ?
Asana is stronger on usability (4.5 vs 2.8) and permissions & security (4.5 vs 3.8). Kordiam is stronger on CMS & publishing integrations (4.6 vs 3.2) and performance tracking (2.2 vs 1.2). Neither is better in the abstract — which one suits you depends on which of those dimensions carries the most weight in your operation.
Which is cheaper, Asana or Kordiam?
On total cost of ownership — pricing transparency, entry cost, implementation, hidden-fee risk and ongoing cost — Asana scores 3.5/5 and Kordiam scores 3.2/5. A higher score means better value, not a lower sticker price.
How are these scores calculated?
Each tool is assessed against its category's published criteria (10 in this benchmark), which make up Capability (45% of the composite), Publisher fit (40%) and Total cost of ownership (15%). Assessment is carried out by SODP's editorial team against a published methodology. Vendors cannot pay for inclusion, scores or positions.
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