Asana vs PublishPress
Asana
AI-powered work management platform orchestrating complex editorial workflows and multi-channel content campaigns
Publishers using it: 7 · incl. USA Today, BOOM! Studios
PublishPress
Professional editorial, permission, and workflow management tools for WordPress content teams and digital publishers.
Publishers using it: 2 · incl. The 19th
Last verified Oct 19, 2026
At a glance
- Asana scores 4.0/5 and PublishPress scores 3.8/5 in Benchmark Grid's independent editorial calendar software benchmark, both assessed on the same 10 criteria.
- The widest gaps are multi-channel planning (Asana 4.4, PublishPress 2.8) and collaboration (Asana 4.7, PublishPress 3.2); they are within 0.3 on 5 of 10 criteria.
- Asana is built for small, mid-market and enterprise publishers; PublishPress for small and mid-market.
- On total cost of ownership Asana scores 3.5 and PublishPress 4.7 (higher means better value, not a lower price).
- In our tracking 7 publishers use Asana and 2 use PublishPress.
- Scores last verified 19 Oct 2026. Vendors cannot pay for a score or a position.
Where they differ
Asana is stronger on multi-channel planning (4.4 vs 2.8), collaboration (4.7 vs 3.2) and implementation & support (3.8 vs 3.0).
PublishPress is stronger on CMS & publishing integrations (4.5 vs 3.2).
Which one fits
Choose Asana if…
- You publish at small, mid-market and enterprise scale.
- You weight multi-channel planning, collaboration and implementation & support heavily — Asana leads on those in this benchmark.
Choose PublishPress if…
- You publish at small and mid-market scale.
- You weight CMS & publishing integrations, editorial workflow & approvals and permissions & security heavily — PublishPress leads on those in this benchmark.
Also weighing these
The nearest-scored tools to Asana and PublishPress in this benchmark, listed A to Z.
- 4.3AirtableA flexible relational database and no-code platform for building AI-powered editorial workflowsRead review
- 4.1KordiamProfessional newsroom planning and editorial calendar platform for complex multi-channel workflowsRead review
- 3.5MultiCollabGoogle Docs-style real-time collaboration and editorial commenting directly within the WordPress block editorRead 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 | PublishPress |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4.5 |
| Collaboration12% of capability | 4.7 | 3.2 |
| Custom fields & templates10% of capability | 4.6 | 4.2 |
| Multi-channel planning10% of capability | 4.4 | 2.8 |
| Performance tracking8% of capability | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Usability8% of capability | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| Implementation & support6% of capability | 3.8 | 3.0 |
| Permissions & security6% of capability | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Capability45% of composite | 4.1 | 3.8 |
| Publisher fit40% of composite | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Total cost of ownership15% of composite | 3.5 | 4.7 |
Cost of ownership
| Sub-score | Asana | PublishPress |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 3.8 | 4.9 |
| Entry cost | 4.0 | 4.8 |
| Implementation cost | 3.5 | 4.7 |
| Hidden-fee risk | 3.3 | 4.5 |
| Ongoing cost | 2.9 | 4.8 |
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.
PublishPress pricing
Business $149/year (1 site); Agency $299/year (5 sites); Unlimited $499/year.
What users say
Asana
21 positive · 10 neutral · 13 negative
PublishPress
2 positive · 5 neutral · 4 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 PublishPress scores 3.8 in Benchmark Grid's independent Best Editorial Calendar Software benchmark (benchmarkgrid.com/vs/asana/publishpress, verified Oct 19, 2026)
Common questions
How do Asana and PublishPress differ?
Asana is stronger on multi-channel planning (4.4 vs 2.8), collaboration (4.7 vs 3.2) and implementation & support (3.8 vs 3.0). PublishPress is stronger on CMS & publishing integrations (4.5 vs 3.2). 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 PublishPress?
On total cost of ownership — pricing transparency, entry cost, implementation, hidden-fee risk and ongoing cost — Asana scores 3.5/5 and PublishPress scores 4.7/5. 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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