Projektron BCS vs Asana

Projektron BCS

Strengths

• +Web-based, intuitive interface with minimal onboarding time, praised for ease of use
• +Comprehensive feature set covering the entire project lifecycle, including planning, resource and time management, controlling, billing, and reporting
• +Strong integration of ERP and project management functionalities
• +Effective tools for task and resource management, enhancing process transparency and efficiency
• +Modular and highly customizable to fit diverse and complex project portfolios
• +Reliable customer support and collaborative partnership with the vendor
• +High data protection and security standards, hosted in ISO-certified German data centers

Limitations

• −Initial learning curve and complexity require structured training, especially for new or frequently changing teams
• −Pricing lacks transparency, with implementation, training, and support often billed separately, perceived as high for smaller teams
• −Interface can feel cumbersome or overwhelming due to the extensive feature set and role configurations

Asana

Strengths

• +Intuitive and user-friendly interface
• +Strong collaboration features
• +Flexible project views (list, board, calendar, timeline)
• +Good mobile app experience

Limitations

• −Limited features in the free plan
• −Can become expensive for larger teams
• −Steep learning curve for advanced features
• −No built-in time tracking in lower tiers

Projektron BCS

• On-Premise License (BCS) €300–350 per user/license (one-time payment, perpetual use)Full feature set including finance and CRM modules · Module-dependent pricing · No minimum term
• On-Premise License (BCS.light) €200 per license (one-time payment, perpetual use)Reduced feature set for smaller teams · No minimum term
• SaaS Cloud (BCS.light) €20 per license/month (minimum term 6 months)Reduced feature set · No on-premise installation required
• SaaS Cloud (BCS) 5% of license purchase price per user (subscription-based, billing period not specified)Full feature set · No on-premise installation required

Pricing varies based on module selection and deployment model (on-premise vs. SaaS). Free trial available for selected modules.

Asana

• Basic Free ForeverUp to 15 teammates · Basic task and project management · Limited integrations
• Premium $10.99 per user/month (billed annually)Unlimited tasks, projects, and teams · Timeline and workload views · Advanced search and reporting
• Business $24.99 per user/month (billed annually)Portfolios and workload management · Custom templates and rules · Admin controls and security features
• Enterprise On request Custom pricingAdvanced security and controls · Custom branding and support · EU data residency (add-on)

Pricing varies by region and plan. EU data residency is an add-on for Enterprise.

Projektron BCS

Project Management

Multi-project and portfolio management, Interactive Gantt charts and milestone planning, Earned value analysis and milestone trend analysis, Support for Scrum, PRINCE2, and IPMA/GPM methods

Work Organization

Time tracking via web and mobile, including offline CSV import, Attendance and project time booking, Personal Kanban board, reminders, and appointment calendar, Workload analysis and leave planning

Finance & Controlling

Budget planning and cost accounting (cost types, centers, bearers), Quotation preparation and offer calculation, Invoice creation with e-invoicing (XRechnung, ZUGFeRD), Intercompany billing and multi-currency support

CRM & Customer Management

Customer and contact management with traffic light indicators, Circular mail and newsletter distribution, Customer login for project progress tracking, Supplier management and surveys

Quality & Process Management

Quality management with wizards, templates, and checklists, Process modeling with BPMN 2.0 (Camunda engine), Continuous improvement processes (CIP), Workflow automation

Asana

Task Management

Create and assign tasks, Set deadlines and priorities, Track task progress, Add subtasks and dependencies

Project Tracking

Visualize projects with timelines, boards, or calendars, Monitor project status and milestones, Share project updates with stakeholders, Use project templates

Collaboration

Comment on tasks and projects, Attach files and links, Mention team members in conversations, Use team pages for central communication

Reporting

Generate custom reports, Track team workload and progress, Export reports in CSV or JSON, Use dashboards for real-time insights

Integrations

Connect with Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Google Drive, Use API for custom integrations, Automate workflows with Zapier, Embed Asana projects in other tools