Stackfield vs Asana

Stackfield

Strengths

• +Clean, intuitive interface with minimal learning curve and straightforward onboarding
• +End-to-end encryption and strict EU data residency (Germany-only servers, no non-EU access)
• +All-in-one collaboration suite: tasks, chat, video calls, file sharing and whiteboards in one tool
• +Fast performance and responsive user interface
• +Perceived as cost-effective for the feature set

Limitations

• −Limited global adoption and brand recognition outside Europe, leading to resistance from users of established tools like Slack or Teams
• −Mobile app lacks functionality and user-friendliness compared to desktop experience
• −Customization options are restricted
• −Pricing structure may not clearly communicate value for all features (e.g., Kanban or list views)

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

Stackfield

• Starter €9 per user/month (annual, min. 5 users) billed annuallyUp to 10 users · Max 3 rooms · 6 GB storage
• Business €14 per user/month (annual, min. 5 users) billed annuallyUnlimited users and rooms · 6 GB storage
• Premium €18 per user/month (annual, min. 5 users) billed annuallyVideo conferencing (up to 30 participants) · Whiteboards and Office file previews · Project portfolios and PERT charts
• Enterprise €28 per user/month (annual, min. 5 users) billed annuallySSO (SAML/Active Directory) · YubiKey 2FA · REST API provisioning
• Self-Hosted / On-Premise On request customFull control over data · Custom deployment

All prices exclude VAT. 17% discount for annual billing. 14-day free trial available.

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.

Stackfield

Task & Project Management

List, Kanban, Gantt, and PERT chart views, Subtasks, custom fields, checklists, and task templates, Milestones, dependencies, automatic scheduling, and critical path tracking, Built-in time tracking and global reports

Team Communication & Meetings

Real-time group chat, 1:1 messages, and threaded discussions, Audio/video conferencing (up to 30 participants), screen sharing, and emoji reactions, Meeting room planning and external scheduling, Interactive polls

Knowledge & Document Management

Central file library with version history, Preview for Microsoft Office and OpenOffice files, Real-time whiteboards with drawing, shapes, and text, Rich text editor and document templates

Calendar & Work Organization

Personal 'My Week' and 'Everything' views, Shared team calendars and appointment scheduling, External calendar subscriptions via iCal/WebCal

Administration, Security & Compliance

Client-side end-to-end encryption, ISO 27001/27017/27018 and BSI C5 certified hosting in Germany, Granular permissions (Member, Admin, Guest, External), IP whitelisting, 2FA (Authenticator Apps, YubiKey), SSO (SAML/Active Directory)

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