Head-to-head
Asana vs Adobe Workfront
An honest, feature-by-feature look at Asana and Adobe Workfront for creative teams — where each is stronger, what they cost, and what neither includes.
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Where Asana and Adobe Workfront differ
Of the 8 capabilities creative teams typically stitch together, Asana fully includes 4 and Adobe Workfront fully includes 4.
Video & Image Review
Adobe Workfront includes video & image review; Asana covers it partially.
File Storage & Drive
Adobe Workfront includes file storage & drive; Asana covers it partially.
Calendar & Scheduling
Asana includes calendar & scheduling; Adobe Workfront covers it partially.
Free Guest Access
Asana includes free guest access; Adobe Workfront covers it partially.
What neither includes
Whichever you pick, you'll still be stitching tools around it for the rest of the workflow. kloudboard includes all of the below in the same workspace:
- Built-in Chat
- Freelancer Payments
Frequently asked questions
Is Asana or Adobe Workfront better for creative teams?
Asana and Adobe Workfront cover a similar amount of the workflow — of the 8 capabilities creative teams typically stitch together, each fully includes 4. The comparison table above shows exactly where they differ.
How much do Asana and Adobe Workfront cost?
asana's free Personal plan covers up to 2 users (100MB max per file); paid plans start at Starter $10.99/user/mo billed annually ($13.49 monthly), and Advanced at $24.99/user/mo annually ($30.49 monthly) — with proofing, AI Studio credits, and native time tracking gated to the upper tiers. adobe workfront is quote-only with no public price and no free plan — its three tiers (select, prime, ultimate) are estimated at roughly $49–$99 per user/month billed annually, and key capabilities like the workfront planning ai assistant and fusion automation are paid add-ons layered on top, with implementation and onboarding fees common.
What do both Asana and Adobe Workfront lack?
Neither fully includes built-in chat and freelancer payments. kloudboard includes all of these in one workspace, with a free plan for up to 5 members.
Is there one tool that replaces both Asana and Adobe Workfront?
kloudboard combines kanban boards, frame-accurate video and image review, built-in chat (with Slack, Discord, and WhatsApp bridging), freelancer payments, file storage, calendar, and a free AI assistant in one workspace — free forever for up to 5 members, with Pro at a flat $20/member/mo.
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