Lifted Work vs Asana
Running your agency on Asana? A project per client, guests who see too much, and a growing bill every time you hire. Here's how Lifted Work compares.
Quick Comparison
Lifted Work vs Asana
| Feature |
Lifted Work
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Asana |
|---|---|---|
| Built ONLY for agencies | ||
| Client portal included | Guest access only | |
| Client request management | ||
| Client correspondence tracking | ||
| Gmail sync | ||
| Deliverables with client approval | ||
| AI with full client context | General AI only | |
| Google Analytics & Search Console | ||
| Meta Ads & Google Ads reporting | ||
| Branded report rendering (PDF/HTML) | ||
| Time tracking by client | Advanced plan only ($25+/user) | |
| SOPs attached to tasks | Manual linking | |
| Unlimited team members | Per-seat pricing | |
| Upsell services on client portal |
Why Digital Marketing Agencies Choose Lifted Work Over Asana
Asana organizes work into projects. Lifted Work organizes work around clients. That changes how clients see your work, how your team finds information, and how much you pay when you grow.
Clients, Not Projects
Asana gives you projects. Lifted Work organizes everything around clients: tasks, correspondence, notes, analytics, and deliverables on one screen. No piecing together the big picture yourself.
Real Client Portal
Clients get a branded portal with deliverables for review, request submission, and a services page. Asana has guest access where clients see your project structure.
AI That Knows Your Clients
The AI has each client's brand, history, notes, and analytics data. It schedules, drafts, and runs your monthly reporting end to end. Asana Intelligence summarizes tasks. Different job.
Client Communication in One Place
Gmail syncs client emails into their activity feed. Correspondence, tasks, notes, and deliverables on one screen per client. No hunting across projects and email threads.
Time Tracking by Client
Track time per client for billing and capacity. Built into every plan. Asana only offers time tracking on Advanced ($25+/user) and it's not organized by client.
Hire Without the Per-Seat Tax
Asana charges per user. Lifted Work charges per client with unlimited team members. A 15-client agency on Lifted Work Delivery pays $105/mo regardless of team size. That same team on Asana pays $110+/mo and it goes up with every hire.
Detailed Feature Comparison
See exactly how Lifted Work and Asana stack up across the features that matter most for agency operations.
Client Portal & Requests
Lifted Work
- Branded portal with dashboard, feed, and services
- Request submission and status tracking
- Deliverables with client review and approval
- Services page with upsell opportunities
- Clients see progress 24/7 without asking for status updates
Asana
- No built-in client portal
- No client request system
- No deliverables or approval workflow
- Guests see project structure and internal tasks
- Guest seats count toward your bill or are limited
AI That Knows Your Clients
Lifted Work
- AI has each client's brand, notes, history, and analytics data
- Schedule a full month of deliverables in one conversation
- Monthly reports pull from GA4, Search Console, and Meta Ads automatically
- Saved prompts run on a schedule for recurring work
- Connects to Claude Desktop and ChatGPT via MCP
Asana
- Asana Intelligence for task summaries and status updates
- Smart Status and workflow automation rules
- AI doesn't know your clients or their analytics data
- No analytics integrations (GA4, Search Console, etc.)
- No client-specific context for AI drafts
Communication & Correspondence
Lifted Work
- Gmail syncs client emails into their activity feed
- Full correspondence history per client
- Internal client notes (visible to team and AI, not clients)
- Draft emails to client contacts from the activity screen
- Zapier for Slack, call logs, and meeting transcripts
Asana
- No automatic email-to-client routing
- Emails live outside Asana entirely
- Task comments are the only in-app communication
- Must manually track client correspondence
- No single screen showing all client communication
Time Tracking & Billing
Lifted Work
- Time tracking by client, built into every plan
- Track actual time against budgeted hours per task
- Client capacity visible on the dashboard
- Billing-ready reports per client or team member
- Assigned vs. worked hours tracked monthly
Asana
- Time tracking on Advanced plan only ($25+/user)
- Not organized by client automatically
- Project-based timesheets, not client-based
- Need third-party tools for proper agency billing
- Extra cost on top of already expensive per-seat pricing
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Lifted Work starts at $5/client/month with a 5-client minimum. Unlimited team members on every plan.
View our pricing" I don't know what I'd do without Lifted Work. "
Frequently Asked Questions
Lifted Work vs Asana
We've already set up our agency in Asana. Is it worth switching?
If you're managing client work in Asana, you've probably built a project-per-client structure, added guests for client visibility, and found workarounds for time tracking and reporting. It works, but it wasn't designed for this. Lifted Work is already organized around clients. Add a client, and they get a portal, a correspondence feed, analytics integrations, and AI context. You can start with one client to test the workflow before fully transitioning.
Does Asana have a client portal like Lifted Work?
No. Agencies using Asana typically share projects with clients as guests, which either counts toward seat limits or gives clients a view of your internal workspace. Lifted Work includes a branded client portal where clients see their dashboard, feed, deliverables for review, and can submit requests. They never see your internal tasks or team communication.
How does the AI in Lifted Work differ from Asana Intelligence?
Asana Intelligence summarizes tasks and updates status fields. Lifted Work's AI has full context on each client: their brand, notes, correspondence, task history, and analytics from Google Analytics, Search Console, Meta Ads, and more. It can schedule a full month of deliverables, draft emails with the right client context, and run your monthly reporting by pulling real data into branded reports. You can also connect it to Claude Desktop or ChatGPT through the MCP server.
How does pricing compare between Lifted Work and Asana?
Asana charges per seat. A 10-person agency on Asana Starter pays $110/month, and it goes up every time you hire. Lifted Work charges per client: $5, $7, or $12/client/month depending on the plan, with a 5-client minimum. A 15-client agency on Delivery pays $105/month with unlimited team members. Client portals, AI with client context, analytics integrations, and report rendering are all included.
Does Lifted Work integrate with the tools I already use?
Yes. Gmail syncs client emails automatically. Google Analytics, Search Console, Google Ads, Meta Ads, and Google Business Profile connect for reporting and AI context. Zapier connects thousands of other apps like Slack, phone systems, and meeting transcription tools. And the MCP server connects to Claude Desktop, ChatGPT, or any MCP-compatible AI tool.