Lifted Work vs Asana
Looking for the best project management tool for your digital marketing agency? See how Lifted Work—built ONLY for agencies—compares to Asana's general-purpose project management.
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 | ||
| Time tracking by client | Advanced plan only ($25+/user) | |
| AI scheduling for client deliverables | General AI only | |
| SOPs attached to tasks | Manual linking | |
| Unlimited team members | Per-seat pricing | |
| Upsell features on client portal | ||
| Zapier integration |
Why Digital Marketing Agencies Choose Lifted Work Over Asana
Asana serves startups, enterprises, HR teams, and dev shops. Lifted Work serves one customer: digital marketing agencies. Here's why that matters.
Built ONLY for Agencies
Asana serves everyone—startups, enterprises, HR departments. Lifted Work does one thing: help agencies deliver client work. No noise, no features you'll never use.
Real Client Portal
Clients get a branded portal with their dashboard, feed, and request submission. Asana has guest access—clients see your messy internal workspace.
Client Request Management
Clients submit requests through their portal. Requests flow into your workflow automatically. Asana has no dedicated client request system.
Client Correspondence Tracking
Client emails flow into their activity feed. See all correspondence in context—not scattered across email threads and Asana comments.
Time Tracking by Client
Track time per client for billing and capacity planning. Asana requires add-ons and doesn't organize time by client automatically.
Simple Per-Client Pricing
Pay based on clients managed, not per-seat. Add unlimited team members without increasing costs. 10 users on Asana = $110/mo. Lifted Work = $149/mo with unlimited users.
Detailed Feature Comparison
See exactly how Lifted Work and Asana stack up across the features that matter most for agency operations.
Client Portal & Requests
- Branded client portal with dashboard and feed
- Client request submission and tracking
- Upsell opportunities visible on portal
- Clients see progress 24/7 (no status emails)
- Services page to showcase what you offer
- No built-in client portal
- No client request system
- No upsell/service showcase
- Guests see internal workspace
- Manual status updates required
Client Correspondence
- Client emails flow to activity feed
- Full correspondence history per client
- Internal notes separate from client-visible
- Meeting notes attached to clients
- All communication in one place
- No automatic email-to-client routing
- Emails separate from project data
- Communication scattered across tools
- Must manually link correspondence
- No unified client history
Time Tracking by Client
- Time tracking organized by client
- Track time against client budgets
- Billing-ready time reports
- See capacity per client at a glance
- Built-in to every plan
- Time tracking requires add-on
- Not organized by client automatically
- Complex setup for agency billing
- Timesheets are project-based
- Extra cost for time features
AI with Client Context
- AI schedules entire months of deliverables
- Prompts saved with full client context
- AI drafts with client voice and history
- Smart recommendations per client
- Included in all plans
- Asana Intelligence for general tasks
- Smart Summaries and automation
- Not designed for agency scheduling
- No client-specific context
- General-purpose AI features
Which Tool Is Right for You?
Choose Lifted Work If...
- You're a founder tired of being the only one who knows what's happening with every client
- You want to add team members without your software costs doubling
- You need new hires productive on Day 1 without weeks of training
- You want clients to see their progress 24/7 (fewer "what's the status?" emails)
- You're scaling from 5-10 clients to 20+ and need systems that won't break
- You want AI to handle the repetitive scheduling you do every month
Asana Might Work If...
- You're a single team working on internal projects (not client work)
- You don't need to prove value to clients with a portal
- Budget for per-seat pricing isn't a concern ($110+/mo for 10 users)
- You're already invested in the Asana ecosystem
- You prefer a general-purpose tool over agency-specific features
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Lifted Work charges per client managed with unlimited team members included. Asana uses per-seat pricing which adds up as your team grows.
View our pricing" I don't know what I'd do without Lifted Work. "
Frequently Asked Questions: Lifted Work vs Asana
Can Asana be used for agency client management?
While Asana can be adapted for agency work, it wasn't designed for it. Agencies typically need workarounds for client portals, struggle with client-specific views, and pay per-seat for every team member. Lifted Work was built specifically for agencies with client portals, AI scheduling, and per-client pricing included.
Does Asana have a client portal like Lifted Work?
No, Asana doesn't include a client portal. Agencies using Asana typically share projects with clients as guests (which counts toward seat limits) or use third-party tools. Lifted Work includes a branded client portal where clients can see their dashboard, feed, upcoming work, and submit requests.
How does pricing compare between Lifted Work and Asana?
Let's do the math: A 10-person agency on Asana Starter pays $110/month ($10.99 × 10 users). That same agency on Lifted Work Growth plan pays $149/month for up to 15 clients—with unlimited team members. You could hire 5 more people and pay nothing extra. Plus Lifted Work includes client portals and AI scheduling that Asana doesn't have.
Can I migrate from Asana to Lifted Work?
Yes! Many agencies successfully migrate from Asana to Lifted Work. Our onboarding process helps you set up your clients, and you can start with one client to test the workflow before fully transitioning. Our team can help with migration planning.
Does Lifted Work integrate with the tools I already use?
Yes, Lifted Work integrates with thousands of apps via Zapier, plus has a REST API for custom integrations. You can connect your CRM, email marketing tools, reporting platforms, and more—just like with Asana.