The Asana alternative built for recurring workflows and SOPs Save 24%
Manifestly gives operations teams structured workflow runs, step by step SOPs, recurring schedules, role based assignments, Slack and Teams actions, and searchable run history, at $8.33 per user per month. Save 24% compared with Asana Starter annual pricing. Start free for 14 days, no card required.
Asana features teams use for recurring SOPs, built directly into Manifestly
- Projects → Structured workflows for repeatable processes
- Tasks → Steps with embedded SOP guidance
- Subtasks → Sub-tasks with instructions per step
- Recurring tasks → Native scheduled workflow runs
- Rules and automations → Built in workflow logic
- Task templates → Workflow templates with SOPs included
- Task followers → Role based assignments
- Forms → Data collection per step
- Activity log → Searchable compliance run history
- Asana AI → AI assisted workflow creation
| Asana Feature | Manifestly Equivalent |
|---|---|
| Projects | Structured workflows for repeatable processes |
| Tasks | Steps with embedded SOP guidance |
| Subtasks | Sub-tasks with instructions per step |
| Recurring tasks (workaround) | Native scheduled workflow runs |
| Rules and automations | Built in workflow logic without project overhead |
| Task templates | Workflow templates with SOPs included |
| Task followers | Role based assignments |
| Forms | Data collection per step |
| Activity log | Searchable compliance run history |
| Asana AI | AI assisted workflow creation |
Why teams switch from Asana for recurring SOPs
| Manifestly Business $8.33 per user / month, annual |
Asana Starter $10.99 per user / month, annual |
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|---|---|---|
| Native recurring scheduled runs | ✅ | ⚠ Workaround using recurring tasks inside projects |
| SOP guidance embedded per step | ✅ | ⚠ Task descriptions and attachments, not step level SOP execution |
| Checklist runs with full history | ✅ | ⚠ No native concept of a workflow run with per-run audit trail |
| Searchable compliance run history | ✅ | ⚠ Activity log, deeper audit features at Enterprise+ only |
| Conditional logic and dynamic due dates | ✅ | ✅ Via rules and automations |
| Slack and Teams workflow actions | ✅ | ⚠ Integrations available, more notification and update focused |
| Minimum seat requirement | 1 seat | 2 seats minimum |
| Price per user per month, annual | $8.33 | $10.99 |
Asana alternative with a customer focus
Top frustrations we hear about Asana for recurring SOPs and how Manifestly solves them.
Asana is built for projects, not recurring processes
Asana excels at managing campaigns, launches, and cross-functional projects. But recurring SOPs, onboarding checklists, and monthly close processes are not projects. They are repeatable runs. Manifestly is purpose-built for that distinction.
No SOP guidance per step
Asana tasks have descriptions and attachments, but there is no way to embed step level instructions, images, or video so the person doing the work knows exactly how to do it. Manifestly puts rich SOP content directly inside every step, where it is actually needed.
Recurring tasks are not the same as recurring runs
Asana can create recurring tasks, but a recurring task is not a workflow run. There is no concept of launching a full process on a schedule, tracking it as a run, seeing completion across steps, or pulling a per-run audit trail. Manifestly does all of this natively.
Audit trail sits behind Enterprise plus
Searchable, exportable run history for compliance and handoffs is a day one requirement for many operations teams. In Asana, deeper governance features are positioned at Enterprise plus. In Manifestly, every plan includes searchable run history out of the box.
Too much tool for recurring checklist work
Asana ships with timelines, Gantt charts, portfolios, goals, OKRs, and resource workload views. For an HR team running a weekly onboarding checklist, most of this goes unused. Manifestly is focused entirely on the recurring workflow use case, which means less setup, less training, and faster adoption.
Steep jump from Starter to Advanced
Moving from Asana Starter at $10.99 to Advanced at $24.99 is a 127% price increase per seat. Teams who need governance features like deeper reporting or audit controls often find themselves forced into Advanced. Manifestly includes searchable run history and role based assignments at $8.33 per user.
Deep Dive into Manifestly Features
Manifestly focuses on the recurring workflow and SOP use cases teams often try to force into Asana.
Smart Workflows & SOPs
- Conditional logic reveals the right steps
- Relative due dates & automatic reminders
- Sub-tasks for granular guidance
- SOPs with links, images & video
Assign & Schedule
- Role based assignments
- Daily, weekly, or quarterly scheduled runs
- See tasks on a shared calendar
- Organize work with tags & departments
Workflow Automations
- Trigger one workflow from another
- Zapier links Manifestly to 5,000+ apps
- Custom email or SMS on step completion
- Bulk import runs via CSV or spreadsheet
Collaboration
- Workflows inside Slack & MS Teams
- Inline comments & @mentions in context
- Guest user access without full accounts
- One-click bulk reminders
Progress & Reporting
- Bird's-eye summary view of every run
- Customizable dashboards & widgets
- Real-time reports & CSV/PDF exports
- Searchable audit history of every action
Data Collection & Exports
- Collect files, images, signatures & more
- Due dates driven by collected data
- Export detailed run data to BI-ready CSV
- PDF snapshots for client or audit needs
Integrations & API
- Native Slack Integration
- Native Microsoft Teams Integration
- Zapier, Salesforce, Notion & more
- Web hooks and Full Open API
Security & Permissions
- SAML SSO with Okta, Azure AD & more
- Manifestly is SOC 2 Certified
- Searchable activity logs for every action
- Data encrypted in transit & at rest
Inbox & Prioritization
- Consolidates all assignments & tasks
- Surface overdue and high-priority work
- QuickLists for personalized ad hoc tasks
- Share ad hoc task lists with teammates
Migration from Asana? Easy.
Move your recurring Asana project templates to Manifestly in three guided steps, no downtime, no headaches.
Export Your Templates
Export your recurring Asana project templates and task structures. Our team maps them to Manifestly workflows with SOPs, schedules, and role based assignments built in.
Our Team Imports
Our success team rebuilds your recurring processes as Manifestly workflows, complete with step level SOP guidance, conditional logic, and automated scheduling.
White Glove Help
We QA the migration and train your team so you launch in days, not weeks.
Loved by teams worldwide
Thousands of users trust Manifestly to run their critical processes every day.
Ethan Rogge
Systems Lead | Compass
"Manifestly's webhook and testing function was the simplest I've ever used. Major kudos!”
Alejandro Perez
Owner | Komet Sales
"There's no other product out there as good as Manifestly for companies to effectively use checklists.”
Richard Tubb
IT Consultant/Owner | Tubblog
"Manifestly was the easiest SOP Workflow system to deploy and hit the ground fast and the Manifestly team is a great partner.”
Integrations & Ecosystem
Manifestly fits right into your existing tool-stack for seamless integrations and communication.
Enterprise-grade Security
Your data is protected every step of the way.
Manifestly is SOC 2 Type II audited, GDPR-ready, and built on Salesforce/Heroku. We encrypt all data using TLS 1.2+ in transit and AES-256 at rest, with daily backups and continuous vulnerability scanning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not for every team. Asana is a strong project management platform for campaigns, launches, and cross-functional work. Manifestly is a better fit when your main need is recurring workflows, SOPs, checklist runs, assignments, and audit ready process history.
Manifestly Business is $8.33 per user per month on annual billing. Asana Starter is $10.99 per user per month on annual billing, with a 2 seat minimum. That is a 24% saving for teams whose primary need is recurring SOPs and checklist execution. Teams on Asana Advanced at $24.99 save significantly more.
Asana has recurring tasks, but they live inside projects and do not function as workflow runs. There is no native concept of launching a full recurring process, tracking it as a run with step level progress, or pulling a per-run history. Manifestly treats scheduled recurring runs as a core feature.
Asana tasks support descriptions and file attachments, but Asana is not purpose built for step level SOP execution. Manifestly puts instructions, links, images, video, and data collection directly inside every step, so the guidance is exactly where the work happens.
Asana includes task activity and project history, while organization level audit log access is positioned for Enterprise level plans. Manifestly includes searchable run history and audit ready workflow records for teams running recurring SOPs.
Yes, and that is often the best setup. Asana is great for project based work like product launches, campaigns, and cross functional initiatives. Manifestly handles the recurring operational layer, such as onboarding, monthly close, IT procedures, inspections, approvals, and compliance checklists.
Migration assistance is available on annual plans. Our success team can help convert your Asana project templates into Manifestly workflows and verify the setup before go live.
Many teams can get their first recurring workflows live in a few business days. Larger migrations may take longer depending on the number of templates, users, departments, and approval paths involved.
Yes. Manifestly includes step level conditional logic for recurring workflows, so teams can show or hide steps, adjust due dates, and route work based on data collected during a run. It is designed for SOP execution rather than general project automation.
Yes. Manifestly has native Slack and Microsoft Teams integrations that help teams launch runs, complete steps, and manage checklist assignments directly inside the tools where they already work.
Yes. Manifestly is SOC 2 Type II audited annually for security, availability, and confidentiality.
Manifestly Business starts at a single seat, which makes it easy for solo operators, small teams, or department leads to pilot recurring workflows before rolling them out more broadly.
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