Asana vs GitLab
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Task Management Software (2026) and The 11 Best DevOps Platforms (2026). Last verified June 7, 2026.
The short answer
GitLab ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #1) for Team leads and PMs choosing task management software (Asana vs Monday vs ClickUp vs Todoist) / Platform engineers, DevOps leads, and engineering managers standardizing CI/CD, source control, and security across software teams. The strongest single-application DevOps platform.
At a glance
| Asana | GitLab | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / The 11 Best Task Management Software (2026) | #1 / The 11 Best DevOps Platforms (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| Best for | Polished cross-functional project management | All-in-one DevSecOps in one app |
| Pricing | $$ ($11 to $25/user/mo) | $$ ($29 per user per month Premium, custom Ultimate) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | San Francisco, USA |
| Founded | 2008 | 2011 |
Asana
The best for its polished UI, powerful workflows, and overall clarity.
asana.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Task Management Software (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.