Head-to-head · July 2026 snapshot

Asana vs Notion

Asana leads overall; Notion owns startups and budget conversations. Asana holds a clear edge in raw presence, named in 81% of answers versus Notion's 72%, and all three models score it higher. The gap shows up most sharply on enterprise and single-pick questions, where buyers want a confident recommendation. Notion still wins on startup, feature-led, and budget questions, and its average position of 3 when named actually beats Asana's 4, meaning it lands higher in lists when it does appear.

	Asana	Notion
Visibility Score	58	55
Rank in category	#1	#2
Mention rate	81%	72%
#1 pick rate	13%	15%
Avg. position when named	4	3

Who each model prefers

ChatGPT

Asana 58

Notion 55

Claude

Asana 60

Notion 59

Gemini

Asana 54

Notion 52

All three models put Asana ahead.

The shape of the fight

Each axis is one of the 8 measured buyer questions; the further out, the more of that question's answers name the brand. Hover an axis for the raw counts. Single-axis gaps ride on 9 answers each, so read the overall shape, not one spike.

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The fight, question by question

Mentions out of 9 answers per question. Click any question for the full transcripts.

Question	Asana	Notion	Edge
Best overallWhat's the best project management tool for a software company?	7	5	Asana
Use-case fitOur team of 30 needs to plan sprints and track cross-functional projects. What should we use?	9	4	Asana
Top tools in 2026What are the top project management platforms in 2026?	9	9	even
Startup & small teamWhich project management tool is best for a startup that moves fast?	8	9	Notion
Enterprise pickWhich project management platform should a large enterprise standardize on, considering security, compliance, and scale?	8	0	Asana
Feature-led askI need something to manage tasks, docs, and roadmaps in one place. What do you recommend?	1	9	Notion
If you could pick oneIf you could only pick one project management tool, which one and why?	8	7	Asana
Budget & alternativesWhat's the best project management software for value for money?	8	9	Notion

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Measured from 72 fresh answers collected from the models' production APIs in July 2026; rankings change monthly. Neither brand can pay to appear here or to move the numbers. Full recipe on the methodology page.