The Problem
Why teams leave Asana Enterprise
~$30/user/month at Enterprise tier
Goals and portfolios locked behind premium tiers
Custom rules and workflows limited by plan
Guest access management is cumbersome
Data export capabilities are limited
What We Build Instead
Your custom project management tool
Custom project management with unlimited features at every level
Goal tracking and portfolio views
Workflow automation without artificial limits
Custom dashboards and reporting
Flexible guest and client access
API-first design for full integration
The Math
Asana Enterprise vs. custom build
Based on 100 seats at $30/seat/month, with ~10% annual SaaS price increases.
Keep paying Asana Enterprise
Build with 86 SaaS
3-year savings with 100 seats
$72,400
61% less than Asana Enterprise
Pricing Breakdown
Asana Enterprise tier pricing vs. one-time custom build
Compare what you pay per seat across Asana Enterprise's tiers against a single investment in software you own forever.
| Tier | Monthly/Seat | Annual/Seat | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium | $11/mo | $10/mo | Timeline, Workflow builder, Forms, Dashboards |
| Business | $25/mo | $21/mo | Portfolios, Goals, Custom rules, Approvals, Advanced search |
| Enterprise | $30/mo | $25/mo | SSO/SAML, Custom branding, Data export, Priority support, Admin controls |
| Custom Build by 86 SaaS | $22,000–$42,000 one-time | $0/seat | Unlimited users, full ownership, no recurring fees |
Migration Timeline
From Asana Enterprise to ownership — week by week
A structured migration plan to move off Asana Enterprise in 6-10 weeks with zero downtime.
Discovery & Audit
1 weekAudit projects, portfolios, custom fields, automations, and team workflows
Architecture & Design
1-2 weeksDesign project management platform with custom views, automations, and goal tracking
Core Development
3-5 weeksBuild project views, goal tracking, portfolios, automations, and dashboards
Data Migration & Testing
1-2 weeksMigrate projects, tasks, and validate workflow automations
Deployment & Training
1 weekDeploy platform and train teams on new project management workflow
Total build time
6-10 weeks
Feature Comparison
What you keep, what you skip, and why
A transparent comparison of Asana Enterprise features vs. your custom-built alternative.
| Feature | Asana Enterprise | Custom Build | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task Management | |||
| Project Views (List, Board, Timeline) | |||
| Goals & OKRs | No tier restriction — available to all users | ||
| Portfolios | |||
| Custom Fields | |||
| Workflow Automations | Unlimited rules — no plan-based limits | ||
| Dashboards & Reporting | |||
| Forms | |||
| Asana Intelligence (AI) | AI features available via your own AI integration | ||
| Flexible Guest Access | Unlimited guests with granular permissions |
Your custom build focuses on the features your team actually uses — typically 15-20% of what Asana Enterprise offers — built exactly for your workflow.
How It Works
From Asana Enterprise to ownership in 6-10 weeks
Free Audit
We analyze your Asana Enterprise usage and identify exactly which features your team actually uses.
Scope & Build
We build your custom project management tool with only the features you need. 6-10 weeks.
Deploy & Migrate
We deploy to your infrastructure, migrate your data from Asana Enterprise, and train your team.
You Own It
Full source code, documentation, and optional maintenance retainer. No vendor lock-in. Ever.