Head-to-head · Web App
Google Workspace vs Jira
Google Workspace leads on 1 check, Jira on 1, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreGoogle Workspace · 9.3/10
- Lowest starting priceGoogle Workspace · $7/user/mo
- Free planonly Jira
- Free trialboth
Google Workspace scores higher on our rubric for web app: 9.3 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.
Jira offers free plan; Google Workspace doesn't. Google Workspace is cheaper to start at $7/mo against $7.91/mo.
Google Workspace is the better fit for businesses consolidating everyday work tools. Jira is the better fit for technical teams needing extensible work tracking.
- Google Workspace fits best
Businesses consolidating everyday work tools
- Jira fits best
Technical teams needing extensible work tracking
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Side by side
| Feature | Google Workspace 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | Jira 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #2 in Web App | #8 in Web App |
| Best for | Businesses consolidating everyday work tools | Technical teams needing extensible work tracking |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $7/user/mo (best) | $7.91/user/mo |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 14 days | 7 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days | 7 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 | Community, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Integrations | 8 integrations | 3,000+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Google Workspace 0/5 · Jira 0/5 | ||
| Mobile apps | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| API access | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Data export | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| SSO support | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Offline mode | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Included team seats | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Storage included | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Google Workspace brings custom-domain Gmail together with Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet and Chat, plus administrative controls. It is aimed at businesses, schools and other organizations that want a shared web and mobile work… Read the review → |
Jira is Atlassian’s project and work-management platform for software, product, marketing, operations, and other teams. It combines list, board, timeline, calendar, and summary views with Scrum and Kanban boards, customizable workflows,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Google Workspace — where it wins
- Combines Gmail, calendars, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet and Chat
- Business Starter includes custom email, 30 GB pooled storage per user and meetings
- Integrates with Microsoft Office 365, Box, Zapier, Jira and Salesforce
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; paid plans start at $7 per user per month with annual billing
- Business Starter has 30 GB pooled storage per user
- Business plans are designed for organizations of up to 300 users
Jira — where it wins
- Scrum and Kanban boards with customizable workflows and fields
- Free plan supports up to 10 users with multiple planning views
- REST API, mobile apps, self-hosting, and 3,000 integrations
Where it doesn't
- Free tier limits teams to 10 users and 2 GB of storage
- Cross-team dependencies, unlimited storage, and uptime SLA require Premium
- Data Center licenses stop accepting new sales in 2026
- Google Workspace9.3/10 · 14-day trial
A broad cloud work suite for teams that want email, documents, meetings and admin tools together.
Try Google WorkspaceFull verdict → - Jira8.7/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial
Extensible work tracking with agile planning, automation, integrations, and self-hosting.
Visit JiraFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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