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Head-to-head · Project Management Software

Jira vs Asana

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Jira #2 in Project Management Software 9.3/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Jira
Asana #3 in Project Management Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Asana

Jira leads on 3 checks, Asana on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreJira · 9.3/10
  • Lowest starting priceJira · $7.91/user/mo
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Jira

Jira scores higher on our rubric for project management software: 9.3 against 9.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

Jira is cheaper to start at $7.91/user/mo against $10.99/user/mo. Jira leads on free-plan user limit: 10 users versus 2 users. Jira leads on native integrations: 3000 integrations versus 200 integrations.

Jira is the better fit for agile and software delivery teams. Asana is the better fit for established teams wanting polished core PM.

  • Jira fits best

    Agile and software delivery teams

  • Asana fits best

    Established teams wanting polished core PM

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Side by side

Feature Jira 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Asana 9.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 9.2
Ranking #2 in Project Management Software #3 in Project Management Software
Best for Agile and software delivery teams Established teams wanting polished core PM
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $7.91/user/mo (best) $10.99/user/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 7 days —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Community, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 3,000+ integrations 200+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Jira 3/3 · Asana 3/3
Automation rules ✓ ✓
Time tracking ✓ ✓
Guest access ✓ ✓
Specs
Task views Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free-plan user limit 10 users (best) 2 users
Native integrations 3000 integrations (best) 200 integrations
Our review
Pros
  • Scrum and Kanban boards with backlog and dependency management
  • Custom workflows, automation, reports, dashboards, and goals
  • Cloud, mobile, API, and self-hosted deployment options
  • List, board, calendar, timeline, and Gantt project views
  • Automations, forms, custom fields, dependencies, and reporting
  • Broad integrations plus web, desktop, mobile, and API access
Cons
  • Free plan is limited to 10 users and 2 GB of storage
  • Advanced planning and a 99.9% uptime SLA require Premium
  • New Data Center licenses ended sale on March 30, 2026
  • Personal is limited to up to 2 users
  • Advanced capabilities require higher paid tiers
  • Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales
Our verdict

Jira is Atlassian’s project management and work-tracking software for software, marketing, operations, IT, and other teams. It supports Scrum and Kanban boards, backlogs, lists, timelines, calendars, forms, customizable workflows, reports,…

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Asana is project and work management software for organizing tasks, projects, goals, and workflows. It suits established teams that need shared task assignment, due dates, subtasks, dependencies, project scheduling, and multiple ways to…

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  1. JiraProject Management Software 9.3Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. AsanaProject Management Software 9.2Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Jira — where it wins

    • Scrum and Kanban boards with backlog and dependency management
    • Custom workflows, automation, reports, dashboards, and goals
    • Cloud, mobile, API, and self-hosted deployment options

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to 10 users and 2 GB of storage
    • Advanced planning and a 99.9% uptime SLA require Premium
    • New Data Center licenses ended sale on March 30, 2026

  • Asana — where it wins

    • List, board, calendar, timeline, and Gantt project views
    • Automations, forms, custom fields, dependencies, and reporting
    • Broad integrations plus web, desktop, mobile, and API access

    Where it doesn't

    • Personal is limited to up to 2 users
    • Advanced capabilities require higher paid tiers
    • Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales
  • Jira9.3/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    A mature choice for agile delivery teams needing boards, backlogs, workflows, and automation.

    Visit JiraFull verdict →
  • Asana9.2/10 · Free plan

    A mature project hub with flexible views, automation, reporting, and AI features.

    Visit AsanaFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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