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Head-to-head · Project Management Software

Jira vs Wrike

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 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
Wrike #5 in Project Management Software 9.0/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Wrike

Jira leads on 2 checks, Wrike on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 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 trialboth

Jira scores higher on our rubric for project management software: 9.3 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

Jira is cheaper to start at $7.91/user/mo against $10/user/mo. Jira leads on native integrations: 3000 integrations versus 400 integrations.

Jira is the better fit for agile and software delivery teams. Wrike is the better fit for organizations needing resource and capacity planning.

  • Jira fits best

    Agile and software delivery teams

  • Wrike fits best

    Organizations needing resource and capacity planning

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Side by side

Feature Jira 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Wrike 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 9.0
Ranking #2 in Project Management Software #5 in Project Management Software
Best for Agile and software delivery teams Organizations needing resource and capacity planning
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $7.91/user/mo (best) $10/user/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 7 days 14 days
Free trial length 7 days · no card needed 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Community, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Community, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA
Integrations 3,000+ integrations 400+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Jira 3/3 · Wrike 3/3
Automation rules ✓ ✓
Time tracking ✓ ✓
Guest access ✓ ✓
Specs
Task views Not checked yet Board
Free-plan user limit 10 users Not checked yet
Native integrations 3000 integrations (best) 400 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
  • Advanced resource and capacity planning is available on Pinnacle.
  • Board, table, Gantt chart, and calendar views support varied workflows.
  • Automation, time tracking, reporting, and API access cover broad project needs.
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
  • Pinnacle and Apex pricing requires contacting sales.
  • The free plan is limited to basic task and project management.
  • Advanced capabilities are concentrated in higher-tier plans.
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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Wrike is a cloud-based work management and project management platform for teams and organizations managing projects, workloads, and external collaboration. It combines task and project management with board, table, Gantt chart, and…

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  1. JiraProject Management Software 9.3Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. WrikeProject Management Software 9.0Free plan · 14-day trial

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

  • Wrike — where it wins

    • Advanced resource and capacity planning is available on Pinnacle.
    • Board, table, Gantt chart, and calendar views support varied workflows.
    • Automation, time tracking, reporting, and API access cover broad project needs.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pinnacle and Apex pricing requires contacting sales.
    • The free plan is limited to basic task and project management.
    • Advanced capabilities are concentrated in higher-tier plans.
  • Jira9.3/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

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

    Visit JiraFull verdict →
  • Wrike9.0/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    Wrike brings project views, automation, time tracking, and capacity planning into one workspace.

    Visit WrikeFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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