Comparison
Asana vs Jira
Scored side by side on project-management, using the same criteria we apply across the category.
Work management for cross-functional teams, strongest at goal and portfolio tracking.
The enterprise standard for issue tracking, with configurability that cuts both ways.
Scored side by side
Speed and UX
Workflow flexibility
Reporting depth
Integrations
Admin controls
Value for money
Asana verdict
The default for cross-functional work management when goal alignment matters more than engineering velocity.
- Best-in-class goal and portfolio linkage
- Clean interface for non-technical teams
- Strong workload and capacity views
Jira verdict
Still the right answer for large, process-heavy organisations. For teams under a hundred engineers the configurability is a cost, not a feature.
- Models any process you can define
- Deepest marketplace and integration ecosystem
- Enterprise governance and audit capability
FAQ
Common questions
What's the difference between Asana and Jira?
Asana: The default for cross-functional work management when goal alignment matters more than engineering velocity. Jira: Still the right answer for large, process-heavy organisations. For teams under a hundred engineers the configurability is a cost, not a feature.
Which has better reviews, Asana or Jira?
Asana is rated higher — 4.4/5 versus 4.1/5, from 11,200 and 15,800 reviews respectively.
Does Asana or Jira have a free plan?
Both do. Asana starts at $0 / $10.99 per user / month, and Jira starts at $0 / $8.60 per user / month.