Project management tools · Comparison
Asana vs Jira (2026): Which Is Better?
Asana is best for cross-team task and goal management; Jira is best for software and agile teams. We compare pricing, features, ease of use and G2 and Capterra ratings to help you choose.
Key takeaways
- Overall winner: Asana (9.0/10 vs 8.6/10), winning 3 of 7 categories.
- Choose Asana for organisations that want clean, reliable task management connected to goals and portfolios.
- Choose Jira for software development and IT teams running Scrum or Kanban.
- Price: Asana Free (Personal); paid from $10.99/user/month; Jira Free for up to 10 users; Standard roughly $7.91/user/month.
Quick verdict
Asana is a superb, easy choice for coordinating work across teams. For deeper resource, budget and approval management in one platform, Wrike goes further.
Jira is the strongest choice for software teams. For organisations that need one platform across engineering, marketing and operations, Wrike or monday.com are easier to roll out widely.
Asana vs Jira at a glance
| Asana | Jira | |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 9.0/10 | 8.6/10 |
| Best for | Organisations that want clean, reliable task management connected to goals and portfolios | Software development and IT teams running Scrum or Kanban |
| Starting price | Free (Personal); paid from $10.99/user/month | Free for up to 10 users; Standard roughly $7.91/user/month |
| Free plan | Yes (Personal plan, up to 2 users) | Yes (up to 10 users) |
| Free trial | Advanced plan trial, no credit card | Free trial of paid plans |
| Vendor | Asana, Inc. | Atlassian |
Pricing compared
| Asana | Jira | |
|---|---|---|
| Plans | Personal: $0 Starter: $10.99/user/month annual ($13.49 monthly) Advanced: $24.99/user/month annual ($30.49 monthly) Enterprise: Contact sales | Free: $0 Standard: About $7.91/user/month (monthly, small teams) Premium: About $14.54/user/month (monthly, small teams) Enterprise: Contact sales |
Checked on vendors' pricing pages on 5 October 2026. Read the full Asana pricing and Jira pricing breakdowns.
Features compared
| Feature | Asana | Jira |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Gantt / timeline | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Kanban boards | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Time tracking | ✓ Yes | ◐ Partial |
| Resource & workload management | ✓ Yes | ◐ Partial |
| Portfolio management | ✓ Yes | ◐ Partial |
| Docs & wiki | ◐ Partial | ✕ No |
| Automations | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Agile / sprint tools | ◐ Partial | ✓ Yes |
| Proofing & approvals | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Built-in AI | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Guest / client access | ✓ Yes | ◐ Partial |
| Flat (non per-user) pricing | ✕ No | ✕ No |
Category winners
| Category | Asana | Jira | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ease of use | 9/10 | 6/10 | Asana |
| Feature depth | 8/10 | 8/10 | Tie |
| Planning & resource management | 8/10 | 7/10 | Asana |
| Collaboration | 9/10 | 7/10 | Asana |
| Agile & software teams | 7/10 | 10/10 | Jira |
| Value for money | 7/10 | 8/10 | Jira |
| Scalability & enterprise readiness | 9/10 | 9/10 | Tie |
User ratings
| Asana | Jira | |
|---|---|---|
| G2 | 4.4/5 (14,008 reviews) | 4.3/5 (7,988 reviews) |
| Capterra | 4.5/5 (13,731 reviews) | 4.4/5 (15,493 reviews) |
| Top praise (G2) | User-friendly interface | Ease of use for Agile workflows |
| Top complaint (G2) | Some essential features missing on lower tiers | Steep learning curve |
Asana has the higher G2 rating. Asana has the higher Capterra rating. See reviews on G2 for Asana, G2 for Jira, Capterra for Asana and Capterra for Jira.
Which should you choose?
Choose Asana if…
- Cross-functional teams in mid-size and large organisations
- Companies that manage by goals and OKRs
- Marketing and operations teams
- Clean, intuitive interface matters to you
Choose Jira if…
- Software engineering and IT teams
- Organisations already using Atlassian tools
- Best-in-class Agile and Scrum tooling matters to you
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Asana or Jira?
In our review, Asana scores 9.0/10 and Jira 8.6/10. Asana wins on ease of use, planning & resource management, collaboration; Jira is better for agile & software teams, value for money.
Is Asana cheaper than Jira?
Asana: Free (Personal); paid from $10.99/user/month. Jira: Free for up to 10 users; Standard roughly $7.91/user/month. Compare total cost at your team size, including seat minimums and add-ons.
Do Asana and Jira have free plans?
Asana: Yes (Personal plan, up to 2 users). Jira: Yes (up to 10 users).
Which is easier to use, Asana or Jira?
Asana scores higher for ease of use in our review (Asana 9/10, Jira 6/10).
Which is better for Agile teams, Asana or Jira?
Jira is stronger for Agile and software teams in our scoring.
Asana vs Jira: which has better resource and portfolio management?
Asana scores higher for planning and resource management (Asana 8/10, Jira 7/10).
Asana vs Jira: which is better for large enterprises?
Neither (tie) scores higher for scalability and enterprise readiness.
How do Asana and Jira compare on G2 and Capterra?
Asana: 4.4/5 on G2 (14,008 reviews) and 4.5/5 on Capterra (13,731). Jira: 4.3/5 on G2 (7,988) and 4.4/5 on Capterra (15,493). Checked 5 October 2026.
Do Asana and Jira have Gantt charts?
Asana: yes. Jira: yes (plan-dependent).
Can I switch from Jira to Asana (or the reverse)?
Yes. Both support importing data, typically via CSV or built-in importers. Pilot with one project before migrating everything.
What are alternatives to Asana and Jira?
See our lists of Asana alternatives and Jira alternatives, or the top 10 project management tools.