Project management tools · Comparison
Wrike vs Jira (2026): Which Is Better?
Wrike is best all-in-one work management platform; 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: Wrike (9.4/10 vs 8.6/10), winning 5 of 7 categories.
- Choose Wrike for growing teams and enterprises that want one platform for projects, resources, portfolios, approvals and reporting.
- Choose Jira for software development and IT teams running Scrum or Kanban.
- Price: Wrike Free; paid from $10/user/month; Jira Free for up to 10 users; Standard roughly $7.91/user/month.
Quick verdict
Wrike is the most complete all-in-one choice in this list. If you need projects, resources, portfolios, approvals and reporting in one place, and can invest a little time in setup, it is our top recommendation.
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.
Wrike vs Jira at a glance
| Wrike | Jira | |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 9.4/10 | 8.6/10 |
| Best for | Growing teams and enterprises that want one platform for projects, resources, portfolios, approvals and reporting | Software development and IT teams running Scrum or Kanban |
| Starting price | Free; paid from $10/user/month | Free for up to 10 users; Standard roughly $7.91/user/month |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes (up to 10 users) |
| Free trial | 14-day free trial, no credit card | Free trial of paid plans |
| Vendor | Wrike, Inc. | Atlassian |
Pricing compared
| Wrike | Jira | |
|---|---|---|
| Plans | Free: $0 Team: $10/user/month (annual) Business: $25/user/month (annual) Pinnacle: Contact sales Apex: 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 Wrike pricing and Jira pricing breakdowns.
Features compared
| Feature | Wrike | 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 | Wrike | Jira | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ease of use | 7/10 | 6/10 | Wrike |
| Feature depth | 10/10 | 8/10 | Wrike |
| Planning & resource management | 10/10 | 7/10 | Wrike |
| Collaboration | 9/10 | 7/10 | Wrike |
| Agile & software teams | 8/10 | 10/10 | Jira |
| Value for money | 7/10 | 8/10 | Jira |
| Scalability & enterprise readiness | 10/10 | 9/10 | Wrike |
User ratings
| Wrike | Jira | |
|---|---|---|
| G2 | 4.2/5 (4,537 reviews) | 4.3/5 (7,988 reviews) |
| Capterra | 4.4/5 (3,041 reviews) | 4.4/5 (15,493 reviews) |
| Top praise (G2) | Team collaboration | Ease of use for Agile workflows |
| Top complaint (G2) | Steep learning curve | Steep learning curve |
Jira has the higher G2 rating. Both have the same Capterra rating. See reviews on G2 for Wrike, G2 for Jira, Capterra for Wrike and Capterra for Jira.
Which should you choose?
Choose Wrike if…
- PMOs and professional services firms managing many projects and resources
- Marketing and creative teams that need proofing and request intake
- Organisations replacing several point tools with one platform
- One of the most complete feature sets in the category 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, Wrike or Jira?
In our review, Wrike scores 9.4/10 and Jira 8.6/10. Wrike wins on ease of use, feature depth, planning & resource management, collaboration, scalability & enterprise readiness; Jira is better for agile & software teams, value for money.
Is Wrike cheaper than Jira?
Wrike: Free; paid from $10/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 Wrike and Jira have free plans?
Wrike: Yes. Jira: Yes (up to 10 users).
Which is easier to use, Wrike or Jira?
Wrike scores higher for ease of use in our review (Wrike 7/10, Jira 6/10).
Which is better for Agile teams, Wrike or Jira?
Jira is stronger for Agile and software teams in our scoring.
Wrike vs Jira: which has better resource and portfolio management?
Wrike scores higher for planning and resource management (Wrike 10/10, Jira 7/10).
Wrike vs Jira: which is better for large enterprises?
Wrike scores higher for scalability and enterprise readiness.
How do Wrike and Jira compare on G2 and Capterra?
Wrike: 4.2/5 on G2 (4,537 reviews) and 4.4/5 on Capterra (3,041). Jira: 4.3/5 on G2 (7,988) and 4.4/5 on Capterra (15,493). Checked 5 October 2026.
Do Wrike and Jira have Gantt charts?
Wrike: yes. Jira: yes (plan-dependent).
Can I switch from Jira to Wrike (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 Wrike and Jira?
See our lists of Wrike alternatives and Jira alternatives, or the top 10 project management tools.