Asana vs Jira
Compared on 2 shared tasks, including track product issues and sprints.
Short verdict
It’s a tie: across the 2 use cases where both appear, each ranks higher in 1. Average rank: Asana 3.5, Jira 3.5. Pick by the specific task below.
Computed from our published rubric rankings, not paid placement.
Prices from vendor pages; Unverified and Contact sales are shown as-is.
Side by side
| Attribute | Asana | Jira |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $10.99/user/mo pricing source · checked 2026-10-14 | Standard $8.48/user/mo pricing source · checked 2026-10-14 |
| Free tier | yes | yes |
| Pricing model | Free tier | Free tier |
| What it is | Work management | Project and issue tracking |
| Use cases ranked in | 4 | 5 |
| Shared use cases won | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Where it ranks (rank of 5) |
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Head to head on shared use cases
| Shared use case | Asana | Jira | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Track product issues and sprints | #4 | #2 | Jira |
| Enterprise project portfolio management | #3 | #5 | Asana |
Best for
Best for: Asana
- Enterprise project portfolio management (#3 vs #5)
- Manage projects and tasks (#2; the other isn’t ranked here)
- Kanban boards for small teams (#2; the other isn’t ranked here)
Best for: Jira
- Track product issues and sprints (#2 vs #4)
- IT service desk and ticketing (#3; the other isn’t ranked here)
- Prioritize a product roadmap (#4; the other isn’t ranked here)
- Incident response and on-call (#5; the other isn’t ranked here)
FAQ
Is Asana or Jira better?
Neither: across the 2 use cases where both are ranked, each places higher in 1. Best pick depends on the task; see the shared use cases table.
Is Asana or Jira cheaper?
Asana: paid from $10.99/user/mo (free tier: yes; checked 2026-10-14). Jira: paid from Standard $8.48/user/mo (free tier: yes; checked 2026-10-14). Prices come from each vendor's own pricing page.
Do Asana and Jira have free plans?
Asana: yes. Jira: yes. As listed on vendor pricing pages, last checked 2026-10-14.
Which tasks do both Asana and Jira cover?
Both are ranked for: Track product issues and sprints; Enterprise project portfolio management.