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Asana vs Jira

An independent, side-by-side comparison of two Project Management providers — scores, pricing, company-size fit, and strengths — to help you pick the right one.

Asana vs Jira at a glance

Editorial sub-scores are RankedVendors estimates.

AsanaJira
Overall score92/10091/100
TierEliteElite
Capability (editorial)9293
Ease of use (editorial)9389
Value (editorial)8991
Best forSmall business, Mid-market, EnterpriseSmall business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Pricing modelQuote-basedQuote-based
Headquarters
Founded

Verdict

Asana is the higher-ranked of the two on RankedVendors (92/100 vs 91/100), but both are credible Project Management options. Asana fits small business, mid-market, enterprise; Jira fits small business, mid-market, enterprise. Match the shortlist to your size and must-have features, and trial before committing.

Where each one stands out

Asana

Asana plans and tracks team work from tasks to portfolios.

Best for: Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise

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Jira

Jira plans and tracks team work from tasks to portfolios.

Best for: Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise

Read Jira review

Asana vs Jira — FAQ

Is Asana better than Jira?

On RankedVendors, Asana scores 92/100 versus Jira's 91/100, so Asana ranks higher overall in Project Management. The right choice still depends on your size, budget, and must-have features — see the breakdown above.

What is the difference between Asana and Jira?

Asana plans and tracks team work from tasks to portfolios. Jira plans and tracks team work from tasks to portfolios. Both compete in Project Management; compare their strengths and best-fit company sizes above.

Which is better value, Asana or Jira?

Our editorial value scores put Asana at 89/100 and Jira at 91/100. Asana is Quote-based; Jira is Quote-based. Request quotes from both to compare against your scale.