Asana vs Jira
Asana starts at $10.99/user/mo and Jira at $9.70/user/mo on annual billing — but seat minimums, user caps, tiers and billing terms decide the real bill. See it costed below.
Costed for three setups
| Setup | Asana | Jira | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small team · 3 users | $32.97/mo Starter | $79.17/mo Standard | Asana |
| Small team · 3 users (monthly billing) | $40.47/mo Starter | $29.10/mo Standard | Jira |
| Growing team · 10 users | $109.90/mo Starter | $79.17/mo Standard | Jira |
| Growing team · 10 users (monthly billing) | $134.90/mo Starter | $97/mo Standard | Jira |
| Company · 50 users | $549.50/mo Starter | $404.17/mo Standard | Jira |
| Company · 50 users (monthly billing) | $674.50/mo Starter | $485/mo Standard | Jira |
At a glance
| Feature | Asana | Jira |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing unit | Per user | Per user monthly · user tiers annually |
| Watch out for | The Personal free plan stops at 2 users — a third person means paying for everyone. | Annual plans are sold in user tiers — 11 users pay the 11–15 tier price ($1,450/yr on Standard). |
| Cheapest paid (annual) | $10.99/user/mo | $9.70/user/mo |
| Cheapest paid (monthly) | $13.49/user/mo | $9.70/user/mo |
| Entry plan includes | Starter: per user | Standard: per user monthly · annual in user tiers (1–10: $950/yr, 11–15: $1,450/yr, 16–25: $2,450/yr, 26–50: $4,850/yr, 51–100: $9,700/yr) |
| Forever free | Yes | Yes |
| Trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Add-ons | AI usage packs $0.50 per AI request (Starter, Advanced, Enterprise, Enterprise+). | Atlassian Guard and Marketplace apps are billed separately. |
All plans
Asana
| Plan | Mo | Yr/mo | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal | $0 | $0 | per user · max 2 |
| Starter | $13.49 | $10.99 | per user |
| Advanced | $30.49 | $24.99 | per user |
| Enterprise | — | — | per user |
Jira
| Plan | Mo | Yr/mo | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | per user · max 10 |
| Standard | $9.70 | Tiers | per user monthly · annual in user tiers (1–10: $950/yr, 11–15: $1,450/yr, 16–25: $2,450/yr, 26–50: $4,850/yr, 51–100: $9,700/yr) |
| Premium | $19.60 | Tiers | per user monthly · annual in user tiers (1–10: $1,950/yr, 11–15: $2,950/yr, 16–25: $4,900/yr, 26–50: $9,800/yr, 51–100: $19,500/yr) |
| Enterprise | — | — | per user |
Gotchas
Asana
- The Personal free plan stops at 2 users — a third person means paying for everyone.
- Yearly billing saves up to 18% ($10.99 vs $13.49 on Starter).
- AI requests beyond the plan are billed at $0.50 each.
Jira
- Annual plans are sold in user tiers — 11 users pay the 11–15 tier price ($1,450/yr on Standard).
- Monthly per-user price drops above 100 users ($8.48 at 300 users) — we model 1–100.
- Free covers 10 users; user 11 makes the whole team paid.
FAQ
Is Asana cheaper than Jira?
For 10 users, annual billing on paid plans: Asana $109.90/mo on Starter vs Jira $79.17/mo on Standard. The answer flips with team size, user caps and monthly vs annual billing — use the calculator on the project management hub for your exact team.
Do Asana and Jira have free plans?
Asana: Personal plan: $0 forever for one or two people (2 users collaborate for free). Jira: Free forever for up to 10 users: unlimited goals, projects, tasks and forms; 150 automation steps per month.
How do Asana and Jira handle AI?
Asana: AI Teammates and AI Studio are included on paid plans; prepaid AI requests cost $0.50 per request, sold in usage packs billed upfront. Jira: Rovo AI (search, chat and agents) is included on paid plans with Rovo credits per user per month (25 Standard, 70 Premium, 150 Enterprise).