Jira is better suited for software development teams that require deep integration with development tools and highly customizable workflows. Asana is a better choice for teams that prioritize ease of use, visual appeal, and a more general-purpose project management solution.
| Attribute | Jira | Asana |
|---|---|---|
| Task Management | Create project tasks and issues, organize them into projects, assign to team members with due dates and priorities. Categorize, prioritize, and assign issues. Sub-tasks break down user stories into actionable steps. | Create, organize, and share tasks, set deadlines, prioritize tasks, add attachments and comments, create sub-tasks, project views like lists, boards, timelines, and calendars, 'My Tasks' personalized view, multi-homing. |
| Workflow Automation | Create custom workflows, fields, and screens. Automate development workflow and track code changes by integrating with tools like GitHub, Bitbucket, or Jenkins. | Automate repetitive tasks by creating custom rules, Workflow Builder is a no-code tool to visualize and build automated workflows. |
| Collaboration | Team members can discuss projects, share files, and provide feedback within the platform. Issue comments allow real-time communication. Integrates with Slack and Microsoft Teams. | Communicate within the platform through comments, mentions, and file sharing, real-time updates and feedback. Integrates with Slack, Google Drive, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom. |
| Reporting and Analytics | Track key metrics such as task completion rates, sprint velocity, and bug resolution times. Offers various reports, including burn-up charts, velocity charts, sprint reports, cumulative flow diagrams, epic reports, epic burndown, and release burndown. Customizable dashboards. | Customizable dashboards and reports to track project progress, team workload, and key performance indicators. |
| Integrations | Integrates with development tools (GitHub, Bitbucket, Jenkins), communication platforms (Slack, Microsoft Teams), and project management tools (Confluence, Trello). Integrate with Microsoft 365. | Integrates with Slack, Google Drive, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom. |
| Customization | Create custom workflows, issue types, and fields. | Custom fields, project templates, and multiple project views. |
| User Interface | Intuitive and user-friendly interface. Mobile app available for iOS and Android. | Simple, easy-to-use, and appealing interface. Mobile apps for both iOS and Android devices. |
| Security | Encryption, flexible access controls, SSO and MFA options, regular network scanning, and compliance with major standards like GDPR and ISO 27001. | Encryption (TLS), two-factor authentication, granular access controls, and data backups. |
| Customer Support and Documentation | Extensive documentation, tutorials, and online resources. | Asana Support chatbot, Help Center with educational resources and FAQs. |
| Scalability | Scalable tool suitable for a wide variety of projects. | Scales from small teams to enterprises. |
| Pricing | Free, Standard ($7/user/month), Premium ($12/user/month), and Enterprise (custom pricing) | Pricing starts at $0 for the Personal plan, with paid plans ranging from $10.99 to $30.49 per user/month. Enterprise pricing is custom-based on usage and team size. |
| Mobile App | Available for both iOS and Android, but criticized for lack of features and functionality compared to the web version. | Mobile apps for both iOS and Android devices. Limitations compared to the web version are not specified. |
| Learning Curve | Steep learning curve, especially for new users. | Ease of use and intuitive user interface. |