{"id":2953,"date":"2023-05-30T15:05:35","date_gmt":"2023-05-30T15:05:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/?p=2953"},"modified":"2025-05-08T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T00:00:00","slug":"asana-vs-jira","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/asana-vs-jira\/","title":{"rendered":"Asana vs. Jira: Which Is Better for Project Managers in 2025?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Since <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/project-management-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project management software<\/a> has become a real necessity when running any project, it\u2019s easy to get lost in the sheer number of choices available on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As some of the most popular PM tools today, Jira and Asana both cater to large fan bases and come with many excellent functionalities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, it wouldn\u2019t be surprising if your choices narrowed down to those 2. After all, they seem really similar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, in reality, these 2 apps seem to be designed for 2 wildly different types of teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I tested both of these apps and their project management capabilities. So, how do they compare, and which one is better for you? Let\u2019s find out!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Asana-vs-Jira-cover.jpg\" alt=\"Asana vs Jira - cover\" class=\"wp-image-12729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Asana-vs-Jira-cover.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Asana-vs-Jira-cover-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Asana-vs-Jira-cover-1110x555.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Asana-vs-Jira-cover-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Asana-vs-Jira-cover-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Asana-vs-Jira-cover-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e5f6fe\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>WHY TRUST US?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Human reviewers try out each app and follow strict guidelines while writing about the comparisons. We follow a transparent, clear, and systematic methodology, so that every review is objective and accurate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/our-software-review-methodology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about our review methodology here \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"whats-new-in-asana\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Asana?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Winter 2025 release, Asana added a bunch of useful updates, like:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Strategy map, <\/strong>which lets you see how goals are connected across your whole company, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salesforce integration, <\/strong>which allows you to automate across both apps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"whats-new-in-jira\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Jira?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Near the end of 2024, Jira <strong>overhauled its UI and app visuals<\/strong>, fixing some of the issues that many \u2014 including myself \u2014 had with the previous design. Easier navigation and more customization are the key improvements, including the Trello classic \u2014 custom backgrounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides this, Jira released some small-scale updates this year, including <strong>improved email notifications<\/strong> and the ability to <strong>share edit rights<\/strong> for uninterrupted workflows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"asana-vs-jira-in-a-nutshell\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Asana vs. Jira \u2014 in a nutshell<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main differences between Asana and Jira are that Asana is easier to use but less customizable, whereas Jira is more powerful but so complex that many departments will have trouble acclimating to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This makes Jira perfect for tech-savvy teams, like software engineers, who like to customize their workflows. On the other hand, Asana is ideal for collaborative teams who need to get things done quickly, e.g., creatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s an overview of the <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/project-management-software-features\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PM software features<\/a> I\u2019ll be inspecting today:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Features<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Asana<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Jira<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211; Free plan<br>&#8211; Paid plans start at $10.99 per user per month<\/td><td>&#8211; Free plan<br>&#8211; Paid plans start at $7.75 per user per month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>User interface<\/strong><\/td><td>Clear and intuitive<\/td><td>Improved, but still complicated on occasion<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/what-is-task-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Task management<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td>Comprehensive, great for simpler projects<\/td><td>Comprehensive, great for complex projects<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Team collaboration<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211; Private, team, and project messages<br>&#8211; Comments and mentions<\/td><td>&#8211; Comments and mentions<br>&#8211; <em>Watch task<\/em> option<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Progress tracking<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211; Project, private, and organizational goals<br>&#8211; Robust reporting system<\/td><td>&#8211; Project and Sprint goals<br>&#8211; Robust reporting system<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Administration<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211; Admin console<br>&#8211; Permissions<br>&#8211; Guest access<\/td><td>&#8211; Admin options<br>&#8211; Permissions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Integrations<\/strong><\/td><td>200+<\/td><td>3,000+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Support<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211; Asana help<br>&#8211; Asana guides<br>&#8211; Community forum<br>&#8211; Use cases<br>&#8211; 24\/7 support for Enterprise plan users<\/td><td>&#8211; Self-help guides<br>&#8211; Jira learning<br>&#8211; Community support<br>&#8211; 24\/7 support for Enterprise and Premium plan users<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Security<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211; 10+ certifications<br>&#8211; Data encryption<\/td><td>&#8211; 10+ certifications<br>&#8211; Data encryption<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to see how Asana and Jira fare against other opponents, check out these articles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/trello-vs-asana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trello vs. Asana<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/asana-vs-monday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Asana vs. monday.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/clickup-vs-asana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ClickUp vs. Asana<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/notion-vs-asana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Notion vs. Asana<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/trello-vs-jira\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trello vs. Jira<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/plaky-vs-asana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky vs. A<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/plaky-vs-asana\/\">sana<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"jiras-paid-plans-are-more-affordable-than-asanas\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jira\u2019s paid plans are more affordable than Asana\u2019s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 4 Asana paid plans for users to choose from, as well as a free plan, which can be used by up to 10 users and includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>List, Board, and Calendar views,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unlimited projects, tasks, comments, and activity logs,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Status updates and project export options, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More than 100 integrations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Asana\u2019s free plan offers more than most in this case \u2014 still, I was disappointed by the low user limit and the complete loss of many important features. Automations and AI, as well as the Gantt chart, were some especially neat features that I couldn\u2019t get access to with a free Asana plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Asana subscription plan<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Price per user per month<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Free<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Premium<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$10.99\/month\/user*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Business<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$24.99\/month\/user*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Enterprise<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">POA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Enterprise+<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">POA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>*billed annually<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Atlassian\u2019s Jira also offers 4 subscription plans, including the free plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The free plan is available for up to 10 users and gives them access to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2 GB storage,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unlimited projects, tasks, and forms,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All views,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>100 rule runs (the number of times automation can happen on your board),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reporting and insights, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to switch to a paid subscription, Jira offers a discount based on the number of users \u2014 each user over 100 gives you a slight discount.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This works out well for mid-sized organizations, but the discount-per-head falls off quickly, so small or very large <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/project-roles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project teams<\/a> might not benefit as much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even so, you can get many useful features like user roles and permissions, AI assistants, and audit logs in the paid plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Jira subscription plan<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Price per user per month&nbsp;<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Free<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Standard<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$8.60\/user\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Premium<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$17\/user\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Enterprise<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">POA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>*billed annually<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though Asana and Jira\u2019s free plans are on a similar level, I\u2019m impressed by the fact that Jira gives you 100 rule runs per month and access to all views. I\u2019d say it\u2019s a winner, but what makes them neck-and-neck for me is Asana\u2019s free plan support (as well as Jira\u2019s blatant lack of it).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>That said, while Asana offers a bit wider array of paid plan features, Jira\u2019s plans are still much more affordable.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wondering how companies determine a suitable price for their products? Check out our guide on the most popular pricing strategies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/pricing-strategies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">17+ Pricing Strategies: The Ultimate Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"asanas-ui-has-a-lower-learning-curve\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Asana\u2019s UI has a lower learning curve<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Asana\u2019s interface is easy to navigate and get used to. With intuitive task organization and plenty of templates to choose from, starting off with Asana is a piece of cake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as you click something \u2014 e.g., make a project or task \u2014 you can find the follow-up options. There was rarely an \u201cokay, what now?\u201d moment in my head when I was testing Asana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I also liked its field customization options, as well as its colorblind-friendly theme, aside from the usual light and dark ones.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"588\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Asanas-simple-and-straightforward-interface.png\" alt=\"Asana's interface\" class=\"wp-image-12671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Asanas-simple-and-straightforward-interface.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Asanas-simple-and-straightforward-interface-612x300.png 612w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Asanas-simple-and-straightforward-interface-1110x544.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Asanas-simple-and-straightforward-interface-768x376.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Asanas-simple-and-straightforward-interface-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Asana\u2019s simple and straightforward interface<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Jira\u2019s interface used to be very difficult to learn. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the visual overhaul they recently implemented. Getting a grip on the UI is much easier now \u2014 currently, it reminds me of Trello, another product of Atlassian.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, once I dug beneath the surface, Jira\u2019s old clunkiness started to claw back out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, so many options open up a whole new window, which leads to some annoying back-and-forth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And then, the <em>one time<\/em> I wanted a new window \u2014 when creating a new work type \u2014 I could only edit it after going to the \u201cmanage work types\u201d window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good news \u2014 experienced users can still find the complexity that was always there. Bad news \u2014 that complexity still haunts some of us.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, these options make the software quite flexible, even though it was created primarily for <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/software-development-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">planning software development projects<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"588\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Jiras-improved-interface.png\" alt=\"Jira's interface\" class=\"wp-image-12672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Jiras-improved-interface.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Jiras-improved-interface-612x300.png 612w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Jiras-improved-interface-1110x544.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Jiras-improved-interface-768x376.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Jiras-improved-interface-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jira&#8217;s improved interface<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The ultimate verdict \u2014 <strong>Asana\u2019s UI still takes the win. These tools are similar to start with, but it\u2019s the more complex features where you can really tell the difference.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky\u2019s easy to learn \u2014 try it!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"jiras-task-management-features-are-more-extensive\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jira\u2019s task management features are more extensive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Asana\u2019s task management features are pretty nice, but the free plan is seriously lacking, in my opinion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Asana, you can organize tasks in 9 views \u2014 4 with a free plan. In the free plan, tasks are restricted to only the basic fields, like assignee, due date, and priority. Paid plan users can create custom fields. Asana also has a robust Rules system that manages to stay sleek and intuitive \u2014 but that\u2019s a premium-only feature too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, if you do grab a paid plan, you can set up automated actions on the board using specific triggers. For example, when a lead is added to a task, Asana can automatically tag that task\u2019s assigned sales rep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Asana also makes it super-easy to create subtasks and follow-up tasks, as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/dependencies-in-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">task dependencies<\/a>, which are great at reducing unnecessary back-and-forth and confusion during work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"587\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Adding-subtasks-using-rules-in-Asana.png\" alt=\"Rules in Asana project management software\" class=\"wp-image-12673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Adding-subtasks-using-rules-in-Asana.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Adding-subtasks-using-rules-in-Asana-613x300.png 613w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Adding-subtasks-using-rules-in-Asana-1110x543.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Adding-subtasks-using-rules-in-Asana-768x376.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Adding-subtasks-using-rules-in-Asana-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Adding subtasks using rules in Asana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In Jira, however, tasks are just one of the options \u2014 you can create any number of custom work types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This option felt especially powerful to me because you can pair it with custom fields \u2014&nbsp;and create a system where you always have the custom fields you need readily available, e.g., for future projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jira also offers automation options, using rules, just like Asana. Like everything else in Jira, rules are a bit more complex, but that also means they have more to offer. With the right mastery, they can prove to be much more valuable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jira\u2019s rules also come with plenty of templates, so if you\u2019re not sure how to create a rule, you can always check if there&#8217;s a template you can use.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"588\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Jiras-rules-system.png\" alt=\"Rules system in Jira project management software\" class=\"wp-image-12674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Jiras-rules-system.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Jiras-rules-system-612x300.png 612w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Jiras-rules-system-1110x544.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Jiras-rules-system-768x376.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Jiras-rules-system-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jira\u2019s rules system<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Asana\u2019s simplicity is great&nbsp;\u2014 but after hitting the free plan wall so many times, switching to Jira felt like a breath of fresh air. Without a doubt, it takes the cake.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container plaky-gradient-default pt-5 ps-lg-5 z-0 mb-5 pb-lg-4 pr-0\" >\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-lg-row align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-between gap-1 gap-lg-5\">\n        <div class=\"banner-text text-center text-lg-start text-white\">\n            <span class=\"translation-block lh-1 fs-16 text-white\">\n                <strong>Free Asana alternative<\/strong>            <\/span>\n            <p class=\"translation-block mw-300 fs-12 mb-2\">Frustrated by Asana\u2019s free plan limitations, but want to avoid Jira\u2019s steep learning curve? Try Plaky by CAKE.com!<\/p>\n            <div class=\"cta-btns pt-4 d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-start gap-4 mb-4 mb-lg-0\">\n                <a aria-label=\"Sign up\" href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" class=\"btn rounded py-1 px-2 fs-12 btn-light\">\n                    Sign up                <\/a>\n                                <a aria-label=\"Learn more\" class=\"text-white px-2 fs-12\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/compare\/asana-alternative\">\n                    Learn more                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/default@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Plaky logo\" media=\"(min-width: 998px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"max-w-350 img-fluid px-lg-0\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/default.png\" alt=\"Plaky screenshot\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"asana-offers-way-more-team-collaboration-features\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Asana offers way more team collaboration features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Asana has plenty of spaces for communication, where you can @mention team members, share files, send links, etc. These are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Team conversations<\/strong> \u2014 You can create and customize teams. Each team page has its own message thread as well as a calendar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Private messages<\/strong> \u2014 You can send direct messages to team members.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Project messages<\/strong> \u2014 Every project has its own message thread.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Task comments<\/strong> \u2014 Every task has comments sections that can be used to communicate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>My only gripe \u2014 typing a message opens a whole new window.&nbsp;Feels odd for such a smooth interface. You can minimize it into a chatbox, though \u2014 I just wish it was like that from the get-go.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"588\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Asanas-project-chat-box.png\" alt=\"Project chat box in Asana project management software\" class=\"wp-image-12675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Asanas-project-chat-box.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Asanas-project-chat-box-612x300.png 612w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Asanas-project-chat-box-1110x544.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Asanas-project-chat-box-768x376.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Asanas-project-chat-box-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Asana\u2019s project chat box<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Jira, on the other hand, only offers communication in the form of comments on issues \u2014 as expected, you can use the comment field to mention team members. This makes communication in Jira slightly limited and leaves you wishing for more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, as far as other collaboration features go, I liked the \u201cwatch work item\u201d option. Basically, every member who watches a task gets notified of the changes \u2014 keeping you from having to add every one of them as assignees so that they\u2019d get notified.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Watch-task-option-in-Jira.png\" alt=\"Watch task option in Jira project management software\" class=\"wp-image-12676\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Watch-task-option-in-Jira.png 610w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Watch-task-option-in-Jira-339x300.png 339w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Watch-task-option-in-Jira-14x12.png 14w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Watch task option in Jira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>But, even though the watch option is neat, it doesn\u2019t amount to much next to Asana&#8217;s communication capabilities.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to know more about project collaboration, check out this useful guide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/project-collaboration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Successfully Improve Project Collaboration<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200b\u200b\n<div class=\"container plaky-gradient-bundle pt-5 ps-lg-5 z-0 mb-5  \" >\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-lg-row align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-between gap-1 gap-lg-5\">\n        <div class=\"banner-text text-center text-lg-start text-white\">\n            <span class=\"translation-block lh-1 fs-16 text-white\">\n                Improve your collaboration with CAKE.com Bundle            <\/span>\n            <p class=\"translation-block mw-300 fs-12 mb-2\">Get access to 3 top-notch products for the price of 1: time-tracker Clockify, business messaging app Pumble, and PM tool Plaky by CAKE.com.<\/p>\n            <div class=\"cta-btns pt-4 d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-start gap-4 mb-4 mb-lg-0\">\n                <a aria-label=\"Sign up\" href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/try\" class=\"btn rounded py-1 px-2 fs-12 btn-light\">\n                    Sign up                <\/a>\n                                <a aria-label=\"Learn more\" class=\"text-white px-2 fs-12\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/bundle\">\n                    Learn more                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/bundle@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Plaky logo\" media=\"(min-width: 998px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"max-w-350 img-fluid \" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/bundle.png\" alt=\"Plaky screenshot\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"asana-and-jira-offer-similar-progress-tracking-features\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Asana and Jira offer similar progress-tracking features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Asana gives you 2 handy ways to track progress \u2014 goals and reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Goals in Asana are divided into 3 categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Company goals<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Team goals<\/strong>, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Personal goals<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can track the progress of every goal in real time, as well as add an owner and collaborators to your goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I especially like this added tidbit of organization \u2014 goals can have subgoals. For example, you could have a sales team goal to increase monthly revenue by 15%, and a subgoal to have a 10% increase in client retention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other progress-tracking option in Asana is creating reports, which lets you track your project in real time with plenty of customization options. You can even change chart types and add filters to create the best report structure.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"656\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Asanas-reports-dashboard.png\" alt=\"Reports dashboard in Asana project management software\" class=\"wp-image-12677\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Asanas-reports-dashboard.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Asanas-reports-dashboard-549x300.png 549w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Asanas-reports-dashboard-1110x607.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Asanas-reports-dashboard-768x420.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Asanas-reports-dashboard-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Asana\u2019s reports dashboard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Jira offers the same capabilities here \u2014 also using goals and reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jira Goals is now Atlassian\u2019s Goals, a separate app that integrates with other Atlassian products to help you track progress optimally. In Atlassian\u2019s Goals, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set and track <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/okr-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project OKRs<\/a>,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan goals for the future,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get an overview of your progress on previous goals, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Display goals on your dashboard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Jira also has plenty of report templates to choose from, which can then be further customized.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, I\u2019m not sure if it\u2019s the customization or the UI, but the whole process feels like you\u2019re using Windows XP again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The filter options seem comprehensive \u2014 but I felt vertigo trying to wrap my head around the new window that popped up after I clicked \u201cchange filter\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"589\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Setting-up-a-report-in-Jira.png\" alt=\"Setting up a report in Jira project management software\" class=\"wp-image-12678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Setting-up-a-report-in-Jira.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Setting-up-a-report-in-Jira-611x300.png 611w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Setting-up-a-report-in-Jira-1110x545.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Setting-up-a-report-in-Jira-768x377.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Setting-up-a-report-in-Jira-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Setting up a report in Jira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Overall, Asana and Jira have practically identical capabilities \u2014 but while Asana has the edge on intuitive UI, Jira offers reports completely free.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Track progress for free in Plaky<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"both-apps-offer-next-to-no-administration-options-for-free-users\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Both apps offer next to no administration options for free users<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Asana features an admin console&nbsp;\u2014 a tool that you can use to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Manage teams and members,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage privacy settings,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change the security contact e-mail or billing information,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain access to admin controls for AI features, and much more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Another administrative feature in Asana is project permissions. A project can be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Public<\/strong> \u2014 Anyone in the team or the organization can access it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Private<\/strong> \u2014 Only invited members get access. This also means you can be the only member, so it becomes a personal, private project.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Comment-only<\/strong> \u2014 Invited members can only view and leave comments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to mention that in Asana\u2019s paid plans, you can invite an unlimited number of guests too.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1108\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Changing-project-privacy-settings-in-Asana-1.png\" alt=\"Project privacy settings in Asana project management software\" class=\"wp-image-12680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Changing-project-privacy-settings-in-Asana-1.png 1108w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Changing-project-privacy-settings-in-Asana-1-277x300.png 277w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Changing-project-privacy-settings-in-Asana-1-945x1024.png 945w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Changing-project-privacy-settings-in-Asana-1-768x832.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Changing-project-privacy-settings-in-Asana-1-11x12.png 11w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1108px) 100vw, 1108px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Changing project privacy settings in Asana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Jira has an immediate disadvantage in its free plan \u2014 every member is considered an admin. This means that any member of a project has full access to it, so they\u2019re able to change whatever they want. This\u2019ll work out great for small teams that trust each other \u2014 but it won\u2019t hold for any complex endeavor with many moving parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only after you upgrade to the Standard plan do you get access to roles and permissions. But, for the full experience of Jira\u2019s administrative abilities, you need the Premium or Enterprise plan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 3 types of project permissions in Jira:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Administrator<\/strong> \u2014 the ability to edit project roles, components, versions, etc.,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Member<\/strong> \u2014 permission to add, edit, and collaborate on all work, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Viewer <\/strong>\u2014 can browse through different work types and leave comments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also global and task permissions, so you can really get into the details of how a person can access your project.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"589\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Changing-project-access-in-Jira.png\" alt=\"Changing project access in Jira project management software\" class=\"wp-image-12681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Changing-project-access-in-Jira.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Changing-project-access-in-Jira-611x300.png 611w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Changing-project-access-in-Jira-1110x545.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Changing-project-access-in-Jira-768x377.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Changing-project-access-in-Jira-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Changing project access in Jira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>But, while Jira offers a bit more as far as individual team member permissions go, Asana lets you get into those options with every paid plan.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"jira-offers-15-times-more-integrations\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jira offers 15 times more integrations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Asana has over 200 integrations \u2014 which almost instantly made me think it\u2019d win this category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can connect to apps like Outlook, Teams, Figma, and Instagantt, to name a few \u2014 and many more are available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is also a rare occasion where Asana\u2019s free plan shines, as it offers 100+ integrations \u2014 unfortunately, excluding software such as Power BI and Tableau.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jira, on the other hand, boasts 3,000 integrations. In Jira\u2019s integration guide, they are neatly sorted into tools recommended for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Design teams,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IT teams,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business teams, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Software engineering teams.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>So, with a resounding lead, Jira is easily the better platform when it comes to workflow customization.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container plaky-gradient-features pt-5 ps-lg-5 z-0 mb-5 pb-lg-4 \" >\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-lg-row align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-between gap-1 gap-lg-5\">\n        <div class=\"banner-text text-center text-lg-start text-white\">\n            <span class=\"translation-block lh-1 fs-16 text-white\">\n                <strong>Free Jira alternative<\/strong>            <\/span>\n            <p class=\"translation-block mw-300 fs-12 mb-2\">Considering Jira, but find its free plan limited? Try Plaky by CAKE.com for an unlimited number of users, spaces, and files.<\/p>\n            <div class=\"cta-btns pt-4 d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-start gap-4 mb-4 mb-lg-0\">\n                <a aria-label=\"Sign up\" href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" class=\"btn rounded py-1 px-2 fs-12 btn-light\">\n                    Sign up                <\/a>\n                                <a aria-label=\"Learn more\" class=\"text-white px-2 fs-12\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/compare\/jira-alternative\">\n                    Learn more                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/features@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Plaky logo\" media=\"(min-width: 998px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"max-w-350 img-fluid \" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/features.png\" alt=\"Plaky screenshot\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"asana-offers-much-better-support-than-jira\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Asana offers much better support than Jira<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For an already easy-to-learn platform, Asana still offers many tools to help you learn your way around it, like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Asana guides,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Asana Academy,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Video guides,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community forum, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You get all of these in the free plan \u2014 customer success options and 24\/7 support are the only ones you pay for, with the latter only available in Enterprise and Enterprise+.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ironically enough, although it\u2019s more difficult to learn, Jira offers a lot less in terms of learning materials.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has a detailed product guide to help you learn how to use it \u2014 besides that, the free plan relies on community support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For an app with such a learning curve, it was disappointing to see this lack of support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, if you decide to invest in Jira, you get to chat with customer support \u2014 Premium and Enterprise plan users get access to 24\/7 support, while the Standard plan gets you 9\/5 support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>That said, while it is still stingy with 24\/7 support, Asana is the better option for most users concerning customer service.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"both-asana-and-jira-offer-great-data-security\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Both Asana and Jira offer great data security<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Asana has acquired over 10 security certifications, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>GDPR,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ISO\/IEC certifications,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HIPAA,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FERPA,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CCPA, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can further secure your organization with 2-factor authentication, SSO, SAML 2.0, and data controls for your mobile app. Asana also provides daily backups and recovery procedures in case of failures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jira encrypts all user data in transit using TLS 1.2+, then holds the data on servers using AES 256 encryption. It also allows 2-factor authentication, SSA, and SAML.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As far as certifications go, Jira has gathered nearly 30 over the years, like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ISO\/IEC 27001,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SOC 2,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FedRAMP,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PCI DSS,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VPAT, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Even though Jira gained more security compliances, both apps are equally sure to keep your data safe.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"final-call-asana-vs-jira\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final call: Asana vs. Jira<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019d say we tallied the points, but the categories aren\u2019t worth the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All in all, I believe that for most teams, <strong>Asana is the better choice out of these 2 apps<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, the free plan limitations are still annoying. 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Try Plaky<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve gone through this list and you\u2019re still not sure if either app is suited for you \u2014 it\u2019s time to try <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAKE.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Getting Started With Plaky\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IYQCi9y-lNU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike Asana\u2019s ultra-limited free plan, Plaky\u2019s free plan offers <strong>unlimited users, projects, items, and boards<\/strong> \u2014 as well as <strong>24\/7 support<\/strong>, right from the get-go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, you can track progress easily with the free plan using Plaky\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/summary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">summary row<\/a> feature. With it, you can check on how much of a task group is done with just a glance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/plaky\/import-from-asana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Import your Asana data into Plaky<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, if Jira\u2019s clunkiness bugs you, you can rest assured that Plaky is just as, if not easier to learn than Asana. Instead of just the initial experience, it\u2019s evident that with every Plaky feature \u2014 even the more complex ones, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/gantt-chart-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gantt view<\/a> \u2014 the focus is on how intuitive it is to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/plaky\/import-from-jira\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Import your Jira data into Plaky<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you go for the paid plans \u2014 even they\u2019re more affordable. 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