Choosing Between Asana and Jira for Your Professional Services Business
Our Harvard-educated consultants have implemented both Asana and Jira for Australian businesses. Here is what 12+ of experience has taught us about choosing between them.
Feature Comparison
Side-by-side feature ratings for Asana and Jira.
| Feature | Asana | Jira | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task management | For task management, both platforms deliver a similar experience — neither has a clear advantage. | ||
| Project views (board/list/timeline) | In terms of project views (board/list/timeline), Asana and Jira perform at a similar level, which is common for mature platforms in this space. | ||
| Resource management | In terms of resource management, Asana and Jira perform at a similar level, which is common for mature platforms in this space. | ||
| Time tracking | For time tracking, both platforms deliver a similar experience — neither has a clear advantage. | ||
| Collaboration tools | Both Asana and Jira offer comparable collaboration tools capabilities. | ||
| Reporting and dashboards | For reporting and dashboards, both platforms deliver a similar experience — neither has a clear advantage. | ||
| Customisation and templates | For customisation and templates, both platforms deliver a similar experience — neither has a clear advantage. | ||
| Automations | Both Asana and Jira offer comparable automations capabilities. | ||
| Third-party integrations | Asana and Jira are evenly matched on third-party integrations, so your choice here comes down to preference and workflow fit. | ||
| Mobile experience | Both Asana and Jira offer comparable mobile experience capabilities. | ||
| Ease of setup | For ease of setup, both platforms deliver a similar experience — neither has a clear advantage. | ||
| Value for money | For value for money, both platforms deliver a similar experience — neither has a clear advantage. |
Task management
Asana
Jira
For task management, both platforms deliver a similar experience — neither has a clear advantage.
Project views (board/list/timeline)
Asana
Jira
In terms of project views (board/list/timeline), Asana and Jira perform at a similar level, which is common for mature platforms in this space.
Resource management
Asana
Jira
In terms of resource management, Asana and Jira perform at a similar level, which is common for mature platforms in this space.
Time tracking
Asana
Jira
For time tracking, both platforms deliver a similar experience — neither has a clear advantage.
Collaboration tools
Asana
Jira
Both Asana and Jira offer comparable collaboration tools capabilities.
Reporting and dashboards
Asana
Jira
For reporting and dashboards, both platforms deliver a similar experience — neither has a clear advantage.
Customisation and templates
Asana
Jira
For customisation and templates, both platforms deliver a similar experience — neither has a clear advantage.
Automations
Asana
Jira
Both Asana and Jira offer comparable automations capabilities.
Third-party integrations
Asana
Jira
Asana and Jira are evenly matched on third-party integrations, so your choice here comes down to preference and workflow fit.
Mobile experience
Asana
Jira
Both Asana and Jira offer comparable mobile experience capabilities.
Ease of setup
Asana
Jira
For ease of setup, both platforms deliver a similar experience — neither has a clear advantage.
Value for money
Asana
Jira
For value for money, both platforms deliver a similar experience — neither has a clear advantage.
Pricing Comparison
General pricing information for each platform.
Asana
Free tier; paid from ~$13.49/user/month
Pricing is indicative only and subject to change. We recommend contacting the vendor for a tailored quote based on your Australian business needs.
Jira
Free tier; paid from ~$8.15/user/month
Prices shown are approximate and may differ based on your plan, team size, and billing cycle. Verify directly with the vendor for current AUD rates.
Pros & Cons
An honest look at the strengths and limitations of each platform.
Asana
Pros
- Well-documented REST API for custom integrations
- Keeps distributed teams on track
- Well-established platform with strong market presence
- Cloud-based with reliable uptime
- Popular across Professional Services, Education, Retail & E-commerce
Cons
- No real-time webhook support — relies on polling for sync
- Reporting features often locked behind higher tiers
- Onboarding documentation could be more comprehensive
- Customisation may require learning curve
Jira
Pros
- Extensive integration ecosystem with 30+ connectors
- Regular platform updates and improvements
- Well-established platform with strong market presence
- Keeps distributed teams on track
- Improves visibility across projects
Cons
- Can become overwhelming with too many features
- May not suit every workflow without customisation
- Complex data model may require expert configuration
- Onboarding documentation could be more comprehensive
Best For
Which tool suits which use case.
Choose Asana if you need
- ✓ Task and project tracking
- ✓ Complex data models (tasks, projects, sections and more)
- ✓ Professional Services businesses
- ✓ Teams needing extensive third-party integrations
- ✓ Education organisations
Choose Jira if you need
- ✓ Task and project tracking
- ✓ Professional Services businesses
- ✓ Complex data models (issues, projects, sprints and more)
- ✓ Real-time data sync across platforms
- ✓ Teams needing extensive third-party integrations
Expert Verdict
Our Harvard-educated consultants' take on this comparison.
Clever Ops Recommendation
After comparing Asana and Jira across dozens of implementations, we have found that the best choice always comes down to context. Your industry, team size, existing tools, and growth plans all play a role. Clever Ops provides vendor-neutral guidance — we do not earn commissions from either platform — so our recommendation is always based on what will work best for your business.
Migration Notes
What to know about switching between Asana and Jira.
Migrating Between Asana and Jira
A successful migration from Asana to Jira (or vice versa) is not just about data — it is about your team. Clever Ops handles the technical migration of projects and custom fields, but we also provide hands-on training so your team is confident on the new platform from day one. The full process, including training, typically takes 4-8 weeks.
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