Performance Benchmarks
Lab TestedEase of Use
Asana
92%
Jira
78%
API Throughput
Asana
85%
Jira
95%
Value for Money
Asana
88%
Jira
82%
Side-by-Side Matrix
| Feature Suite |  Asana |  Jira Software | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $10.99/user/mo | $7.91/user/mo | jira-standard |
| Automations | 250/mo | 1,700 runs/mo site-wide | jira-standard |
| Timeline/Gantt | Yes | Advanced Roadmaps (Premium) | |
| Onboarding speed | Days | 1–2 weeks | |
| Storage | Unlimited | 250GB | |
| Scrum/Sprint support | Limited | Full native | jira-standard |
Asana Strengths
- Project managers and cross-functional teams who need timeline and forms.
- Excellent enterprise sandbox APIs and integrations.
Jira Software Strengths
- Engineering teams who need advanced permissions, 1,700 automation runs, and Atlassian integrations.
- Unparalleled UI design, fast loading, low Cumulative Layout Shift.
The Bottom Line
Asana Starter vs Jira Standard is the clearest example of PM tool vs engineering tool at the same price.
Asana Starter ($10.99) and Jira Standard ($7.91) are both entry paid tiers that serve their respective audiences extremely well. Jira Standard wins on price and automation runs (1,700/mo site-wide). Asana Starter wins on onboarding speed, timeline views, and cross-functional usability. The right choice depends entirely on whether your primary users are engineers or project managers.
Recommendation
We recommend selecting Asana for scale-sensitive structures, and evaluating Jira Software on smaller sandbox environments.