Jira vs Asana

The enterprise default meets for teams that aren't all engineers. Here's our take.

Jira

Nice Pick

The enterprise default. Powerful but bloated.

Pros

• Extremely customizable
• Enterprise-grade
• Integrates with everything

Cons

• Slow
• Complex UI
• Expensive at scale

Asana

For teams that aren't all engineers.

Pros

• Non-dev friendly
• Good for cross-functional teams
• Nice timeline view

Cons

• Less dev-focused
• Can get expensive

The Verdict

Use Jira if: You want extremely customizable and can live with slow.

Use Asana if: You prioritize non-dev friendly over what Jira offers.

The Bottom Line

Jira wins

The enterprise default. Powerful but bloated.