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ClickUp vs Jira

Two fact sheets from our own research, side by side — pricing, platforms, API access and status re-checked by us rather than quoted from the vendors.

The short answer

Cheaper paid plan
Jira — $7.91/seat/mo vs $9/seat/mo for ClickUp
Free plan
Both have one
Public API
Both have one
Higher Trust score
Jira — 94 vs 86 for ClickUp
Best fit
ClickUp: Teams replacing separate task, doc and chat tools with one workspace · Jira: Teams already using Jira who want AI summaries and drafting without switching tools

From our own records as of each tool's last check. Anything we have not confirmed is left out rather than guessed. How we verify

ClickUpWork management platform for tasks, docs, chat and dashboards, with the Brain AI layer that writes, searches, takes notes and runs agents.JiraLong-established project and issue tracker from Atlassian, now with AI features for drafting, summarizing, and automation.

Side by side

FactClickUpJira
CategoryTask & Project ManagementTask & Project Management
Pricing modelFreemiumFreemium
Starts at$9/seat/mo$7.91/seat/mo
Public APIYesYes
Trust score86 / 10094 / 100
PlatformsWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Chrome extension, APIWeb, iOS, Android, API
CompanyMango Technologies, Inc.Atlassian
Launched2017—
Last verifiedOct 29, 2026Oct 25, 2026

What our research says

ClickUp

ClickUp fits teams that want to consolidate tasks, docs, chat and reporting into one tool and are willing to spend time configuring it; the bundled AI credits make Brain usable without a separate subscription. Small teams that just need a simple board, or anyone sensitive to dense interfaces, will find it heavier than it needs to be.

Pros

  • Very broad feature set covering tasks, docs, chat, whiteboards, goals and time tracking
  • Generous free plan with unlimited members and tasks
  • AI credits are included in every paid plan rather than sold as a separate seat add-on
  • Apps for web, desktop, mobile and a Chrome extension, plus a public API

Cons

  • The breadth of options makes setup and day-to-day navigation complex
  • Free plan limits storage to 60 MB and gives AI only as a one-off 500-credit trial
  • Headline prices assume yearly billing; monthly is roughly a third more

Jira

Jira is not an AI-native product; it's a two-decade-old issue tracker that has bundled Atlassian Intelligence and Rovo into its paid tiers rather than being built around AI from the start. That makes it a safe choice if a team is already standardized on Atlassian tools and just wants drafting, summarization, and agent features layered on top, not a reason to switch on its own if a team isn't using Jira already.

Pros

  • AI features (drafting, summarization, JQL correction) are bundled into paid plans rather than sold as a separate add-on
  • Rovo agents can read and write across Jira and Confluence, not just answer questions
  • Mature, widely adopted issue-tracking core with deep customization
  • Free tier available for small teams

Cons

  • AI credit pools are capped per seat by tier, so heavy AI use can run out before the month ends
  • Jira's configuration complexity is a known adoption barrier independent of its AI features
  • Premium and Enterprise pricing adds up quickly for larger teams, and Enterprise pricing isn't public

Which one fits

Choose ClickUp if you need

  • Teams replacing separate task, doc and chat tools with one workspace
  • Agencies and operations teams that need custom fields, automations and dashboards
  • Companies that want workspace-aware AI search and meeting notes inside their project tool

Choose Jira if you need

  • Teams already using Jira who want AI summaries and drafting without switching tools
  • Organizations wanting cross-product search and agents across Jira and Confluence via Rovo
  • Software teams needing mature issue-tracking features (backlogs, sprints, JQL) beyond AI

ClickUp vs Jira: the questions people ask

Is ClickUp cheaper than Jira?

On published entry prices, Jira starts lower — $7.91/seat/mo against $9/seat/mo for ClickUp. Entry price is the lowest paid plan as we last verified it; what each plan includes differs.

Does ClickUp or Jira have a free tier?

Both: ClickUp has a free tier, and Jira has a free tier.

Which has a public API, ClickUp or Jira?

Both ship a public API, so either can be built on; the fact table above shows the platforms each one runs on.

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