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Project Management

ClickUp vs Jira

Which project management tool is right for you? Compare features, pricing, and user reviews to make the best choice.

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ClickUp

4.79,000 reviews

Teams that want an all-in-one project management workspace that can be heavily customized across departments (product, engineering, marketing, ops) and scaled from small teams to larger organizations.

Starting at $7/user/month
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Jira

4.323,000 reviews

Teams that need configurable issue tracking and agile project management across software development, IT, and cross-functional business projects—especially organizations already using Atlassian tools.

Starting at $8.15/user/month

Side-by-Side Comparison

FeatureClickUpJira
Pricing$7/user/month$8.15/user/month
G2 Rating4.7 (9,000 reviews)4.3 (23,000 reviews)
Capterra Rating4.74.4
Best ForTeams that want an all-in-one project management workspace that can be heavily customized across departments (product, engineering, marketing, ops) and scaled from small teams to larger organizations.Teams that need configurable issue tracking and agile project management across software development, IT, and cross-functional business projects—especially organizations already using Atlassian tools.

Pros & Cons

ClickUp

Pros

  • + Highly customizable structure (Spaces/Folders/Lists), fields, and views for many workflows
  • + Strong feature breadth (PM + docs + reporting + automations) reduces tool sprawl
  • + Robust dashboards and goal tracking for visibility across projects and teams
  • + Large template library and integration ecosystem to speed up adoption

Cons

  • Can feel complex/overwhelming to configure and govern at scale without clear standards
  • Performance and load times can vary depending on workspace size and configuration
  • Some advanced capabilities and admin controls are gated behind higher tiers

Jira

Pros

  • + Highly configurable workflows and permissions for complex processes
  • + Strong agile tooling and reporting for Scrum/Kanban teams
  • + Large ecosystem of integrations and Marketplace apps
  • + Scales from small teams to enterprise with advanced admin controls

Cons

  • Can feel complex to set up and administer without experienced admins
  • Costs can rise with Premium/Enterprise tiers and Marketplace add-ons
  • Performance and usability can vary depending on instance size and configuration