Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Jira vs ClickUp
Software Development Teams · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Jira | ClickUp |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $0/moBetter | $7/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 200 req/minBetter | 100 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | Project Management | Project Management |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | GDPR, SOC2, ISO27001, CCPA, HIPAA | GDPR, CCPA, SOC2, HIPAA |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East | US-East, EU-West |
| Native Integrations | 8 listedBetter | 7 listed |
Jira — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Free plan supports up to 10 users with full scrum and kanban boards
- ✓Deep GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket integration auto-links every PR to an issue
- ✓Advanced Roadmaps visualises cross-team dependencies at the programme level
- ✓Atlassian Intelligence AI writes issue descriptions and summarises sprint progress
ClickUp — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓15+ customisable views: list, board, Gantt, calendar, map, whiteboard, and form
- ✓ClickUp AI writes tasks, summaries, and automations from natural language
- ✓Native time tracking, goal tracking, and workload management on all paid plans
- ✓Free plan includes unlimited tasks and unlimited members — no seat limits
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lower-priced, Jira or ClickUp?+
Jira starts at Free plan available, which is lower than ClickUp at $7/mo. Verify current pricing on each vendor's website.
Which compliance frameworks do Jira and ClickUp list?+
Both list GDPR, SOC2, CCPA, HIPAA in their vendor documentation. Jira additionally lists ISO27001. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Which has a higher documented API rate limit — Jira or ClickUp?+
Jira has a higher documented API rate limit at 200 req/min versus ClickUp at 100 req/min.
Which data hosting regions do Jira and ClickUp support?+
Jira lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East. ClickUp lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West. For data residency requirements in Global, confirm exact region configuration directly with each vendor.
Data last updated: 29 August 2026 — Sourced from official vendor documentation. Not independently audited. Report incorrect information
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