Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Jira vs Guidewire
Software Development Teams · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Jira | Guidewire |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $0/mo | Custom pricing |
| API Rate Limit | 200 req/minBetter | 100 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | Project Management | Insurance Software |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | GDPR, SOC2, ISO27001, CCPA, HIPAA | SOC2, ISO27001, NAIC, GDPR |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast |
| Native Integrations | 8 listedBetter | 6 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
Guidewire — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Dominant P&C insurance platform — used by 500+ insurers globally
- ✓PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, BillingCenter — full insurance stack
- ✓Marketplace: 200+ InsurTech partner integrations
- ✓SOC 2, ISO 27001 certified
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lower-priced, Jira or Guidewire?+
Guidewire uses custom pricing. Jira starts at Free plan available. Contact Guidewire directly for a quote.
Which compliance frameworks do Jira and Guidewire list?+
Both list GDPR, SOC2, ISO27001 in their vendor documentation. Jira additionally lists CCPA, HIPAA. Guidewire additionally lists NAIC. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Which has a higher documented API rate limit — Jira or Guidewire?+
Jira has a higher documented API rate limit at 200 req/min versus Guidewire at 100 req/min.
Which data hosting regions do Jira and Guidewire support?+
Jira lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East. Guidewire lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast. 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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