Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Jira vs Osano
Software Development Teams · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Jira | Osano |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $0/moBetter | $49/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 200 req/minBetter | 100 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | South Africa |
| Category | Project Management | Privacy & Compliance |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | GDPR, SOC2, ISO27001, CCPA, HIPAA | POPIA, GDPR, CCPA |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East | US |
| Native Integrations | 8 listedBetter | 4 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
Osano — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Easiest POPIA consent banner setup
- ✓Cookie compliance in 5 minutes
- ✓Cheaper than OneTrust for SMEs
- ✓Vendor risk scoring built-in
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lower-priced, Jira or Osano?+
Jira starts at Free plan available, which is lower than Osano at $49/mo. Verify current pricing on each vendor's website.
Which compliance frameworks do Jira and Osano list?+
Both list GDPR, CCPA in their vendor documentation. Jira additionally lists SOC2, ISO27001, HIPAA. Osano additionally lists POPIA. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Does Jira or Osano list POPIA as a supported compliance framework?+
Osano lists POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) as a supported compliance framework per its vendor documentation. VektorIndex has not independently verified this claim. South African organisations should request the vendor's current Data Processing Agreement and confirm data residency settings before processing personal information. Jira does not list POPIA as a supported compliance framework in its public documentation. Contact the vendor to confirm their position before processing South African personal information.
Which has a higher documented API rate limit — Jira or Osano?+
Jira has a higher documented API rate limit at 200 req/min versus Osano at 100 req/min.
Which data hosting regions do Jira and Osano support?+
Jira lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East. Osano lists hosting regions: US. 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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