Jira vs Wrike: Which Project Management Tool Is Better in 2026?
Jira
From $7.53Wrike
From $10Quick verdict
Overall pick: Tie
Pick Jira if you run software or agile sprint work and want the lower starting price per seat, since it starts at $7.53 versus $10 for Wrike. Pick Wrike if you need guest or client access, which Jira lacks, or if your work centers on enterprise resource planning. Neither tool includes built-in docs or a wiki, so both need a separate documentation tool.
- Jira's entry plan ($7.53) is 25% cheaper than Wrike's ($10).
- Both offer a free plan, so you can test them side by side at no cost.
- Only Wrike offers: guest / client access.
Cost calculator
| Tool | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Jira · per user | $37.65 | $452 |
| Wrike · per user | $50.00 | $600 |
Based on entry-level paid plans. Prices change, so check the vendor before you buy.
Which one should you choose?
| If you need… | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Software team running agile sprints | Jira | Jira is positioned for software teams and agile sprints and starts at $7.53 per seat. |
| Enterprise resource planning | Wrike | Wrike is positioned for enterprises and resource planning. |
| Working with clients or external guests | Wrike | Wrike offers guest/client access; Jira does not. |
| Budget-sensitive per-seat rollout | Jira | Jira's starting price is $7.53 per seat versus $10 per seat for Wrike. |
| Team needing an in-tool wiki | Tie | Neither Jira nor Wrike includes built-in docs or a wiki. |
Feature comparison: Jira vs Wrike
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | ✅ | ✅ |
| Starting price | $7.53 /user/mo | $10 /user/mo |
| Kanban boards | ✅ | ✅ |
| Gantt / timeline view | ✅ | ✅ |
| Native time tracking | ✅ | ✅ |
| Built-in docs / wiki | — | — |
| Workflow automations | ✅ | ✅ |
| Guest / client access | — | ✅ |
| AI assistant | ✅ | ✅ |
| Public API | ✅ | ✅ |
Highlighted rows are where the tools differ.
Pros and cons
Jira
- Lower starting price at $7.53 per seat versus $10 for Wrike
- Built for software teams and agile sprints
- Includes Kanban, Gantt, time tracking, automations, AI assistant, and public API
- Offers a free plan
- No guest or client access
- No built-in docs or wiki
- Per-seat billing scales cost with team size
Wrike
- Includes guest and client access, which Jira lacks
- Positioned for enterprises and resource planning
- Includes Kanban, Gantt, time tracking, automations, AI assistant, and public API
- Offers a free plan
- Higher starting price at $10 per seat versus $7.53 for Jira
- No built-in docs or wiki
- Per-seat billing scales cost with team size
At a glance
Issue and project tracking for software teams.
Founded 2002 · From $7.53 · 6/8 tracked features
Best for: software teams, agile sprints
See Jira alternatives →Enterprise-grade work management.
Founded 2006 · From $10 · 7/8 tracked features
Best for: enterprises, resource planning
See Wrike alternatives →FAQ
Is Jira cheaper than Wrike?
Yes, on starting price: Jira starts at $7.53 per seat and Wrike at $10 per seat. Both bill per seat and offer a free plan.
Does Wrike offer guest access?
Yes, Wrike includes guest/client access. Jira does not offer guest access.
Do Jira and Wrike include built-in docs or a wiki?
No. Neither Jira nor Wrike lists built-in docs or a wiki.
Which tool is better for software teams?
Jira is positioned for software teams and agile sprints, and it has the lower starting price per seat.
Do both tools have Gantt views and time tracking?
Yes. Both Jira and Wrike include Gantt/timeline views, native time tracking, workflow automations, an AI assistant, and a public API.
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