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/min | 900 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | Global | South Africa |
| Category | Project Management | Project Management |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | GDPR, SOC2, ISO27001, CCPA, HIPAA | GDPR, CCPA, SOC2 |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East | US-East, EU |
| 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
ClickUp — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Unlimited storage on Business plan
- ✓Built-in time tracking with client-facing reporting
- ✓Custom fields allow POPIA data tagging per record
- ✓API rate limit of 900 requests/minute — highest in class
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 in their vendor documentation. Jira additionally lists ISO27001, HIPAA. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Which has a higher documented API rate limit — Jira or ClickUp?+
ClickUp has a higher documented API rate limit at 900 req/min versus Jira at 200 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. 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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