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Note: Jira (Project Management) and Freshdesk (Customer Support) are in different software categories. This comparison may be relevant if you are evaluating them for overlapping use cases. For same-category comparisons, browse Project Management tools.
Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Jira vs Freshdesk
Software Development Teams · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Jira | Freshdesk |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $0/moBetter | $15/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 200 req/minBetter | 100 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | India |
| Category | Project Management | Customer Support |
| Compliance | GDPR, SOC2, ISO27001, CCPA, HIPAA | GDPR, SOC2, ISO27001 |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East | IN-Mumbai, US-East, EU-West, AU-East |
| Native Integrations | 8 listedBetter | 6 listed |
Jira — Key Specs
- ✓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
Freshdesk — Key Specs
- ✓Built in India by Freshworks — trusted by 60,000+ businesses globally
- ✓AI-powered ticket routing and resolution suggestions (Freddy AI)
- ✓Omnichannel: email, phone, chat, social media in one inbox
- ✓India data centre available — PDPB-ready for Indian businesses
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Jira or Freshdesk?+
Jira starts at a free plan, which is lower than Freshdesk at $15/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Jira or Freshdesk?+
Both support GDPR, SOC2, ISO27001. Jira additionally supports CCPA, HIPAA.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Jira or Freshdesk?+
Jira has a higher documented API rate limit at 200 req/min versus Freshdesk at 100 req/min.
Which tool is better suited for Global?+
Jira is evaluated for Software Development Teams in Global with hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East. Freshdesk has hosting regions: IN-Mumbai, US-East, EU-West, AU-East. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 24 July 2026
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