Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Jira vs HubSpot CRM
Software Development Teams · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Jira | HubSpot CRM |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | CustomBetter | $45/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 200 req/minBetter | 100 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | South Africa |
| Category | Project Management | CRM |
| Compliance | GDPR, SOC2, ISO27001, CCPA, HIPAA | GDPR, POPIA, CCPA, SOC2 |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East | US-East, EU-West |
| 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
HubSpot CRM — Key Specs
- ✓Native POPIA data residency controls added in 2024
- ✓Unlimited contacts on free tier — zero entry cost
- ✓Bi-directional sync with WhatsApp Business API
- ✓300+ native integrations including PropTrack and Lightstone
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Jira or HubSpot CRM?+
Jira starts at $0/mo, which is lower than HubSpot CRM at $45/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Jira or HubSpot CRM?+
Both support GDPR, SOC2, CCPA. Jira additionally supports ISO27001, HIPAA. HubSpot CRM additionally supports POPIA.
Is Jira or HubSpot CRM compliant with South Africa's POPIA?+
HubSpot CRM supports POPIA compliance. Jira does not list POPIA as a supported framework.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Jira or HubSpot CRM?+
Jira has a higher API rate limit at 200 requests per minute. Jira: 200 req/min. HubSpot CRM: 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. HubSpot CRM has hosting regions: US-East, EU-West. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 10 July 2026
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