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AppFlowy vs Jira

AppFlowy and Jira are both project management tools. AppFlowy is aimed at developers and small businesses, while Jira is aimed at enterprise and developers. Jira costs less, from $9.70/mo versus $16/mo for AppFlowy. Both have a free plan.

AppFlowy

Open-source workspace you can self-host

Jira

Agile project tracking for software teams

PricingOpen source · $16Freemium · $10
Starting price$16/mo$9.70/mo
Free planYesYes
Free trial—14 days
Built forDevelopers, Small businessesEnterprise, Developers
Platformsmacos, windows, linux, ios, androidweb, ios, android
CountrySG · 2021AU · 2002
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Choose AppFlowy if

Teams wanting an open-source Notion.

  • Open source
  • Self-hostable
  • Fast native apps

Look elsewhere if: Teams needing Notion's ecosystem.

Choose Jira if

Mid-size to enterprise engineering organizations that need customization, governance and ecosystem.

  • Can model virtually any process
  • Deep ecosystem and integrations
  • Free for up to 10 users

Look elsewhere if: Small fast teams who want speed and simplicity (Linear, Plane).

AppFlowy vs Jira pricing

AppFlowy

  • Personal$01 workspace owner, 100 MB storage, 7-day version history
  • Pro$16/user/mo$12/mo billed annually; unlimited members, storage, forms
  • Self-hosted$0AGPL-3.0 code, self-host with Docker

Jira

  • Free$0Up to 10 users, 2 GB storage
  • Standard$9.70/user/mo1-100 users list price; 250 GB, 400 automation steps
  • Premium$19.60/user/mo1-100 users; unlimited storage; 30-day trial
  • EnterpriseCustomAnnual billing, multiple instances

AppFlowy · Key features

  • Docs and databases
  • Kanban and grid
  • AI assistant
  • Offline mode
  • Self-hosting
  • Templates

Cons

  • Fewer features than Notion
  • Smaller ecosystem
  • Collaboration maturing

Jira · Key features

  • Scrum and kanban boards with backlogs, sprints and releases
  • Custom workflows, issue types, fields and screens
  • JQL advanced search and saved filters
  • Plans for cross-project roadmaps and capacity (Premium)
  • Automation rules and 3,000+ marketplace apps
  • Rovo AI for JQL, summaries and breakdowns

Cons

  • Complexity grows with configuration
  • Slower and denser than modern trackers
  • Admin overhead in large instances

AppFlowy vs Jira: FAQ

Which is cheaper, AppFlowy or Jira?

Jira starts at $9.70/mo and AppFlowy at $16/mo. Both prices are checked on the vendors' own pricing pages.

Do AppFlowy and Jira have a free plan?

Yes, both AppFlowy and Jira have a free plan; paid plans add more usage and features.

Which is better for small businesses, AppFlowy or Jira?

AppFlowy lists small businesses as a core audience, while Jira is aimed more at enterprise and developers.

Not sure yet?