Head to head · Project management software
Jira vs Redmine
Pricing, features, India readiness and rating compared. Jira rates highest.
| Compare | Jira | Redmine |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project management software | Project management software |
| Vendor | Atlassian | Redmine |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California | Global, Open source |
| Made in India | No | No |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Published pricing | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| Mobile apps | No | No |
| Founded | 2002 | 2006 |
| Best for | Startup, Small business, SMB | Startup, Small business, SMB |
| App Advisor rating | 4.6 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
Jira: pros & cons
- +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
- +24 years in business — a mature, stable product
- −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
Key features
- Tasks, subtasks and dependencies
- Kanban, list, Gantt and calendar views
- Time tracking and workload
- Templates and recurring tasks
- Client access and approvals
- Docs and comments in context
Redmine: pros & cons
- +Completely free to use
- +20 years in business — a mature, stable product
- −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
Key features
- Tasks, subtasks and dependencies
- Kanban, list, Gantt and calendar views
- Time tracking and workload
- Templates and recurring tasks
- Client access and approvals
- Docs and comments in context
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Jira or Redmine?+
Jira scores higher on App Advisor's rating (4.6/5) for pricing transparency, India readiness and maturity. The right choice depends on your workflow — request demos of both.
Is Jira cheaper than Redmine?+
Jira starts at Free plan and Redmine at Free. Compare per-user costs at your team size, and remember GST is added on top.
Can I switch from Jira to Redmine?+
Most project management software products import CSV or Excel data; check whether historical records, attachments and integrations move too before you switch.