26 AI PM tools integrate with Jira. The top-rated is ClickUp (94/100) with native bidirectional integration. AI project management tools with Jira integration extend your existing Jira workflows with intelligent automation, predictive analytics, and enhanced reporting without requiring a full platform migration.
Why Jira Integration Matters for PM Teams
Jira remains the dominant project management platform for engineering teams, used by over 75,000 organizations worldwide. But Jira's native AI capabilities lag behind specialized tools, leaving teams stuck between a platform they depend on and the intelligence features they need. The solution isn't replacing Jira — it's extending it with AI tools that integrate deeply.
The best AI tools with Jira integration treat Jira as the system of record while adding prediction, automation, and reporting layers on top. They sync bidirectionally so teams continue working in Jira while AI handles the analysis, forecasting, and stakeholder communication that Jira handles poorly. This "Jira plus AI" approach avoids painful migrations while delivering modern capabilities.
Jira Integration Compatibility Matrix
How each tool connects with Jira — integration type, data direction, and sync mode.
| Tool | Score | Type | Direction | Sync Mode | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ClickUp | 94/100 | native | bidirectional | real-time | Review |
| Wrike | 87/100 | native | bidirectional | real-time | Review |
| Airtable | 79/100 | native | bidirectional | real-time | Review |
| monday.com | 78/100 | native | bidirectional | real-time | Review |
| Notion Projects | 76/100 | native | bidirectional | real-time | Review |
| Jira | 74/100 | native | bidirectional | real-time | Review |
| Google Workspace | 73/100 | marketplace | bidirectional | real-time | Review |
| Productboard | 73/100 | native | bidirectional | real-time | Review |
| Asana | 72/100 | native | bidirectional | real-time | Review |
| Coda | 70/100 | native | bidirectional | real-time | Review |
| FullStory | 69/100 | native | unidirectional | webhook | Review |
| Fibery | 68/100 | native | bidirectional | real-time | Review |
| Forecast | 67/100 | native | bidirectional | real-time | Review |
| airfocus | 67/100 | native | bidirectional | real-time | Review |
| Smartsheet | 66/100 | native | bidirectional | real-time | Review |
| Pendo | 66/100 | native | bidirectional | webhook | Review |
| ChatPRD | 65/100 | native | unidirectional | manual | Review |
| Chisel | 63/100 | native | bidirectional | real-time | Review |
| Aha! Roadmaps | 62/100 | native | bidirectional | real-time | Review |
| Trello | 61/100 | native | bidirectional | real-time | Review |
| Dovetail | 61/100 | native | unidirectional | webhook | Review |
| Productive | 60/100 | native | bidirectional | real-time | Review |
| ProdPad | 60/100 | native | bidirectional | real-time | Review |
| Craft.io | 59/100 | native | bidirectional | real-time | Review |
| ProductPlan | 57/100 | native | bidirectional | real-time | Review |
| Roadmunk by Tempo | 55/100 | native | bidirectional | real-time | Review |
Benefits of Jira Integration for PM Workflows
Enhanced Jira Reporting with AI
AI tools layer predictive analytics on top of Jira data — velocity forecasting, sprint completion predictions, and burndown anomaly detection. Teams keep Jira as their system of record while gaining intelligence capabilities Jira doesn't offer natively.
Bidirectional Issue Sync
Changes made in either the AI tool or Jira propagate automatically. Story point updates, status transitions, assignee changes, and comments stay synchronized, eliminating the dual-entry problem that plagues teams using multiple tools.
Cross-Project Portfolio Visibility
AI tools aggregate data across multiple Jira projects into a unified portfolio view. This gives PMO directors and engineering leaders visibility into resource allocation, dependency risks, and delivery timelines across the entire organization.
Automated Workflow Enhancement
AI tools add automation rules that extend Jira's native capabilities — auto-assigning stories based on team member skills and capacity, triggering Slack notifications on status changes, and escalating blocked items after configurable thresholds.
Story Quality and Estimation Assistance
AI analyzes Jira stories against your team's historical data to suggest story point estimates, flag incomplete acceptance criteria, and detect duplicate issues across projects — capabilities that Jira's native AI features don't yet match.
Top AI PM Tools with Jira Integration
26 AI PM tools offer Jira integration. Here are the top picks ranked by overall score:
| Tool | Score | Starting Price | Review |
|---|---|---|---|
| ClickUp | 94/100 | Free | Full Review |
| Wrike | 87/100 | Free | Full Review |
| Airtable | 79/100 | Free | Full Review |
| monday.com | 78/100 | Free | Full Review |
| Notion Projects | 76/100 | Free | Full Review |
| Jira | 74/100 | Free | Full Review |
| Google Workspace | 73/100 | $7/user/month | Full Review |
| Productboard | 73/100 | Contact sales (free trial) | Full Review |
| Asana | 72/100 | Free | Full Review |
| Coda | 70/100 | Free | Full Review |
| FullStory | 69/100 | Contact sales | Full Review |
| Fibery | 68/100 | $12/user/month | Full Review |
| Forecast | 67/100 | $29/user/month | Full Review |
| airfocus | 67/100 | Contact sales (trial) | Full Review |
| Smartsheet | 66/100 | $9/user/month | Full Review |
| Pendo | 66/100 | Contact sales | Full Review |
| ChatPRD | 65/100 | Free (3 docs) | Full Review |
| Chisel | 63/100 | Free | Full Review |
| Aha! Roadmaps | 62/100 | $59/user/month | Full Review |
| Trello | 61/100 | Free | Full Review |
| Dovetail | 61/100 | $15/user/month | Full Review |
| Productive | 60/100 | $9/user/month | Full Review |
| ProdPad | 60/100 | Contact sales (trial) | Full Review |
| Craft.io | 59/100 | $19/user/month | Full Review |
| ProductPlan | 57/100 | Contact sales | Full Review |
| Roadmunk by Tempo | 55/100 | Contact sales | Full Review |
ClickUp
Score: 94ClickUp — project management with AI Super Agents that autonomously break down goals, choose tools, and execute multi-step work.
Why We Picked It
ClickUp is the most feature-complete AI PM platform we've tested. Its Super Agents (launched Dec 2025) go beyond copilots — they autonomously execute multi-step work like a real teammate. Multi-model Brain lets you toggle between GPT-5, Claude, and o3 per task. With $300M+ ARR and 20M users, it has enterprise-grade scale with startup-grade AI innovation. The Codegen acquisition signals serious commitment to AI-native workflows.
- AI Super Agents that autonomously break down goals, choose tools, and execute multi-step work
- Multi-model Brain with GPT-5, Claude Opus, o3, and o1-mini — switch models per task
- AI Knowledge Manager indexes all workspace data for context-aware answers
- AI-powered standups, task assignment, subtask creation, and progress summaries
Wrike
Score: 87Wrike — project management with AI Agents with multi-action chaining, sandbox testing, and transparent reasoning (GA Feb 2026).
Why We Picked It
Wrike has the deepest AI stack in enterprise PM — from ML risk prediction (Knowledge Graph) to fully autonomous AI Agents (GA Feb 2026) with multi-action chaining and sandbox testing. 3x consecutive Gartner Leader in CWM with a 60% competitive win rate. Enterprise governance is best-in-class: admin-controlled agent deployment, transparent reasoning, SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001/27017/27018/27701, and HIPAA compliance. AI is included in all paid plans — no add-on tax.
- AI Agents with multi-action chaining, sandbox testing, and transparent reasoning (GA Feb 2026)
- ML-powered project risk prediction via Knowledge Graph — forecasts delays before they happen
- Wrike Copilot — real-time AI teammate that answers questions about your project data
- AI content generation, task summaries, subitem creation, and NL automation rules
Airtable
Score: 79Airtable — project management with Database-first PM with AI assistants.
Why We Picked It
We picked Airtable for its powerful automations and built-in AI assistance. It is a strong fit for large teams on project teams, with native integrations for Jira and Slack.
- Database-first PM with AI assistants
- Generate custom apps and interfaces from natural language
- Summarization, classification, and information extraction
- Automations and role-based permissions
monday.com
Score: 78monday.com — project management with AI Sidekick for content generation, summaries, and automation suggestions.
Why We Picked It
We picked monday.com for its powerful automations and planning and portfolio depth. It is a strong fit for large teams on project teams, with native integrations for Jira and Slack.
- AI Sidekick for content generation, summaries, and automation suggestions
- AI-powered resource allocation based on availability and skills
- Multiple views: Kanban, Gantt, Timeline, Calendar, Workload
- 200+ automation recipes and integrations
Notion Projects
Score: 76Notion Projects by Notion — project management with Docs + wiki + databases with AI Q&A.
Why We Picked It
We picked Notion Projects for its powerful automations and built-in AI assistance. It is a great pick for growing teams on project teams, with native integrations for Jira and Slack.
- Docs + wiki + databases with AI Q&A
- AI Autofill, summaries, and action item extraction
- Custom databases, views, and automations
- Knowledge base tightly coupled with tasks
Jira
Score: 74Jira Product Discovery by Atlassian — product management with idea capture, scoring, and prioritization.
Why We Picked It
We picked Jira for its planning and portfolio depth and analytics and reporting. It is a strong fit for large teams on product teams, with native integrations for Jira and Slack.
- Idea capture, scoring, and prioritization
- Customer feedback links and evidence
- Roadmaps tied to Jira Software delivery
- AI summaries and insights
How to Evaluate Jira Integration Quality
- Sync reliability: Does the integration maintain bidirectional sync without data loss or conflicts, especially during bulk updates?
- Field mapping flexibility: Can the tool map to Jira custom fields, not just standard fields? This is critical for teams with customized Jira configurations.
- Jira Cloud vs. Server support: Does the integration support both Jira Cloud and Jira Server/Data Center deployments?
- JQL compatibility: Can the AI tool consume JQL filters to target specific issues for analysis or automation?
- Permission respect: Does the integration respect Jira project permissions and user roles, or does it require admin-level access?
- Bulk operation handling: How does the tool handle large-scale imports and continuous sync for projects with 10,000+ issues?
Setting Up Jira Integration
Medium — Jira Cloud integrations connect via OAuth in minutes. Jira Server/Data Center requires additional configuration for API access. Field mapping between the AI tool and Jira custom fields typically takes 1-2 hours. Teams with complex Jira workflows should plan a half-day for initial setup.
- Step 1: Connect your Jira instance via OAuth (Cloud) or API token (Server/Data Center) and select projects to sync.
- Step 2: Map Jira fields to the AI tool's data model. Pay special attention to custom fields, issue types, and workflow states.
- Step 3: Run initial sync and verify that existing issues, statuses, and assignments appear correctly in the AI tool.
- Step 4: Configure automation rules that extend Jira workflows — estimation assistance, blocker alerts, and cross-project dependency detection.
- Step 5: Set up AI-powered reporting dashboards that pull from Jira data for stakeholder communication.
- Step 6: Review sync health weekly to catch any field mapping conflicts or sync failures before they compound.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can AI PM tools replace Jira entirely?
For most enterprise teams, no. Jira's ecosystem of plugins, workflows, and organizational buy-in makes full replacement impractical. The higher-leverage move is adding an AI layer on top of Jira that handles forecasting, reporting, and automation while letting teams continue working in the familiar Jira interface.
How do AI tools handle Jira custom fields and workflows?
Quality varies significantly. The best integrations support full custom field mapping and respect custom workflow transitions. Lower-quality integrations only sync standard fields. Test with your specific Jira configuration before committing — request a trial that connects to your actual Jira instance, not a demo project.
Will Jira integration slow down my Jira instance?
Well-designed integrations use webhooks and incremental sync to minimize API load. Initial sync of large projects may take hours, but ongoing sync is typically lightweight. Check the tool's API call frequency and whether it supports webhook-based sync versus polling-based sync.
Do AI tools work with Jira's built-in automation rules?
Yes. AI tool automations complement Jira Automation by adding intelligence-based triggers — like "story seems underestimated based on historical data" or "this sprint is at risk of missing its goal." They work alongside Jira's native rules without conflict when properly configured.
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