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Jira

Composite Score
8.9 /10
CX Score
9.2 /10
Category
Jira
8.9 /10

What is Jira?

JIRA Software is built for every member of your software team to plan, track, and release great software.

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Awards & Recognition

Jira won the following awards in the Project Management - Enterprise category

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Jira Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

89 Likeliness to Recommend

97 Plan to Renew

85 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value


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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+93 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Jira?

1% Negative
4% Neutral
95% Positive

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Respectful
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity

Feature Ratings

Average 84

Collaboration

88

Workflow Management

86

Planning and Scheduling

85

Dependency and Milestone Tracking

84

Hierarchical Task Management

83

Document Management

83

Reporting

83

Resource Management

83

Retainer Management

82

Time & Expense Tracking

82

Calendar Integration

80

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 82

Business Value Created

85

Breadth of Features

84

Quality of Features

84

Ease of Implementation

83

Ease of Data Integration

82

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

82

Ease of IT Administration

82

Ease of Customization

81

Availability and Quality of Training

81

Usability and Intuitiveness

80

Vendor Support

79

Jira Reviews

Enrique A. D.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2024

Projects with Jira, Good for SW developments.

Likeliness to Recommend

7 /10

What differentiates Jira from other similar products?

Jira stands out for its unparalleled adaptability, allowing users to customize workflows, fields, and permissions. Its seamless integration with various tools and plugins enhances collaboration. Jira's user-friendly interface, agile support, and robust analytics cater to diverse project needs. Scalable for both small teams and large enterprises, Jira's frequent updates and responsive support contribute to its status as a leading project management and issue tracking solution.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I appreciate Jira for its flexibility in adapting to various project management methodologies, extensive customization options, seamless integration with other tools, and the constant updates and improvements introduced by Atlassian. The ability to scale from small teams also for large enterprises, along with robust analytics and reporting features, is also frequently cited as a positive aspect.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The extensive feature set and customization options may be overwhelming for beginners. Additionally, while Jira is highly adaptable, configuring complex workflows may require administrative expertise. Some users also mention that the pricing structure can become costly for larger teams or organizations. Despite these considerations, opinions vary, and many users find the benefits of Jira, such as its flexibility and robust capabilities, outweigh any initial challenges.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

For those considering Jira, I recommend investing time in understanding its features and customization options. Start with basic project setups and gradually explore advanced functionalities to maximize its benefits. Utilize available tutorials and community resources for assistance. Ensure that your team is aligned with Jira's workflow philosophy, especially if transitioning from traditional to agile methodologies. Evaluate your integration needs and take advantage of Jira's extensive plugin ecosystem. Additionally, consider the scalability and long-term costs associated with your team size and requirements.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Reliable
  • Enables Productivity
  • Respectful

Deepika T.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Dec 2023

Integration Capabilities Issue Tracking

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates Jira from other similar products?

1.Community and Ecosystem 2. Versatility Across Industries 3. Scalability 4. Powerful Reporting and Analytics 5. Wide Range of Integrations 6. Strong Agile Support 7. Customization and Flexibility

What do you dislike most about this product?

1. Complexity for Small Teams 2. Interface Changes 3. License Costs 4. Resource Intensiveness 5. Learning Curve

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Overall its a good product for project managements' as it has agile methodology.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing

Suzun K.

  • Role: Consultant
  • Industry: Healthcare
  • Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Dec 2023

Jira Has Potential If.....

Likeliness to Recommend

7 /10

What differentiates Jira from other similar products?

Deep potential if set up correctly out of the box, there is no going back if not

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Workflow management Ticket Management Roadmaps Milestones Agile

What do you dislike most about this product?

Reporting and Dashboarding is highly dysfunctional and behind the curve

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Compare to Smartsheet first if the output you want high level, quality reporting

Pros

  • Enables Productivity
  • Includes Product Enhancements
  • Security Protects
  • Helps Innovate

Cons

  • Less Performance Enhancing
  • Commodity Features

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