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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

98 Plan to Renew

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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
  • Helps Innovate

Feature Ratings

Average 84

Collaboration

88

Workflow Management

85

Planning and Scheduling

85

Dependency and Milestone Tracking

84

Hierarchical Task Management

84

Retainer Management

83

Document Management

83

Reporting

83

Resource Management

83

Time & Expense Tracking

82

Quote to Project Conversion

81

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 82

Business Value Created

85

Quality of Features

84

Breadth of Features

84

Ease of Implementation

83

Ease of Data Integration

82

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

82

Ease of Customization

82

Ease of IT Administration

82

Availability and Quality of Training

80

Usability and Intuitiveness

80

Vendor Support

79

Jira Reviews

Krati S.

  • Role: Consultant
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Feb 2026

Powerful Project tracking for agile teams

Likeliness to Recommend

7 /10

What differentiates Jira from other similar products?

Jira's focus on Agile methodology alone differentiates it from its competitors but its features like customized dashboard, reporting features too plays a big role

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I really love the flexibility it provides, the ability to customise the dashboards, allowing teams to tailor the platform for their processes

What do you dislike most about this product?

Jira sometimes feels a little complex to use and its Initial setup can be made easier

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If your teams or businesses are trying to get into agile methodology or are working with that methodology then this tool is a must

Pros

  • Trustworthy
  • Saves Time
  • Client Friendly Policies
  • Fair

Cons

  • Less Performance Enhancing
  • Less Caring

Bilal Ahmad k.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Entertainment
  • Involvement: Initial Implementation
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Feb 2026

Jira Tools

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Jira from other similar products?

We are using Jira Service management. We love the integration its providing with Datadog and Pagerduty which is essential for the Pipeline of our service management

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Intergration with SAAS toold

What do you dislike most about this product?

Nothing to dislike as of now

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Go for it as its cheaper than other products and saves cost

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Trustworthy
  • Unique Features
  • Efficient Service

Hemant G.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Feb 2026

Efficient, flexible, and team‑friendly tool"

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Jira from other similar products?

Jira sets itself apart with its deep flexibility and strong focus on agile project management. It’s highly configurable, letting teams adapt workflows to their exact needs, and it integrates tightly with development tools, making it ideal for software teams. Compared to more rigid tools like Microsoft Project, Jira emphasizes adaptability and collaboration rather than strict scheduling.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

What I enjoy most about Jira is how customizable it is that you can shape workflows to fit exactly how your team operates. The agile boards make tracking progress simple and visual, which keeps everyone aligned. On top of that, its integrations with development tools help streamline the whole process from planning to delivery.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The part I find most frustrating about Jira is that it can feel overwhelming for new users because of all the configuration options. Setting up workflows sometimes takes more time than expected, and the interface can get cluttered when managing large projects. It also tends to slow down a bit when handling very complex boards.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If you’re thinking about using Jira, I’d suggest starting small with a single project to get familiar with its features before rolling it out widely. Take time to customize workflows so they match how your team actually operates. Also, make use of its integrations with development tools, as they can really boost efficiency and keep everything connected.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Reliable
  • Trustworthy
  • Effective Service

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