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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

Muhumuza U.

  • Role: Operations
  • Industry: Not for Profit
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Feb 2025

JIRA makes reporting errors easily

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Jira from other similar products?

JIRA from the other tools comes with many features like workflow templates that are so easy to design and to deploy, as well integrates with tools like like slack for notifications

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I do like the project templates which makes the solution easier to use to customise the solution templates, this saves a lot of time, and secondly the tool is more stable that have not seen any downtime

What do you dislike most about this product?

Have not seen any issue with the jira, works fine for me and does not require maintenance fee to maintain the tool

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I would recommend the solution, works better for me

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Saves Time
  • Transparent
  • Helps Innovate

Arivu N.

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

Submitted Feb 2025

Best Project management software tool in market.

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Jira from other similar products?

Highly customizable workflows, issue types and automation rules, making it ideal for complex software development projects.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Powerful Integrations & Analytics Real-time Data Updates keeps teams informed with live project tracking and project performance

What do you dislike most about this product?

Pricing gets expensive for bigger teams, especially with add-ons, and too complex for small teams if you just need basic task tracking it might overkill.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Jira has been a game-changer for managing projects efficiently & it keeps teams aligned, improves collaboration, and provides deep insights into project progress.

Pros

  • Trustworthy
  • Saves Time
  • Appreciates Incumbent Status
  • Helps Innovate

Anup U.

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

Submitted Jan 2025

JIRA: Simplified UI

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Jira from other similar products?

Its customizability, developer-focused integrations, and enterprise-scale Agile capabilities make Jira the go-to tool for software development teams and large organizations. While other tools like Asana, Trello, or Monday.com excel in simplicity or visual design, Jira's depth and flexibility cater to users with more complex needs

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite aspect of Jira is its customizability. The ability to tailor workflows, issue types, fields, and automation rules to match nearly any team's process is a standout feature. Whether you're running an Agile development team, managing marketing campaigns, or coordinating HR workflows, Jira can adapt to fit your needs.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The most common drawback of Jira is its complexity and steep learning curve, especially for new users or non-technical teams. While its customizability is a strength, it can also make the platform overwhelming to set up and navigate

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

1. Understand Your Team’s Needs Assess whether your team requires Jira’s robust features or if a simpler tool might suffice. Jira is excellent for complex workflows but might be overkill for smaller, less structured projects. 2. Start Small Begin with basic configurations and default workflows before diving into customizations. This allows your team to get comfortable with the platform without feeling overwhelmed. 3. Invest Time in Training

Pros

  • Efficient Service
  • Effective Service
  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product

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