Jira

atlassian.com/software/jira
Project Management
Weekend Project

Issue and project tracking for agile teams

How to Replace Jira

Overview

Jira is a project and issue tracking platform used by software development teams to plan, track, and release software. It supports agile methodologies including Scrum and Kanban workflows.

Features

44 features across 18 categories

AI(2)

Jira AI SearchAIPremium

Find relevant issues with natural language AI-powered search.

Smart SuggestionsAIPremium

Get AI-powered recommendations for issue resolution and assignees.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Agile(3)

Kanban Boards

Visualize workflow with customizable columns and continuous delivery workflows.

Scrum Boards

Manage sprints with sprint planning, backlog refinement, and sprint retrospectives.

Sprint Planning

Plan sprints with drag-and-drop backlog refinement and capacity planning.

Also in: monday.com, Nifty, Jira

Analytics(4)

Activity Stream

Track all changes and updates across projects with audit trails.

Advanced Reporting

Generate sprint reports, burndown charts, and velocity tracking metrics.

Dashboard

Create personalized dashboards with gadgets and widget visualization.

Velocity Tracking

Measure team productivity with sprint velocity analytics and trends.

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Automation(3)

Automation RulesPremium

Automate repetitive tasks with rule triggers, conditions, and actions.

Bulk Change

Update multiple issues simultaneously with bulk edit operations.

Workflow Triggers

Execute automated actions based on status changes and field updates.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Collaboration(2)

Attachments

Upload screenshots, documents, and files directly to issues.

Comments & Mentions

Collaborate with @mentions, rich text formatting, and comment reactions.

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Communication(1)

Notifications

Configure custom notification schemes with multiple notification triggers.

Configuration(5)

Custom BrandingPremium

Customize appearance with company logos, colors, and themes.

Custom Fields

Add project-specific fields with field types and conditional logic.

Custom Workflows

Design tailored workflows matching your team's unique process requirements.

Field Configuration

Configure which fields appear in different screens and workflows.

Issue Templates

Create standardized issue templates for consistent data collection.

Core(1)

Issue Tracking

Create, assign, and track issues with customizable fields and workflows.

DevOps(1)

Deployment TrackingPremium

Track deployments and link to issues for release visibility.

Estimation(1)

Story Points

Estimate effort with Fibonacci-based story point assignment.

Integration(5)

Bitbucket Integration

Link commits and pull requests to issues for traceability.

Confluence Integration

Embed issues and link to documentation within Confluence pages.

REST API

Build custom integrations with comprehensive API endpoints.

Service Desk IntegrationPremium

Convert issues to service desk requests for customer support workflows.

Webhooks

Send real-time notifications to external systems on issue events.

Mobile(1)

Mobile App

Manage issues on-the-go with iOS and Android applications.

Navigation(2)

Full-Text Search

Find issues quickly with advanced search syntax and saved filters.

Issue Navigator

Filter and view issues with JQL (Jira Query Language) syntax.

Organization(4)

Components

Organize issues by product components with component-level reporting.

Issue Linking

Create relationships between issues including dependencies and duplicates.

Labels

Tag issues with flexible labels for cross-cutting categorization.

Sub-tasks

Break down issues into sub-tasks with independent tracking.

Planning(4)

Epic Planning

Group user stories and tasks into epics for strategic tracking.

Multi-Project PortfolioPremium

Manage and cross-link issues across multiple interconnected projects.

Portfolio ManagementPremium

Track initiatives across multiple projects with strategic alignment.

Roadmap PlanningPremium

Create visual product roadmaps with release timelines and dependencies.

Release Management(2)

Release NotesPremium

Auto-generate release notes from resolved issues and fixes.

Versions

Track issues against release versions with version-specific workflows.

Security(2)

Advanced SecurityPremium

Enable two-factor authentication, IP whitelisting, and SSO integration.

Permission Schemes

Control access with granular role-based permissions and project permissions.

Time Management(1)

Time TrackingPremium

Log work hours against issues with configurable time estimation.

Pricing

Free

Free
  • Basic issue tracking
  • up to 10 users
  • limited storage

Standard

Popular
$7.50/mo
  • Unlimited users
  • backlog prioritization
  • automation
  • roadmaps

Premium

$14/mo
  • Advanced features
  • portfolio management
  • advanced automation

Enterprise

Contact Sales
  • Custom solutions
  • dedicated support
  • advanced security

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Jira

Monthly$7.5/mo
Yearly$90/yr
5-Year Total$450

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~3 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$90
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$270
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$450
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 44 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Jira alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 44 features.

Buy Jira

Better Value
Monthly cost$75/mo
3-year total$2,700
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying Jira saves ~$34,260 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 44 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

30 known integrations