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Jira

byAtlassian
in
4.5
2025
Market Presence: Enterprise Agile Planning Tools, Application Development Life Cycle Management (Transitioning to DevOps Platforms)

Overview

Product Information on Jira

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Jira?

Jira is a software designed for project management and issue tracking, developed by Atlassian. The software enables teams to plan, track, and manage software development and other project tasks through customizable workflows, boards, and dashboards. Users can create, assign, and prioritize tasks, monitor progress, and collaborate across teams. Jira supports integration with various development and communication tools, enhancing visibility and coordination for agile and traditional methodologies. The software addresses business challenges related to task organization, progress tracking, and team collaboration, assisting organizations in managing projects efficiently and maintaining traceability throughout the project lifecycle.

Jira Pricing

Jira software uses a subscription-based pricing model with tiered rates based on the number of users and deployment options, which include cloud-hosted and self-managed versions. Pricing varies depending on selected plans and the scale of usage, with separately available options for add-ons and enterprise-level features.

Overall experience with Jira

Operations Manager
<50M USD, Software
FAVORABLE

“Shared Workspace And Improved Accountability With Jira Amid Workflow Configuration Issues”

4.0
Feb 26, 2026
My overall experience with Jira has been very positive. I work in an aerospace scale up, where engineering, operations, finance and quality teams need to work closely together. Jira helps us create a shared space where everyone can see tasks and priorities, and their progress. Before structuring our workflows with Jira, collaborations with teams were not always aligned. Information was spread across emails and meetings, and it was not always clear who was responsible for what. With Jira, we improved transparency, ownership and coordination across all the departments. It became easier to manage dependencies and avoid misunderstandings.
Director of Marketing
<50M USD, Media
CRITICAL

“Powerful but complex. Delivers when implemented well. ”

3.0
Mar 16, 2026
Jira is a powerful project management tool with strong reporting and automation capabilities. However, the complexity of initial setup and onboarding can be a significant barrier, particularly when rolling out across multiple teams with different workflows. Once established, the platform is reliable and delivers clear analytical insights. It is a solid tool which rewards investment of time and resource, but requires careful planning and governance to get the most from it.

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2025
For Market:
Marketing Work Management Platforms

About Company

Company Description

Updated 8th January 2025

Atlassian's mission is to unleash the potential of every team. We make agile & DevOps, IT service management and work management software to help teams organize, discuss, and complete shared work. Over 300,000 companies of all sizes worldwide rely on Atlassian to help their teams work better together and deliver quality results on time

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Company type
Public
Year Founded
2002
Head office location
Sydney, Australia
Number of employees
10001+
Website
http://www.atlassian.com/

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User Sentiment About Jira
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Performance of Jira Across Market Features

Jira Likes & Dislikes

Like

1. Jira creates a shared workspace where different teams can collaborate in real time. 2. Clear task ownership improves accountability across departments. 3. workflows help align different functions under the same process. 4. Dashboards make cross-team progress visible and easier to discuss during meetings.

Like

Granularity and clarity of analytical reporting. Good automation tools which increase efficiency once setup correctly. Reliable and robust structure and processes.

Like

The level of customization and automation tools. We use Jira for all teams in our business, whether that software development, engineering, finance, or even supply chain management. Being able to customize the product for each team so all their individual needs are met, while enabling cross departmental collaboration in one platform, is truly special. Additionally, the automation tools allow many custom ways to streamline work.

Dislike

1. the tool can feel complex for teams that are not used to structured project management tools. 2. without clear governance, different teams may configure workflows differently, creating inconsistencies. 3. Some collaboration features require discipline from users to keep information updated.

Dislike

Complexity of initial setup and onboarding across multiple teams with differing responsibilities. Lack of consistency of workflows when implemented by different teams.

Dislike

The UI can be cluttered and we would like more ability to define UI elements as an admin for general users. The high level of customization is good for an experienced user, but newer/lighter users can find it daunting.

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Peer Discussions

What Your Peers Are Saying About Jira

IT Manager
Is anyone using a central AI to report on project status in realtime highlighting dependencies and bottlenecks. Or are you just connecting project management systems (MS Project, Jira, Primavera) to dashboards with Power BI or Tableau?
CIO
Leading indicators are super useful because they give you a heads-up about potential problems instead of just telling you what’s already gone wrong. We are using an AI powered tool ( can't be named here, I guess) that gets you insights that help you notice issues before they escalate. Plus, it really encourages everyone to be transparent about project status so the whole team knows what’s going on from the get-go. This openness motivates everyone to take responsibility and helps build strong teams that tackle problems early on and stay focused on their goals together. Traditional reporting often comes too late to make necessary changes. By being proactive and embracing transparency with some AI support, teams can adapt and improve on their own. The key is to catch issues early and empower teams to make adjustments as needed. AI plays a role in all team decisions, like a performance coach, and also helps out at the management level. It identifies risks and suggests improvements for senior executives. I hope that helps? 🙂
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31 Mar 20252.5k Views2 Comments
VP of IT
Has anyone looked at both Atlassian Jira Service Management and Salesforce for building workflow type of business capabilities with integrations to back-end systems? What criteria did you use to evaluate both platforms for your business needs?
CIO
User requirements, technical debt, business/environment needs, application improvements that helps the process, depemds on the situation.
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18 Apr 2023516 Views1 Comment

Jira Reviews and Ratings

Showing data for 248 ratings and reviews for Collaborative Work Management market. View all 7808 ratings and reviews across markets for a complete picture.

4.5

(248 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
50%
4 Star
46%
3 Star
4%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?

Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.3

Integration & Deployment

4.5

Service & Support

4.4

Product Capabilities

4.6

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  • Operations Manager
    <50M USD
    Software
    Review Source

    Shared Workspace And Improved Accountability With Jira Amid Workflow Configuration Issues

    4.0
    Feb 26, 2026
    My overall experience with Jira has been very positive. I work in an aerospace scale up, where engineering, operations, finance and quality teams need to work closely together. Jira helps us create a shared space where everyone can see tasks and priorities, and their progress. Before structuring our workflows with Jira, collaborations with teams were not always aligned. Information was spread across emails and meetings, and it was not always clear who was responsible for what. With Jira, we improved transparency, ownership and coordination across all the departments. It became easier to manage dependencies and avoid misunderstandings.
  • IT Associate
    1B-10B USD
    Consumer Goods
    Review Source

    Adaptable Workflows Support Varied Needs but Cluttered Interface May Hinder Newcomers

    5.0
    Mar 27, 2026
    Jira is a powerful work management tool. Its high level of customization and powerful automation tools make it the best platform for work management on the market. It is not just a software development tool.
  • OPERATIONS MANAGER
    1B-10B USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Enhanced Collaboration And Visibility Noted, User Interface Hampers Non-Technical users Adoption

    4.0
    Jan 7, 2026
    Improved visibility on everyone’s work, flawless audit trails and ease of finding past work for reference.
  • Vp, It
    10B+ USD
    Banking
    Review Source

    Agile collaboration enhanced by centralized communication and strong customisation

    4.0
    Apr 2, 2026
    The tool is very useful for agile collaboration between users, teams, external consultants, and any other members that need to be be involved or included in work. It saves the back-and-forth emails and keeps all info and documentation in one place to allow smooth progress.
  • Product Manager
    <50M USD
    Consumer Goods
    Review Source

    Powerful Project Management With Notable Learning Curve and Configuration Limitations

    5.0
    Apr 13, 2026
    It has become a core tool in my daily work, enabling efficient collaboration across teams, clear visibility of priorities, and structured delivery of projects. Its flexibility allows it to adapt to different workflows and business needs, which makes it highly valuable in a dynamic environment
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