Jira Software Reviews

“keeps work organized”

Pros

Staying organized is simple with this software because information is presented clearly and the panels provide quick access to everything I need. The extensive customization options are another reason it works so well for our team.

Cons

To fully support the entire development process, I had to make several adjustments and custom configurations. Since it's a management-focused platform, having a great understanding of project management concepts definitely helps shorten the learning curve.

“flexible cloud solution”

Pros

One of the biggest advantages for me is that it's cloud-based. The platform is user-friendly, flexible enough to adapt to different requirements and offers multiple integrations that help it work easily with other tools.

Cons

The administration side is one area where I'd like to see improvements. In particular, adding more role options would make it easier for me to manage different types of users and permissions.

“handles complex projects”

Pros

From project management to coordinating video production work, this software handles a wide range of responsibilities very effectively. My team relies on it daily to manage projects and monitor progress. I particularly like how clearly project stages are organized, how easy time tracking is and how thoroughly resources and project information are stored. It also keeps me informed about my own work while making it easy to check on teammates' progress.

Cons

While I appreciate that the classic view is still available, I personally don't prefer the updated interface. Moving a project from one stage to another can also feel more tough than it should, as the process involves multiple steps rather than a simple dropdown selection.

“powerful integrations”

Pros

Integrating it with other products adds a lot of value especially when it comes to organizing project documentation. I also make extensive use of the customization options to optimize workflows and the ability to query data through JQL allows me to present project information in several useful ways.

Cons

Learning how to use the platform effectively takes time because the learning curve is fairly steep. I also found that configuring it to match our company's project management processes required a significant amount of effort.

“great for reporting”

Pros

For Agile teams and reporting, this has been a very reliable solution. I appreciate the large marketplace of plugins, the high level of customization, the active community support and the abundance of online training resources that help users get the most from the platform.

Cons

One aspect that can be confusing is the need to manually refresh the browser to see newly created or updated issues especially when several people are working simultaneously. I also think the extensive customization options while valuable, can be challenging for new users to learn.

“difficult initial setup”

Pros

A wide variety of features, optimization options and board types give me plenty of flexibility when managing projects. The startup-friendly pricing for the first 10 users is another benefit that stands out.

Cons

The initial setup process was one of the more difficult parts for me. Configuring notifications took time and although there are plenty of customization options available, I didn't find them particularly simple to set up.

“useful dashboards”

Pros

Among the features I use most are the Kanban boards and dashboards. They're thoughtfully designed, easy to navigate and make project organization much more manageable.

Cons

Test case management is probably the area where I'd most like to see improvements. A simpler and more aligned approach to configuring and managing test cases would make the experience much better.

“good value for money”

Pros

Cost-effectiveness is one of the things I value most about this platform. Combined with the improved usability and ongoing feature updates, it has been a strong fit for my needs.

Cons

When our team migrated from TFS, user adoption became a challenge. Some team members were hesitant to embrace the new platform and gaining acceptance took longer than expected.

“weak mobile experience”

Pros

What impresses me most is the level of flexibility the software provides. I can adapt it to many different workflows and environments and its configurability makes it useful across a wide range of industries and business scenarios.

Cons

The mobile app is probably the weakest part of the experience for me which is why I usually rely on the web version instead. I also find it limiting that generated reports cannot easily be reused making the reporting process less efficient.

“simple task tracking”

Pros

It's a quick, convenient one-stop place to keep track of and manage your to-do list.

Cons

Getting a ticket from beginning to end takes too many steps and the constant emails and alerts end up flooding my inbox.

“helpful service desk”

Pros

Using it as our internal Service Desk ticketing system has really helped us centralize support. Routing requests through one portal lets employees access knowledge base articles right when they need help which cuts down on waiting for IT and gives them more self-service options. The reporting is another big plus. We're able to see where requests are coming from, how the team is responding to and handling them and how engaged the company is with the technology team overall.

Cons

Because it includes multiple tools, it can be confusing for people who aren't very familiar with it. Being under the same umbrella as other commonly used products like Confluence definitely has advantages but it can also blur the lines between tools and make the learning curve steeper for users.

“brings teams together”

Pros

Once you get past the initial learning curve, this software does a really good job of keeping personal, department and team tasks and projects organized. It brings communication, document sharing and status updates together in one place which makes collaboration much easier. You can also connect projects and people across the company or let individuals show exactly what they're working on each day. The option to create recurring tasks or epics is especially useful.

Cons

There was definitely some upfront learning and re-learning involved especially getting used to the platform's own terminology. Calling the top level an "Epic" instead of a "Project" is still a little confusing. Another frustrating part is cloning setups with all sub-tasks included because every sub-task gets copied over with "CLONE" in the title and then has to be renamed one by one which is pretty tedious.

“built for development teams”

Pros

Compared with a lot of project management tools, it ties into code much more deeply and it also supports most of the popular development methodologies teams are using today.

Cons

As much as I wanted this to work because I really like the company behind it, it ended up feeling too complicated for my needs. I need task management to be more easy. I don't have a full-time project manager on staff and I'm not looking to earn a PhD in project management just to use a tool. In the end, I came across much simpler options on the market.

“easy task organization”

Pros

Keeping track of tasks is easy with this tool, whether you're working solo or collaborating with a team. It lets you structure everything into categories and tagging each task also helps keep things organized.

Cons

It comes with a wide range of features so the way it gets set up really depends on you and your team and how you want to use it for your project or company.

“useful search”

Pros

One thing that really helps is the search feature since it makes finding what we need much more practical. It also includes all the functionality our team requires so we are not missing anything important in day-to-day use. On top of that, the integration with Git is a valuable addition and fits well into our workflow.

Cons

Page loading can be slow at times which is frustrating when trying to move quickly. Another downside is that its strong integration with other products tends to keep us tied into their ecosystem making it less likely that we will explore or switch to other tools.

“clear project status tracking”

Pros

Keeping up with project status is easy with this software and assigning a new person to a specific task is simple as well.

Cons

There are times when using it feels tough and a bit overwhelming. Since it holds so much information, finding exactly what you need can sometimes be difficult.

“teamwork and task tracking shine”

Pros

Handling teamwork with this has been amazing. It makes tasks much easier to manage and keep track of and issues are also flagged very clearly.

Cons

Jumping into an ongoing project as a first-time user is pretty tough. After a while, the interface starts to feel tough from a UI perspective. It would also be better with more Kanban-style features to make the workflow more convenient.

“stable backlog management win”

Pros

One thing that really stands out is how simple product backlog management feels with this tool. It's also very stable in day-to-day use and I appreciate how customization-friendly it is.

Cons

there hasn't been anything about this product that I've disliked so far.

“Helpful bug alerts”

Pros

Keeping track of issues is very easy. I can flag critical bugs with filters, update the status directly in the comments and one of the best features is being able to mention a team member with the @ symbol so they get notified and can jump in on the ticket right away.

Cons

I really have not run into any major downsides. The only thing I have noticed is that it can occasionally go down when they are rolling out software updates.

“Cross-team coordination”

Pros

It helps our business keep projects coordinated across multiple parts of the company which has made collaboration much more organized.

Cons

One part that has been frustrating is the volume of email notifications. They aren't simple to turn on or off for a specific project.