Jira Software Reviews

“Reliable test reports”

Pros

It lets me capture everything I need and I can generate reports for my test reporting without any trouble.

Cons

Only thing I've been trying to do lately is generate LOE (Level of Effort) but I wasn't able to do that. After looking it up online, I found out I'd need to add a plugin.

“simple mobile experience”

Pros

The mobile app feels very simple and the layout makes ticket details quick to scan and read at a glance. Overall, it has a pleasant interface to work with.

Cons

Downside is that the mobile app still doesn't offer enough features compared with the web version so it ends up being more useful for checking information than actually getting work done.

“Agile team workflows”

Pros

It's a complete solution for team-based software development. You can build custom workflows to keep processes on track and connect it with your other applications. It also makes working with Agile much simpler.

Cons

More advanced setup can take quite a bit of time.

“Cleaner interface and workflow”

Pros

At my new company, we use a different system and I definitely miss this one. It was more pleasant to look at and much simpler to use than the other options I've worked with.

Cons

Add-on marketplace was pricey and it was also missing a few of the add-ons I really wanted to have available.

“Highly adaptable platform”

Pros

Nearly every part of the platform can be customized which is a huge advantage.

Cons

SaaS version differs quite a bit from other versions I've seen so migrating isn't as easy as it could be.

“Service desk transformation”

Pros

Standout feature for us has been the Service Desk add-on. It has made our internal issue resolution process much more manageable and it lets us follow an issue across multiple departments, projects and sprints without losing visibility. The level of customization is also impressive when it comes to workflows, issue types and similar settings. With a skilled IT administrator in place, you can really make it do just about anything.

Cons

Because we use the on-prem version, a few challenges come with that setup especially since things can break pretty easily if you're not careful. I've heard a lot of positive feedback about the Cloud version and while it wasn't the right fit for what we needed, it does seem to offer better support along with some add-ons that aren't really possible to replicate with the on-prem option.

“Backlog management across projects”

Pros

Managing tasks through backlogs across multiple projects feels very practical. It handles a large number of projects well and pulling reports from all of them is easy and convenient.

Cons

A few features aren't as simple as they seem like they should be. There are also occasional random bugs which can get frustrating when using it several times throughout the day.

“Reliable tracking with detailed fields”

Pros

The interface isn't the flashiest but it absolutely does what it's supposed to do. It offers plenty of fields to capture all kinds of information in a ticket, whether you're logging a bug or submitting an enhancement request. Downtime was rare and the search function generally worked well when trying to find what I needed.

Cons

I'm not sure whether the ticket layout can be customized but there were quite a few default fields that we never used and couldn't remove. That made the pages feel cluttered since you had to scroll past a lot of sections just to figure out which ones actually mattered. There were also too many ticket categories to choose from so without very clear internal rules about what belongs where, a lot of time ended up going into reassigning tickets, editing them and explaining categorization decisions instead of actually fixing the issue.

“Flexible project setup”

Pros

It's a very detailed project management platform that helps align products and workflows. It also makes it easier to organize distributed teams into the right areas so information can be shared properly. With so many configuration options, you can build out projects in a way that gives each team member the information they actually need. The real key is making sure it's set up correctly from the beginning.

Cons

Getting started can be a bit difficult at first. Even though the user experience is fairly drag-and-drop, the back-end structure is what really determines whether the tool works well. I've noticed that only a small number of people naturally think through task flow well enough to configure it properly from the start.

“Project planning hub”

Pros

This tool gives teams a great way to build project roadmaps and keep track of everything currently in progress. The project board comes with a drag-and-drop setup which makes it practical to organize each project detail without too much hassle. It also includes tools for creating user stories and issues, planning sprints and assigning work across the team. On top of that, users can pull in information from thousands of business apps, including design, monitoring source code and productivity tools.

Cons

It is not free software and although the platform is extremely detailed, that same level of depth can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming and tough to work through.

“Issue tracking that works”

Pros

Raising and managing issues is very easy and keeping up with every reported issue is simple. It also gives a clear way to show work progress and once the task is finished, you can close the issue right there. That makes the whole workflow feel organized and practical.

Cons

The UI can feel a bit confusing at times especially at first. Still, with regular use it becomes more familiar and easier to navigate. Overall, the experience has been good.

“Agile tracking that delivers”

Pros

Every day, this software helps us run and keep track of our Agile and Scrum workflows at the office. It plays a central role in how we implement the process and monitor progress across the team.

Cons

Sometimes the interface can feel a bit sluggish although that may be tied more to our on-premise physical servers than to the software itself.

“Excellent tracking and performance”

Pros

The functionality and overall performance have been really great and the tracking system works especially well.

Cons

Occasionally searching for a specific item can be a bit difficult.

“Task tracking done right”

Pros

Keeping tasks organized and documented is much more manageable with this tool. It has made a big difference in how we handle and track our development work.

Cons

The platform can feel quite complex at times and some of the more advanced features, like filtering or sorting the task board, can be difficult to use properly.

“great project management”

Pros

When it comes to running development projects, this really feels like the benchmark. It follows agile methodology closely and does an excellent job supporting that kind of workflow.

Cons

Getting started takes some time because there's definitely a learning curve. On top of that, once everything is configured and the process is already in motion making changes can be difficult.

“Flexible task tracking”

Pros

With agile and development teams in mind, this product offers a lot of flexibility. Creating items for tasks, questions and bugs is easy and assigning them to people or adding deadlines is even simpler which helps keep work organized.

Cons

Getting started and setting everything up looks fairly simple at first but the platform feels packed with far more capability than you can realistically use without proper training. It probably has hundreds of tools worth taking advantage of yet without specific guidance, it is hard to know what they are or how to turn them on.

“Agile collaboration support”

Pros

Working with this tool has been really helpful especially in Agile and Scrum environments. Accessing it is easy which makes it one of the better tools of its kind. Since our team is spread across different locations, it does a good job of keeping everyone aligned and making sure the work stays on track.

Cons

One area that gives us trouble is Epics because they're quite difficult to structure properly in the format.

“Better than email tracking”

Pros

This works much better than handling everything through email. It's simple to keep up with my dev team using assignments, attached documents and comments all in one place.

Cons

Since the app is so widely used at my company, it can be a bit slow at times.

“Accessible planner with limits”

Pros

Planning activities is easy and the web interface is convenient to access.

Cons

A few features are still missing. For instance, you can't customize the card display to show more than three items.

“Flexible layout and typography”

Pros

One thing I really appreciate is how adjustable the layout is. Being able to tweak fonts, paragraphs and other formatting options makes it much more comfortable to work with.

Cons

Reporting side feels a little limited though. I've definitely come across other tools that handle reporting better.