Jira Software Reviews

“task tracking win”

Pros

Compared with other tools I've tried, this one makes organizing tasks and staying on top of job responsibilities much more manageable.

Cons

There's still a bit of a learning curve and the filters can feel somewhat tough to use.

“packed with options”

Pros

There are tons of options available. You can customize it in a lot of different ways and the team at Confluence even handles a good portion of the setup and work for you.

Cons

At the beginning, it was a lot to absorb when I first started exploring it. There may be simpler ways to introduce everything but that really should be built into the software's own onboarding.

“integration powerhouse”

Pros

Creating user stories is pretty easy, the workflows can be customized to fit different processes and the search feature works well. It's also helpful that it integrates with Bitbucket and Jenkins.

Cons

The pricing feels too expensive. Versioning can be hard to manage and there's no command-line interface available.

“scrum-friendly integrations”

Pros

Using this tool has been pretty easy. It connects well with Bitbucket, Bamboo and Confluence which makes it really convenient to keep everything linked in one workflow.

Cons

One issue I've noticed is that the scrum page can be slow to load especially when it's packed with a lot of stories.

“connects remote teams”

Pros

It does a really good job of keeping everyone informed which is especially helpful when your employees are spread across different locations.

Cons

Getting started can be challenging because there's a fairly steep learning curve at the beginning.

“clean UI visibility”

Pros

Navigating through the platform feels very easy thanks to the clean interface and getting to the features I need is quick. It also gives the whole team clear visibility and the different permission levels are really useful for managing access properly.

Cons

The mobile app could use some improvement although it still gets the job done.

“better communication”

Pros

Being able to communicate across different teams has been really helpful.

Cons

At times some of the notifications can feel a bit overwhelming.

“clear routing process”

Pros

Assigning work to different departments is easy and it's always clear which stage the process is currently at.

Cons

It can become a bit confusing because there is so much information stored in the system.

“deep ticket customization”

Pros

The level of customization is incredible, almost overwhelming in a good way with how specific you can get. It lets you add very fine details that really help with help desk workflows and ticket tracking.

Cons

Getting everything set up was frustrating and definitely took a while. With that much customization, the tradeoff is a more complex setup process and it's not the kind of cookie-cutter solution you can just roll out quickly.

“centralized tracking”

Pros

Having everything for a project in one central place makes a big difference for tracking progress and team communication. Any member of the team can jump in and access what they need and it cuts out the hassle of copying people on emails, following long message chains or constantly checking on status updates.

Cons

Because the platform comes with so many features, not everything feels simple right away. New users may run into a bit of a learning curve when trying to set up the most effective project tile. That said, the help articles are detailed and with a little self-guided learning, the page can be customized well.

“industry tracking standard”

Pros

At this point, it feels like a benchmark product for the year. If you're checking this review because you need something in this category, there's a good chance this is exactly what you're after. It's powerful, dependable and comes ready out of the box with all the features needed for bug tracking, issue tracking and project management.

Cons

Using it from the user side isn't as easy as it should be. Some parts really need to be redesigned to make everyday use faster and more simple. It's also not cheap.

“powerful filters”

Pros

Filtering tools are excellent and the platform feels very user-friendly. Once the filters are set up the right way, it becomes simple to view exactly the information you need right when you need it.

Cons

I haven't run into any issues with it. The software has worked really well for us and there are plenty of templates and views available to choose from.

“custom integration support”

Pros

There are plenty of customization options and it also connects well with tools like GitLab and others.

Cons

Setting up issue flows can be tricky at times and it's not always possible to build exactly what you need. That said, once you spend some time with it and get familiar with how it works, it becomes much more manageable.

“time-saving shortcuts”

Pros

Handling tickets every day can take up a lot of time so discovering how many shortcuts this tool offers was a huge help. Whether on Mac or Windows, it works really well with just the keyboard which makes daily tasks much faster.

Cons

The design and overall look can feel a bit old-fashioned at times and not very modern but it doesn't really affect how usable the software is.

“task and defect control”

Pros

It works well inside projects for keeping individual tasks and defects organized and under control. There are plenty of useful options in the product too especially when it comes to filtering tasks by group, progress, type and similar criteria.

Cons

It does take a bit of research to understand everything the product can offer for your specific needs. Not all of the available options are visible right away so some features can be easy to miss at first.

“ticketing collaboration”

Pros

Right out of the gate, this platform feels incredibly full-featured. It comes with a wide range of tools that help support teams communicate internally and also stay connected with users submitting help desk tickets. It also provides strong issue and task tracking and opening and closing tickets is very easy.

Cons

Getting started can be a bit challenging for first-time users because the learning curve is somewhat steep. A few features are also labeled differently than in comparable applications. Other than that, it's an excellent tool.

“best issue tracker”

Pros

Out of all the issue tracking tools I've worked with, this one has been the best without question. It doesn't box you into a specific development methodology which makes it much more flexible to use. The support for custom workflows is excellent, bug tracking moves cleanly through the different stages of development and my favorite part is being able to see exactly which features are included in each software release.

Cons

There really isn't much to complain about. That said, the Android app could definitely use some improvement.

“cross-team connector”

Pros

From a non-technical perspective, this is a helpful way to stay updated on what the company is doing with software upgrades and bug fixes. On the technical side, it also seems to do a good job of connecting the tech team, developers and end users.

Cons

Being part of the non-technical team, I can say it can feel a bit confusing to use although that may be tied more to surrounding issues than the software itself. It might work better if there were one version for technical staff to log into and another, more understandable version designed specifically for non-technical employees.

“great mobile experience”

Pros

It is pretty easy to use and the plugin options are excellent. The mobile app is by far one of the best parts of the platform.

Cons

Changing settings or making adjustments feels very convoluted and difficult. There's also no real way to run analytics on tickets that are submitted in a custom format.

“team tracking solution”

Pros

Handling issue tracking and agile project management with this tool feels very detailed and organized. Large pieces of work can be divided into smaller tasks and assigned to team members according to their roles, along with start dates, estimated completion time, due dates and other useful details. Team members are also able to add work logs for every task assigned to them. On top of that, it helps monitor everyone's daily progress and produce monthly reports. It is also very practical for checking which tasks still need to be started which ones are currently in progress and which have already been completed. For software development teams, this is a really valuable tool. The interface is good and it offers many other helpful features as well.

Cons

Because the platform includes so many services and features, it can feel a little hard to understand at the beginning.