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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (70.0% of reviews)
Mid-Market (43.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$12.50
Free 10 Users Per Month
ActiveCollab
Star Rating
(93)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (70.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$12.50
Browse all 3 pricing plansJira
Star Rating
(7,183)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 10 Users Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that while both Jira and ActiveCollab offer strong task management features, Jira excels in its Creation & Assignment capabilities with a score of 8.8 compared to ActiveCollab's 8.6. Reviewers mention that Jira's ability to create and assign tasks is more intuitive, especially for larger teams.
- Reviewers mention that ActiveCollab shines in Ease of Use with a score of 8.9, while Jira scores 8.0. Users on G2 highlight that ActiveCollab's interface is more user-friendly, making it easier for new users to adapt quickly.
- Users say that when it comes to Quality of Support, both products are closely matched, with ActiveCollab slightly ahead at 8.3 versus Jira's 8.2. Reviewers mention that ActiveCollab's support team is more responsive and helpful, particularly for small businesses.
- G2 users report that ActiveCollab outperforms Jira in Mass Updates with a score of 8.3 compared to Jira's 7.9. Reviewers mention that ActiveCollab allows for easier bulk editing of tasks, which is a significant time-saver for project managers.
- Users on G2 highlight that both products are comparable in Planning with scores of 8.6 each, but reviewers mention that Jira's advanced features like GANTT charts provide a more detailed view of project timelines, which is beneficial for complex projects.
- Reviewers mention that while both tools offer Dashboards, ActiveCollab scores higher at 8.7 compared to Jira's 8.5. Users report that ActiveCollab's dashboards are more customizable and visually appealing, making it easier to track project progress at a glance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ActiveCollab
Plus
$12.50
Great for small teams of up to 3 members looking to manage projects and clients.
Billed per month or year (a flat rate of $15 or $12.5 respectively).
- Up to 3 Members
- Unlimited Clients for Free
- Unlimited Projects and Tasks
Jira
Free
Free
10 Users Per Month
Free forever for 10 users
- Unlimited goals, projects, tasks, and forms
- Backlog, list, board, timeline, calendar, and summary views
- Reports and dashboards
Free Trial
ActiveCollab
Free Trial is available
Jira
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
76
8.9
5,879
Ease of Use
8.9
76
8.1
5,949
Ease of Setup
8.6
28
7.9
2,171
Ease of Admin
8.9
30
7.6
1,464
Quality of Support
8.3
68
8.3
4,580
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
29
8.5
1,326
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
73
8.4
5,708
Features by Category
Tasks
8.6
23
|
Verified
9.2
603
8.6
23
|
Verified
8.9
600
8.4
22
|
Verified
9.1
602
8.5
19
|
Verified
8.7
592
7.6
20
|
Verified
8.4
572
8.3
13
8.2
571
8.2
20
|
Verified
8.5
585
8.3
18
|
Verified
8.4
526
Projects
8.6
19
|
Verified
8.9
580
8.4
19
|
Verified
8.7
561
7.7
14
|
Verified
8.2
540
8.2
21
|
Verified
8.4
548
8.4
18
|
Verified
8.6
555
8.6
12
7.7
490
Feature Not Available
9.1
519
8.3
16
|
Verified
8.3
545
Feature Not Available
8.0
484
8.4
20
|
Verified
8.1
491
7.9
16
|
Verified
8.6
529
Resource Management
8.0
18
|
Verified
8.3
525
8.7
14
8.3
530
8.2
18
|
Verified
8.5
525
Project Monitoring
8.1
15
|
Verified
8.4
515
8.4
18
|
Verified
8.4
524
8.7
17
|
Verified
8.7
542
Generative AI
8.7
5
7.4
454
8.7
5
7.5
453
Agentic AI - Project Management
Not enough data
7.4
321
Not enough data
7.7
323
Not enough data
7.8
325
Not enough data
7.6
318
Not enough data
7.6
323
Not enough data
7.5
322
Not enough data
7.9
328
Invoice Generation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Invoice Processing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Invoice Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Optimization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Bug Reporting
Not enough data
8.8
1812
Not enough data
8.7
1770
Not enough data
8.8
1842
Bug Monitoring
Not enough data
8.6
1757
Not enough data
8.9
1858
Not enough data
8.8
1736
Agentic AI - Bug Tracking
Not enough data
7.6
271
Not enough data
7.7
274
Not enough data
7.7
271
Tasks
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Kanban Project Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Kanban Boards
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Task Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Task Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Responses
Not enough data
9.4
37
Not enough data
9.3
37
Not enough data
9.4
37
Automation - AI Agents
Not enough data
8.8
36
Not enough data
9.0
35
Not enough data
8.9
36
Not enough data
9.4
36
Not enough data
9.3
36
Platform
Not enough data
9.3
37
Not enough data
9.4
37
Not enough data
9.2
37
Autonomy - AI Agents
Not enough data
8.9
36
Not enough data
9.0
36
Not enough data
9.2
36
Not enough data
9.0
36
Generative AI
Not enough data
9.1
37
Not enough data
9.1
36
Calendar View
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Shared Calendar
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Accessibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Notifications
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Calendar
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
8.4
2696
Not enough data
8.2
2556
Not enough data
8.1
2466
Planning
Not enough data
8.7
3168
Not enough data
8.8
3247
Not enough data
8.8
2984
Not enough data
8.7
3084
Not enough data
8.3
2686
Workflow Management
Not enough data
8.6
3037
Not enough data
8.8
3286
Not enough data
7.9
2297
Not enough data
8.4
2532
Time Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
7.8
6
Not enough data
6.7
5
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
Mobile Time Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
Platform
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AI Agents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ActiveCollab and Jira are categorized as Project Management
Unique Categories
ActiveCollab is categorized as Task Management, Resource Management, Kanban Project Management, Time Tracking, Calendar, and Invoice Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ActiveCollab
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Jira
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
41.1%
Computer Software
14.4%
Information Technology and Services
7.8%
Graphic Design
4.4%
Media Production
3.3%
Other
28.9%
Information Technology and Services
24.1%
Computer Software
23.7%
Financial Services
4.5%
Internet
4.3%
Marketing and Advertising
4.1%
Other
39.3%
Discussions
ActiveCollab has no discussions with answers
Is Jira a good tool?
12 Comments
MP
Yes, It's very useful, Just start on it and give some time on that.Read more
What are the features of JIRA?
11 Comments
CS
Allows you to setup your project as your team/company flows thru the agile process. You can see what is next in the sprint, where others are, enter your...Read more
How is Jira transforming project management practices in agile software development teams?
8 Comments
VC
help teams plan sprints, manage backlogsRead more
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