Compare ActiveCollab and Jira 
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
(7,582)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.
- G2 reviewers report that Jira excels in task organization, with users highlighting its ability to manage tasks, bugs, and sprints effectively. This customization allows teams to tailor workflows to their specific needs, making it a strong choice for those who require detailed tracking and management.
- Users say that ActiveCollab is particularly user-friendly, with many praising its easy implementation and integration with tools like Hubstaff for time tracking. This simplicity makes it an attractive option for small businesses looking for a straightforward project management solution.
- Reviewers mention that Jira's robust features for moving tasks through various stages—such as testing and fixing—are invaluable for teams focused on software development. This capability is often cited as a key advantage for organizations that prioritize agile methodologies.
- According to verified reviews, ActiveCollab shines in its cloud-based implementation, which allows teams to access the platform without needing extensive hardware infrastructure. Users appreciate the flexibility this offers, especially for remote teams.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Jira has a higher overall satisfaction score, ActiveCollab's ease of use and setup is frequently praised, with users noting that it allows for quick onboarding and project creation, making it ideal for teams that need to get started quickly.
- Users report that both platforms provide solid support, but Jira's extensive feature set can sometimes lead to a steeper learning curve. In contrast, ActiveCollab's intuitive design helps users navigate the platform more easily, which can be a significant advantage for teams with less technical expertise.
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
6,172
Ease of Use
8.9
76
8.1
6,257
Ease of Setup
8.6
28
8.0
2,459
Ease of Admin
8.9
30
7.6
1,574
Quality of Support
8.3
68
8.3
4,851
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
29
8.6
1,436
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
73
8.4
5,992
Features by Category
Tasks
8.6
23
|
Verified
9.3
673
8.6
23
|
Verified
9.0
627
8.4
22
|
Verified
9.1
650
8.5
19
|
Verified
8.8
616
7.6
20
|
Verified
8.5
580
8.3
13
8.2
577
8.2
20
|
Verified
8.5
596
8.3
18
|
Verified
8.5
524
Projects
8.6
19
|
Verified
9.0
611
8.4
19
|
Verified
8.7
560
7.7
14
|
Verified
8.2
542
8.2
21
|
Verified
8.5
551
8.4
18
|
Verified
8.6
565
8.6
12
7.8
486
Feature Not Available
9.2
602
8.3
16
|
Verified
8.3
541
Feature Not Available
8.1
474
8.4
20
|
Verified
8.1
495
7.9
16
|
Verified
8.7
557
Resource Management
8.0
18
|
Verified
8.3
517
8.7
14
8.4
541
8.2
18
|
Verified
8.5
524
Project Monitoring
8.1
15
|
Verified
8.4
515
8.4
18
|
Verified
8.4
524
8.7
17
|
Verified
8.8
577
Generative AI
8.7
5
7.4
452
8.7
5
7.5
450
Agentic AI - Project Management
Not enough data
7.4
317
Not enough data
7.7
316
Not enough data
7.9
342
Not enough data
7.7
315
Not enough data
7.6
319
Not enough data
7.4
315
Not enough data
7.9
327
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
1800
Not enough data
8.8
1754
Not enough data
8.9
1840
Bug Monitoring
Not enough data
8.6
1747
Not enough data
8.9
1859
Not enough data
8.8
1726
Agentic AI - Bug Tracking
Not enough data
7.7
264
Not enough data
7.8
265
Not enough data
7.6
265
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
9.5
39
Not enough data
9.4
39
Not enough data
9.4
39
Automation - AI Agents
Not enough data
9.0
38
Not enough data
9.1
37
Not enough data
9.0
38
Not enough data
9.4
38
Not enough data
9.4
38
Platform
Not enough data
9.4
39
Not enough data
9.5
43
Not enough data
9.3
40
Autonomy - AI Agents
Not enough data
9.0
38
Not enough data
9.2
38
Not enough data
9.3
38
Not enough data
9.1
38
Generative AI
Not enough data
9.2
42
Not enough data
9.2
39
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
2706
Not enough data
8.2
2557
Not enough data
8.2
2463
Planning
Not enough data
8.7
3182
Not enough data
8.8
3290
Not enough data
8.8
3060
Not enough data
8.7
3223
Not enough data
8.3
2687
Workflow Management
Not enough data
8.6
3053
Not enough data
8.9
3453
Not enough data
7.9
2297
Not enough data
8.4
2529
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%
Automotive
3.3%
Other
28.9%
Information Technology and Services
23.9%
Computer Software
23.6%
Financial Services
4.6%
Internet
4.1%
Marketing and Advertising
4.1%
Other
39.6%
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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