Compare Assembla and Jira 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.2% of reviews)
Mid-Market (43.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$11.50 1 Per Seat Per Month
Free 10 Users Per Month
Assembla
Star Rating
(128)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$11.50 1 Per Seat Per Month
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Star Rating
(7,725)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 10 Users Per Month
Free Trial is available
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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. The customizable workflows allow teams to adapt the tool to their specific needs, making it a strong choice for those who require detailed tracking and management.
- Users say Assembla shines in collaboration features, providing full visibility of team activities. Reviewers appreciate its user-friendly interface, which simplifies project management and enhances team communication, making it particularly appealing for small businesses.
- According to verified reviews, Jira's implementation process is generally quick, with many users praising its intuitive onboarding wizard. This ease of setup can be a significant advantage for teams looking to get started without extensive training.
- Reviewers mention that while Assembla is simple to use, it may not offer the same depth of features as Jira for larger projects. Users appreciate its version control capabilities, but some feel it lacks the advanced tracking functionalities that Jira provides.
- G2 reviewers highlight that both products offer quality support, with Jira receiving positive feedback for its responsiveness. However, Assembla's support is also noted as being on par, which is crucial for teams that may need assistance during project execution.
- Users report that Jira's overall satisfaction ratings are higher, reflecting its robust feature set and adaptability for mid-market companies. In contrast, Assembla is favored by small businesses for its straightforward approach, but it may not meet the complex needs of larger teams.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Assembla
Repos
$11.50
1 Per Seat Per Month
Meet all your Subversion and Git needs, in the cloud
- Git, SVN or Perforce hosting in the cloud.
- Project Management and Wiki tools included
- US- or EU-based Data Center Hosting
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
Assembla
Free Trial is available
Jira
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
114
8.9
6,279
Ease of Use
8.3
113
8.1
6,359
Ease of Setup
8.6
61
8.0
2,551
Ease of Admin
8.5
59
7.7
1,676
Quality of Support
8.2
94
8.3
4,929
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
54
8.6
1,539
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
113
8.4
6,075
Features by Category
Tasks
Not enough data
9.3
690
Not enough data
9.0
631
Not enough data
9.1
659
Not enough data
8.8
610
Not enough data
8.5
573
Not enough data
8.2
557
Not enough data
8.5
585
Not enough data
8.4
507
Projects
Not enough data
9.0
605
Not enough data
8.7
550
Not enough data
8.2
526
Not enough data
8.4
536
Not enough data
8.6
550
Not enough data
7.7
469
Not enough data
9.3
605
Not enough data
8.3
522
Not enough data
8.0
457
Not enough data
8.1
481
Not enough data
8.6
544
Resource Management
Not enough data
8.3
499
Not enough data
8.3
524
Not enough data
8.4
510
Project Monitoring
Not enough data
8.3
498
Not enough data
8.4
508
Not enough data
8.8
569
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.4
438
Not enough data
7.5
437
Agentic AI - Project Management
Not enough data
7.4
305
Not enough data
7.7
304
Not enough data
7.9
333
Not enough data
7.6
303
Not enough data
7.6
307
Not enough data
7.4
303
Not enough data
7.9
316
Bug Reporting
Not enough data
8.8
1779
Not enough data
8.8
1731
Not enough data
8.9
1822
Bug Monitoring
Not enough data
8.6
1724
Not enough data
8.9
1840
Not enough data
8.8
1702
Agentic AI - Bug Tracking
Not enough data
7.6
251
Not enough data
7.7
254
Not enough data
7.6
253
Responses
Not enough data
9.6
35
Not enough data
9.4
35
Not enough data
9.4
35
Automation - AI Agents
Not enough data
8.9
34
Not enough data
9.1
33
Not enough data
9.0
34
Not enough data
9.4
35
Not enough data
9.4
35
Platform
Not enough data
9.4
35
Not enough data
9.5
40
Not enough data
9.4
36
Autonomy - AI Agents
Not enough data
9.1
34
Not enough data
9.2
34
Not enough data
9.2
34
Not enough data
9.1
34
Generative AI
Not enough data
9.2
38
Not enough data
9.2
35
Documentation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
8.4
2680
Not enough data
8.2
2532
Not enough data
8.1
2435
Planning
Not enough data
8.7
3163
Not enough data
8.8
3280
Not enough data
8.8
3064
Not enough data
8.7
3244
Not enough data
8.3
2660
Workflow Management
Not enough data
8.6
3029
Not enough data
8.9
3501
Not enough data
7.9
2266
Not enough data
8.4
2504
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
Assembla and Jira are categorized as Bug Tracking
Unique Categories
Assembla is categorized as Version Control Clients, Version Control Hosting, Peer Code Review, and Secure Code Review
Jira is categorized as Product Management, Project Management, and AI Agents For Business Operations
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Assembla
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
Computer Software
24.0%
Information Technology and Services
22.4%
Internet
4.8%
Marketing and Advertising
4.8%
Computer Games
4.0%
Other
40.0%
Information Technology and Services
23.7%
Computer Software
23.6%
Financial Services
4.7%
Marketing and Advertising
4.2%
Internet
4.1%
Other
39.8%
Discussions
How can I delete file I previously updated on ticket comment ?
1 Comment
MC
Hi Cesare! Thanks for reaching out. Just to clarify, are you asking to remove a file you attached to a ticket?
To remove a file you previously attached...Read more
Can I deploy Assembla on my own AWS, Azure, GCP, or on-premise server?
1 Comment
Official Response from Assembla
Yes! For organizations with high standards around security and compliance, Assembla Enterprise Self Hosted provides a completely self-managed version of the...Read more
Assembla has no more discussions with answers
Is Jira a good tool?
12 Comments
MN
Yes, it is. It's good for having an area to house all tasks required for a scope of work. 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?
9 Comments
SN
With jira we were able to streamline team collaboration by showing the actual status of all the team effort in jira timeline while we conduct Scrum...Read more
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