Compare Azure Boards and Jira 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (43.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free 10 Users Per Month
Azure Boards
Star Rating
(138)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Azure BoardsJira
Star Rating
(7,582)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. One user noted that it allows for easy tracking of bugs through various stages, making it a powerful tool for development teams.
- Users say Azure Boards provides a centralized platform for tracking project progress, which is particularly beneficial for teams managing multiple workflows. Reviewers appreciate its clear visibility into job status and the ability to log key production activities, making it a solid choice for enterprise-level projects.
- Reviewers mention that Jira's implementation process is generally smooth, with many users praising its intuitive onboarding features. This ease of setup is a significant advantage for teams looking to get started quickly without extensive training.
- According to verified reviews, Azure Boards shines in its user interface, with users finding it easy to navigate different boards and cards. This simplicity helps teams stay organized and connected to their development workflows, enhancing overall productivity.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Jira has a broader range of features, Azure Boards offers strong support for agile methodologies, particularly with its sprint boards and backlog management. Users appreciate how these features help them visualize their work and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Users report that Jira's extensive customization options can sometimes lead to configuration challenges, making it less user-friendly for teams with specific workflow needs. In contrast, Azure Boards is often praised for its straightforward approach, which can be more accessible for teams new to project management tools.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Azure Boards
No pricing availableJira
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
Azure Boards
No trial information availableJira
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
106
8.9
6,175
Ease of Use
8.8
109
8.1
6,259
Ease of Setup
8.5
48
8.0
2,460
Ease of Admin
8.5
39
7.6
1,575
Quality of Support
8.6
90
8.3
4,853
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
34
8.6
1,436
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
101
8.4
5,994
Features by Category
Tasks
Not enough data
9.3
674
Not enough data
9.0
628
Not enough data
9.1
651
Not enough data
8.8
616
Not enough data
8.5
581
Not enough data
8.2
577
Not enough data
8.5
597
Not enough data
8.5
524
Projects
Not enough data
8.9
612
Not enough data
8.7
561
Not enough data
8.2
542
Not enough data
8.5
552
Not enough data
8.6
565
Not enough data
7.8
486
Not enough data
9.2
602
Not enough data
8.3
541
Not enough data
8.1
474
Not enough data
8.1
495
Not enough data
8.7
557
Resource Management
Not enough data
8.3
517
Not enough data
8.4
541
Not enough data
8.5
524
Project Monitoring
Not enough data
8.4
516
Not enough data
8.4
524
Not enough data
8.8
577
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.4
452
Not enough data
7.5
450
Agentic AI - Project Management
Not enough data
7.4
317
Not enough data
7.7
316
Not enough data
7.9
343
Not enough data
7.7
315
Not enough data
7.6
319
Not enough data
7.4
315
Not enough data
7.9
327
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
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
Communication
9.0
10
8.4
2706
8.9
9
8.2
2558
8.8
8
8.2
2463
Planning
9.3
10
8.7
3183
8.8
12
8.8
3291
8.8
13
8.8
3060
9.0
8
8.7
3225
8.7
9
8.3
2687
Workflow Management
8.3
11
8.6
3053
9.0
14
8.9
3454
8.3
8
7.9
2297
8.8
10
8.4
2529
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
Azure Boards and Jira are categorized as Product Management
Unique Categories
Azure Boards has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Azure Boards
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
Information Technology and Services
31.8%
Computer Software
13.6%
Financial Services
6.1%
Oil & Energy
3.8%
Higher Education
3.0%
Other
41.7%
Information Technology and Services
23.9%
Computer Software
23.6%
Financial Services
4.6%
Marketing and Advertising
4.1%
Internet
4.1%
Other
39.6%
Discussions
What's the best way to add performance to Projects
1 Comment
HD
You can create your own agent machines that can run locally or via Virtual Machines in a data center, including Azure (via IaaS). These have been known to...Read more
This worked really well for us in Agile projects, are there good success stories of using this in waterfall methodology?
1 Comment
HD
Yes, no matter the project metrology (we use agile, interactive, and waterfall), Azure Pipelines works well for both build and release automation to multiple...Read more
Azure Boards has no more 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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