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Compare BQE CORE and Jira 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.8% of reviews)
Mid-Market (43.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free 10 Users Per Month
BQE CORE
Star Rating
(447)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about BQE COREJira
Star Rating
(7,333)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.9% 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 overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to BQE CORE. Users appreciate its robust project management capabilities, highlighting features like customizable workflows and effective task tracking that enhance visibility and adaptability in agile environments.
- Users say that while both platforms are relatively easy to set up, Jira is often praised for its intuitive onboarding process. Recent feedback indicates that users find it straightforward to manage everything from backlog creation to user stories, making it a valuable tool for project management.
- Reviewers mention that BQE CORE shines in providing an all-in-one solution for small businesses, integrating time tracking, accounting, and project management into a single platform. This feature is particularly beneficial for users who prefer not to juggle multiple tools, as noted by a user who described it as a "game-changer" for managing projects and budgets.
- According to verified reviews, Jira's extensive feature set, including advanced issue tracking and task prioritization, is a standout aspect that users find indispensable. Reviewers specifically highlight the ability to create tickets for new feature requirements and track their status, which streamlines workflow management.
- Users report that BQE CORE offers excellent support and training resources, which can be particularly advantageous for smaller firms with limited options. This support helps users navigate the platform effectively, as one reviewer noted the ease of setup and the ability to select relevant modules for their needs.
- Reviewers mention that while BQE CORE has a strong focus on time and expense tracking, Jira's capabilities in project planning and task management are often seen as more comprehensive. Users appreciate Jira's detailed planning features, such as GANTT charts and project maps, which facilitate better project oversight and scheduling.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BQE CORE
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
BQE CORE
Free Trial is available
Jira
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
347
8.9
5,986
Ease of Use
8.5
350
8.1
6,060
Ease of Setup
7.3
137
8.0
2,276
Ease of Admin
7.8
117
7.6
1,485
Quality of Support
9.0
293
8.3
4,677
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
125
8.5
1,348
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
305
8.4
5,813
Features by Category
Expense Reports
8.4
121
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
72
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
78
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
89
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
104
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
48
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
62
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Travel Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
58
|
Verified
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
8.5
179
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
121
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
160
|
Verified
Not enough data
Mobile
8.7
82
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
87
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
7.0
54
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
70
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administration
8.1
43
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administration
8.0
130
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
175
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
146
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
116
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
184
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
8.4
190
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
111
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
99
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
192
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
137
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
General Ledger
8.2
53
Not enough data
7.5
38
Not enough data
7.7
42
Not enough data
Accounts Receivable
8.0
68
Not enough data
8.0
39
Not enough data
8.0
38
Not enough data
Accounts Payable
8.1
33
Not enough data
8.2
56
Not enough data
7.5
38
Not enough data
Other Functionality
6.7
32
Not enough data
6.6
31
Not enough data
6.4
30
Not enough data
6.4
33
Not enough data
7.2
32
Not enough data
8.4
47
Not enough data
7.8
40
Not enough data
9.2
76
Not enough data
Reporting & Analytics
8.5
55
Not enough data
7.9
60
Not enough data
7.9
54
Not enough data
8.6
69
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
59
Not enough data
8.3
51
Not enough data
8.7
67
Not enough data
7.6
31
Not enough data
8.0
66
Not enough data
8.6
45
Not enough data
Integration
7.7
40
Not enough data
7.4
33
Not enough data
7.1
28
Not enough data
Cash Flow
7.9
39
Not enough data
8.5
56
Not enough data
8.2
42
Not enough data
Budgeting & Forecasting
7.9
54
Not enough data
8.4
34
Not enough data
7.5
28
Not enough data
7.9
48
Not enough data
Revenue
8.2
35
Not enough data
8.3
35
Not enough data
7.8
29
Not enough data
Payroll
7.2
29
Not enough data
7.4
29
Not enough data
7.8
27
Not enough data
8.4
46
Not enough data
AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Mobile Applications - Accounting
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
Agentic AI - Accounting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tasks
8.5
86
9.2
644
8.3
67
8.9
618
8.3
71
9.1
627
8.4
62
8.7
610
8.0
48
8.5
585
8.1
61
8.1
582
8.3
56
8.5
594
8.4
65
8.4
531
Projects
8.3
62
8.9
608
8.0
50
8.7
567
7.5
44
8.2
546
8.2
61
8.4
552
8.1
59
8.6
567
8.3
78
7.7
492
8.0
53
9.2
563
7.8
68
8.3
550
7.9
43
8.0
485
9.0
106
8.1
497
8.3
44
8.6
549
Resource Management
8.2
51
8.3
526
8.2
49
8.3
538
8.3
56
8.5
528
Project Monitoring
7.9
45
8.4
518
8.0
58
8.4
528
8.4
96
8.7
560
Generative AI
7.9
13
7.4
457
7.8
13
7.5
454
Agentic AI - Project Management
Not enough data
7.4
323
Not enough data
7.7
324
Not enough data
7.8
337
Not enough data
7.6
319
Not enough data
7.6
324
Not enough data
7.5
322
Not enough data
7.9
329
Bug Reporting
Not enough data
8.8
1817
Not enough data
8.8
1773
Not enough data
8.9
1848
Bug Monitoring
Not enough data
8.6
1761
Not enough data
8.9
1869
Not enough data
8.8
1739
Agentic AI - Bug Tracking
Not enough data
7.6
274
Not enough data
7.7
277
Not enough data
7.7
275
Customer Management
7.8
19
Not enough data
8.1
12
Not enough data
6.4
13
Not enough data
6.9
13
Not enough data
Project Management
7.9
19
Not enough data
8.1
19
Not enough data
8.1
15
Not enough data
7.8
17
Not enough data
Accounting
8.4
19
Not enough data
8.6
20
Not enough data
8.2
17
Not enough data
8.3
19
Not enough data
8.3
18
Not enough data
Portfolio Management
7.4
15
Not enough data
7.6
14
Not enough data
7.0
11
Not enough data
6.8
11
Not enough data
Analytics
7.6
15
Not enough data
8.0
18
Not enough data
7.0
15
Not enough data
Administration
7.7
14
Not enough data
8.1
21
Not enough data
8.0
17
Not enough data
Platform
7.1
15
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
7.5
18
Not enough data
6.3
13
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.0
5
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
Artificial Intelligence - Professional Services Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Professional Services Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation
9.0
70
Not enough data
8.5
69
Not enough data
8.9
64
Not enough data
Administration
9.0
68
Not enough data
8.8
54
Not enough data
9.1
70
Not enough data
Project management
8.7
52
Not enough data
8.4
42
Not enough data
8.8
55
Not enough data
8.5
47
Not enough data
8.6
53
Not enough data
8.2
37
Not enough data
8.9
77
Not enough data
Workload
8.4
53
Not enough data
8.5
44
Not enough data
8.4
47
Not enough data
8.7
51
Not enough data
Communication & Collaboration
8.2
38
Not enough data
8.8
52
Not enough data
8.4
44
Not enough data
Cost Management
8.8
63
Not enough data
9.4
76
Not enough data
9.1
65
Not enough data
Integration
8.3
36
Not enough data
8.3
47
Not enough data
8.1
34
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.3
11
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Work 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
Responses
Not enough data
9.4
36
Not enough data
9.4
36
Not enough data
9.4
36
Automation - AI Agents
Not enough data
8.9
35
Not enough data
9.0
34
Not enough data
9.0
35
Not enough data
9.4
35
Not enough data
9.3
35
Platform
Not enough data
9.3
36
Not enough data
9.4
37
Not enough data
9.3
36
Autonomy - AI Agents
Not enough data
9.0
35
Not enough data
9.1
35
Not enough data
9.2
35
Not enough data
9.0
35
Generative AI
Not enough data
9.2
38
Not enough data
9.1
35
Bill Generation
8.2
122
Not enough data
8.6
107
Not enough data
8.3
86
Not enough data
Bill Processing
8.5
84
Not enough data
8.9
115
Not enough data
8.6
119
Not enough data
Integration
8.4
108
Not enough data
8.5
121
Not enough data
7.6
61
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Billing
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
2563
Not enough data
8.2
2474
Planning
Not enough data
8.7
3187
Not enough data
8.8
3268
Not enough data
8.8
3008
Not enough data
8.7
3135
Not enough data
8.3
2694
Workflow Management
Not enough data
8.6
3052
Not enough data
8.8
3339
Not enough data
7.9
2305
Not enough data
8.4
2539
Time Tracking
9.0
223
Not enough data
9.1
219
Not enough data
8.9
208
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
8.5
179
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
121
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
160
|
Verified
Not enough data
Mobile Time Tracking
9.1
209
Not enough data
Administration
8.0
130
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
175
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
146
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
116
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
184
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
8.4
190
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
111
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
99
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
192
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
137
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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
BQE CORE and Jira are categorized as Project Management
Unique Categories
BQE CORE is categorized as Work Management, Time Tracking, Expense Management, Professional Services Automation, Billing, and Accounting
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BQE CORE
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
Architecture & Planning
34.0%
Civil Engineering
19.5%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
6.0%
Accounting
6.0%
Design
3.9%
Other
30.6%
Information Technology and Services
24.1%
Computer Software
23.6%
Financial Services
4.5%
Internet
4.3%
Marketing and Advertising
4.1%
Other
39.3%
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Can I evaluate Core on a trial basis?
1 Comment
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Yes. You can sign up for Core on a 15-day trial period and explore all its features.
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1 Comment
Official Response from BQE CORE
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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
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11 Comments
CS
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8 Comments
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