Compare Jira and Microsoft Project Server 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.7% of reviews)
Enterprise (45.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 10 Users Per Month
$30 per user per month
Jira
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 plansMicrosoft Project Server
Star Rating
(184)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$30 per user per month
Browse all 3 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 preferred choice for agile project management.
- Users say Microsoft Project Server provides a seamless way to centralize projects, timelines, and resources, which enhances team alignment. Reviewers appreciate the smooth coordination it offers, eliminating the need to sift through multiple spreadsheets.
- According to verified reviews, Jira's implementation process is notably quick and intuitive, with many users praising its onboarding wizard. This ease of setup contrasts with Microsoft Project Server, where some users have mentioned a steeper learning curve and the need for more training.
- Reviewers mention that Jira's flexibility in moving tasks through various stages—like testing and fixing—makes it particularly useful for tracking bugs. This feature is a significant advantage for teams focused on software development and quality assurance.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Microsoft Project Server is easy to use and has a lot of features, it may not be as robust in handling agile methodologies compared to Jira. Users looking for a tool that supports Kanban and sprints may find Jira more aligned with their needs.
- Users report that Jira's overall satisfaction ratings are significantly higher, reflecting a strong preference among users for its usability and feature set. In contrast, Microsoft Project Server, while functional, has received fewer recent reviews, indicating a potential gap in user engagement and satisfaction.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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
Jira
Free Trial is available
Microsoft Project Server
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
6,172
8.4
127
Ease of Use
8.1
6,257
7.6
126
Ease of Setup
8.0
2,459
7.1
52
Ease of Admin
7.6
1,574
7.3
49
Quality of Support
8.3
4,851
7.8
112
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
1,436
7.8
47
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
5,992
7.2
122
Features by Category
Tasks
9.3
673
8.3
60
|
Verified
9.0
627
8.6
63
|
Verified
9.1
650
8.4
62
|
Verified
8.8
616
7.9
59
|
Verified
8.5
580
Feature Not Available
8.2
577
7.6
57
|
Verified
8.5
596
7.5
58
|
Verified
8.5
524
Feature Not Available
Projects
9.0
611
8.8
63
|
Verified
8.7
560
8.6
60
|
Verified
8.2
542
8.9
61
|
Verified
8.5
551
8.8
61
|
Verified
8.6
565
8.3
60
|
Verified
7.8
486
7.5
59
|
Verified
9.2
602
7.7
59
|
Verified
8.3
541
8.0
58
|
Verified
8.1
474
Feature Not Available
8.1
495
7.4
58
|
Verified
8.7
557
7.7
55
|
Verified
Resource Management
8.3
517
8.2
60
|
Verified
8.4
541
8.0
61
|
Verified
8.5
524
8.5
62
|
Verified
Project Monitoring
8.4
515
7.9
58
|
Verified
8.4
524
8.5
63
|
Verified
8.8
577
7.8
61
|
Verified
Generative AI
7.4
452
7.6
16
7.5
450
7.5
16
Agentic AI - Project Management
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
Not enough data
Bug Reporting
8.8
1800
Not enough data
8.8
1754
Not enough data
8.9
1840
Not enough data
Bug Monitoring
8.6
1747
Not enough data
8.9
1859
Not enough data
8.8
1726
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Bug Tracking
7.7
264
Not enough data
7.8
265
Not enough data
7.6
265
Not enough data
Responses
9.5
39
Not enough data
9.4
39
Not enough data
9.4
39
Not enough data
Automation - AI Agents
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
Not enough data
Platform
9.4
39
Not enough data
9.5
43
Not enough data
9.3
40
Not enough data
Autonomy - AI Agents
9.0
38
Not enough data
9.2
38
Not enough data
9.3
38
Not enough data
9.1
38
Not enough data
Generative AI
9.2
42
Not enough data
9.2
39
Not enough data
Communication
8.4
2706
Not enough data
8.2
2557
Not enough data
8.2
2463
Not enough data
Planning
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
Not enough data
Workflow Management
8.6
3053
Not enough data
8.9
3453
Not enough data
7.9
2297
Not enough data
8.4
2529
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
Jira and Microsoft Project Server are categorized as Project Management
Unique Categories
Microsoft Project Server has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Jira
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft Project Server
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
23.9%
Computer Software
23.6%
Financial Services
4.6%
Internet
4.1%
Marketing and Advertising
4.1%
Other
39.6%
Information Technology and Services
16.7%
Computer Software
8.6%
Construction
6.8%
Education Management
4.3%
Telecommunications
3.7%
Other
59.9%
Discussions
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
Is it well suited for any type of project?
2 Comments
MF
sure , it supports project, programs and portfolio management ,planning and tracking
i have used with many governmental clients
to manage roadmap,...Read more
How can I use it for Small-Scale Projects?
1 Comment
RM
Yes, you can use it for any size of organisation Read more
Microsoft Project Server has no more discussions with answers
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