Compare Jira and RationalPlan 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (52.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 10 Users Per Month
Free
Jira
Star Rating
(7,675)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
Browse all 4 pricing plansRationalPlan
Star Rating
(23)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 8 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Jira excels in task organization, with features that allow users to customize workflows effectively. Many users appreciate its ability to manage tasks, bugs, and sprints, making it a robust tool for tracking progress through various stages of development.
- Users say that RationalPlan offers an intuitive planning experience, which is highlighted by its Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) feature and risk management capabilities. This makes it stand out for users who prioritize project planning and risk assessment, although it may not have the same level of task management features as Jira.
- Reviewers mention that Jira's implementation process is quick and user-friendly, with an intuitive onboarding wizard that helps new users get started without a steep learning curve. In contrast, RationalPlan users have noted that while it is easy to use, it may require some initial thought to navigate its features effectively.
- According to verified reviews, Jira has a significantly larger user base, which contributes to its higher overall satisfaction ratings. With thousands of reviews, users feel confident in its reliability and support, while RationalPlan's limited number of reviews may raise questions about its long-term viability and community support.
- Users highlight that Jira's support quality is commendable, with many praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. In contrast, RationalPlan users have rated its support even higher, indicating a strong commitment to customer service, which can be a crucial factor for businesses needing assistance.
- Reviewers note that while both products offer free entry-level pricing, Jira's extensive feature set and flexibility make it a more appealing choice for mid-market companies. RationalPlan, while effective for small businesses, may not scale as well for larger teams or more complex projects.
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
RationalPlan
Cloud Free
Free
Cloud service for project portfolio management, work management and collaboration
- 2 projects
- 100 tasks
- 5 MB storage
Free Trial
Jira
Free Trial is available
RationalPlan
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
6,241
8.5
18
Ease of Use
8.1
6,320
8.0
18
Ease of Setup
8.0
2,515
7.9
8
Ease of Admin
7.7
1,638
7.9
8
Quality of Support
8.3
4,898
9.5
11
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
1,500
8.8
8
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
6,042
9.3
17
Features by Category
Tasks
9.3
676
Not enough data
9.0
625
Not enough data
9.1
649
Not enough data
8.8
606
Not enough data
8.5
570
Not enough data
8.2
558
Not enough data
8.5
582
Not enough data
8.4
506
Not enough data
Projects
8.9
600
Not enough data
8.7
549
Not enough data
8.2
528
Not enough data
8.4
538
Not enough data
8.6
550
Not enough data
7.7
473
Not enough data
9.2
596
Not enough data
8.3
524
Not enough data
8.0
460
Not enough data
8.1
482
Not enough data
8.6
545
Not enough data
Resource Management
8.3
502
Not enough data
8.3
526
Not enough data
8.4
510
Not enough data
Project Monitoring
8.4
501
Not enough data
8.4
511
Not enough data
8.8
568
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.4
440
Not enough data
7.5
439
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Management
7.4
307
Not enough data
7.7
307
Not enough data
7.9
336
Not enough data
7.6
305
Not enough data
7.6
310
Not enough data
7.4
306
Not enough data
7.9
320
Not enough data
Bug Reporting
8.8
1779
Not enough data
8.8
1732
Not enough data
8.9
1820
Not enough data
Bug Monitoring
8.6
1724
Not enough data
8.9
1839
Not enough data
8.8
1703
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Bug Tracking
7.6
252
Not enough data
7.7
255
Not enough data
7.6
254
Not enough data
Responses
9.5
36
Not enough data
9.4
36
Not enough data
9.4
36
Not enough data
Automation - AI Agents
8.9
35
Not enough data
9.1
34
Not enough data
9.0
35
Not enough data
9.4
36
Not enough data
9.3
35
Not enough data
Platform
9.4
36
Not enough data
9.5
41
Not enough data
9.3
37
Not enough data
Autonomy - AI Agents
9.0
35
Not enough data
9.1
35
Not enough data
9.2
35
Not enough data
9.1
35
Not enough data
Generative AI
9.1
39
Not enough data
9.2
36
Not enough data
Communication
8.4
2681
Not enough data
8.2
2532
Not enough data
8.1
2437
Not enough data
Planning
8.7
3162
Not enough data
8.8
3273
Not enough data
8.8
3057
Not enough data
8.7
3235
Not enough data
8.3
2661
Not enough data
Workflow Management
8.6
3030
Not enough data
8.9
3480
Not enough data
7.9
2268
Not enough data
8.4
2504
Not enough data
Time Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Mobile Time Tracking
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Administration
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
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
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
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 RationalPlan are categorized as Project Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Jira
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
RationalPlan
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
23.7%
Computer Software
23.6%
Financial Services
4.7%
Marketing and Advertising
4.1%
Internet
4.1%
Other
39.7%
Research
9.5%
Renewables & Environment
9.5%
Information Technology and Services
9.5%
Hospital & Health Care
9.5%
Construction
9.5%
Other
52.4%
Discussions
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
RationalPlan has no discussions with answers
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