Compare Jira and SpiraPlan 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (45.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 10 Users Per Month
Starting at $218.99 3 Concurrent users Per Month
Jira
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
Browse all 4 pricing plansSpiraPlan
Star Rating
(65)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (45.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $218.99 3 Concurrent users Per Month
Browse all 6 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Jira excels in task organization and workflow customization, making it a favorite for teams that need to manage tasks, bugs, and sprints effectively. Users appreciate its ability to move tasks through various stages, such as testing and fixing, which enhances tracking efficiency.
- Users say SpiraPlan shines in risk management and traceability, providing a comprehensive view of requirements, tasks, test cases, and bugs all in one system. This integration allows teams to link related items easily, which is particularly beneficial when addressing test failures or defects.
- Reviewers mention that Jira's implementation process is generally quick and intuitive, with many users highlighting the onboarding wizard that helps new users get started without a steep learning curve. This ease of setup is a significant advantage for teams looking to adopt a new tool swiftly.
- According to verified reviews, SpiraPlan offers a more favorable experience in terms of support and product direction, with users noting that the platform feels like a reliable partner in business operations. This aspect is crucial for teams that require consistent support and guidance as they navigate their projects.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Jira has a robust feature set for project management, it sometimes struggles with specific workflow needs, leading to configuration challenges. Users have pointed out that this can hinder the overall user experience, especially for teams with unique processes.
- Users appreciate SpiraPlan's focus on product management and testing, with many stating it is the best tool they have found for these purposes. This specialized focus can be a deciding factor for teams that prioritize these areas over general project management capabilities.
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
SpiraPlan
SpiraPlan - 3 User Saas Edition
Starting at $218.99
3 Concurrent users Per Month
$73.00 per concurrent user per month, billed monthly;
$2,365.09 per year per 3 concurrent users, billed annually.
10% annual purchase discount.
- Includes the software, hosting and support.
- Unlimited support for 1 year from date of purchase;
- 100% money back guarantee
Free Trial
Jira
Free Trial is available
SpiraPlan
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
6,279
9.1
37
Ease of Use
8.1
6,359
8.8
37
Ease of Setup
8.0
2,551
9.2
17
Ease of Admin
7.7
1,676
9.2
10
Quality of Support
8.3
4,929
8.7
37
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
1,539
9.3
10
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
6,075
9.7
37
Features by Category
Tasks
9.3
690
9.1
25
9.0
631
8.9
25
9.1
659
8.9
26
8.8
610
8.9
25
8.5
573
8.7
26
8.2
557
8.5
25
8.5
585
8.7
26
8.4
507
8.8
25
Projects
9.0
605
8.9
25
8.7
550
9.0
24
8.2
526
8.6
24
8.4
536
8.8
24
8.6
550
8.8
24
7.7
469
8.8
22
9.3
605
8.7
24
8.3
522
8.8
24
8.0
457
Feature Not Available
8.1
481
9.0
21
8.6
544
9.1
23
Resource Management
8.3
499
8.5
23
8.3
524
8.8
23
8.4
510
8.6
24
Project Monitoring
8.3
498
9.0
24
8.4
508
9.0
24
8.8
569
9.0
25
Generative AI
7.4
438
8.7
15
7.5
437
8.6
15
Agentic AI - Project Management
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
Not enough data
Bug Reporting
8.8
1779
Not enough data
8.8
1731
Not enough data
8.9
1822
Not enough data
Bug Monitoring
8.6
1724
Not enough data
8.9
1840
Not enough data
8.8
1702
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Bug Tracking
7.6
251
Not enough data
7.7
254
Not enough data
7.6
253
Not enough data
Responses
9.6
35
Not enough data
9.4
35
Not enough data
9.4
35
Not enough data
Automation - AI Agents
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
Not enough data
Platform
9.4
35
Not enough data
9.5
40
Not enough data
9.4
36
Not enough data
Autonomy - AI Agents
9.1
34
Not enough data
9.2
34
Not enough data
9.2
34
Not enough data
9.1
34
Not enough data
Generative AI
9.2
38
Not enough data
9.2
35
Not enough data
Core Lifecycle Management - ALM Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Organization - ALM Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
8.4
2680
8.9
9
8.2
2532
9.0
10
8.1
2435
9.2
10
Planning
8.7
3163
9.2
10
8.8
3280
9.5
10
8.8
3064
8.9
9
8.7
3244
9.3
10
8.3
2660
9.3
10
Workflow Management
8.6
3029
9.5
10
8.9
3501
9.5
10
7.9
2266
9.5
10
8.4
2504
9.5
10
Administration
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
9.3
10
Communication
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
9.3
10
Procedural
Not enough data
9.5
10
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 SpiraPlan are categorized as Product Management and Project Management
Unique Categories
Jira is categorized as Bug Tracking and AI Agents For Business Operations
SpiraPlan is categorized as ALM Software and Requirements Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Jira
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SpiraPlan
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
4.2%
Internet
4.1%
Other
39.8%
Information Technology and Services
22.7%
Computer Software
15.9%
Computer & Network Security
6.8%
Marketing and Advertising
4.5%
Design
4.5%
Other
45.5%
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
Can I have a demo copy of the application to try on my own computer before I purchase?
1 Comment
Official Response from SpiraPlan
We recommend users initially look at our online info, which enables you to learn about all of the features of SpiraPlan. However, once you have decided that...Read more
How do I know if SpiraPlan will run on my web server?
1 Comment
Official Response from SpiraPlan
SpiraPlan runs on any Windows web server that has Microsoft .NET framework version 4.0 and ASP.NET version 4.0 installed. To know for sure, just ask your...Read more
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