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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.8% of reviews)
Enterprise (50.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 10 Users Per Month
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Jira
Star Rating
(7,448)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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Star Rating
(1,145)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (50.3% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Jira excels in project management capabilities, with users praising its ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines seamlessly. One user highlighted how easy it is to assign work and track team progress across various projects, making it a favorite for agile teams.
- Users say that Workfront provides robust reporting tools and flexible customization options, which help tailor projects to specific needs. Reviewers appreciate how it brings structure and visibility to complex work, allowing teams to see priorities and timelines clearly, thus enhancing collaboration.
- According to verified reviews, Jira's user interface is frequently commended for its speed and ease of use, particularly when filtering bugs and categorizing tasks. This intuitive design helps streamline processes, making it a preferred choice for teams focused on efficiency.
- Reviewers mention that while Workfront is strong in managing and approving projects in one place, some users find it less intuitive than Jira, particularly during the setup phase. This can lead to a steeper learning curve for new users, as noted by those who experienced challenges with initial configuration.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Jira's high satisfaction scores reflect its effectiveness in meeting user requirements, with features like to-do lists and task prioritization receiving particular praise. Users feel empowered to keep track of their work without hassle, which is crucial for maintaining productivity.
- Users report that while both tools offer solid support, Jira's overall quality and satisfaction metrics are notably higher, indicating a more favorable experience for users seeking reliable assistance. This is particularly important for teams that rely on timely support to resolve issues quickly.
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
Workfront
Select
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Essential work management capabilities to collaborate, execute, and accelerate work.
- Work management
- Demand management
- Resource management
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Jira
Free Trial is available
Workfront
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
6,070
8.4
922
Ease of Use
8.1
6,148
7.8
962
Ease of Setup
8.0
2,359
7.1
404
Ease of Admin
7.6
1,506
7.9
341
Quality of Support
8.3
4,754
8.2
781
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
1,369
8.4
320
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
5,896
8.1
915
Features by Category
Tasks
9.3
665
8.8
218
|
Verified
9.0
632
8.9
219
|
Verified
9.1
650
8.8
218
|
Verified
8.7
621
8.6
210
|
Verified
8.5
591
8.5
207
|
Verified
8.2
590
8.3
199
|
Verified
8.5
603
8.4
200
|
Verified
8.4
536
8.5
198
|
Verified
Projects
8.9
617
8.9
207
|
Verified
8.7
572
8.6
200
|
Verified
8.2
555
8.2
185
|
Verified
8.4
559
8.4
201
|
Verified
8.6
577
8.4
198
|
Verified
7.8
497
8.3
182
|
Verified
9.2
598
8.5
195
|
Verified
8.3
556
8.6
198
|
Verified
8.1
489
8.3
181
|
Verified
8.1
506
8.5
189
|
Verified
8.6
564
8.4
180
|
Verified
Resource Management
8.3
529
8.4
184
|
Verified
8.3
549
8.5
190
|
Verified
8.5
535
8.5
194
|
Verified
Project Monitoring
8.4
526
8.4
178
|
Verified
8.4
535
8.6
186
|
Verified
8.7
582
8.6
193
|
Verified
Generative AI
7.4
463
6.2
67
7.5
459
6.4
67
Agentic AI - Project Management
7.4
326
6.3
31
7.7
327
6.6
32
7.9
351
6.6
32
7.6
322
5.9
31
7.6
327
6.0
31
7.5
325
6.3
31
7.9
333
6.6
31
Setup
Not enough data
8.5
32
Not enough data
7.9
32
Not enough data
8.2
31
Not enough data
7.8
32
Management
Not enough data
7.4
32
Not enough data
8.4
32
Not enough data
7.7
31
Generative AI
Not enough data
5.9
29
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
Not enough data
5.7
18
Not enough data
5.8
17
Not enough data
5.8
18
Not enough data
6.2
18
Not enough data
5.5
18
Not enough data
6.0
18
Not enough data
6.1
18
Planning
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
8.1
13
Not enough data
7.9
14
Optimization
Not enough data
8.1
14
Not enough data
7.4
13
Not enough data
6.7
13
Bug Reporting
8.8
1815
Not enough data
8.8
1771
Not enough data
8.9
1852
Not enough data
Bug Monitoring
8.6
1762
Not enough data
8.9
1872
Not enough data
8.8
1740
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Bug Tracking
7.6
274
Not enough data
7.7
277
Not enough data
7.7
275
Not enough data
Prepare
Not enough data
8.4
18
Not enough data
8.1
18
Not enough data
7.9
18
Not enough data
8.0
18
Plan
Not enough data
8.4
18
Not enough data
8.1
19
Not enough data
9.2
19
Not enough data
8.5
18
Optimize
Not enough data
8.8
19
Not enough data
8.5
18
Not enough data
7.9
18
Execute
Not enough data
8.6
18
Not enough data
8.6
18
Not enough data
8.5
18
Not enough data
8.5
19
Tasks
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Agentic AI - Kanban Project 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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Kanban Boards
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.3
7
Planning
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Task Creation
Not enough data
8.9
33
Not enough data
9.0
33
Not enough data
8.1
33
Not enough data
7.6
33
Task Management
Not enough data
8.5
33
Not enough data
8.3
32
Not enough data
8.0
32
Not enough data
7.8
32
Generative AI
Not enough data
5.7
30
Not enough data
6.1
31
Automation
Not enough data
8.8
136
Not enough data
8.7
138
Not enough data
8.5
133
Administration
Not enough data
8.5
135
Not enough data
8.7
130
Not enough data
9.0
134
Project management
Not enough data
8.9
140
Not enough data
8.7
134
Not enough data
9.0
134
Not enough data
8.7
133
Not enough data
8.7
135
Not enough data
8.6
124
Not enough data
8.8
134
Workload
Not enough data
8.8
128
Not enough data
8.8
131
Not enough data
8.6
127
Not enough data
8.6
127
Communication & Collaboration
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
137
Not enough data
8.9
140
Cost Management
Not enough data
8.7
119
Not enough data
8.7
128
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Integration
Not enough data
8.7
116
Not enough data
8.6
115
Not enough data
8.7
115
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.2
23
Not enough data
6.5
28
Agentic AI - Work Management
Not enough data
5.0
10
Not enough data
5.5
10
Not enough data
5.0
10
Not enough data
5.0
10
Communication
Not enough data
7.1
32
Not enough data
7.7
32
Not enough data
7.1
32
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.6
32
Content & Documents
Not enough data
8.5
32
Not enough data
8.6
32
Not enough data
7.7
32
Not enough data
8.6
32
Controls
Not enough data
8.2
32
Not enough data
8.1
32
Not enough data
8.4
32
Not enough data
7.7
32
Not enough data
7.3
31
Project Management
Not enough data
9.0
31
Not enough data
8.8
32
Not enough data
8.3
32
Not enough data
7.9
32
Remote Collaboration
Not enough data
7.9
32
Not enough data
8.0
32
Not enough data
7.6
32
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
5.6
31
Not enough data
5.8
30
Agentic AI - Project Collaboration
Not enough data
5.8
14
Not enough data
6.0
14
Responses
9.5
38
Not enough data
9.4
38
Not enough data
9.4
38
Not enough data
Automation - AI Agents
8.9
37
Not enough data
9.1
36
Not enough data
9.0
37
Not enough data
9.4
37
Not enough data
9.4
37
Not enough data
Platform
9.3
38
Not enough data
9.4
39
Not enough data
9.3
38
Not enough data
Autonomy - AI Agents
9.0
37
Not enough data
9.1
37
Not enough data
9.2
37
Not enough data
9.1
37
Not enough data
Generative AI
9.3
40
Not enough data
9.2
37
Not enough data
Annotation Tools - Markup Software
Not enough data
6.1
6
Not enough data
5.0
6
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.4
6
Collaboration - Markup Software
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.1
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Security - Markup Software
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
6
Communication
8.4
2719
Not enough data
8.2
2574
Not enough data
8.2
2484
Not enough data
Planning
8.7
3200
Not enough data
8.8
3289
Not enough data
8.8
3042
Not enough data
8.7
3179
Not enough data
8.3
2703
Not enough data
Workflow Management
8.6
3068
Not enough data
8.8
3390
Not enough data
7.9
2317
Not enough data
8.4
2552
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 Workfront are categorized as Bug Tracking and Project Management
Unique Categories
Jira is categorized as Product Management and AI Agents For Business Operations
Workfront is categorized as Project Collaboration, Workflow Management, Task Management, Work Management, Kanban Project Management, Strategic Planning and Execution, Resource Management, and Markup Software
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Jira
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Workfront
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
24.1%
Computer Software
23.6%
Financial Services
4.5%
Internet
4.2%
Marketing and Advertising
4.1%
Other
39.4%
Marketing and Advertising
14.4%
Information Technology and Services
8.4%
Computer Software
6.5%
Financial Services
6.2%
Hospital & Health Care
4.2%
Other
60.3%
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
Are there any built-in training articles/videos or anything?
8 Comments
SJ
Yes there is built in help with in the Workfront app. There are also online user group for specific regions and numerous communities that address different...Read more
How Important Is Diversity To You, And What Value Does It Bring?
2 Comments
AE
To me diversity is a mixture of different people with different backgrounds, ethnicities and customs working together to achieve a common goal.Read more
What is the best way to view the draft of the project without clicking a lot of links to get to it?
1 Comment
SP
Workfront should store all of the versions and you can determine by the name or number of the version which is the draft.Read more
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