Jira review

The definitive tool for software teams, but less ideal for general business use.

Top 11 rank

#6 of 11

Score

8.2/9.4

Pricing

$$ ($8.15 to $16/user/mo)

HQ

Sydney, Australia

Verdict

Jira is the undisputed leader for software development project management, offering unparalleled depth for agile workflows, from backlog grooming to burndown charts.

What customers praise

Its deep integration with the Atlassian suite (Confluence, Bitbucket) creates a seamless ecosystem for development teams.

What customers criticise

Its developer-centric terminology and complex configuration make it cumbersome and unintuitive for non-technical teams like marketing or HR.

Best for

Agile software development teams that need a purpose-built tool for issue tracking, sprint planning, and release management.

At a glance

  • Integrations: GitHub, Slack, Jenkins, Microsoft Teams, Bitbucket, Confluence
  • Compliance: SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, ISO 27001, FedRAMP
  • Regions served: Global
  • Typical onboarding: 14 days
  • Free tier: yes

Red flags

Public risk signals as of June 2026: none. No material public risk signals as of 2026-06-04. See the full red-flag report.

Alternatives

See alternatives to Jira, or compare against the next-ranked entry: Jira vs Trello.

Source: Top 11 The 11 Best Project Management Software, verified June 4, 2026 — no paid placement.