Issue and project tracking for software and agile teams
Jira is Atlassian's tracker for software teams, built around issues, Scrum and Kanban boards, backlogs, sprints and configurable workflows. It connects to Confluence, Bitbucket and GitHub, offers a large marketplace of apps and rule-based automation, and is available in the cloud or as a self-managed Data Center edition for large organizations.
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- alternatives
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- Updated
- Oct 12, 2026
Features
Our take
Pros
- Mature Scrum and Kanban boards with backlogs and sprints
- Highly configurable workflows, fields and automation rules
- Tight links with Confluence, Bitbucket and GitHub, plus a large app marketplace
Cons
- Complex to set up and administer without a dedicated admin
- Can feel heavy and slow for small teams or simple projects
- Marketplace apps add to the cost on top of per-user pricing
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