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We performed a comparison between Inflectra SpiraTest and Jira based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Application Requirements Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
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Pros
"I found Inflectra SpiraTest intuitive enough. It's also easy to learn, so this is what I like about it.""The user-friendly features are the most valuable. For example, migration of requirements and migration of test cases and the creation of traceability. You have various reports that you need. The plug-ins that are available to connect with the other tools.""The reporting functionality helps vendors and technical resources identify bugs and issues that need to be addressed. The simple dashboard-style home page makes training end-user testers simple and straightforward. The actual testing UI is VERY straightforward and very intuitive for the end-users that test the system since very often we pull from business and operational users to help test new systems.""We were able to add a step-by-step procedure for someone to follow to assist in testing.""Inflectra SpiraTest has a lot of functionality, which is good.""The features of this product most valuable to me were the test case management and the visual status, by which it was displayed.""The ability to reuse test cases already used across projects is the most valuable feature of this solution. We don't need to create new ones."

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"In terms of product management, Jira increases productivity and visibility into the product. Those are the top benefits this tool provides to the team. Also, it's accessible to the executives and whoever wants to sign on to Jira to see what's going on.""The solution is extremely stable.""The board has been a very valuable feature because it can be very simple for teams that are not technical. It can also be highly technical and have lots of data for teams that are technical. So we use it for both instances.""The solution has been very stable overall.""The solution offers a lot of plugins.""It is a good defect tracking tool. It has a lot of capabilities and functionalities. There are a lot of graphs and a lot of tracking. It can be sprint-driven if you want.""It improved communication, as it was a popular tool, and most people enjoyed using it.""Its integration with Bitbucket, Confluence, and other things is most valuable."

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Cons
"Two areas that can stand improvement: integration with third party products and making it more intuitive.""It should develop integration with JIRA. We have some complexities which caused us not to decide to integrate it with our JIRA, like synchronous data.""The user interface is slightly complicated and not very consistent. It could be more user friendly.""Migrating is not very easy. It depends on the organization, how efficient and effective the decision-making process is. The plug-ins should be easier and more integrated rather than the user trying to integrate the tools which are more popular, like Jira et al.""The folder organization in Inflectra SpiraTest could be better, though I cannot comment whether that is structure-related. Most of what I need would probably be in the tool, but as a test manager, I need to be able to create dashboards and reports easily.""The UI for managing test cases, test sets, test runs could be a little more integrated, currently, these feel disjointed at times and confusing. Also, the test steps page needs to display the test steps closer to the top of the UI so as to not have to scroll down to find.""Being able to add scripting for testing can and does save a lot of time. When you are able to just ‘run’ a test case rather than manually add it and run it."

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"The work items structure is not hierarchical and that needs to be changed. It's too flat.""The automation feature needs to be more user-friendly.""If you're not a technical person, it might not be very user-friendly.""There could be some improvements in the project management and portfolio level features.""I'd like to see better notetaking capabilities so every user can get notes when someone provides comments on a Jira ticket. So if they don't want to provide the comments on the Jira ticket, they can get the personal notes in a Jira tool for every profile.""The filtration could be better.""I want Jira to have more plug-ins, which will allow for more free plug-ins that help with the area of reporting.""Something I would like to see improved is the traceability feature. When you have a user story, if you can see all the test cases, it would be an improvement if you could see any design documents or any change management."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The pricing was excellent. I would recommend the enterprise solution."
  • "I Googled the pricing for Inflectra SpiraTest, and it's about $4,000 annually."
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  • "It is very cheap if you forego the local instance and stick to the cloud."
  • "The licensing model is annoying. They nickel and dime you."
  • "It does not cost that much."
  • "Almost everybody uses JIRA nowadays because it is the most cost-effective solution."
  • "I understand JIRA is quite expensive."
  • "We feel that the product is a good value for the cost."
  • "Licensing is on a monthly basis, and it is based on what you use."
  • "To try this solution, use their cloud offering to get familiar. After that, it's in my view worth the money."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:I found Inflectra SpiraTest intuitive enough. It's also easy to learn, so this is what I like about it.
    Top Answer:The folder organization in Inflectra SpiraTest could be better, though I cannot comment whether that is structure-related. Most of what I need would probably be in the tool, but as a test manager, I… more »
    Top Answer:The use case for Inflectra SpiraTest is to report on defects. It's also useful for writing test cases.
    Top Answer:Hi Netanya Basically , it all depends on the use cases for your environment and the business needs. Hope the below data may be relevant to you for identifying your needs and deciding on the… more »
    Top Answer:Jira is a great centralized tool for just about everything, from local team management to keeping track of products and work logs. It is easy to implement and navigate, and it is stable and scalable… more »
    Top Answer:HP ALM and Jira can be easily integrated with the aid of a third-party Integration Solution To help you select the right integration approach and tool, you should first define your integration… more »
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    Also Known As
    SpiraTest, Spira
    Jira Software
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    Overview
    SpiraTest is an integrated Requirements and Quality Management solution that manages your project's Requirements, Test Cases, Releases, Defects and Issues in one environment, with complete traceability throughout. After defining your project's requirements, you generate the test cases and test steps that validate the functionality. The test execution modules allows users to run through the tests, logging defects/issues as they go. SpiraTest is Fully Web-Based. Free 30-Day Trial.

    Jira is a powerful cloud- and subscription-based application lifecycle and issue management solution. It is designed to aid users both in project management and in resolving any issues that arise at any point in the software development process. It is especially concerned with easing the ability of developers to collaborate. 

    Jira Benefits

    Some of the ways that organizations can benefit by choosing to deploy Jira include:

    • DevOps lifecycle visibility and planning. Jira provides application developers with tools that enable them to track and visualize where they are in the development process. This means that a DevOps team can measure their progress at all times. Jira’s roadmapping feature also enables a DevOps team to work more efficiently by setting goals for their projects, keeping them on track. Additionally, they are able to track whether they are meeting the goals that they set for their projects.
    • Regular product updates. Atlassian is constantly updating Jira so that it is continuously evolving into an ever more powerful and user-friendly solution. Users can be sure that the product that they are using is always being tweaked so as to provide them with the best possible project management solution. 
    • Flexibility. Jira enables users to customize their workflows and dashboard so that the solution is operating in a way that best matches their needs. Jira can also integrate with more than 3,000 other applications and integrations. Organizations can use it to expand their project management and DevOps capabilities in many different ways. 

    Jira Features

    • Security capabilities. Jira is equipped with a number of useful security features. It gives administrators the ability to restrict access to certain tools so that only users who are authorized to complete certain tasks have access to the tools related to the completion of that task. Users can also set default permissions so that only particular users can work on new projects or particular projects.
    • Real-time notification feature. Users can set Jira so that it offers them notifications that contain critical information in real time. It can send users email notifications when pressing issues have been updated. They can also set it to notify them about tasks that may be due, or other similar events.

    • Activity log. Jira has the ability to track any and all changes that are taking place within the software framework. Users can keep a close eye on everything that is going on. This promotes a high level of visibility and can be leveraged to aid developers in their collaboration efforts. 

    Reviews from Real Users

    Jira is a powerful solution that stands out when compared to many of its competitors. Two major advantages it offers are its workflow engine and its highly customizable dashboard. 

    Bharath R., the tool implementation and project management lead at a financial services firm, writes, “I feel the strongest feature of Jira is its workflow engine. It empowers us to automate our workflows within our organization. It's the one characteristic of Jira which I think can help any organization, be it in any domain.”

    Uday J., a staff engineer at a computer company, says, “Another thing that I like a lot about Jira is that in the dashboard, you can plug the modules that you want. You can enable certain sections. For example, you can show trend history, open Jira tickets, etc. Some of the managers have created a dashboard for each engineer.” 

    Sample Customers
    - Morningstar - Deutsch Bank - Sopra Group - Booz Allen & Hamilton - UBS - US Government
    Square, Nasa, eBay, Cisco, SalesForce, Adobe, BNP Paribas, BMW and LinkedIn, Pfizer, Citi.
    Top Industries
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    Insurance Company17%
    Marketing Services Firm17%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    Energy/Utilities Company8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm16%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Healthcare Company9%
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    Computer Software Company23%
    Financial Services Firm18%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Insurance Company7%
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    Educational Organization41%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Computer Software Company7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business24%
    Midsize Enterprise48%
    Large Enterprise28%
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    Small Business15%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise74%
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    Small Business33%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise48%
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    Small Business10%
    Midsize Enterprise47%
    Large Enterprise43%
    Buyer's Guide
    Inflectra SpiraTest vs. Jira
    March 2024
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    Inflectra SpiraTest is ranked 9th in Application Requirements Management with 25 reviews while Jira is ranked 2nd in Application Requirements Management with 243 reviews. Inflectra SpiraTest is rated 7.4, while Jira is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Inflectra SpiraTest writes "Intuitive enough and easy to learn, but in terms of folder organization, it could be better". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Jira writes "A great centralized tool that has a good agile framework and is useful for day-to-day planning, task management, and work log efficacy". Inflectra SpiraTest is most compared with Microsoft Azure DevOps, IBM Rational DOORS, Jama Connect and TestRail, whereas Jira is most compared with Microsoft Azure DevOps, IBM Rational DOORS, OpenText ALM Octane, Polarion ALM and Rally Software. See our Inflectra SpiraTest vs. Jira report.

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