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Jama Connect vs Jira vs Polarion Requirements comparison

 

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Application Requirements Management category, the mindshare of Jama Connect is 11.7%, down from 15.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Jira is 11.2%, down from 15.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Polarion Requirements is 16.5%, up from 15.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Application Requirements Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Jira11.2%
Jama Connect11.7%
Polarion Requirements16.5%
Other60.6%
Application Requirements Management
 

Featured Reviews

Juergen Albrecht - PeerSpot reviewer
Managing Director at CCC Systems Engineering Suisse GmbH
Has required better change management and easier tool integration but supports certification needs and strong collaboration
The visualization tools are nearly similar, so it does not matter if you use DNG or even Jama Connect, but at Jama Connect, the selection and setup for running complex scripts is very powerful and fast compared to IBM, which is sometimes very slow due to the complex software which has lost focus on usability. The collaboration capabilities of Jama Connect are fantastic, and when comparing IBM, PTC, and Jama Connect, they are nearly equal because all three have recognized the importance of collaboration in today's work environment. The feature that I really appreciate about Jama Connect is its allowance for certifications through the FAA and FDA organizations in the US, which in the past was not possible for smaller companies because larger ones, such as Boeing and Airbus, often advised against using unapproved tools.
Akhil Viswam - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Consultant at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
Agile workflows have streamlined sprint planning and tracking for faster feature delivery
Jira has a very good interface and it is very easy to manage sprints, tasks, and epics. The main feature is the hierarchy, as features can be converted into epics and topics, allowing bigger tasks to be partitioned into smaller ones. The hierarchy feature in Jira helps the team significantly compared to other tools that have been used, such as Trello, which is mainly useful only for a waterfall model. For modern Agile practices, Jira is the most adapted tool in the industry. Another valuable feature is that Jira APIs have been used for data science projects to analyze tasks and get insights. This has also been very helpful in the project.
reviewer2798628 - PeerSpot reviewer
Project Manager at a manufacturing company with 51-200 employees
Comprehensive traceability has supported regulated projects but review workflows still need improvement
The ability to manage requirements through the whole project life is somewhat unclear. We are not using the ability to track all requirements through the whole project life for analytics very much. We have a way to easily find all the requirements of a complex product, even if they are spread over different Polarion Requirements projects. We do not have any issues in that area, but we are not really using the analytics part of Polarion Requirements. I am satisfied with the integration capabilities for Polarion Requirements, but it depends. We encountered a lot of issues with the integration with Enterprise Architect. We were in contact with Lemon Tree company, which provides support for that integration, but we eventually decided to develop our own plugins for Polarion Requirements. That is unfortunate, but we are not really happy with their implementation. There are things that are going really well, but alongside this, there are also things that are not yet implemented, which is quite annoying for us. The main point for improvement or lack of functions that I would like to address in Polarion Requirements is really about the review process, which is a bit too limited. When we are developing complex products, we have to review big life documents or a set of work items, but there are a lot of issues with that. For example, very simple things: if you select a word and not a space in the document, you are not able to add comments, and it is not user-friendly. If you know that you have to put the cursor and not select the word, that is something people can live with, but for newcomers, it is frustrating. They will ask questions such as 'I cannot add a comment about this word' or for a selection of text. That is something annoying. You can do that in a simple Word document, but not in Polarion Requirements. Also, the ability to review a table or generated dynamic content is not possible in Polarion Requirements. For example, if you generate automatically a list of tests, you cannot click on the second one; you can only click at the beginning of the generated sections. I am somewhat satisfied with Polarion Requirements' functionality, but I feel a lack of certain functions regarding the review, which is a bit too limited. The review process is the main pain point for me, especially since we are in a highly regulated environment where reviews are crucial for us.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"In Jama Connect, users have the capability to view and manage all test cases directly within the platform and execute them. The entire product specification, spanning various domains such as electrical, mechanical, software, and testing, is consolidated within Jama Connect."
"This solution seems to be the most complete product and it has the requirements management part, which is really mature."
"The most valuable feature is the user-friendly interface."
"The feature that I really appreciate about Jama Connect is its allowance for certifications through the FAA and FDA organizations in the US, which in the past was not possible for smaller companies because larger ones, such as Boeing and Airbus, often advised against using unapproved tools."
"Support has been excellent - an advantage of working with a somewhat smaller vendor interested in making users successful."
"I can say that we enjoy Jama Connect."
"Jama Connect is a good tool for the entire software development cycle."
"You can get full traceability with any other system. It also includes a test module, and you build the traceability matrix incrementally throughout the development process."
"The solution offers a lot of plugins."
"This solution is easy to work with, it's easy to understand, and easy to navigate."
"The integration is nice. We can integrate with TeamViewer and many more solutions. We need to go into Jira to complete the secure software delivery."
"Dashboard possibility JQL query Workflow management."
"The solution's most valuable features revolve around the dashboard view, which has a burndown chart indicating progress."
"​One of the valuable features is traceability from requirements to test cases."
"The solution is very scalable and flexible."
"JIRA is powerful, but what truly makes it a powerful tool is integration with other Atlassian packages and third-party software."
"Its flexibility and APIs are the most valuable."
"I would say there is value in how powerful, configurable, and user-friendly it is."
"The most beneficial features of Polarion Requirements for traceability include the traceability function and also the historical and matchmaking or cross-referencing, which was very good."
"I like the way this solution is structured."
"Polarion Requirements' most valuable features are link tracing, book entry, and sequence training features."
"We use the product to review and assign requirements we receive from customers."
"We can easily customize it because of the web services and open APIs. Also, the APIs are available. We integrated Polarion with one of Siemens' products, Teamcenter, which is especially useful for automotive industries. There is an open API for integration with Jira as well, so for me, customization is a strong point."
"The most beneficial features of Polarion Requirements for traceability include the traceability function and also the historical and matchmaking or cross-referencing, which was very good."
 

Cons

"There are a few areas where Jama Connect can improve. One suggestion is to enhance the built-in feature of profile generation."
"The user interface could be modernized and the product lacks project management functionalities."
"The initial setup is a bit complex."
"The solution is very software-centric, and its validation piece is not time-efficient at all."
"There are delays sometimes from the Jama Connect team in resolving issues."
"I believe one of the weak points is the reporting side."
"Test management can be improved. It's not so scalable."
"I have inquired about pricing for this solution but have not yet heard anything, so their response time in this regard is something that should be improved."
"I think that for users the solution is very intuitive but for project administrators, the way the product is defined is not very intuitive."
"Could be more intuitive."
"However, scaled agile support of this tool is limited."
"There are a few things that are not right with Jira though."
"In the way it is deployed, I think Jira is too dependent on the third-party applications that are available in its marketplace."
"Jira could be easier to use, especially for administrative tasks. It's quite complex, so it's important to understand it well. While the reporting and dashboards are good, there's room for improvement in some areas where extra features would be helpful."
"Ease of administration and customization. It is really clunky in this area."
"Its search and reporting can be improved. They are already nice, but they can be further improved."
"Its user interface could be more user friendly. In addition, a lot of features are missing for test management. It should have the test case ordering feature."
"Integration can be a little tricky if you're not aware of basic computer science or programming language."
"Polarion Requirement needs to have a feature where we can track changes and compare documents. Currently, we do it manually."
"I would rate this product a two out of 10."
"The areas of Polarion Requirements that have room for improvement include usability, and the user interface, which was a little bit poor."
"Its user interface could be more user friendly. In addition, a lot of features are missing for test management."
"I am somewhat satisfied with Polarion Requirements' functionality, but I feel a lack of certain functions regarding the review, which is a bit too limited."
"If we have more than one thousand work items in one live-book then it becomes almost unusable."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"To have a single source for all the requirements and all the change requests our company gets is the most valuable feature. It has also helped us to keep track of reviews."
"Jama Connect is a little pricy."
"The cost seems very competitive with other offerings."
"If you want to have creative licenses, pricing may be an issue with the licenses, as it can become quite expensive over time to serve many people."
"We are using the enterprise license which is nice because it ensures that we always have the latest versions of Jira software."
"We are a regional research and education institute. We're using the free license provided for educational institutes."
"Compared to the value Jira provides, it’s not that expensive. It has an yearly licensing cost."
"The pricing for Jira is reasonable, although I think they can bring it down because the plugins cost extra."
"Its price is fine, but we would like it to be less expensive. We are paying on a yearly basis."
"We make use of the solution free of charge."
"I understand JIRA is quite expensive."
"I don't deal with licensing in my current consultant position."
"The product's price is high."
"I rate the solution's pricing a seven out of ten."
"Polarion Requirements is a little pricey."
"The pricing model is flexible. You don't have to pay for the full functionalities. And it's a one-time investment for the licenses. You purchase what you need and then can work with that."
"It is expensive but not for what it is. It is just the right price for what it is. Its price is also similar to other solutions."
"I believe the cost is subjective. It seems a bit pricey, but it depends on your perspective. To provide some context, I compared the prices with GitLab and Jira. Unfortunately, I couldn't find Jira's prices. However, GitLab costs around 40 euros, and DeepLab, which I recently discovered, also falls in a similar price range. I'm not sure about DeepLab's features or interface improvements, as they might have been implementing requirements management over the past six months. In contrast, Polarion costs around 50 to 60 euros based on the 2021 prices I have. While it may seem a bit expensive, it's worth considering whether the additional investment, perhaps around 68 euros per user, is justified. It might appear costly at first glance, but it's essential to acknowledge that it can greatly streamline your work processes."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
27%
Healthcare Company
9%
Aerospace/Defense Firm
7%
Government
5%
Manufacturing Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
7%
Government
6%
Manufacturing Company
26%
Healthcare Company
6%
Computer Software Company
5%
University
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise5
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business108
Midsize Enterprise58
Large Enterprise151
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise5
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Jama Connect?
I think Jama Connect's change management feature is not well developed at this stage, as it lacks many steps for mark...
What is your primary use case for Jama Connect?
I am currently dealing with all options based on what the customer wants because my goal is not to promote one tool o...
What advice do you have for others considering Jama Connect?
At the moment, from what I hear from clients and from my own use, I would rate Jama Connect between five to six. I ha...
Is Jira better or would you go with Micro Focus ALM Octane?
Hi Netanya, Basically , it all depends on the use cases for your environment and the business needs. Hope the below d...
Which is better - Jira or Microsoft Azure DevOps?
Jira is a great centralized tool for just about everything, from local team management to keeping track of products a...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Jira?
Jira itself is fairly priced for the features it provides, but pricing is a bit higher than some alternatives, mostly...
What do you like most about Polarion Requirements?
In my opinion, Polarion Requirements' most beneficial feature is the ability to manage specifications within a work-l...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Polarion Requirements?
I purchased Polarion Requirements directly from Siemens Benelux, but if you have any ideas to get a license at a bett...
What needs improvement with Polarion Requirements?
The ability to manage requirements through the whole project life is somewhat unclear. We are not using the ability t...
 

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Sample Customers

Deloitte, SpaceX, Omnigon, Delft University
Square, Nasa, eBay, Cisco, SalesForce, Adobe, BNP Paribas, BMW and LinkedIn, Pfizer, Citi.
NetSuite, Ottobock, Zumtobel Group, Kªster Automotive GmbH, Sirona Dental Systems, LifeWatch, U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), PHOENIX CONTACT Electronics GmbH, Metso Corporation
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