I have ten minutes to answer questions regarding Jira, and the questions include which features I prefer, how I use the tool, and what needs to be improved. Jira has impacted the productivity and cost efficiency for me and my development team, though I have faced some challenges with Jira during this time.
Senior Director, Head of Information Systems Division at Israel Innovation Authority
Managing teams becomes efficient with enhanced capabilities and positive ROI
Pros and Cons
- "Jira has impacted the productivity and cost efficiency for me and my development team, though I have faced some challenges with Jira during this time."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The features of Jira that I find most useful for my work is the capability to manage. Jira has impacted the productivity and cost efficiency for me and my development team, though I have faced some challenges with Jira during this time.
What needs improvement?
I have some knowledge about improvement. What I think should be improved in Jira to make it better for the next release could be in terms of some additional features, support, cost, or deployment.
To improve Jira, maybe some AI features could be added.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Jira for a few years, approximately two to three years.
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What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
For configuration and deployment, it takes a certain time, and regarding scalability, it is scalable for my environment and easy to scale.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I did not face any issues with stability or upgrades. Regarding technical support, I have never consulted the support of Atlassian for any issues.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
For configuration and deployment, it takes a certain time, and regarding scalability, it is scalable for my environment and easy to scale.
How are customer service and support?
I did not face any issues with stability or upgrades. Regarding technical support, I have never consulted the support of Atlassian for any issues.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have hands-on experience with other tools that I am personally using, such as from Microsoft or service management and CRM.
I have hands-on experience with other solutions but not at the level of an expert. I'm managing a department with people that do this on the job.
How was the initial setup?
Jira is easy to set up.
What about the implementation team?
I can send an email first to get the contact number of the person from my team who is an expert in Defender.
What was our ROI?
Jira has impacted the productivity and cost efficiency for me and my development team, though I have faced some challenges with Jira during this time.
What other advice do I have?
I can definitely recommend Jira to those people who are planning to use it. On a scale of 1-10, I rate Jira an 8.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Efficient project management that's comprehensive and and helps with time efficiency
Pros and Cons
- "Jira is a comprehensive tool for managing projects. It helps in task segregation and assignment, making it time-efficient for employees."
- "We haven't seen Jira's progressive area so far, and we are not sure what it might do in the future."
What is our primary use case?
We use Jira primarily for project management within the organization. It helps us manage tasks, bug management, and tracking tickets effectively. We assign tickets to individual team members and track them easily.
How has it helped my organization?
For project management, Jira has helped facilitate efficient task segregation and allocation to employees. It allows us to track projects comprehensively and improves the overall management from a project perspective.
What is most valuable?
Jira is a comprehensive tool for managing projects. It helps in task segregation and assignment, making it time-efficient for employees. From a project management perspective, it allows easy tracking and management of tasks. Furthermore, Jira is user-friendly with a seamless deployment process.
What needs improvement?
We haven't seen Jira's progressive area so far, and we are not sure what it might do in the future. Due to Jira's access controls and role-based functionalities, we have some limitations, limiting our full exploration of its capabilities.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We have not encountered any issues with Jira so far. It has proven to be a stable tool for our needs.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Jira is available at the enterprise level, and while it is a user-based aggregation, we are unable to access all its features due to role-based access controls.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We operate under a nonlimited license with Jira, allowing a number of users to access it with a single enterprise license.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
ESQ and Prognosis, which is sold by IR Transact, were discussed as tools used for monitoring. However, these are unrelated to our use of Jira.
What other advice do I have?
If anyone needs a project management tool, I would definitely recommend Jira based on my experience. However, the specific functionalities you can use might depend on the role-based access and permissions within the organization.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Senior Consultant at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Easy to get started with and run reports quite easily
Pros and Cons
- "It is easy to integrate Jira within our current IT environment. Jira has connectors and supports various integration."
- "Sometimes the screens can be a bit too busy. There's often a lot of information on the screen. I think paring things down and applying some UX improvements might enhance the look and feel of the interface."
What is our primary use case?
I use Jira for sprint planning and tracking projects. I can create boards on it. And then I just have backlogs, and I just basically plan and sprint for the next two weeks, and you just put anything on the to-do list, doing, and done through the board. So it's very simple. It’s all drag and drop. There’s nothing too complex around it.
The main thing is making sure whatever you're planning for your sprint is covered there, and then you can run reports after that. Sometimes, the key issue I've seen with project failures is when the sprint planning isn't comprehensive enough. It’s not being covered. But generally, it's very similar to Microsoft Project, in some ways because you can still create those Kanban boards and run things, but nothing too crazy.
How has it helped my organization?
Our client engagements are usually for a specific period. From an analytics perspective, long-term tracking is probably better handled on the client's end, not ours, as we're not there long enough to gather meaningful data.
I am aware of the bug-tracking function in Jira. We mention the bug on the ticket itself, whatever ticket we're working on, but we don't track the bug separately. Only because once the ticket closes, the bug sort of closes with it. For ongoing bugs, that's a different place to store the information, not on Jira. That's just my opinion.
Anything that's open should be stored in Jira; otherwise, it will get lost. So, I don't feel that's the right place to keep ongoing bugs.
It is easy to integrate Jira within our current IT environment. Jira has connectors and supports various integrations, but again, we don't overcomplicate our setup. We keep our Jira usage simple. I've generally seen it integrate well, so I don't think it should be an issue.
We just use it for very basic purposes.
What is most valuable?
I like its ease of use. It doesn't require too much training. Even if I gave it to someone who hasn't gotten Jira experience, I feel like it's simple enough for them to figure it out.
It's not that complex, which is quite nice. And the fact that you can run reports quite easily. You know, the actual visual side is quite nice. You can tag people to it. I think all of that makes it a simple tool that's easy to interact and collaborate with.
What needs improvement?
Sometimes the screens can be a bit too busy. There's often a lot of information on the screen. I think paring things down and applying some UX improvements might enhance the look and feel of the interface. But generally, it's fine for my use cases.
Perhaps some AI integration, like a co-pilot feature, could be a massive improvement. This is similar to how Microsoft introduced AI tools. That would be helpful, as I don't believe Jira has a great product in that space at the moment.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using it for a few years now. It has been maybe seven years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's been very stable. I haven't seen any bugs or experienced any downtime.
Overall, I would rate the stability a ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
From my experience, it scales quite well. I would rate the scalability an eight out of ten.
So, it's easy to scale with no issues or complexities. From a functionality perspective, anyone can use it. Obviously, the cost would change depending on the size of the company. If it's too expensive, then it might not be suitable for a smaller company.
How are customer service and support?
I've never had to raise anything. Jira is fairly straightforward, and we're not using it for overly complex tasks. So, personally, I've never needed Atlassian's tech support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have also used Microsoft Project.
Microsoft Project feels more like Excel, while Jira is quite distinct. Jira is probably slightly better because it doesn't require any downloads. But, for me – both are good options.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup for Jira is pretty simple. I don't think it's hard.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I would rate the solution an eight out of ten. In most cases, when I'm working with clients that don't already have a project management tool, I usually suggest trying Jira.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Technical Delivery Lead at Applied Materials
Offers good repository integration, sprint board and easy to set up
Pros and Cons
- "In Jira, the integrations I have used so far are the repository integration, like when it gets added, or the integration with Confluence, which is good."
- "There are some features and reports we need that are not there. For example, if I have to find out the capacity of the current sprint by user and compare it with the previous sprint, that visibility isn't there."
What is our primary use case?
We manage our sprints and backlog using Jira.
How has it helped my organization?
It is implemented for everything. The project works whether it's in development or production. Everything has to go through Jira. Jira is integral to it all.
So, Jira has been instrumental in book tracking for our team.
For software development, we use the Kanban board or the Sprint board to manage backlogs, sprint management, and sprint reports. All communication happens through Jira. This includes requirement details, questions, estimates, and actual hours worked. We use Jira extensively.
What is most valuable?
I like the Sprint board.
In Jira, the integrations I have used so far are the repository integration, like when it gets added, or the integration with Confluence, which is good. Both work great, Confluence as well as Bitbucket integration.
Jira’s customization ability and workflows in boards is beneficial. We have already seen some workflow setups, so the flexibility and that feature is there. And we do ask for some custom page flow if needed. So, that's good.
What needs improvement?
There are some features and reports we need that are not there. For example, if I have to find out the capacity of the current sprint by user and compare it with the previous sprint, that visibility isn't there. We can know the capacity and what happened with the whole sprint, but not for an individual person to see where it's falling and how it's tracking.
Report and analytics capabilities are important for a product manager. That visibility is important, so we use Jira. Some of the features are there, and I use my own Excels or other data things to compensate for that.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using it for a couple of years. It has been ten years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I would rate the stability a nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Scalability seems good because the whole enterprise is using it, and we don't see any issues.
Everybody uses it like 10,000+, at least.
How are customer service and support?
I can Google how things need to be done. I see the options in the community support for resolutions.
How was the initial setup?
Setup is pretty straightforward. All good. I've never had a challenge.
I would rate my experience with the initial setup a nine out of ten, with one being difficult and ten being easy.
What about the implementation team?
It was already in a place when I joined the company.
What other advice do I have?
I will recommend using Jira because it is easy to use, it's straightforward, and more browser-based, so that makes it easier.
Overall, I would rate Jira a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Software Engineer at Daum Communications
Integrates comprehensive workflow tools and has advanced dashboard management
Pros and Cons
- "Jira's integration with our workflow is deep, and we rely on it heavily for software development."
What is our primary use case?
I use Jira in many cases when developing software. For example, I often use it for gathering software requirements, checking management, and issue tracking. Sometimes, I use it for planning my software development. I create some pictures and activities for my software planning, so I usually use Jira for my entire software development life cycle.
How has it helped my organization?
Jira is very useful for us, so we can set the resource and time because Jira gives us some dashboard. We can track and manage the due date of issues using Jira. It allows us to check the project status by using the Jira Dashboard.
What is most valuable?
There are many features in Jira. Our team uses Kanban and Sprint from Jira. It is very convenient to connect Jira with Teams and Slack. Jira's integration with our workflow is deep, and we rely on it heavily for software development. Jira's ability to streamline processes is crucial. It's a user-friendly tool that supports many kinds of APIs, and we can easily create dashboards.
What needs improvement?
Nowadays, AI is a very dominant function. I would like Jira to adapt AI functionality, which would be useful for finding issues or the status of the development plan. If AI functionality were integrated, it would provide useful features like searching for types of issues within Jira.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Jira for eleven years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Sometimes, there is a problem when Jira needs to sync data. During these times, we have to wait and can't use Jira. Although this kind of work is usually done over the weekend, it can cause trouble if we need to work during that time. After syncing, some errors occur but very rarely.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
As a user, I find Jira to be a very scalable tool. We have no problems when using Jira, indicating it is quite scalable.
How are customer service and support?
I usually ask for help from my colleagues. I do not contact Atlassian or their support directly.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I used Polarium before Jira, but I did not like it. I find Jira to be more user-friendly, with many types of APIs.
How was the initial setup?
Our team makes tools using Jira API. It supports many APIs, so we can create our functions and tools. Overall, I'd rate the initial setup experience as an eight or nine from one to ten.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I have evaluated Polarium before.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend Jira for project management. It is very convenient to manage issues or product plans and supports many kinds of APIs. It's easy to create dashboards. Overall, I would rate Jira nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
DevOps Engineer at Merck Group
AI-driven ticket summaries enhance workflow automation
Pros and Cons
- "Jira is user-friendly and offers many features."
- "To improve Jira, providing proper documentation, examples, or snippets for scripting workflows would be beneficial."
What is our primary use case?
My primary use case involves creating tickets and tracking them in Jira. I am responsible for planning iterations and PIs, and I make use of the AI features for summarizing tickets.
What is most valuable?
Jira is user-friendly and offers many features. The AI integration, particularly for summarizing tickets, is extremely valuable as it simplifies understanding ticket content without delving into detailed descriptions. The user interface is nice to use, and the workflow automation could potentially make operations simpler.
What needs improvement?
To improve Jira, providing proper documentation, examples, or snippets for scripting workflows would be beneficial. It would simplify the user experience, making the automation process easier.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been an end user of Jira for almost four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I do not see any issues with the stability of Jira.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I am not aware of the scalability specifics since I am just an end user.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Previously, we used Jama. It has been out of scope for a few years and Jira took its place. This was a company decision, and globally, our company is now using Microsoft Azure.
What other advice do I have?
I am satisfied with Jira and would rate the overall solution a ten out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Software developer at TAIGLE LLC
Provides built-in integrations with different tools, but the configuration process could be less time-consuming
Pros and Cons
- "The scrum dashboard is the product's most important feature. It provides an overview of tasks, who is working on what, and the status of each task."
- "The solution heavily focuses on the Agile framework, which might only suit some business use cases. This particular area needs enhancement."
What is our primary use case?
We follow an Agile framework and use Jira for sprint planning and management.
What is most valuable?
The scrum dashboard is the product's most important feature. It provides an overview of tasks, who is working on what, and the status of each task.
It offers very good APIs for creating custom integrations and has many built-in integrations with other tools.
What needs improvement?
The solution heavily focuses on the Agile framework, which might only suit some business use cases. This particular area needs enhancement.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using Jira for about three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The platform is very stable. I haven't faced any stability issues with it.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Approximately 70 to 80 people are using Jira in our organization. It is a scalable product.
How was the initial setup?
Setting up Jira takes some time. You need to create dashboards, configure settings, and test those configurations. The default setup is straightforward, but understanding and applying the various configurations can be time-consuming.
What other advice do I have?
For smaller organizations, it might be better to consider alternatives like Linear.io. But if you need an integrated system, especially with other Atlassian products, Jira is a solid choice.
It is widely used, so the transition is easier if someone moves from one organization to another that also uses it. Additionally, its automation features are powerful and can address many use cases.
The reports are useful, giving an overview of a sprint's progress and indicating areas for improvement. However, I have yet to use the analytics feature much.
I rate it a seven out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Head of Information Technology Operations at Nexi Group
Secure software development with good integration but has high cost
Pros and Cons
- "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."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution for secure software development. Additionally, we use the service-based system.
How has it helped my organization?
If our software factory delivers, individuals will need to provide instructions on how to use the software factory.
What is most valuable?
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.
What needs improvement?
The solution could be cheaper.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Jira for ten years. We are using the cloud version of the solution.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The product is very stable.
I rate the solution’s stability a ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution’s scalability is good.
100 users are using this solution.
I rate the solution’s scalability a seven out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
Jira is providing all information.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
Migrating from an old server agent is quite complicated.
We have a very small organisation. Two IT people are needed for the solution’s deployment.
I rate the initial setup a six out of ten, where one is difficult, and ten is easy.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The product is quite expensive. It costs approximately 1.2 million rand per year.
It's a fixed price, depending on the modules that you get. You have specific tools, that's what you pay for.
I rate the product’s pricing a seven out of ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive.
What other advice do I have?
I would advise people to use Jira. There are other open-source products available that individuals can consider first, depending on the company's budget. Jira is a fairly stable product, but there are other open-source solutions worth exploring.
Overall, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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