Jira
9.2#1 in project management toolsFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Kanban Tool
7.6#7 in agile project management softwareFrom $6 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Jira | Kanban Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Collaboration | Jira includes forms for partner requests, customizable workflows, dependency management, goals, and out-of-the-box reports. | Teams can collaborate with real-time board updates, task assignments, comments, email notifications, and board or folder access controls. |
| Founded | 2002 | 2008 |
| Headquarters | Sydney, Australia and San Francisco, California | Katowice, Poland |
| Integrations | Jira has more than 3,000 Marketplace apps and integrations including GitHub, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Figma, and Miro. | Integrations include Zapier, Google Drive, Box, Dropbox, OneDrive, Outlook and Google Calendar, Chromecast, email task creation, and an API. |
| Security | Jira supports customizable permissions, Premium IP allowlisting, SAML SSO and SCIM through Atlassian Guard, TLS 1.2+ in transit, and AES-256 encryption at rest. | The service supports HTTPS encryption, single sign-on using SAML 2.0, and optional two-factor authentication. |
| Support | The Free plan includes Community Support, while Jira Cloud Premium includes 24/7 Premium Support. | Support is available through a feedback form or email, and the company says it aims to respond within a few business days. |
| Time tracking | Yes | The built-in timer follows workflow start and pause stages, and the product provides reports of time spent on projects and tasks. |
Jira plans
- FreeFree
- Data Center—
- EnterprisePriced on request
- Premium—
- Standard—
Kanban Tool plans
- FreeFree
- Team$6 a month
- Enterprise$11 a month
- Kanban Tool On-Site$720 a year
Pick Jira if…
Software, product, marketing, operations, and other project teams; Organizations that need configurable workflows and many integrations; Small groups that remain within the Free tier's 10-user ceiling
Pick Kanban Tool if…
It suits teams that want kanban boards, backlog management, agile reporting, and a roadmap view across web and mobile. It may be less suitable for teams that need Scrum support or sprint planning.