{"id":26757,"date":"2020-12-11T13:28:37","date_gmt":"2020-12-11T13:28:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/?post_type=monday_reviews&#038;p=26757"},"modified":"2025-11-17T11:15:01","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T16:15:01","slug":"jira-for-project-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/project-management\/jira-for-project-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Jira project management explained for teams of all sizes"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote><p><em><i>monday reviews is our latest blog series where we provide the facts about different project management tools\u2014no BS and no hyperbole needed. Keep scrolling for our analysis and to learn more about all the project management tools out there. Enjoy! <\/i>\ud83d\ude0a<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for your business\u2019s next project management platform you might have come across Jira.<\/p>\n<p>Jira Project Management is popular with <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link \" title=\"software development\" href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/templates\/template\/38817\/software-development\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">software development<\/a> teams. But just because your dev team loves Jira\u2019s bug and issue tracking features, does that mean you should use Jira project management across your whole business?<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a tough call.<\/p>\n<p>Which is why we\u2019re here to help. We at monday.com have done the digging for you to help you decide whether Jira project management has what you need for overall project management, or if its feature set is too narrow for your business.<\/p>\n<p>This article will dive into Jira Project Management, how it works, and how it compares to project management alternatives like monday.com.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s jump in!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"cta-button blue-button\" aria-label=\"Get started with monday.com\" href=\"https:\/\/auth.monday.com\/users\/sign_up_new\" target=\"_blank\">Get started with monday.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>What is Jira Project Management?<\/h2>\n<p>Jira Project Management, also called Jira Software, is one of the three core Jira products. The other two are Jira Service Management, and Jira Core.<\/p>\n<p>Given the advanced nature of its issue monitoring and bug tracking features, Jira Project Management was clearly designed with the needs of software development teams in mind.<\/p>\n<p>Read more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/project-management\/software-project-management-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">best software project management tools.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>But does that make it right for other team members with different tasks and needs to consider?<\/p>\n<p>Jira isn\u2019t necessarily the right <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link \" title=\"project management software\" href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/project-management\/the-complete-project-management-software-list\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">project management software<\/a> for teams with a diverse set of needs and tasks to complete.<\/p>\n<h3>How does Jira Project Management work?<\/h3>\n<p>Built around <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/project-management\/introduction-to-agile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">agile methodology<\/a>, Jira Project Management is specifically designed for agile teams that are familiar with this style of project management.<\/p>\n<p>For this reason, software development and operations teams that love using <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/rnd\/scrum-methodology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the scrum framework<\/a> (a common agile framework) may prefer Jira until they discover other more complete work management platforms.<\/p>\n<p>But, if your team doesn\u2019t know about agile methodology, or prefers another approach, it could be difficult to adjust to the unique style of workflow.<\/p>\n<p>Jira Project Management has various features for team members to track and deliver projects:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><strong>Scrum boards<\/strong><\/strong> help you unify your team by making it easy to collaborate on complex and long-term tasks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><strong>Kanban boards <\/strong><\/strong>make it easy to display all of your project related tasks in one place. You can quickly see who\u2019s working on what, current progress and deadlines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><strong>Roadmaps <\/strong>e<\/strong>nable your team to easily plan bigger sets of stories over different sprints. It\u2019s easy to see what bugs are scheduled to be fixed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><strong>Agile reporting <\/strong><\/strong>allows you to review the results of projects and help you better understand your team members\u2019 work sprints for future tasks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>(Not to brag, but monday.com offers all these features as well\u2026 plus plenty of non-Agile options too.)<\/strong> If you\u2019re looking for additional features that aren\u2019t on this list, you may want to try another project management platform.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re curious about how Jira stacks up against project management software Asana, read our breakdown on <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/reviews\/asana-or-jira-which-is-right-for-your-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Asana vs. Jira<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Who should use Jira for Project Management?<\/h3>\n<p>Jira Software is specifically marketed toward software developers, scrum masters, and project managers. It is <em>not <\/em>designed for your average business user.<\/p>\n<a class=\"twitter-box\" arial-label=\"Tweet\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"window.open(this.href,'targetWindow','toolbar=no,location=no,status=no,menubar=no,scrollbars=yes,resizable=yes, width=800,height=450'); return false;\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=\">There is the Jira Core option, which is advertised for \u2018non-technical users\u2019 and basically everyone else in your business. But, it doesn\u2019t have all of the features, integrations, or controls that come with Jira Software.<span><\/span><\/a>\n<p>In other words, if you want your non-software team or anyone else in your business to be able to use the platform, you\u2019ll need to run and attempt to integrate both versions. Which is obviously less than ideal.<\/p>\n<h2>A whole business solution: monday.com<\/h2>\n<p>monday.com is a project management platform that makes it easy to plan, organize, and track all of your company\u2019s work in one place.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Whether your team prefers agile, waterfall, scrum or just needs to track who\u2019s doing what, monday.com works for any framework you choose or dream up.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>If your team of software developers still want to use Jira, they still can! You can easily <a href=\"https:\/\/support.monday.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360002296399-Jira-Cloud-Integration?abcb=25964\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">integrate Jira<\/a> with your monday.com Work OS to have the best of both worlds. Right now we have <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/integrations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">40+ integration<\/a>s so monday.com can be a complete solution for your whole business.<\/p>\n<p>Discover how a <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/product\/work-os\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Work OS can quickly become the hub for all work<\/a> within an organization.<\/p>\n<p>No matter whether you\u2019re planning a trip to the moon or managing your business\u2019s content calendar, we probably have a <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/templates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">template for it<\/a> (we have 200+ and counting).<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve picked your template it\u2019s then easy to optimize it to your projects by dragging and dropping 30+ column types to create your ultimate workflow.<\/p>\n<p>monday.com helps you easily collaborate with other team members too. Easily assign tasks, send messages, and add attachments to keep everything project-related in one place.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re already a project management expert, you can build your template from scratch and make it as simple or complex as you please.<\/p>\n<p>Intuitive, user-friendly designs mean your team won\u2019t require any specialist training and will soon all be monday.com project management pros.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26758 size-full\" title=\"monday.com project management platform\" src=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/image2-19.png\" alt=\"screenshot of monday.com project management template\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/image2-19.png 1999w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/image2-19-300x184.png 300w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/image2-19-1024x628.png 1024w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/image2-19-768x471.png 768w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/image2-19-1536x941.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>How does monday.com work?<\/h3>\n<p>monday.com lets you display and organize your project in a way that\u2019s best suited to your business\u2019s unique needs.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve chosen a template, or built your own, the next step is to customize your board to match your personal preferences.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s simple to display your projects and tasks in an easily digestible and visual format that your team members will love looking at.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><strong>Kanban <\/strong><\/strong>helps you map out all tasks and sprints in a visually digestible format.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><strong>Calendar <\/strong><\/strong>displays tasks and projects in a monthly or yearly view.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><strong>Gantt <\/strong><\/strong>makes it easy to track tasks and ensure you\u2019re hitting deadlines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><strong>Timeline <\/strong><\/strong>enables you to view the overall time frame for tasks enabling you to manage deadlines more easily.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><strong>Map <\/strong><\/strong>makes your clients or team members\u2019 location and country visible so that travel or time zone logistics become a breeze to manage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><strong>Form <\/strong><\/strong>enables you to receive information from clients and input it directly to boards without having to do so manually.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><strong>Workload <\/strong><\/strong>allows managers to see which team members are busy with what tasks without the need for any back and forth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26764 size-full\" title=\"monday.com template\" src=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/image3-17.png\" alt=\"screenshot of monday.com template\" width=\"1300\" height=\"835\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/image3-17.png 1300w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/image3-17-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/image3-17-1024x658.png 1024w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/image3-17-768x493.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"cta-button blue-button\" aria-label=\"Get started\" href=\"https:\/\/auth.monday.com\/users\/sign_up_new\" target=\"_blank\">Get started<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>How do I use monday.com?<\/h3>\n<p>monday.com makes complex project management fun and simple. Once you know your way around the platform you\u2019ll find it easy to <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"manage multiple projects\" href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/project-management\/how-to-manage-multiple-projects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">manage multiple projects<\/a> simultaneously.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re wondering how to use monday.com, take this <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link \" title=\"client management template\" href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/s\/client-management-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">client management template<\/a> example.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26769 size-full\" title=\"monday.com client management template\" src=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/image1-19.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of monday.com client management template\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1018\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/image1-19.png 1999w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/image1-19-300x153.png 300w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/image1-19-1024x521.png 1024w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/image1-19-768x391.png 768w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/image1-19-1536x782.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Color coding helps you see a list of open tasks and completed tasks. Each column helps users see the current status of the task and its priority level.<\/p>\n<p>Timeline and estimated time columns help team leaders understand the current workload of their team members.<\/p>\n<h3>Who should use monday.com?<\/h3>\n<p>monday.com is well suited to managing a vast set of projects. From creating a <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link \" title=\"content calendar\" href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/templates\/template\/65396\/content-calendar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">content calendar<\/a> to tracking your company\u2019s invoices, our pre-built templates will help you organize your team\u2019s workflow.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26774 size-full\" title=\"monday.com invoice tracker\" src=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/image4-15.png\" alt=\"screenshot of monday.com invoice tracker template\" width=\"1702\" height=\"596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/image4-15.png 1702w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/image4-15-300x105.png 300w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/image4-15-1024x359.png 1024w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/image4-15-768x269.png 768w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/image4-15-1536x538.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1702px) 100vw, 1702px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>monday.com has everything your software development team needs, plus all the features your other departments have been hoping for. We\u2019ve got project trackers and templates for everything from bugs to expenses, customers, material orders, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Worried that your dev team won\u2019t give up Jira without a fight?<\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/integrations\/jira\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">seamlessly integrate it to monday.com<\/a>. Your developers get to keep working the way they\u2019re used to, the rest of your business unlocks the power of monday.com, and everyone comes out a winner.<\/p>\n<h2>What about pricing?<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re still uncertain about which project management platform to use, both Jira and monday.com have free trials, so you can base your decision off actual usage.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to paying for subscriptions to the platforms, here\u2019s a full breakdown of Jira and monday.com\u2019s individual features for each price tier:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Jira:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Free &#8211;<\/strong> For up to 10 users and 1 site.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Standard &#8211; <\/strong>For up to 10,000 users and 250 GB of file storage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Premium &#8211;<\/strong> Access for 10,000 users and unlimited storage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enterprise &#8211;<\/strong> Provides unlimited sites and storage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>monday.com:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><strong>Basic &#8211; <\/strong><\/strong>Includes unlimited boards, over 20 column types, and unlimited free viewers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Standard &#8211; <\/strong>Provides 250 monthly automations, 250 integrations and timeline &amp; gantt views.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pro &#8211; <\/strong>Includes private boards, time tracking, and a dashboard of up to 10 boards.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enterprise &#8211; <\/strong>Provides advanced reporting &amp; analytics, multi-level permissions, and enterprise-scale automations &amp; integrations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Which solution is right for your team?<\/h3>\n<p>So there you have it, the full scoop on Jira Project Management, how it works, how you use the platform, its pricing, and an overview of how monday.com compares for project management solutions.<\/p>\n<p>Every business is different and has a unique set of individual needs and requirements to take into consideration when it comes to project management.<\/p>\n<p>Which is why we provide ultra-customizable and personalized work management solutions.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re still wondering which project management platform to choose, go ahead and <a href=\"https:\/\/auth.monday.com\/users\/sign_up_new?source=web_main&amp;origin=hp_fullbg_page_header#soft_signup_from_step\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sign up for a free 14 day trial<\/a> or get started with this <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/rnd\/bug-tracking-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free bug tracking template<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"cta-button blue-button\" aria-label=\"Get started\" href=\"https:\/\/auth.monday.com\/users\/sign_up_new\" target=\"_blank\">Get started<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>monday reviews is our latest blog series where we provide the facts about different project management tools\u2014no BS and no hyperbole needed. Keep scrolling for our analysis and to learn more about all the project management tools out there. Enjoy! \ud83d\ude0a If you\u2019re looking for your business\u2019s next project management &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":306,"featured_media":262631,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"pages\/cornerstone-primary.php","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_yoast_wpseo_title":"Jira Project Management Explained For Teams Of All Sizes","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Jira for project management helps you organise tasks, track progress, and keep teams aligned so you can deliver work confidently. Start now.","monday_item_id":18059545135,"monday_board_id":0,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[13904],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-26757","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-project-management"],"acf":{"lobby_image":false,"post_thumbnail_title":"","hide_post_info":false,"hide_bottom_cta":false,"hide_from_blog":true,"cluster":"","banner_url":"","main_text_banner":"","sub_title_banner":"","sub_title_banner_second":"","banner_button_text":"","below_banner_line":"","landing_page_layout":false,"hide_time_to_read":false,"sidebar_color_banner":"","custom_tags":false,"disclaimer":"","cornerstone_hero_cta_override":{"label":"","url":""},"display_dates":"updated","featured_image_link":"","use_customized_cta":false,"activate_cta_banner":false,"faqs":[{"faq_title":"FAQs","faq_shortcode":"FAQ_tag","faq":[{"question":"Is Jira good for non-technical project management?","answer":"<p>Jira can be challenging for non-technical project management due to its complex interface and developer-centric terminology. While it's possible to adapt it, platforms like monday.com are designed with user-friendliness and flexibility in mind, making them a better fit for business teams like marketing, HR, and operations.<\/p>\n"},{"question":"Can you do resource management in Jira without plugins?","answer":"<p>Jira's native capabilities for resource management are very limited. To effectively track team workload, capacity, and time, you typically need to purchase and install third-party apps from the Atlassian Marketplace. In contrast, monday.com includes built-in features like the Workload view for comprehensive resource management.<\/p>\n"},{"question":"How does the monday.com Jira integration work?","answer":"<p>The monday.com Jira integration allows you to connect both platforms for seamless, two-way synchronization. You can automatically import Jira issues into monday.com boards, so non-technical teams can track progress without needing to navigate Jira. Any updates made in monday.com can be reflected back in Jira, ensuring developers and business teams are always aligned.<\/p>\n"},{"question":"What is the best alternative to Jira for project management?","answer":"<p>The best alternative to Jira depends on your team's needs. For businesses looking for a flexible, easy-to-use platform that supports cross-departmental collaboration, monday.com is a top choice. It allows any team to build custom workflows for any project or process, from simple task lists to complex portfolio management.<\/p>\n"}]}],"custom_schema_code":"","sections":[{"acf_fc_layout":"content_1","blocks":[{"main_heading":"","content_block":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text","content":"<p data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"528\">Choosing a project management platform often starts with one familiar name: Jira. It\u2019s widely used in <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/rnd\/project-management-for-software-development\/\">software development<\/a>, where teams depend on its issue tracking, sprint planning, and backlog management tools. That technical strength is what makes Jira so appealing \u2014 but it also raises a question many businesses run into: does it work just as well for every team?<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"799\">Jira can support structured workflows, <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/rnd\/agile-project-management\/\">Agile practices<\/a>, and complex product lifecycles. For developers, that\u2019s a perfect fit. For marketing, operations, HR, or any team that isn\u2019t working in epics and sprints, the experience can feel less intuitive and harder to adopt.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"1163\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Understanding how Jira is designed \u2014 and where it starts to feel limiting \u2014 helps you decide whether it can support your organization\u2019s broader project needs. This handy guide breaks down how Jira works, the challenges teams encounter outside of engineering, and what alternatives offer when you need a platform that\u2019s easier to use across the entire business.<\/p>\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"253\">\n<p data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"253\"><strong data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"125\">Jira is built for software development:<\/strong> its structure, terminology, and workflows are optimized for engineering teams rather than business-wide project coordination.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"399\">\n<p data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"399\"><strong data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"302\">Non-technical teams face adoption hurdles:<\/strong> complex settings, jargon, and rigid workflows can make everyday project work harder to manage.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"549\">\n<p data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"549\"><strong data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"449\">High-level visibility requires extra setup:<\/strong> reporting and dashboards often need configuration or add-ons to deliver clear executive insights.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"671\">\n<p data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"671\"><strong data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"587\">Resource management is limited:<\/strong> workload tracking and capacity planning typically rely on third-party extensions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"851\" data-is-last-node=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"851\" data-is-last-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"721\">monday work management supports every team:<\/strong> its flexible structure, visual boards, and built-in dashboards make it easier to manage cross-departmental projects in one place.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a class=\"cta-button blue-button\" aria-label=\"Try monday work management\" href=\"https:\/\/auth.monday.com\/users\/sign_up_new\" target=\"_blank\">Try monday work management<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n"}]},{"main_heading":"What is Jira project management?","content_block":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text","content":"<p>Jira Project Management, also known as Jira Software, is one of the three core products from Atlassian, alongside Jira Service Management and Jira Work Management (formerly Jira Core). It was designed with the specific needs of software development teams in mind, offering advanced features for issue monitoring and bug tracking.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"576\">Jira project management refers to using Jira Software \u2014 Atlassian\u2019s flagship tool \u2014 to plan, track, and deliver work. It was originally built for software development teams, giving engineers a structured way to manage issues, bugs, releases, and sprint cycles. Over time, Atlassian expanded Jira with templates and add-ons aimed at broader project use, but its core still reflects its technical roots.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"932\">At its simplest, Jira acts as <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/project-management\/project-management-software\/\">project management software<\/a> that organizes work into issues, epics, and sprints. Teams create items for tasks or bugs, prioritize them, and move them through a defined workflow. The platform includes agile boards, backlog management, dependency linking, and reporting features designed around Scrum and Kanban practices.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1375\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">This specialization makes Jira a strong choice for development teams who need precision, audit trails, and tight control over iterative work. However, its structure can feel rigid for departments that rely on more flexible planning styles or need simpler ways to visualize progress. Understanding how Jira\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/rnd\/agile-project-management\/\">Agile framework<\/a> shapes its capabilities helps you determine whether it\u2019s the right fit for your organization\u2019s broader project needs.<\/p>\n"}]},{"main_heading":"How to set up a project in Jira ","content_block":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text","content":"<p data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"487\">Getting started with a Jira project involves choosing the right framework and shaping your workflow around <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/project-management\/introduction-to-agile\/\">Agile methodology<\/a>. While the setup is straightforward for technical teams, it can feel a little unfamiliar if you haven\u2019t worked with sprints, backlogs, or issue types before.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"487\">Here\u2019s how the process works in four easy-to-follow steps:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"1918\">\n<li data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"816\">\n<p data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"816\"><strong data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"515\">Create your project<\/strong><br data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"518\" \/>When you create a new project, Jira asks you to select a template. Most templates are built around agile methods, such as Scrum or Kanban, and come with predefined workflows. Once you choose one, you\u2019ll name your project and assign a project key \u2014 a short identifier that appears on every issue.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"1182\">\n<p data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"1182\"><strong data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"842\">Set up your board<\/strong><br data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"845\" \/>Your board is the visual center of your project. Scrum boards help teams organize a backlog and plan work in dedicated sprint cycles. Kanban boards offer a continuous flow, letting you track items as they move from \u201cTo do\u201d to \u201cDone.\u201d You can customize columns, add swimlanes, and define the stages that best match how your team works.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1557\">\n<p data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1557\"><strong data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1215\">Create and manage issues<\/strong><br data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1218\" \/>Every work item in Jira is called an issue. You\u2019ll create issues for tasks, bugs, or requests, assign them to team members, set priorities, and add details like story points or due dates. Issues can be linked to show dependencies, grouped into epics for larger initiatives, or added to sprints or the backlog depending on your workflow.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1918\">\n<p data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1918\"><strong data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1590\">Use roadmaps and reports<\/strong><br data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1593\" \/>Roadmaps help you plan long-term work by visualizing epics and timelines. Reports offer insights into team performance \u2014 from sprint velocity to cycle time \u2014 so you can make adjustments as work progresses. These tools are especially helpful for teams using agile frameworks and looking to evaluate their process over time.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image_type":"normal","image":262334,"image_link":""}]},{"main_heading":"Where teams struggle when using Jira across the company","content_block":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text","content":"<p data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"522\">Jira shines in software development environments, but things get trickier when you try to roll it out across an entire organization. Many teams find that the structure, language, and workflows that make sense for engineers don\u2019t always translate well to marketing, HR, operations, or <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/rnd\/technical-leadership\/\">leadership<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"522\">We&#8217;ve listed some of biggest challenges most businesses run into below:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"1786\">\n<li data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"779\">\n<p data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"779\"><strong data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"564\">Complex terminology and interface:<\/strong> Jira uses concepts like epics, <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/rnd\/scrum-sprint\/\">sprints<\/a>, story points, and issue types. These make perfect sense to technical teams but can feel like a new language to departments that just need a simple way to plan and track work.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"1033\">\n<p data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"1033\"><strong data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"816\">Limited high-level reporting:<\/strong> Jira\u2019s reports focus heavily on Agile metrics. If your executives want clear summaries of project health, timelines, budgets, or cross-team progress, you often need to build custom dashboards or rely on paid add-ons.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1274\">\n<p data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1274\"><strong data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1077\">Weak resource and capacity planning:<\/strong> out of the box, Jira doesn\u2019t provide a straightforward way to see workload distribution or who has bandwidth. Teams frequently turn to marketplace apps to fill the gap, adding cost and complexity.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1535\">\n<p data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1535\"><strong data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1323\">Different teams need different workflows:<\/strong> while developers work comfortably in sprints, other departments often don\u2019t. Non-technical teams may find Jira\u2019s structure too rigid, which leads to low adoption or parallel tools popping up across the business.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1786\">\n<p data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1786\"><strong data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1576\">Customization requires expertise:<\/strong> trying to tailor Jira for marketing campaigns, hiring pipelines, or operational projects often demands an administrator who understands workflows, schemes, and configurations \u2014 something many teams don\u2019t have.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a class=\"cta-button blue-button\" aria-label=\"Try monday work management\" href=\"https:\/\/auth.monday.com\/users\/sign_up_new\" target=\"_blank\">Try monday work management<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image_type":"normal","image":262326,"image_link":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","content":"<h2 data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"250\">How Jira integrates with your tool stack<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"541\">Jira can connect to a wide range of systems, but the experience varies depending on who\u2019s using the platform. Technical teams often get what they need immediately, while business teams usually rely on extra plugins or manual setup.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"588\">Integrations that fit Jira\u2019s strengths<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"681\">These are the areas where Jira\u2019s native connections feel smooth and aligned with its design:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"1296\">\n<li data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"855\">\n<p data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"855\"><strong data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"704\">Code alignment:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/integrations\/github\">integrations with GitHub<\/a>, GitLab, and Bitbucket sync commits, branches, and pull requests directly to issues, keeping development work in one place.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"1024\">\n<p data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"1024\"><strong data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"879\">Build visibility:<\/strong> connections to tools like Jenkins or CircleCI surface build and deployment status inside Jira, helping engineering teams track release health.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1152\">\n<p data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1152\"><strong data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1047\">Testing support:<\/strong> QA tools such as Zephyr or TestRail plug in with minimal effort and map naturally to Jira issue types.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1296\">\n<p data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1296\"><strong data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1187\">Atlassian ecosystem synergy:<\/strong> pairing Jira with Confluence, Bitbucket, and Opsgenie creates a unified environment for <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/productivity\/workflow\/\">technical workflows<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1338\">Integrations that create friction<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1440\">When non-technical teams join the platform, the integration landscape often becomes more complicated.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"2248\">\n<li data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1618\">\n<p data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1618\"><strong data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1467\">Business tool gaps:<\/strong> many everyday tools used by marketing, HR, finance, and operations don\u2019t have strong native integrations and rely on third-party connectors instead.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1784\">\n<p data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1784\"><strong data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1648\">Marketplace dependence:<\/strong> core needs like time tracking, advanced reporting, CRM syncing, or spreadsheet automation usually require Atlassian Marketplace apps.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1922\">\n<p data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1922\"><strong data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1802\">Added cost:<\/strong> plugins often come with separate subscription fees that scale with team size, increasing the total cost of ownership.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"2073\">\n<p data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"2073\"><strong data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1954\">Inconsistent reliability:<\/strong> third-party apps vary in quality, update frequency, and long-term support, which can introduce maintenance overhead.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2248\">\n<p data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2248\"><strong data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2098\">Higher admin load:<\/strong> managing dozens of plugins \u2014 each with its own permissions, updates, and compatibility considerations \u2014 becomes an ongoing responsibility for admins.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"}]},{"main_heading":"Jira vs monday work management: which platform supports your whole team?","content_block":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text","content":"<p data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"729\">Choosing a platform often comes down to one question: do you need a tool built for engineering, or a system that every team can use comfortably?<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"729\">Jira is purpose-built for software development, which is why developers rely on it. On the other hand, monday work management is designed for cross-functional collaboration, giving all departments a shared space to plan, track, and deliver work without needing technical expertise.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"790\">Here\u2019s how the two platforms compare where it matters most:<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"825\">Ease of use and onboarding<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"957\">Teams ramp up quickly on monday work management because the interface is visual, flexible, and built for non-technical workflows.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1241\">\n<li data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1058\">\n<p data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"1058\"><strong data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"977\">Simple setup:<\/strong> boards, views, and all types of dashboards like <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/crm-and-sales\/sales-dashboard-templates\/\">sales dashboards<\/a> can be created in minutes without admin support.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1150\">\n<p data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1150\"><strong data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1083\">Clear terminology:<\/strong> items, groups, and statuses are easy for any team to understand.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1241\">\n<p data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1241\"><strong data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1173\">Faster adoption:<\/strong> marketing, HR, finance, and operations teams get value immediately.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1388\">Jira requires a steeper learning curve, with agile terminology and configuration steps that make onboarding slower for teams outside engineering.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1417\">Workflow flexibility<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1510\">monday work management adapts to the way each department works \u2014 not the other way around.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1886\">\n<li data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1649\">\n<p data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1649\"><strong data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1538\">Multiple work styles:<\/strong> supports Agile, <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/project-management\/waterfall-methodology\/\">Waterfall<\/a>, project portfolios, campaign planning, operations tracking, and custom processes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1755\">\n<p data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1755\"><strong data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1677\">Over 30 column types:<\/strong> capture any kind of work detail, from timelines to dependencies to budgets.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1886\">\n<p data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1886\"><strong data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1781\">Customizable views:<\/strong> choose Timeline View, Gantt, Kanban, Calendar, Workload, or Dashboards depending on how your team plans.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"2028\">Jira is excellent for structured development cycles but can feel rigid for departments that need more fluid planning or non-agile workflows.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2061\">Reporting and visibility<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2130\">monday work management offers unified visibility across all teams.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2425\">\n<li data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2253\">\n<p data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2253\"><strong data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2158\">Real-time dashboards:<\/strong> combine data from multiple boards to show project health, timelines, budgets, and workloads.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2330\">\n<p data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2330\"><strong data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2274\">Workload View:<\/strong> helps teams monitor capacity and balance assignments.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2425\">\n<p data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2425\"><strong data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2366\">Executive-friendly reporting:<\/strong> simple, visual summaries without configuration or plugins.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2554\">Jira\u2019s reporting is strong for sprint metrics but limited for high-level, cross-team insights unless you add marketplace tools.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2556\" data-end=\"2590\">Automation and integrations<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2701\">monday work management includes no-code automation features that help teams move work forward automatically.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2702\" data-end=\"3012\">\n<li data-start=\"2702\" data-end=\"2798\">\n<p data-start=\"2704\" data-end=\"2798\"><strong data-start=\"2704\" data-end=\"2729\">Prebuilt automations:<\/strong> status updates, reminders, approvals, item creation, and handoffs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2936\">\n<p data-start=\"2801\" data-end=\"2936\"><strong data-start=\"2801\" data-end=\"2825\">Native integrations:<\/strong> tools like Google Workspace, Excel, <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/integrations\/slack\">Slack<\/a>, Microsoft Teams, HubSpot, and more connect without extra plugins.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2937\" data-end=\"3012\">\n<p data-start=\"2939\" data-end=\"3012\"><strong data-start=\"2939\" data-end=\"2966\">Cross-board automation:<\/strong> automate entire workflows across departments.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3014\" data-end=\"3142\">Jira offers powerful automation for engineering tasks but depends heavily on add-ons for business tools and team-wide processes.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3144\" data-end=\"3175\">Cross-team collaboration<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3176\" data-end=\"3297\">monday work management gives every team a consistent workspace to coordinate projects, share updates, and stay aligned.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3298\" data-end=\"3605\">\n<li data-start=\"3298\" data-end=\"3378\">\n<p data-start=\"3300\" data-end=\"3378\"><strong data-start=\"3300\" data-end=\"3333\">Shared boards and dashboards:<\/strong> centralize goals, progress, and ownership.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3379\" data-end=\"3466\">\n<p data-start=\"3381\" data-end=\"3466\"><strong data-start=\"3381\" data-end=\"3410\">Updates and file sharing:<\/strong> keep context in one place without long email threads.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3467\" data-end=\"3605\">\n<p data-start=\"3469\" data-end=\"3605\"><strong data-start=\"3469\" data-end=\"3502\">Multiple teams, one platform:<\/strong> engineering can stay in Jira while other departments work on monday \u2014 and the two tools can integrate.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3607\" data-end=\"3754\">Jira works well for engineering collaboration but isn\u2019t always a comfortable home for non-technical teams, which often leads to tool fragmentation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3607\" data-end=\"3754\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a class=\"cta-button blue-button\" aria-label=\"Try monday work management\" href=\"https:\/\/auth.monday.com\/users\/sign_up_new\" target=\"_blank\">Try monday work management<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image_type":"normal","image":26758,"image_link":""}]},{"main_heading":"Jira pricing vs monday work management","content_block":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text","content":"<p data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"595\">When choosing a platform, pricing is one of the first things teams evaluate. It\u2019s not just about the monthly cost \u2014 it\u2019s about what\u2019s included, what requires add-ons, and how the price changes as more departments start using the solution.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"595\">Jira pricing is shaped around development-focused features, while monday work management is built to support a broader range of teams without relying heavily on extras.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"684\"><strong data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"613\">Jira pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"684\">Jira offers tiered plans that expand as your technical needs grow.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"1378\">\n<li data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"814\">\n<p data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"814\"><strong data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"701\">Free plan:<\/strong> available for up to ten people, mainly suited for small engineering teams getting started with agile workflows.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"931\">\n<p data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"931\"><strong data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"835\">Standard tier:<\/strong> increases user limits and storage, offering the essentials for software development projects.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"1060\">\n<p data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1060\"><strong data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"951\">Premium tier:<\/strong> adds more advanced admin controls, automation limits, and project archiving for growing engineering teams.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1187\">\n<p data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1187\"><strong data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1083\">Enterprise tier:<\/strong> designed for large organizations that need centralized governance and security across multiple sites.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1378\">\n<p data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1378\"><strong data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1211\">Additional costs:<\/strong> many teams rely on marketplace apps for time tracking, resource management, reporting, or business integrations, which can raise the total cost as the company scales.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1489\"><strong data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1414\">monday work management pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1489\">Plans are built to support cross-functional work right out of the box.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"2190\">\n<li data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1608\">\n<p data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1608\"><strong data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1507\">Basic plan:<\/strong> includes unlimited boards, unlimited viewers, and a simple structure for organizing <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/project-management\/collaborative-project-management\/\">team projects<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1749\">\n<p data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1749\"><strong data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1629\">Standard plan:<\/strong> unlocks Timeline View, Calendar View, automations, integrations, and collaboration features most teams rely on daily.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1859\">\n<p data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1859\"><strong data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1765\">Pro plan:<\/strong> adds advanced dashboards, private boards, time tracking, and deeper workflow customization.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"1989\">\n<p data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1989\"><strong data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1882\">Enterprise plan:<\/strong> offers multi-level permissions, enterprise reporting, and scalable automations for larger organizations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2190\">\n<p data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2190\"><strong data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2011\">Built-in value:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/project-management\/everything-you-want-to-know-about-gantt-charts\/\">features like Gantt charts<\/a>, dashboards, native integrations, and cross-board workflows are included without needing extra add-ons, which keeps long-term pricing more predictable.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2472\">For small engineering teams, Jira\u2019s entry point can be appealing. However, for companies that want one platform for project planning, collaboration, reporting, and operational workflows across departments, monday work management often becomes more cost-effective as the organization grows.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a class=\"cta-button blue-button\" aria-label=\"Try monday work management\" href=\"https:\/\/auth.monday.com\/users\/sign_up_new\" target=\"_blank\">Try monday work management<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n"}]},{"main_heading":"Best Jira alternatives: try monday work management today","content_block":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text","content":"<p data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"582\">If you\u2019re looking for a platform that supports every team \u2014 not just software development \u2014 monday work management offers a more flexible and accessible alternative to Jira. The system gives marketing, HR, operations, finance, product, and engineering teams a shared workspace to plan and deliver projects without the complexity of configuration-heavy workflows.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"1115\">Teams can build any process using visual boards, over 30 column types, and customizable views like Timeline, Gantt, <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/rnd\/gantt-vs-kanban\/\">Kanban<\/a>, Calendar, and Workload. Dashboards bring data together from multiple boards so leaders can track progress, capacity, budgets, and timelines in real time. Automation recipes help teams move work forward automatically, reduce manual handoffs, and keep projects on schedule. 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