Alternatives to Jira

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Monday.com

A workflow and task management tool that facilitates cross-functional collaboration.

• Pricing: Standard plan starts from AUD$67 monthly for 5 users
• Free trial: 14 days

Pros

• Strong reputation with Fortune 500 companies
• Cloud based
• 30-day money back guarantee

Cons

• No free tier
• Pricey compare with competition

ClickUp

An all-in-one platform to manage to-do lists, spreadsheets, docs, time tracking, task-dependant projects and more.

• Pricing: Free to AUD$7.26+ monthly per user
• Free trial: None

Pros

• Robust free tier
• User-friendly interface
• 24/7 customer support
• Offline mode for Linux, Windows and Mac

Cons

• Range of features may be overwhelming for smaller teams
• Not capable of granular reporting

Wrike

A clean interface and complex project management tools allow users to track new tasks, manage ongoing responsibilities and keep an eye on high-level workflow.

• Pricing: Free for up to 5 users, or US$9.80+ monthly per user
• Free trial: 15 days

Pros

• Intuitive user interface
• Quick setup and clear pricing tiers
• Curated plans available for IT, marketing and creative teams and product development
• Invite unlimited external collaborators

Cons

• Weak data analysis tools

Microsoft Project

A complex tool best suited for teams that already use the Microsoft product suite, with an experienced project manager to help navigate the platform.

• Pricing: AUD$13.70+ monthly per user
• Free trial: 30 days.

Pros

• Customisable reports
• Powerful resource management tools
• Cloud-based or on-premise solutions

Cons

• No free tier
• Pricey compared to competitors
• Few integrations outside of 365

Asana

Cloud-based app with a stellar reputation for helping companies manage cross-functional projects.

• Pricing: Free for up to 15 teammates, or AUD$11.99+ for a paid plan
• Free trial: 30 days

Pros

• Free service tier
• No software download
• 100+ app integrations
• Nonprofit discounts

Cons

• Difficult to for new users
• Limited support

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Trello

Platform for linear task-management based on the kanban model of to-do, doing and done.

• Pricing: Free tier with up to 10 team boards. Then US$9.99+ monthly per user.
• Free trial: 14 days.

Pros

• Free tier available
• Reviewed positively across the web
• 200+ integrations available

Cons

• Limited customer support
• Not meant for complex, cross-functional project management

Basecamp

This user-friendly platform merges internal communication with project management by providing a shared team schedule, message board and group chat within the interface.

• Pricing: US$99 monthly for unlimited users
• Free trial: 30 days

Pros

• Simple price structure
• Control client access
• Set up automatic check-ins for team members

Cons

• Not meant for complex cross-functional project management
• Not capable of powerful data analysis

Kanbanize

Provides high-level overviews to track progress on multiple projects — plus kanban solutions for teams. It's best for companies that need board-style solutions for linear project management.

• Pricing: US$99+ monthly for up to 15 users
• Free trial: 30 days

Pros

• Personalise with optional add-ons for analytics and customisation
• Workflow analytics to understand team performances

Cons

• Lacks tools for nonlinear project management
• No free tier

Mavenlink

This powerful platform allows for time and expense tracking, workflow management and team collaboration. But its complex tools make it best suited for companies with a dedicated project manager.

• Pricing: US$19+ monthly for 5 users
• Free trial: 10 days

Pros

• Extensive reporting capabilities
• Customised features
• Time-tracking tool

Cons

• No free tier
• Steep learning curve

Ora

Ora's minimalist user experience and versatile range of features provides a powerful project management platform without an overly complex interface.

• Pricing: Free up to 3 users or US$4.33+ monthly per user
• Free trial: 30 days

Pros

• Affordable compared to competition
• Clean user interface
• Code highlighting in-task descriptions

Cons

• Amount of features could overwhelm smaller companies

LiquidPlanner

This highly complex tool has a strong reputation for helping teams increase efficiency, adapt quickly and analyse project management on a granular level.

• Pricing: US$45+ monthly per user
• Free trial: 14 days

Pros

• Powerful tracking features
• Advanced tools to help automatically manage resources
• Forecast and schedule upcoming tasks

Cons

• Pricey compared to competitors
• Not suitable for teams with fewer than 5 users

nTask

Prioritise tasks for your team members, plus manage timesheets, track issues and create custom filters to understand your company's workflow. It also has Gantt and kanban boards, and allows for bulk actions.

• Pricing: Free for up to 5 team members or US$2.99+ monthly per user
• Free trial: 14 days

Pros

• Affordable compared to the competition
• Free tier allows for unlimited workspaces and tasks

Cons

• Lacks complex customisation tools
• Business tier only includes 10GB of storage

Hygger

Its timeline overview allows teams to create clear workflow road maps. It also has swimlanes, sprint boards, kanban boards and can provide detailed time-tracking reports.

• Pricing: US$7+ monthly per user
• Free trial: Up to 50 tasks after signing up

Pros

• Unlimited users, projects and board in free tier
• Clean interface and simple UX
• Users report an easy learning curve

Cons

• Paid tiers can be pricey for smaller companies
• Mobile app lacks some features