Published 11.11.2024

Jira vs. Azure DevOps

Source Jira vs Azure DevOps | Atlassian

Azure DevOps is a suite of software development tools.

Jira helps teams manage software development, in whatever flavor of agile works best.

Why choose Jira over Azure DevOps?

They have a lot in common, here are the differences

Features

Atlassian Jira

Azure DevOps

Features

Atlassian Jira

Azure DevOps

Technical Support

Support ticket system

Support ticket system and Twitter

Free Plan

Free for up to 10 users

Free for up to five users

Starting Price For Paid Plans

$8.15 per user per month for teams of 11 to 100

$6 per user per month or $30 per month for up to ten users

Free Trial

7 days

30 days

Primary Purpose

Project management tool

Develop software applications from start to finish

Tracking Features

Built-in roadmaps for development teams Limited traceability Supports Agile methodology

Advanced traceability

Search Functionality

Strong search functionality

Limited search functionality

Customization

Custom dashboards

Custom dashboards

Coding

Integrates with Bitbucket

Integrates with Git for coding

Satisfaction Guarantee

30 days

Not available

Source https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/software/azure-devops-vs-jira/

Jira supports Agile methodology, such as Scrum and Kanban, and allows teams to adjust workflow iterations and add more features while in progress, which isn’t available with Azure DevOps.

Conversely, Azure DevOps allows teams to view a project from start to finish, along with the connections between various stages and work items, but Jira doesn’t allow teams to view previous tasks or iterations. For instance, users of Jira can’t see whether a completed Story is associated with a software release. Using Azure DevOps, teams can track and view every step in the project from ideation to deployment.

Source https://www.getguru.com/reference/jira-vs-azure-devops

Differences

Despite their similarities, Jira and Azure DevOps have distinct differences that can influence the decision based on specific team requirements:

Primary Focus: 

  • Jira focuses predominantly on agile project management and issue tracking within software development.

  • Azure DevOps encompasses a broader suite of services, covering the entire software development lifecycle, from coding to deployment.

Hosting Options:

  • Jira offers both cloud-based and on-premises solutions.

  • Azure DevOps, initially a cloud-native solution, also provides Azure DevOps Server for on-premises needs.

Integration Ecosystem:

  • Jira boasts a vast marketplace of plugins and integrations, especially with other Atlassian products.

  • Azure DevOps integrates deeply with Microsoft’s ecosystem, making it a preferred choice for teams already using Visual Studio, Azure Cloud, and other Microsoft products.

CI/CD Capabilities:

  • Jira itself does not offer CI/CD tools but can integrate with CI/CD platforms such as Jenkins.

  • Azure DevOps features Azure Pipelines, a robust CI/CD tool, as an integral part of its suite.

Test Management:

  • Jira requires separate plugins like Zephyr for comprehensive test management.

  • Azure DevOps includes Azure Test Plans offering built-in, extensive test management features.

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