Azure DevOps vs Jira Comparison
Compare Azure DevOps vs Jira features, pricing, and more.
Last updated: November 2026
Azure DevOps
7.2/10
Microsoft's cloud suite for software teams, combining Azure Boards agile planning with Git repos, CI/CD pipelines, test plans, artifacts and wikis.
Jira
7.3/10
Atlassian's work and issue-tracking platform for planning, tracking, and shipping projects, with scrum and kanban boards built mainly for software and technical teams.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | A Azure DevOps | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 7.2/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Cost | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Ease of Use | 5/10 | 4/10 |
| Analytics | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Customization | 7/10 | 9/10 |
| Scalability | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Support | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Integration | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Security | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Cheapest paid plan | $6/user/mo Basic | $8/user/mo Standard |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | Free Stakeholder | Free Free |
| Features | ||
| App integrations | ||
| Collaboration tools | ||
| Dashboards | ||
| Kanban boards | ||
| Reporting | ||
| Task lists | ||
| Task management | ||
| Timeline view | ||
| Docs | Not listed | |
| File sharing | Not listed | |
| Knowledge base | Not listed | |
| Spreadsheet interface | Not listed | |
| Time tracking | Not listed | |
| Workflow automation | Not listed | |
Azure DevOps vs Jira cost by team size
Azure DevOps and Jira cost the same up to 10 users; Azure DevOps costs less from 25 users.
| Team size | Azure DevOps | Jira |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | FreeStakeholder | FreeFree |
| 5 users | FreeStakeholder | FreeFree |
| 10 users | FreeStakeholder | FreeFree |
| 25 users | FreeStakeholder | $212/moStandard |
| 50 users | FreeStakeholder | $424/moStandard |
The plan that fits each team size, billed monthly, before add-ons and usage charges. Each cost opens that tool's pricing calculator for the team size.
Which One Should You Choose?
AWhy choose Azure DevOps
- Higher Cost score (8/10 vs 7/10)
- Higher Ease of Use score (5/10 vs 4/10)
Why choose Jira
- Higher Customization score (9/10 vs 7/10)
- Higher Integration score (9/10 vs 8/10)
- Better fit for marketing teams (5/10 vs 3/10)
Pros & Cons
AAzure DevOps
Pros
- Free for up to five Basic users plus unlimited stakeholders, so small development teams can start at no cost.
- Work items link to branches, pull requests, builds, and releases, giving traceability from requirement to production.
- Process settings let teams add custom fields, work item types, and portfolio backlog levels.
- Analytics views feed Power BI, and configurable dashboards show burndown and trend reporting.
- Integrates with GitHub, Microsoft Teams, Slack, and Excel, and has a large extension marketplace.
Cons
- Reviewers describe a steep learning curve and an interface that is less intuitive than simpler project management tools.
- Users report weak roadmap and portfolio views and limited progress rollup at the portfolio level.
- It is built for software teams and does not suit non-technical business projects.
- Add-ons such as Test Plans at $52 per user and extra pipeline jobs raise the total cost.
Jira
Pros
- The free plan supports up to 10 users and includes scrum and kanban boards.
- Reviewers highlight deep customization of workflows, boards, and fields.
- Sprint and agile management are strong, and Jira integrates with GitHub and Git tools.
- It links closely with Confluence and other Atlassian products, so tickets can be referenced across those apps.
- Time tracking is built into every plan, including Free.
Cons
- Reviewers report a steep learning curve and an interface that overwhelms non-technical users.
- Users report slow issue loading and laggy boards in large deployments.
- Paid Marketplace apps can add hidden costs for reporting, CRM, and helpdesk needs.
- The free plan is limited to 100 emails per day and community support only.
- Troubleshooting failed automation rules can be frustrating.
Not sold on either?
Frequently Asked Questions
Jira scores higher on our Project Management criteria: 7.3/10 against 7.2/10 for Azure DevOps. The largest gap is in Customization: 7/10 for Azure DevOps and 9/10 for Jira.
Both are free for 10 users.
Yes, both Azure DevOps and Jira have a free plan.
Jira is the better fit for marketing teams: we rate it 5/10 for them, against 3/10 for Azure DevOps.
