Jira vs Kantree Comparison
Compare Jira vs Kantree features, pricing, and more.
Last updated: November 2026
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.
Kantree
6.5/10
Kantree is a customizable, EU-hosted work management platform with card-based projects, multiple views and automations for teams running projects and processes.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 7.3/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Analytics | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Cost | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Customization | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Ease of Use | 4/10 | 7/10 |
| Integration | 9/10 | 4/10 |
| Scalability | 9/10 | 6/10 |
| Security | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Support | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Cheapest paid plan | $8/user/mo Standard | €8/user/mo Team |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | Free Free | €80/mo Team |
| Features | ||
| App integrations | ||
| Collaboration tools | ||
| Dashboards | ||
| Kanban boards | ||
| Reporting | ||
| Task lists | ||
| Task management | ||
| Timeline view | ||
| Workflow automation | ||
| Client collaboration | Not listed | |
| File sharing | Not listed | |
| Gantt charts | Not listed | |
| Scheduling | Not listed | |
| Spreadsheet interface | Not listed | |
| Time tracking | Not listed | |
Jira vs Kantree cost by team size
| Team size | Jira | Kantree |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | FreeFree | €8/moTeam |
| 5 users | FreeFree | €40/moTeam |
| 10 users | FreeFree | €80/moTeam |
| 25 users | $212/moStandard | €200/moTeam |
| 50 users | $424/moStandard | €400/moTeam |
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?
Why choose Jira
- Has a free plan (Kantree does not)
- Higher Integration score (9/10 vs 4/10)
- Higher Scalability score (9/10 vs 6/10)
- Better fit for developers (10/10 vs 5/10)
- Better fit for enterprise (9/10 vs 6/10)
Why choose Kantree
- Higher Ease of Use score (7/10 vs 4/10)
- Better fit for small business (8/10 vs 6/10)
Pros & Cons
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.
Kantree
Pros
- Card-based model with custom fields and formulas lets teams build their own workflows, and reviewers praise its flexibility.
- Six views, including spreadsheet, kanban, matrix, timeline and calendar, are included even on the entry plan.
- Strong data sovereignty: ISO 27001 certified, EU hosting, with on-premise and SecNumCloud options.
- Project guests are not billed as users, which keeps client collaboration cheap.
- A low entry price of 8 EUR per user per month, which one reviewer called better value than Jira and ClickUp.
Cons
- Few native integrations. Documented options are mainly iCal, email, an API and imports.
- Reviewers report there is no native resource management.
- Gantt charts and portfolios require the 15 EUR Business plan.
- Reporting is described as relatively simple for in-depth analysis.
- There is no permanent free plan, only a 15-day trial.
Not sold on either?
Frequently Asked Questions
Jira scores higher on our Project Management criteria: 7.3/10 against 6.5/10 for Kantree. The largest gap is in Integration: 9/10 for Jira and 4/10 for Kantree.
Jira has a free plan; Kantree does not list one.
Jira is the better fit for developers: we rate it 10/10 for them, against 5/10 for Kantree.
