Jira vs TimeLog Comparison
Compare Jira vs TimeLog 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.
TimeLog
5.8/10
TimeLog is a Danish professional services automation platform that combines time tracking, project management, resource planning and invoicing for consulting and advisory firms.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 7.3/10 | 5.8/10 |
| Analytics | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Cost | 7/10 | 5/10 |
| Customization | 9/10 | 6/10 |
| Ease of Use | 4/10 | 6/10 |
| Integration | 9/10 | 5/10 |
| Scalability | 9/10 | 6/10 |
| Security | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Support | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Cheapest paid plan | $8/user/mo Standard | €14/user/mo Starter |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | Free Free | €140/mo Starter |
| Features | ||
| App integrations | ||
| Reporting | ||
| Task management | ||
| Time tracking | ||
| Collaboration tools | Not listed | |
| Dashboards | Not listed | |
| Kanban boards | Not listed | |
| Scheduling | Not listed | |
| Task lists | Not listed | |
| Timeline view | Not listed | |
| Workflow automation | Not listed | |
Jira vs TimeLog cost by team size
| Team size | Jira | TimeLog |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | FreeFree | €14/moStarter |
| 5 users | FreeFree | €70/moStarter |
| 10 users | FreeFree | €140/moStarter |
| 25 users | $212/moStandard | €350/moStarter |
| 50 users | $424/moStandard | €700/moStarter |
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 (TimeLog does not)
- Higher Integration score (9/10 vs 5/10)
- Higher Customization score (9/10 vs 6/10)
- Better fit for enterprise (9/10 vs 5/10)
Why choose TimeLog
- Higher Ease of Use score (6/10 vs 4/10)
- Higher Support score (7/10 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.
TimeLog
Pros
- It combines time registration, project budgets and invoicing in one system, which reviewers value for billing clients accurately.
- Support is often described as responsive, with chat, email, phone and a help center available.
- The free, no-code e-conomic integration and the Business Central and Navision connectors suit Nordic and Microsoft-based finance teams.
- Pricing is transparent per user, and a 14-day trial is available on the self-serve tiers.
- Project and contract setups are flexible, including retainers, fixed price and rate indexing.
Cons
- Reviewers call the standard reports inflexible or outdated and want more custom report options.
- The many settings make navigation and user-rights administration hard for new admins.
- Integrations and API access are not available on the Starter plan.
- One developer review describes the API as lacking essential features.
- Notifications and approval reminders are described as limited.
Not sold on either?
Frequently Asked Questions
Jira scores higher on our Project Management criteria: 7.3/10 against 5.8/10 for TimeLog. The largest gap is in Integration: 9/10 for Jira and 5/10 for TimeLog.
Jira has a free plan; TimeLog does not list one.
Jira is the better fit for enterprise: we rate it 9/10 for them, against 5/10 for TimeLog.
