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At a Glance
Assembla
Assembla
Star Rating
(126)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$11.50 1 Per Seat Per Month
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Jira
Jira
Star Rating
(6,466)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 10 Users Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Jira excels in its Kanban Board feature, providing a highly customizable interface that allows teams to visualize their workflow effectively, while Assembla's Kanban Board is noted for being less flexible, which may limit some users' ability to tailor it to their specific needs.
  • Reviewers mention that Jira's Bug Monitoring capabilities, particularly the Bug History and Analytics features, are robust, allowing teams to track issues over time and analyze trends, whereas Assembla's bug tracking is perceived as less comprehensive, which could hinder teams in managing their bug lifecycle.
  • G2 users highlight that Jira's Custom Workflows feature is a standout, enabling teams to create tailored processes that fit their unique project requirements, while Assembla's workflow customization options are seen as more limited, potentially leading to a one-size-fits-all approach that may not suit all teams.
  • Users on G2 report that Jira's Time Tracking feature is integrated seamlessly into the project management process, making it easier for teams to log hours and manage resources, whereas Assembla's time tracking is described as less intuitive, which could lead to inefficiencies in tracking project time.
  • Reviewers say that Jira's Progress Monitoring tools are highly effective, providing real-time insights into project status and team performance, while Assembla's monitoring capabilities are viewed as basic, which may not provide the depth of information needed for thorough project oversight.
  • Users report that Jira's Quality of Support is generally rated higher, with many praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team, while Assembla's support is noted to be adequate but not as proactive, which could impact user experience during critical project phases.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Assembla
Repos
$11.50
1 Per Seat Per Month
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Jira
Free
Free
10 Users Per Month
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Free Trial
Assembla
Free Trial is available
Jira
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
112
8.8
5,367
Ease of Use
8.4
112
8.0
5,403
Ease of Setup
8.6
60
7.7
1,665
Ease of Admin
8.6
58
7.5
1,349
Quality of Support
8.4
92
8.3
4,107
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
53
8.5
1,213
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
111
8.3
5,197
Features by Category
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tasks
Not enough data
9.0
218
Not enough data
8.7
216
Not enough data
8.8
218
Not enough data
8.6
217
Not enough data
8.5
209
Not enough data
8.1
208
Not enough data
8.4
214
Not enough data
8.4
165
Projects
Not enough data
8.8
210
Not enough data
8.6
205
Not enough data
8.0
194
Not enough data
8.3
200
Not enough data
8.5
205
Not enough data
7.8
149
Not enough data
9.1
159
Not enough data
8.2
195
Not enough data
8.1
150
Not enough data
8.0
156
Not enough data
8.5
194
Resource Management
Not enough data
8.3
195
Not enough data
8.3
197
Not enough data
8.3
196
Project Monitoring
Not enough data
8.2
186
Not enough data
8.3
194
Not enough data
8.7
199
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.2
138
Not enough data
7.3
141
Agentic AI - Project Management
Not enough data
7.4
24
Not enough data
7.5
24
Not enough data
7.4
24
Not enough data
7.2
23
Not enough data
7.3
24
Not enough data
7.4
24
Not enough data
7.5
24
Not enough data
8.8
1,737
Bug Reporting
Not enough data
8.8
1531
Not enough data
8.7
1491
Not enough data
8.8
1565
Bug Monitoring
Not enough data
8.6
1478
Not enough data
8.9
1575
Not enough data
8.8
1466
Agentic AI - Bug Tracking
Not enough data
7.3
27
Not enough data
7.5
27
Not enough data
7.7
27
Not enough data
Not enough data
Documentation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.5
3,230
Communication
Not enough data
8.4
2344
Not enough data
8.2
2209
Not enough data
8.1
2122
Planning
Not enough data
8.6
2808
Not enough data
8.7
2884
Not enough data
8.8
2622
Not enough data
8.6
2727
Not enough data
8.3
2346
Workflow Management
Not enough data
8.6
2675
Not enough data
8.8
2926
Not enough data
7.8
1955
Not enough data
8.4
2186
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Assembla
Assembla
Jira
Jira
Assembla and Jira are categorized as Bug Tracking
Unique Categories
Jira
Jira is categorized as Product Management and Project Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Assembla
Assembla
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
46.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
43.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.6%
Jira
Jira
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
23.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
42.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
33.4%
Reviewers' Industry
Assembla
Assembla
Computer Software
24.4%
Information Technology and Services
22.8%
Internet
4.9%
Marketing and Advertising
4.1%
Hospital & Health Care
3.3%
Other
40.7%
Jira
Jira
Computer Software
23.7%
Information Technology and Services
23.5%
Internet
4.5%
Financial Services
4.5%
Marketing and Advertising
4.2%
Other
39.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
Assembla
Assembla
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Laurel P.
LP
Laurel P.
Verified User in Veterinary

I like the visual flexibility of Assembla. Whether you have teams that are strictly following Scrum/Agile processes or just want a better, more visual way to track their progress, Assembla makes it easy. The email alerts about ticket updates are so super...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Entertainment
GE
Verified User in Entertainment

When posting a bug with a file attached, there is a lot of lag and no indication that the bug is posting or the page is loading. I find myself clicking the button to submit the bug multiple times because I am unsure if the request went through. Also, I...

Jira
Jira
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Daniel J.
DJ
Daniel J.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security

We use JIRA extensively for issue management and tracking. Each team has a project and it is a great way to work amongst teams and collaborate. The tool is very versatile and great to have project leaders, watchers, stakeholders, etc. They also have...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Market Research

Oh, there are many: - Disruptive forced changes to the software - Jira is complex software and you have to first set it up, which takes a lot of time, and then learn the setup and the software itself, which also takes time. That alone would be fine IF Jira...

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Discussions
Assembla
Assembla Discussions
Can I deploy Assembla on my own AWS, Azure, GCP, or on-premise server?
1 comment
Official Response from Assembla
Yes! For organizations with high standards around security and compliance, Assembla Enterprise Self Hosted provides a completely self-managed version of the...Read more
How can I delete file I previously updated on ticket comment ?
1 comment
MC
Hi Cesare! Thanks for reaching out. Just to clarify, are you asking to remove a file you attached to a ticket? To remove a file you previously attached...Read more
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Jira
Jira Discussions
Is Jira a good tool?
12 comments
Mahendra P.
MP
Yes, It's very useful, Just start on it and give some time on that.Read more
What are the features of JIRA?
11 comments
Cindy S.
CS
Allows you to setup your project as your team/company flows thru the agile process. You can see what is next in the sprint, where others are, enter your...Read more
How is Jira transforming project management practices in agile software development teams?
6 comments
Varun C.
VC
teams plan sprints, manage backlogsRead more