A-Plan vs Jira: Complete Comparison (2026)
An in-depth comparison of A-Plan and Jira to help you choose the right tool for your business.
Last updated: November 2026
A-Plan
5.7/10
A-Plan is Windows desktop software from Germany for project, resource and cost planning, with Gantt charts. It is built for project managers in small and mid-sized organisations.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 5.7/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Cost | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Ease of Use | 5/10 | 4/10 |
| Analytics | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Customization | 6/10 | 9/10 |
| Scalability | 5/10 | 9/10 |
| Support | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Integration | 5/10 | 9/10 |
| Security | 5/10 | 8/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Cheapest paid plan | €12/user/mo Standard (subscription) | $8/user/mo Standard |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | €149/mo SQL (subscription) | Free Free |
| Features | ||
| Kanban boards | ||
| App integrations | ||
| Reporting | ||
| Task lists | ||
| Task management | ||
| Time tracking | ||
| Client collaboration | Not listed | |
| Collaboration tools | Not listed | |
| Dashboards | Not listed | |
| Gantt charts | Not listed | |
| Scheduling | Not listed | |
| Spreadsheet interface | Not listed | |
| Timeline view | Not listed | |
| Workflow automation | Not listed | |
A-Plan vs Jira cost by team size
| Team size | A-Plan | Jira |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | €12/moStandard (subscription) | FreeFree |
| 5 users | €60/moStandard (subscription) | FreeFree |
| 10 users | €149/moSQL (subscription) | FreeFree |
| 25 users | €373/moSQL (subscription) | $212/moStandard |
| 50 users | €745/moSQL (subscription) | $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?
Why choose A-Plan
- Higher Ease of Use score (5/10 vs 4/10)
Why choose Jira
- Has a free plan (A-Plan does not)
- Higher Scalability score (9/10 vs 5/10)
- Higher Integration score (9/10 vs 5/10)
- Better fit for developers (10/10 vs 2/10)
- Better fit for enterprise (9/10 vs 4/10)
Pros & Cons
A-Plan
Pros
- The Standard subscription costs about 11.90 EUR per user per month, which is cheap for resource and cost planning.
- It imports and exports MS Project and Excel files, which makes migrating from or working alongside Microsoft tools easier.
- Cost planning, planned-versus-actual comparison and forecasts are built in, not sold as extras.
- Customers can choose between a perpetual licence and a subscription.
- A 30-day free trial is available, and the vendor offers training and consulting.
Cons
- It is a Windows desktop application, and web or mobile access requires the optional WebViewer.
- It has no Kanban boards, agile methods or client portal.
- The vendor's homepage does not show prices, and third-party price figures conflict.
- Most of its materials and its market are German-language.
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 5.7/10 for A-Plan. The largest gap is in Integration: 5/10 for A-Plan and 9/10 for Jira.
Jira has a free plan; A-Plan does not list one.
Jira is the better fit for developers: we rate it 10/10 for them, against 2/10 for A-Plan.
Jira has Kanban boards, which A-Plan lacks.
