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Head-to-head · Scrum Software

Jira vs DoneTonic

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Jira #1 in Scrum Software 9.2/10 Free plan · paid from $7.91/user/mo · 7-day trial Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Jira
DoneTonic #8 in Scrum Software 6.8/10 Free plan · paid from $8/user/mo (annual) · 21-day trial Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit DoneTonic

Jira leads on 1 check, DoneTonic on 4, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreJira · 9.2/10
  • Lowest starting priceJira · $7.91/user/mo
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresDoneTonic · 4 of 4

Jira scores higher on our rubric for scrum software: 9.2 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

Jira is cheaper to start at $7.91/user/mo against $8/user/mo. DoneTonic offers sprint planning; Jira doesn't publish it. DoneTonic offers product backlog; Jira doesn't publish it. DoneTonic offers sprint reports; Jira doesn't publish it. DoneTonic offers scrum boards; Jira doesn't publish it.

Jira is the better fit for teams coordinating Scrum work across projects. DoneTonic is the better fit for small teams wanting mobile Scrum basics.

  • Jira fits best

    Teams coordinating Scrum work across projects

  • DoneTonic fits best

    Small teams wanting mobile Scrum basics

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Side by side

Feature Jira 9.2/10 Visit ↗ DoneTonic 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 6.8
Ranking #1 in Scrum Software #8 in Scrum Software
Best for Teams coordinating Scrum work across projects Small teams wanting mobile Scrum basics
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $7.91/user/mo (best) $8/user/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Free trial length 7 days · no card needed 21 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Community, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Email, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA GDPR
Integrations 3,000+ integrations 1 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Jira 0/4 · DoneTonic 4/4
Sprint planning Not published ✓ (best)
Product backlog Not published ✓ (best)
Sprint reports Not published ✓ (best)
Scrum boards Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Free plan users Not published 5 users
Key integrations Not published ServiceTonic
Our review
Pros
  • Scrum and Kanban boards plus backlog and multiple work views
  • Workflow automation, time tracking, reports, and dashboards
  • Premium adds dependency management and cross-team planning
  • Plans backlogs, sprints, capacity, releases and burndowns
  • Free plan includes 5 users and unlimited projects and tasks
  • Available on web, iOS and Android
Cons
  • Free plan is limited to 10 users and 2 GB of storage
  • Premium's monthly price is higher than Standard's
  • Enterprise capabilities and support require a custom-tier plan
  • Free plan is limited to 5 users and 100 MB storage
  • Only listed integration is ServiceTonic
  • Paid plan costs $15 monthly or $8 per user per month billed annually
Our verdict

Teams managing Scrum work across projects can use Jira to plan and track tasks through Scrum and Kanban boards, backlogs, and list, timeline, calendar, and summary views. Customizable workflows and fields, forms for work intake, built-in…

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DoneTonic is a cloud-based project-management application for teams using Scrum or Kanban. Its core workflow spans product backlog prioritization, PBI management, sprint planning, generated Scrum boards, task assignment and progress…

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  1. JiraScrum Software 9.2Free plan · paid from $7.91/user/mo · 7-day trial
  2. DoneTonicScrum Software 6.8Free plan · paid from $8/user/mo (annual) · 21-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Jira — where it wins

    • Scrum and Kanban boards plus backlog and multiple work views
    • Workflow automation, time tracking, reports, and dashboards
    • Premium adds dependency management and cross-team planning

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to 10 users and 2 GB of storage
    • Premium's monthly price is higher than Standard's
    • Enterprise capabilities and support require a custom-tier plan

  • DoneTonic — where it wins

    • Plans backlogs, sprints, capacity, releases and burndowns
    • Free plan includes 5 users and unlimited projects and tasks
    • Available on web, iOS and Android

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to 5 users and 100 MB storage
    • Only listed integration is ServiceTonic
    • Paid plan costs $15 monthly or $8 per user per month billed annually
  • Jira9.2/10 · Free plan · paid from $7.91/user/mo · 7-day trial

    A broad Scrum toolkit, with a free tier and paid plans for cross-team coordination.

    Visit JiraFull verdict →
  • DoneTonic6.8/10 · Free plan · paid from $8/user/mo (annual) · 21-day trial

    A Scrum and Kanban toolkit with free access and paid tiers for growing teams.

    Visit DoneTonicFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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