Head-to-head · Agile Project Management Software
Jira vs Zoho Sprints
Jira leads on 0 checks, Zoho Sprints on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 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 priceZoho Sprints · $1/user/mo
- Free planboth
Jira scores higher on our rubric for agile project management software: 9.2 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.
Zoho Sprints is cheaper to start at $1/user/mo against $7.91/user/mo.
Jira is the better fit for teams wanting broad, affordable agile planning. Zoho Sprints is the better fit for budget-conscious Scrum teams.
- Jira fits best
Teams wanting broad, affordable agile planning
- Zoho Sprints fits best
Budget-conscious Scrum teams
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Side by side
| Feature | Jira 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Zoho Sprints 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #1 in Agile Project Management Software | #3 in Agile Project Management Software |
| Best for | Teams wanting broad, affordable agile planning | Budget-conscious Scrum teams |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $7.91/user/mo | $1/user/mo (best) |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Free trial length | 7 days · no card needed | 15 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Community, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs, Community |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA |
| Integrations | 3,000+ integrations | 20 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Jira 0/7 · Zoho Sprints 0/7 | ||
| Scrum support | Not published | Not published |
| Kanban support | Not published | Not published |
| Backlog management | Not published | Not published |
| Sprint planning | Not published | Not published |
| Story points | Not published | Not published |
| Agile reporting | Not published | Not published |
| Roadmap view | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Jira is Atlassian’s project and work-management platform for software, product, marketing, operations, and other teams. It combines Scrum and Kanban boards with list, timeline, calendar, and summary views, giving teams several ways to plan… Read the review → |
Zoho Sprints is an agile project management application for teams working in Scrum or Kanban workflows. It brings together product backlogs, sprint planning, boards, work items, releases, agile reports, dashboards, timesheets, meetings,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Jira — where it wins
- Free plan supports up to 10 users with multiple planning views
- Combines Scrum and Kanban boards with workflows, reports, and automation
- Supports dependencies, guest access, mobile apps, API, and integrations
Where it doesn't
- Free plan includes 2 GB of storage and 150 automation steps monthly
- Cross-team planning and dependency management start on Premium
- Advanced admin controls and security are reserved for Enterprise
Zoho Sprints — where it wins
- Free plan includes Scrum, Kanban, reports, and unlimited work items
- Paid tiers add customization, portals, automation, and enterprise controls
- Supports web, iOS, Android, API access, and 25 listed integrations
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan supports up to 3 users and 3 projects
- Advanced capabilities are split across multiple paid tiers
- Annual USD pricing is used for the listed paid plans
- Jira9.2/10 · Free plan · paid from $7.91/user/mo · 7-day trial
A broad agile planning workspace with strong views, automation, and a generous free tier.
Visit JiraFull verdict → - Zoho Sprints7.9/10 · Free plan · paid from $1/user/mo (annual) · 15-day trial
A low-cost Scrum and Kanban workspace with useful scaling features.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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