Jira vs Project Simple
The Clear Alternative for Modern Software Teams
Jira was built 20 years ago. Teams are still drowning in configurations, plugins, and admin work. Project Simple gives you a quality Product Operating Model — roadmaps, analytics, forecasting, and multi-team environments with all out-of-the-box tools and best practices.
Why Teams Leave Jira
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Plugin Hell
Analytics, roadmaps, forecasting... all bolt-ons at extra cost.
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Configuration Overload
Jira takes weeks (and consultants) to set up.
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Slow & Clunky
Teams spend more time managing Jira than building software.
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Velocity Theater
Misused metrics that don't help real planning.
Sound familiar?
You're not alone. Thousands of teams are looking for something better.
Try Project Simple Free
Zero-Config, All-Tools-Included
Dashboards, roadmaps, analytics, milestones, backlogs, retros - ready on day one.
Built-in Analytics
Sprint, backlog, project, and product analytics out-of-the-box. No plugins, no effort.
Simple Sprints without Scrum Overhead
Keep the focus, lose the overhead - Scrumban Sprints that run continuously, not ceremonially.
Product-Level Structure
Goals → Features → Epics → Teams. Designed around the Product Operating Model.
AI Forecasting
Project real-time delivery timelines and be notified if things start slipping.
Designed for Teams, Loved by Leaders
Developers build. Leaders see the truth. Flow for the team, trusted metrics for the business.
| Setup & Configuration |
Weeks of setup, consultants, custom workflows
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Zero configuration — ready in minutes
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| Roadmaps and Goals |
Requires add-ons like Advanced Roadmaps
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Built-in roadmaps tied to goals & milestones
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| Analytics |
Basic velocity charts, plugins for more
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Full analytics suite: backlog, sprint, project, product
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| Forecasting |
None (requires 3rd-party apps)
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AI-based forecasting, delivery risk detection
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| Multi-Team Scaling |
Complex, manual dependency tracking
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Centralized backlog + team pull system
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| Cost |
License + plugin marketplace + admins
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Single price, all tools included
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| Focus |
Issue tracking
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Quality software delivery out-of-the-box
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What Our Clients Say
We have many teams that work across a large set of development projects. Managing everything is a constant challenge and I was very impressed seeing what Project Simple can do to help make things easier and again simple. Project Simple truly stands for its name, but don't take it for granted on its value. While simple, it's so much more.
The leader in this space to date has been JIRA. After 20 years, if your team is still using JIRA, you should seriously reconsider and sign up for Project Simple.
Who Is Project Simple For?
Engineering Leaders
Who want real delivery insight - how teams perform, where they struggle, and how to help them grow.
Product Leaders
Who need roadmaps that map to real goals, clear outcomes, and the progress to prove it.
Teams
Who are tired of being micromanaged with Jira and attending useless meetings and just want to build.
Executives
Who need live insight into delivery, efficiency, and cost - to make faster, smarter decisions that drive growth.
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