Jira or Xero?

Which saas & b2b tool brand is right for you?

Jirawins 5 of 7 categories
WINNER
Jira

Jira

The #1 software development tool

4.2/5
|78,000 reviews
5
Wins
2002
Founded
mid
Price
Xero

Xero

Beautiful accounting software

4.4/5
|45,000 reviews
2
Wins
2006
Founded
mid
Price

Head-to-Head Comparison

95
Features & Functionality
Jira wins
88
60
Ease of Use
Xero wins
85
95
Integrations
Jira wins
88
75
Pricing & Value
Xero wins
78
78
Customer Support
Jira wins
75
95
Scalability
Jira wins
82
92
Security & Compliance
Jira wins
88
Jira

Jira excels at

Features & FunctionalityIntegrationsCustomer SupportScalabilitySecurity & Compliance
Xero

Xero excels at

Ease of UsePricing & Value

Pros & Cons

Jira

Jira

Industry standard for dev teams
Powerful customization
Excellent agile support
Deep Atlassian ecosystem
Steep learning curve
Can be overwhelming
Xero

Xero

Beautiful interface
Strong bank feeds
Multi-currency support
Good app marketplace
Limited US payroll
Basic inventory

The Bottom Line

Choose Jira if you want...

  • Software development teams
  • Agile/Scrum teams
  • Enterprise engineering
  • Bug tracking

Choose Xero if you want...

  • Small businesses globally
  • UK/ANZ businesses
  • Clean UI lovers
  • Multi-currency needs

Our pick: Jira — Better overall scores and stronger performance across key categories. However, Xero is the better choice if you prioritize ease of use or pricing & value.

Real-Time Brand Data

Stock prices, reviews, sentiment & more

Jira

Jira

Free for Small Teams

Free for up to 10 users with basic features.

Cloud Migration Offer

Special pricing for server to cloud migration.

ComplexitySpeedCustomizationLinear alternativeAdmin overhead
G2
4.3
(5,678)
Leader Fall 2024
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Capterra
4.5
(13,567)
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Last updated: 2024-12-10
Xero

Xero

Free Trial

Try Xero free. No credit card required.

Annual Billing Discount

20% OFF

Save up to 20% when you pay annually.

PricingFeaturesSupportAlternativesIntegration
G2
4.771227445806474
(603)
LeaderHigh Performer
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Capterra
4.403558881797672
(317)
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TrustpilotGood
3.940809708023278
(402)
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Last updated: 2024-12-10