Jira
TeamGantt
| Feature | Jira | TeamGantt |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $7.91/mo | From $19/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | engineering-teams, developers, scrum-teams, enterprise | project-managers, construction, marketing-teams, event-planners |
| Founded | 2002 | 2010 |
| Scrum Boards | ✓ | ✗ |
| Kanban | ✓ | ✗ |
| Backlog | ✓ | ✗ |
| Sprints | ✓ | ✗ |
| Roadmaps | ✓ | ✗ |
| Jql | ✓ | ✗ |
| Automation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Gantt Charts | ✗ | ✓ |
| Task Dependencies | ✗ | ✓ |
| Resource Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Baselines | ✗ | ✓ |
| Team Availability | ✗ | ✓ |
| Portfolio View | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Jira Pros
- Powerful Agile/Scrum support
- Detailed reporting (burndown, velocity)
- Deep dev tool integrations
- Highly customizable workflows
✗ Jira Cons
- Steep learning curve
- Overwhelming for non-technical users
- Complex admin setup
- Can feel bloated
✓ TeamGantt Pros
- Intuitive Gantt charts
- Easy collaboration
- Drag-and-drop scheduling
- Good for deadlines
✗ TeamGantt Cons
- Limited beyond Gantt view
- No free tier
- Basic integrations
The Verdict
Jira is built for engineering teams and developers, with a focus on scrum-boards and kanban. TeamGantt targets project managers and construction and leads with gantt-charts and task-dependencies.
On pricing, Jira is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $7.91/mo compared to $19/mo for TeamGantt. That $11.09/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Jira has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. TeamGantt requires a paid subscription from day one.
Feature-wise, Jira offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while TeamGantt takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.
