Jira Software vs. GitHub Issues
Jira Software is built for every member of your software team to plan, track, and release great software. See how it stacks up against GitHub Issues.
Top reasons to go Jira Software
From an industry leading workflow engine to powerful search and reporting, Jira Software gives your team everything you need to plan, track, and release great software.
Roadmaps
Agile boards
Workflow engine
DevOps metrics


Why choose Jira Software over GitHub Issues?
See what makes Jira Software the #1 software development tool used by agile teams.
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Ready to use workflowsReady to use workflows in Jira Software help your team get started in no time. Create and enforce custom workflows, giving your team the flexibility and peace of mind to focus on the tasks at hand. | Jira Software
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Drag and drop task prioritizationUpdate your tasks and your team with ease in Jira Software. Transition issues and prioritize tasks with simple drag and drop functionality. | Jira Software
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Customizable dashboardsCreate dashboards in Jira Software that contain all the information you need to plan and track your work effectively. Utilize customizable gadgets to suit any need or purpose. | Jira Software
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Agile planning and reportingPlan, prioritize, and iterate your team's work with ease with Jira Software. Gain real-time, actionable insights into how your team is performing sprint over sprint. | Jira Software
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Real-time release trackingJira Software brings real-time visibility and an up-to-date status of your team’s next release, all in one handy location that's always at your fingertips. | Jira Software
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REST APIsIntegrate Jira Software with all of the tools that your team is already using by leveraging its robust set of APIs. | Jira Software
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Marketplace with 1,000+ plug-and-play add-onsEvery software development team works differently. Install 1,000+ plug-and-play add-ons from the Atlassian Marketplace to extend Jira Software to fit any use case or development process. | Jira Software
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Data center deploymentPerfect for enterprises or teams who require high availability and performance at scale, Jira Software Data Center gives your entire organization peace of mind for this mission critical application. | Jira Software
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Runs on cloud and serverDeployment flexibility is key. Utilize Jira Software in the cloud or run it on your own server, the choice is yours. | Jira Software
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Information effective July 24 2019
“I think moving to Jira was one of the best decisions our company could've made. From the sprint boards (which increase visibility in product decisions across the company), to the Slack integrations where we receive real-time notifications when our tickets get updated, we have end-to-end coverage over our business needs.”
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