Azure DevOps vs Jira

What is Azure DevOps?

It provides a platform for developers to enhance the way they create, plan and deliver software. It provides a solid platform so that ideas can be turned into applications using agile tools and helps in versioning code, managing tests and deploying projects to cross-platform systems.

Azure DevOps was previously known as Visual Studio Team Service (VSTS). Some of the key features of Azure DevOps include package management, advanced testing, source control, a dashboard etc. Projects can be properly planned by developers using agile tools. Code can be managed using Git, the application is tested and finally, the code is deployed using a CI/CD system.

What is Jira?

It is a highly popular project management software that has proved to be rewarding for developers. It has specific agile functionalities and powerful capabilities. It was initially designed as an issue and bug tracker. It is highly flexible and supports all kinds of use cases. It supports the agile methodology.

Some of the key features of Jira include Native mobile support, advanced search capabilities, agile reporting, custom dashboards and built-in roadmaps. Software development projects can be planned, tracked and managed with add-ons, integrations, backlogs, road maps and agile boards. 

Difference between Azure DevOps and Jira:

Azure DevOps	Jira
DevOps lifecycle can be properly implemented	Project management activities for software development can be carried out effectively
A platform for modern services is provided to collaborate better for carrying out software development activities	An agile way of software development takes place so that teams can work collaboratively
It doesn’t have extensive search capabilities like Jira	Advanced  search capabilities are provided for carrying out issues in code
For better versioning of code, it can be integrated with Git	For better versioning of code, it can be integrated with BitBucket
Projects can be easily managed through dashboard capabilities	It provides Scrum and Kanban boards
Progress cannot be properly tracked as it does not have built-in roadmaps	Progress can be properly tracked as it has built-in roadmaps