COMPARISON
Eigenfocus vs Jira
Jira is built for enterprises with dedicated admins. Eigenfocus gives you the features that matter, built in, with no per-user fees.
Built for different contexts
Jira is designed for large enterprises with configuration layers and dedicated admins.
Eigenfocus is designed for teams that want clarity without the overhead.
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Eigenfocus
- Works out of the box with sensible defaults, no admin needed
- Built-in time tracking on all plans, including Free
- SSO included in PRO (Google, GitHub, Microsoft, Custom OIDC)
- Self-hosted (Docker) or Cloud, no per-user fees
- Self-hosted by design, you control when and how to update
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Jira
- Highly configurable workflows, schemes, and permissions
- Cross-team planning and dependency tracking (Premium)
- 3,000+ marketplace integrations and plugins
- Enterprise compliance (SOC2, ISO, data residency)
- AI features via Rovo (credit-based, included on Standard+)
See it in action
Board, Grid, List, and Timeline. No scheme configuration needed.
Eigenfocus vs Jira: side by side
| Eigenfocus | Jira | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | One-time payment (self-hosted) or flat monthly (Cloud) | Per user/month subscription |
| Per-user fees | None | $7.50-$18.30/user/month depending on plan |
| Hosting | Self-hosted (Docker) or Cloud | Cloud. Data Center stops new licenses March 2026, EOL 2029. |
| Time tracking | Built-in, all plans including Free | Basic logging only. Real tracking needs plugins like Tempo ($10/user/mo) |
| SSO | Google, GitHub, Microsoft, Custom OIDC (PRO) | Requires Atlassian Guard add-on (~$4/user/mo) or Enterprise plan |
| Custom fields | Per project, 7 field types (PRO) | Global, all plans. Requires field/screen scheme configuration. |
| Views | Board, Grid, List, Timeline | Board, List, Timeline, and more |
| Setup complexity | Minutes. Sensible defaults, no admin required. | Days to weeks. Workflows, schemes, and permissions need configuration. |
| Plugins needed for core features | No | Yes. Time tracking, timesheets, and advanced reporting need marketplace plugins. |
| Data ownership | Your server (self-hosted) or our Cloud | Atlassian cloud |
| Best for | Teams that want project management without configuration overhead | Large enterprises with dedicated process admins |
Jira vs Eigenfocus: cost over 3 years
Comparing Eigenfocus PRO with Jira Standard for a 15-person team
Eigenfocus PRO
One-time payment
$389.00
2-year total
$0
3-year total
$389.00
Unlimited users included. Time tracking and SSO included.
Jira Standard (15 users)
Year 1
$1,350
2-year total
$2,700
3-year total
$4,050
Based on Jira's annual tier pricing ($1,350/yr for 11-15 users). Does not include Guard for SSO or marketplace plugins.
Which one fits you?
Eigenfocus is a good fit if you...
- Want project management that works without extensive setup or a dedicated admin
- Need built-in time tracking without paying for Tempo or similar plugins
- Want SSO included in your plan, not as a separate add-on
- Prefer self-hosting with a tool that is designed for it long-term
- Want flat pricing that does not increase as your team grows
Jira might be a better fit if you...
- Work in a large organization that needs cross-team planning and dependency tracking
- Need enterprise compliance certifications like SOC2 or ISO
- Run strict Scrum or SAFe processes with dedicated process admins
- Already rely on the Atlassian ecosystem (Confluence, Bitbucket, Statuspage)
- Need portfolio-level views that aggregate work across many teams and projects
See if Eigenfocus fits your workflow
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