COMPARISON
Eigenfocus vs Jira
Two different tools for two different needs.
Built for different contexts
Jira is designed for large enterprises with dedicated admins.
Eigenfocus is designed for freelancers, agencies, and small teams who want clarity without overhead.
E
Eigenfocus
- Works out of the box with sensible defaults
- Cloud or Self-hosted on your own infrastructure
- Self-hosted - Pay once, Cloud - Flat price
- Built-in time tracking
- Fast, focused interface
J
Jira
- Highly configurable for complex workflows
- Cloud-based with Atlassian infrastructure
- Per-user subscription pricing
- Enterprise compliance (SOC2, ISO)
Side by side
| Eigenfocus | Jira | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | One-time payment (Self-hosted) or flat price (Cloud) | Per user/month |
| Hosting | Self-hosted (Docker) or Cloud | Cloud only |
| Per-user fees | None | $8.60+/user/month |
| Time tracking | Built-in | Plugin required |
| Multiple views | Yes | Yes |
| Configuration | Flexible | Flexible |
| Data ownership | Your server (self-hosted) or our Cloud | Atlassian cloud |
| Best for | Small teams, freelancers, agencies | Large enterprises |
Cost over 3 years
A simple comparison for a 10-person team
Eigenfocus PRO
One-time payment
$389.00
2-year total
$0
3-year total
$389.00
Unlimited users included.
Jira (15 users)
Year 1
$1,422.00
2-year total
$2,844.00
3-year total
$4,266.00
Based on $7.90/user/month.
Which one fits you?
Eigenfocus is a good fit if you...
- Run a freelance practice, agency, or small teams
- Want flexibility, customization with simplicity
- Want something that works without extensive setup
- Need built-in time tracking for client work
Jira might be a better fit if you...
- Work in a large organization (100+ people)
- Need enterprise compliance
- Require strict Scrum or SAFe workflows
- Need deep integrations with Atlassian tools
See if Eigenfocus fits your workflow
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