Why 5day.io is the best Jira alternative

5day.io is an alternative to Jira where you can manage projects, execute tasks, track timesheets, and collaborate with your team without clutter or complexity.

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5day.io vs. Jira

5day.io is an alternative to Jira for teams that want to focus on their work and not on complicating their process. Jira is a legacy tool, where every action you want to take is layered with 3 other steps. This takes time away from work. 

5day.io is the best Jira alternative with features like sprint management, automation, and custom dashboards.

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Why scaling teams like 5day.io

Ease of adoption for quick jump start

Intuitive and smooth user experience

White glove customer support

Loved by exceptional teams

Jira vs 5day.io: Compare top features

Compare Jira and 5day.io features below to see which product suits your needs the best.

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24/7 Customer Support

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Kartik T
COO, Fyule

The platform is robust for multiple use cases. We found usage for our team across multiple teams and this was the only platform we found usable in spite of trying out and reviewing multiple tools. We really liked that the advanced features aren’t all upfront and causing overwhelm. It is masked in a way that a power user comfortable with the tool can then access them when needed.

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Why is 5day.io a better
alternative to Jira?

5day.io is a Jira software alternative built with end-users in mind. It has intuitive features that mimic your work style with a clean interface that doesn’t require weeks of onboarding or a dedicated admin to manage it.

Jira has been around for more than 2 decades now. It is a software built to be easily configurable to any workflow. But all the customization has actually made Jira difficult to use. Layers of integrations and cluttered UI make the workflows convoluted.

5day.io is a distraction-free, minimalist project management software for both large and small teams to manage their projects in an intuitive way.

5day.io is built for users who

Work in a self-sufficient team

5day.io has features like custom roles and permissions that empower every team member to work with complete flexibility. Jira is built in a way that can unintentionally promote a culture micro-tracking, with requests needed for every small action.

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Want a complete work ecosystem

5day.io is a comprehensive work management tool where you can manage projects, create tasks, maintain timesheets, and collaborate all under one tool.  Jira is a legacy tool, where many important features like time tracking, and communication on task level are available as integrations. 

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Need 24/7 personal support.

At 5day.io, all clients get dedicated customer support 24/7, no questions asked. Jira offers regional support for standard plans and all-time support in critical cases for premium plans. Only enterprise companies get full time support on all issues.

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Prefer a project management tool with a minimal learning curve.

5day.io has only the essential features, it is user-friendly and intuitive which makes it easier for teams to get started. Excessive features in Jira increases the time it takes a user to adopt the product. 

Frequently asked questions

5day.io is the best Jira alternative due to its focus on simplicity combined with features tailored specifically for IT teams. It offers sprint management, analytics with sprint burn up/burndown charts, multiple assignees, Kanban board, and custom status workflows. Unlike Jira, it provides lightning-fast performance with minimal configuration, reducing the time spent on setup. 

To get a demo, fill out our contact us form here or write to us on hello@5day.io and we will get back to you.  

There are 2 main ways of bringing all your data from Jira to 5day.io: 

  1. You have tens of projects and thousands of workitem that will take days to import. Contact our team for our white glove service and we will help you get up and roll. 
  2. You have minimal files and want to do it yourself. Use the Data Import feature in your account settings and upload everything in minutes using Excel.