# Why is Kantree the best alternative to Jira? - 17/09/2024 - Updated on 16/10/2026 - Florian - 4 min read - [Read this article in French](https://kantree.io/fr/blog/comparatifs/kantree-meilleure-alternative-jira) ## Comparison facts Updated on 2026-10-16 Reference prices in the stated currency, without conversion. Plans, regions, taxes, add-ons and minimum seats affect the price; check the sources before subscribing. The table covers current offers; screenshots and detailed walkthroughs may show an earlier version. ### Kantree / Jira | Criterion | Kantree | Jira | | --- | --- | --- | | Hosting | EU cloud (servers in France); private cloud, SecNumCloud and on-premises options | Cloud with data residency options; existing Data Center deployments | | SSO SAML | Business and Enterprise | Cloud: Atlassian Guard, included in Enterprise | | Gantt | Business and Enterprise | Timeline; multi-team planning in Premium and Enterprise | | Price per user | Team : 12 EUR per user / month, billed annually ; 16 EUR per user / month, billed monthly | Free: up to 10 users; paid price/user depends on seats and billing period (vendor calculator) | | On-premises | Available; deployment and terms on request | Data Center: closed to new customers since 2026-03-30; end of life 2029-03-28 | Official sources : [Kantree — Pricing and actions](https://kantree.io/pricing), [Kantree — Hosting](https://kantree.io/security), [Jira 1](https://www.atlassian.com/en/software/jira/pricing), [Jira 2](https://support.atlassian.com/security-and-access-policies/docs/understand-data-residency/), [Jira 3](https://www.atlassian.com/licensing/data-center-end-of-life) ## Complete guide [September 24] Finding the best agile project management tool can be tricky, especially when navigating the multitude of tools on the market. Popular solutions like Jira often dominate the search results, but there are alternatives that may be better suited, such as Kantree. This article dives into a detailed comparison of these two project management tools to help you choose the one that best fits your team’s needs. To go straight to your point, click on the below categories analyzed that corresponds to the basics of project management tool for agile team : 1. [Overview of Kantree](https://kantree.io/blog/compare/kantree-best-alternative-to-jira#kantree) 2. [Overview of Jira](https://kantree.io/blog/compare/kantree-best-alternative-to-jira#jira) 3. [Cards and fields management](https://kantree.io/blog/compare/kantree-best-alternative-to-jira#cards) 4. [Reports and dashboards](https://kantree.io/blog/compare/kantree-best-alternative-to-jira#dashboards) 5. [Views and filters](https://kantree.io/blog/compare/kantree-best-alternative-to-jira#views) 6. [Mywork space](https://kantree.io/blog/compare/kantree-best-alternative-to-jira#mywork) 7. [Forms](https://kantree.io/blog/compare/kantree-best-alternative-to-jira#forms) 8. [Finally, which tool should I choose ?](https://kantree.io/blog/compare/kantree-best-alternative-to-jira#conclusion) On the topic: [Top 5 project management tools in 2024](https://kantree.io/blog/tips/top-5-best-project-management-tool) ## Kantree: The flexible alternative for all types of projects ### Its History kantree presentation Kantree is a project management software that allows easy collaboration on tasks and improves team productivity and project visibility. It offers the ability to share tasks, manage project progress in real time, and execute customized processes. Kantree was created in 2016 in response to the complexity and diversity of the collaborative platform market. Kantree is a product managed by Digicoop, a French employee cooperative. On the topic: [A preview of the Kantree method](https://kantree.io/blog/management/first-look-kantree-method) ### Advantages of Kantree: - Fully customizable card structure - Unlimited customizable fields - Highly configurable views and reports ## Jira: The established choice for development teams ### Its History jira presentation JIRA was created in 2002 by Australian giant Atlassian, which is listed on the stock exchange. It was developed as an internal bug-tracking tool for Atlassian’s developers. Over time, JIRA naturally expanded into the developer community, especially in ticket management. ### Advantages of Jira: - Familiar interface for developers - Integration with other Atlassian tools - Preconfigured reports tailored for software development ## Functional comparison: Jira vs. Kantree ### Card and field management Jira offers a predefined structure, while Kantree allows total customization of cards and fields. jira card Jira cards All cards are organized in the same way, with predefined fields. Users must stick to this structure, even if it doesn’t meet their needs. kantree card Kantree cards In each card, users can freely customize fields in both form and content. Fields are more flexible (this will be compared in the next point), and they can be easily rearranged using drag-and-drop anywhere on the card. jira field Jira fields Not all fields are available to users—only 10 out of 34, which is 30% of the total. When adding a field, it is automatically placed in a predetermined location. kantree field Kantree fields All application fields are available without restrictions. They can be added unlimitedly to cards and rearranged with stylistic elements (title, separator, space). On the topic: [Many use cases enabled by Kantree’s flexibility (in french)](https://kantree.io/p/ccf13132-cas-d-usage-de-kantree?view=151071) ### Reports and dashboards Jira is strong with its preconfigured reports for development, while Kantree allows advanced report customization via its KQL language. jira dashboards Jira dashboards To create a report, you must choose from predefined templates. These charts are naturally focused on ticketing due to its origins in development (resolution time, ticket statistics, etc.). Additionally, you’ll need to set an update interval since it’s not done in real-time. kantree dashboards Kantree dashboard configuration Kantree already offers some templates, such as workload and card progression. However, the noteworthy feature is the ability to use KQL to create custom reports, which are then updated in real-time. ### Views and filters Jira offers standard views, while Kantree allows unlimited custom views with advanced filters. jira views Jira views Views are displayed in a banner at the top of the screen. There’s no option to add, delete, or duplicate them within the same project. Also, in the “form” view, forms can only be shared via a link. kantree views Kantree views Users can add views as needed. For example, if three timeline views are required, users can create them with different filters each time. All views are available without limitation. In comparison, forms can be embedded into a website or shared via QR Code. ### Workflow centralization Kantree provides a more complete and customizable view of workflow than Jira. jira mywork Centralization in Jira Jira offers a project-focused view, with the only variable being the number of open tickets and a link to the detailed board. kantree mywork Centralization in Kantree Kantree aggregates different data hierarchies in the “my work” space, including cards assigned to the user, details of actions taken on each card, assignments and mentions, a calendar view, and the ability to create multi-workspace dashboards. ### Forms Both tools offer form functionalities, but Kantree provides more sharing options, including website embedding. jira forms Form sharing in Jira Jira offers integration with Slack and the ability to share forms via a simple link. kantree forms Form sharing in Kantree Kantree allows users to generate a QR Code and an