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Project Management

Businessmap (formerly Kanbanize) vs Jira

Compare with for 10 people.

Businessmap (formerly Kanbanize)
29%
match · $1,908/yr
Jira
82%
match · $0/yr

Jira is the better fit.

It's free for 10 people.

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What you'd pay

Entry plan for 10 people, billed yearly where offered. Prices checked Oct 2026.

Businessmap (formerly Kanbanize)
Entry plan
$10.60 × 15 seats$159.00
× 12 months$1,908.00
Seat minimum (+5)incl.
Per year
$15.90 per person / mo
$1,908

Jira
Free plan
Smaller bill
$7.91 × 10 seats$79.10
× 12 months$949.20
Free plan covers 10−$949.20
Per year
$0

Free plan has feature limits

Choose a tool

Businessmap (formerly Kanbanize)

From $10.60Free plan
G2 3.9 · 25 reviews

Teams and departments that practice Kanban seriously and want enforceable WIP limits, tracked blockers and a full set of flow metrics, from team boards up to portfolio level.

Jira

From $9.70Free plan
G2 4.3 · 7,799 reviews

Software, DevOps and IT teams that want Kanban boards with built-in flow reports, connected to code and releases, and small technical teams that fit in the 10-user free plan.

Side by side

Businessmap (formerly Kanbanize)Jira
PricingFrom $10.60/user/month billed annually (15-user minimum package); 30-day free trialFree for up to 10 users; paid from $9.70/user/month (monthly, up to 100 users)
G2 Rating3.9 (25 reviews)4.3 (7,799 reviews)
Best ForTeams and departments that practice Kanban seriously and want enforceable WIP limits, tracked blockers and a full set of flow metrics, from team boards up to portfolio level.Software, DevOps and IT teams that want Kanban boards with built-in flow reports, connected to code and releases, and small technical teams that fit in the 10-user free plan.

Pros and cons

Businessmap (formerly Kanbanize)

Pros

  • Most flexible WIP limits in this comparison, with optional enforcement
  • Blocked cards stop moving and accumulate blocked time
  • Complete flow analytics including aging WIP and Monte Carlo forecasts
  • One plan with every feature, so no tier upsells for analytics

Cons

  • Smallest package is 15 users, so small teams pay for empty seats
  • Automation rules and SSO are paid add-ons
  • No free plan; the trial is requested through a sales form

Jira

Pros

  • Free for up to 10 users
  • CFD and control chart built in
  • Flexible JQL-based swimlanes
  • Scales to large organizations with Premium and Enterprise

Cons

  • Column constraints are visual only and do not block cards
  • Richest Kanban features are documented for company-managed spaces
  • Configuration depth means a learning curve for non-technical users

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