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Lower, predictable cost
Start at ₹499 / $5 per month and pay on a trust-first schedule such as 10% in 2 months, 30% in 8 months.
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Comparison · Updated Oct 2026
The Jira alternative that also runs your business
Jira is powerful — and priced per user, with CRM, invoicing and HR needing other tools. Keespark Project gives you Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, AI and MCP from ₹499 / $5 per month, and lets you plug in any Keespark module. Business Means Keespark.
Pricing: Keespark vs Jira, Asana, ClickUp, monday.com, Zoho & Trello
Approximate list prices per user / seat per month in USD (annual billing, 2026). Always verify on the vendor's website.
| Tool | Free plan | Entry paid tier | Mid tier | AI included? | Notes |
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| Keespark Project | Free demo | ₹499 / $5 per month | Add modules as needed | ✓ AI forecast + MCP connector | Keespark Cloud or your own cloud · pay-on-your-terms plan |
| Atlassian Jira | Up to 10 users | Standard ≈ $8 (≈ $9.70 monthly) | Premium ≈ $14.50 (≈ $19.60 monthly) | Rovo AI on paid plans | Enterprise on request; extras via Marketplace apps |
| Asana | Personal (≤10) | Starter ≈ $11 | Advanced ≈ $25 | AI features on paid plans | Strong for work management; less agile-native |
| ClickUp | Free Forever | Unlimited ≈ $7 | Business ≈ $12 | ClickUp Brain add-on ≈ $9–28 extra | Many features; AI billed separately |
| monday.com | Up to 2 seats | Basic ≈ $9 (3-seat min) | Standard ≈ $12 · Pro ≈ $19 | AI credits by plan | Seat bundles; work-management focus |
| Zoho Projects | Up to 5 users | Premium ≈ $4 | Enterprise ≈ $9 | Zia AI on higher plans | Best inside the Zoho ecosystem |
| Trello | Free (limits) | Standard ≈ $5 | Premium ≈ $10 | Limited | Kanban-only; lightweight |
Prices are approximate and for comparison only; taxes, regional pricing, minimum seats and monthly billing differ. Trademarks belong to their owners; no affiliation implied.
Yearly cost example (illustrative)
| Team size | Keespark Project* | Jira Standard | Jira Premium |
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| 10 users | ≈ $600 / yr | ≈ $960 / yr | ≈ $1,740 / yr |
| 25 users | ≈ $1,500 / yr | ≈ $2,400 / yr | ≈ $4,350 / yr |
| 50 users | ≈ $3,000 / yr | ≈ $4,800 / yr | ≈ $8,700 / yr |
* Conservative assumption of $5 per user per month for Keespark. Ask us for exact team-size pricing and the pay-on-your-terms schedule.
Why teams switch from Jira to Keespark
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No marketplace sprawl
CRM, quotes, invoicing, HR, inventory and more are native Keespark modules — one login, one database.
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AI that sees the business
Our MCP connector lets AI work across projects and your other modules, not just tickets.
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Your cloud, your rules
Use Keespark Cloud or host the module in your own cloud for data-residency and control.
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Familiar workflows
Backlogs, sprints, epics, story points, Scrum and Kanban boards, burndown, retros and audit logs.
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Human onboarding
We help bring projects over from Jira, Trello, Asana or spreadsheets and set up your first sprint.
Jira alternative FAQ
What is the cheapest Jira alternative?
Keespark Project starts at ₹499 or $5 per month and includes Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, sprint planning, timesheets, AI forecasts and an MCP connector, with optional CRM, invoicing and HR modules.
How much does Jira cost?
As of 2026, Jira Cloud Standard is roughly $8 per user per month on annual billing and Premium roughly $14.50, with a free plan for up to 10 users. Check Atlassian's pricing page for current rates.
Can Keespark Project replace Jira for Scrum teams?
Yes. It supports backlogs, sprints, epics, story points, Kanban and Scrum boards, burndown and velocity, retrospectives, audit logs and per-item shareable links.
Does Keespark Project work with AI assistants?
Yes. It includes AI sprint forecasting and an MCP server connector so assistants such as Claude can read boards, create issues, update status and log work across your Keespark modules.