# Kanso vs Jira: a Jira alternative with docs and chat

> Kanso vs Jira

Both run a software team’s tasks on boards. Kanso keeps the spec, the release page and the team’s chat in the same workspace, where Jira pairs with other Atlassian products for specs.

Web page: https://kansohq.app/compare/jira

| Question | Kanso | Jira |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kanban boards for tasks? | Yes | Yes |
| Due dates on a calendar? | Yes | Yes |
| A timeline view? | Yes | Yes |
| Docs for specs, built into the same product? | Yes | No |
| Team chat with channels and direct messages? | Yes | No |
| Roles and permissions? | Yes | Yes |
| Sprints (cycles)? | No | Yes |
| AI built in? | No | Yes |
| A free plan that does not expire? | Yes | Yes |
| Paid plans start at | $10 a month | $7.91 a user a month |

Prices are per month. Kanso’s is billed yearly; Jira’s is as its pricing page shows it. Jira’s answers as listed on atlassian.com/software/jira/pricing, atlassian.com/software/jira/features, atlassian.com/software/jira on 5 October 2026. Jira is a trademark of its owner; Kanso is not affiliated with it.

[Kanso home, with plans and prices](https://kansohq.app/index.md)