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Jira Align vs ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 18, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
6.0
Jira Align increased productivity and efficiency despite concerns over cost versus benefits and occasional negative return on investment.
Sentiment score
6.9
ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management enhances team collaboration, cost visibility, business insights, and application consolidation for strong ROI.
For organizations that haven't invested in people and processes, the product is underutilized and seen as overpriced.
IT Leadership at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.9
Jira Align's customer service is responsive and knowledgeable, though some users note occasional delays due to internal processes.
Sentiment score
6.7
ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management generally receives praise for customer service efficiency, despite some inconsistencies and customization challenges.
They have a support knowledge base area on their website, and usually, they are very good at answering questions.
Technical Program Manager at Concentrix Catalyst
They should improve vendor compliance to align with ServiceNow's strategy.
Head of Business Agility and Development at Aqarat Real Estate Development Company
They have knowledgeable teams across all levels.
Senior Analyst at DXC Technology
While they have a skilled team, reaching the right resource can sometimes be a challenge.
IT Leadership at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.5
Jira Align is praised for scalability, seamless Jira integration, flexible licensing, but may challenge non-technical users and non-Jira tool integration.
Sentiment score
7.7
ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management excels in scalability, supporting multiple functions and custom workflows across various enterprises efficiently.
Scalability is critical for our clients as they deal with numerous projects and changes.
Head of Business Agility and Development at Aqarat Real Estate Development Company
Based on my experience, while I am unsure about how scalable ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management is, it is very adaptable, and I would rate that an 8.5.
BA at North America Direct, Inc.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.3
Jira Align is praised for stability, minimal downtime, and efficient performance, earning high ratings despite minor integration issues.
Sentiment score
8.2
ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management is highly reliable, with excellent stability and minor issues promptly resolved by support.
I have not faced any outages or downtime with ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management.
BA at North America Direct, Inc.
 

Room For Improvement

Jira Align users seek better navigation, integration, customization, reporting, mobile access, clearer documentation, and more AI features.
ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management needs UI simplification, better integration, improved reporting, more automation, and enhanced documentation for usability.
It is probably better in almost all aspects over Jira; the dashboards are better, the filters or the queries are better, and it is more aligned to Scaled Agile.
Agile Coach/SAFe Team Coach at a retailer with 10,001+ employees
The integration of artificial intelligence is something my customer is considering for future upgrades.
Head of Business Agility and Development at Aqarat Real Estate Development Company
The recommended export and import functionality could be developed into a real-time scenario to allow seamless data synchronization without manual interventions.
Architect at Mindsprint
If the documentation could be improved to make understanding the basics easier, that would be beneficial.
BA at North America Direct, Inc.
 

Setup Cost

Jira Align's pricing is often deemed costly, especially for smaller enterprises, affecting adoption decisions despite fair assessments.
Enterprise buyers find ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management generally more expensive, suited for large organizations, with varied opinions on pricing.
It all depends on what sort of Microsoft licensing agreements the company has as to whether one is going to be better than the other.
Agile Coach/SAFe Team Coach at a retailer with 10,001+ employees
If a company is prepared to get a return on the investment, the price is worth it.
IT Leadership at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
It's a bit costly currently.
Senior Analyst at DXC Technology
A pricing model adjustment is needed for better alignment with customer usage.
Head of Business Agility and Development at Aqarat Real Estate Development Company
 

Valuable Features

Jira Align excels in user-friendly interface, customizable features, and reports, enhancing team collaboration and Agile integration.
ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management enhances project visibility and control with integration, flexibility, and advanced analytics for better decision-making.
We export most of what is in Jira to Power BI so we can run better reports.
Agile Coach/SAFe Team Coach at a retailer with 10,001+ employees
Aligning the portfolio with overall strategy and goals is essential for success.
Head of Business Agility and Development at Aqarat Real Estate Development Company
The platform consolidates multiple offerings into one module, eliminating the need to invest in siloed applications.
Senior Analyst at DXC Technology
The Flow Designer is particularly fascinating, because anyone who is not experienced in coding could start creating automated workflows within ServiceNow.
BA at North America Direct, Inc.
 

Categories and Ranking

Jira Align
Ranking in Enterprise Agile Planning Tools
4th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
43
Ranking in other categories
Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) Suites (7th), Value Stream Management Software (1st)
ServiceNow Strategic Portfo...
Ranking in Enterprise Agile Planning Tools
3rd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
36
Ranking in other categories
Project Portfolio Management (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Enterprise Agile Planning Tools category, the mindshare of Jira Align is 4.4%, down from 4.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management is 4.5%, down from 5.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Agile Planning Tools Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management4.5%
Jira Align4.4%
Other91.1%
Enterprise Agile Planning Tools
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2788377 - PeerSpot reviewer
Agile Coach/SAFe Team Coach at a retailer with 10,001+ employees
Long-term agile tracking has supported development but reporting has required workarounds
I know Jira as Jira; I have used the cloud and I have used on-premise. It is an issue tracker. My experience has been positive, as it is an okay tool, but I like Azure DevOps better. I assess the dependency management feature as okay, but again, Azure DevOps is better; it is more customizable. I find the scenario planning features are okay, but if you have a good Scrum Master or Agile coach, you can get a lot better insights just by looking at the data. We export most of what is in Jira to Power BI so we can run better reports.
SH
Architect at Mindsprint
Have experienced improved project and resource management with strategic alignment and comprehensive support
The complete ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management suite is used for strategic alignment, allowing us to track projects, portfolios, costs, and vendors to make informed decisions based on project tasks. While I may not be able to specify exact strategic outcomes from the SPM, the overall cost can be reduced by eliminating scattered tools such as JIRA and Microsoft Project Planner, which were onboarded into a single platform for multiple processes in ServiceNow, especially with CSDM that offers services-based alignment. The impact of ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management's analytics and reporting features on decision-making processes includes utilizing reports based on milestones during project implementations. Some tasks can be delayed or not aligned with requirements, such as in agile-based projects where features such as Sprint Burndown Charts are monitored. Reports can be fetched from SPM showing if milestones have been achieved, allowing for course corrections based on metrics indicating whether they are on track.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
17%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Computer Software Company
10%
Insurance Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Government
8%
Healthcare Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business18
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise16
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business11
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise23
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Jira Align?
I joined the company because they had a large project, and as a startup company, they needed to scale up efficiently. My task was to review the current baseline, assess the team's capabilities, and...
What needs improvement with Jira Align?
The platform's communication features could be more robust for better team integration.
What is your primary use case for Jira Align?
We use Jira Align for business strategies, collaboration, and reporting. The solution allows us to manage the various products and features delivered on that platform.
What do you like most about ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management?
We mainly use the solution to support operations and align our ITSM operations with our business goals. This involves coordinating between our application development, support teams, and network en...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management?
The pricing is rated six, as it's relatively low-medium compared to other solutions. However, the value isn't fully justified when not all features are used. A pricing model adjustment is needed fo...
What needs improvement with ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management?
I don't have a comment on what areas of ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management could be improved or enhanced, which may be because we're not utilizing it properly. I found the documentation diff...
 

Also Known As

AgileCraft
IT Business Management, ServiceNow IT Business Management Suite, ServiceNow ITBM Suite, ServiceNow ITBM
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

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Proximus, UNT SYSTEM, SAP SuccessFactors
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