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Jira vs Dashlane

Jira logo

Jira

Technology

The #1 software development tool used by agile teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Dashlane logo

Dashlane

Technology

Password management made easy for businesses

From
$4.99/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Jira has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Jira free tier strictly limited to 10 users with only 2 GB storage; unsuitable for growing teams; Dashlane highest pricing among major password managers at $60/year with no monthly subscription option
  • They diverge on capability: Jira covers Scrum boards, Dashlane covers Password manager.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Jira and Dashlane actually diverge.

Attributes where Jira and Dashlane differ
AttributeJiraDashlane
Starting priceFree$4.99/month
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsCloud, WebWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser Extensions
Founded20022009

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Technology).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Jira

  • Scrum boards
  • Kanban boards
  • Roadmaps
  • Agile reporting
  • Custom workflows
  • Issue tracking
  • Sprint planning
  • DevOps integration

Only in Dashlane

  • Password manager
  • Digital wallet
  • Dark web monitoring
  • VPN for WiFi protection
  • Two-factor authentication
  • Password generator
  • Secure sharing
  • Security dashboard

Both cover

  • Slack

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Jira

  • Software development teams leveraging AI-powered Rovo for trend analysis and bottleneck identificationnot Dashlane
  • Organisations requiring integrated issue tracking, project planning, and team alignment toolsnot Dashlane
  • Enterprises with 1,000+ users needing advanced analytics, security controls, and custom deployment optionsnot Dashlane

Dashlane

  • Password managementnot Jira
  • Identity protectionnot Jira
  • Secure credential sharingnot Jira
  • Compliance requirementsnot Jira
  • VPN protectionnot Jira

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Jira

  • Free tier strictly limited to 10 users with only 2 GB storage; unsuitable for growing teams
  • Per-seat pricing ($7.91–$14.54/user/month) accumulates significantly for large teams; 50-person team costs £3,955–7,270 monthly
  • Enterprise tier requires annual billing and sales contact; no transparent per-user pricing available
  • Premium features (cross-team planning, advanced automation) available only at $14.54/user/month tier or above

Dashlane

  • Highest pricing among major password managers at $60/year with no monthly subscription option
  • Restricted free tier with only 25 passwords on single device compared to Bitwarden's unlimited free tier
  • No traditional desktop application, users must rely on browser extension or mobile apps
  • Closed-source code prevents independent security verification unlike open-source competitors
  • Limited 2FA options supporting only authenticator apps, not biometric or SMS authentication

Pricing, plan by plan

Jira

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Jira review.

Dashlane

$4.99/month
  • Premium$4.99/month
    • Secure vault
    • Password generation

Which should you pick?

Choose Jira if

  • You need scrum boards.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Cloud, Web.
  • You also want kanban boards.

Choose Dashlane if

  • You need password manager.
  • You work on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser Extensions.
  • You also want digital wallet.

Questions people ask

Is Jira or Dashlane better?
Neither clearly leads. Jira starts at Free and Dashlane at $4.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Jira or Dashlane?
Jira has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Jira and $4.99/month for Dashlane.
Does Jira or Dashlane run on more platforms?
Jira runs on Cloud, Web. Dashlane runs on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser Extensions.
Can I use Jira for free?
Yes. Jira has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Dashlane starts at $4.99/month.
What is Jira best used for?
Jira is most often used for software development teams leveraging ai-powered rovo for trend analysis and bottleneck identification, organisations requiring integrated issue tracking, project planning, and team alignment tools, enterprises with 1,000+ users needing advanced analytics, security controls, and custom deployment options. Of those, software development teams leveraging ai-powered rovo for trend analysis and bottleneck identification and organisations requiring integrated issue tracking, project planning, and team alignment tools are not what Dashlane is typically brought in for.
What can Jira do that Dashlane cannot?
Jira covers Scrum boards, Kanban boards, Roadmaps, Agile reporting. Dashlane covers Password manager, Digital wallet, Dark web monitoring, VPN for WiFi protection. Both handle Slack.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Dashlane: What happened to Dashlane's free plan?

Dashlane discontinued its free plan in September 2025. The entry-level plan now starts at $4.99/month (billed annually) for Premium, or businesses can use a 30-day money-back guarantee to test the service.

Source
Dashlane: What platforms does Dashlane support?

Dashlane is available on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Chromebook. Browser extensions work with Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, and Brave. However, Dashlane no longer has a traditional desktop application.

Source
Dashlane: Does Dashlane support SSO integration?

Yes, Dashlane integrates with SAML 2.0 Identity Providers for SSO, plus SCIM for user provisioning and deprovisioning. However, the Safari browser extension does not support self-hosted SSO due to Apple limitations.

Source

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