The Jira alternative that connects with users, not just your team with public boards and simple design
Jira Product Discovery is built for internal planning only. UserJot connects you with actual users through public feedback boards, in-app widgets, and automatic engagement loops. No manual copying, no complex setup, no Atlassian bloat.
Public feedback boardsFree forever plan30-second setup
Jira Product Discovery is great
for internal planning. Not users.
Jira Product Discovery has no way to collect feedback directly from users. No public boards, no widgets, no customer engagement. You manually copy feedback from emails and support tickets into another complex Atlassian interface. Users never see what you're building.
No public boards
Users cannot submit feedback. Everything is internal only and manual.
Manual data entry
Copy feedback from emails, tickets, calls into Jira manually every time.
No in-app widgets
Cannot collect feedback where users are. Requires leaving your app.
No changelogs
No way to close the loop. Users never know what you shipped.
Why teams choose UserJot
over Jira Product Discovery
Jira Product Discovery is for internal planning. UserJot connects you with actual users. Collect feedback automatically, engage users publicly, close the loop with changelogs.
Built for user engagement
Public feedback boards users can access and vote on. In-app widgets that capture feedback automatically. No manual copying from emails and tickets into spreadsheets.
Simple, not Atlassian complex
Jira Product Discovery has the typical Atlassian learning curve and cluttered UI. UserJot is intuitive from day one. Your whole team productive in minutes, not weeks.
Everything else you need
Changelogs included
Close the feedback loop. Jira Product Discovery has none.
Automatic engagement
Email users when feedback moves. All automated.
Fast search
Find feedback instantly without Jira complexity
Dark mode
Beautiful dark mode across all interfaces
UserJot vs Jira Product Discovery:
Side-by-side comparison
See exactly how UserJot compares to Jira Product Discovery across user engagement, features, and ease of use.
| Feature | UserJot | Jira Product Discovery |
|---|---|---|
| Public feedback boards | Not available | |
| In-app widgets | Not available | |
| Guest posting | No account needed | Not available |
| Changelogs | Not available | |
| Automatic user notifications | Manual only | |
| Feedback collection | Automatic | Manual copy/paste |
| Free plan users | Unlimited | 3 creators only |
| Learning curve | Minutes | Weeks (typical Jira) |
| Interface | Clean and modern | Complex Atlassian UI |
| Best for | User engagement | Internal planning only |
What Jira Product Discovery is missing
Jira Product Discovery is built for internal team planning. UserJot is built to connect with your actual users and close the feedback loop.
Public feedback boards
Users submit ideas directly. No manual copying from emails and tickets.
User voting
Let users vote on what they want. See real demand automatically.
In-app widgets
Collect feedback where users are. One line of code to embed.
Public changelogs
Show users what you shipped. Close the loop automatically.
Automatic notifications
Email users when feedback moves. No manual work required.
Public roadmaps
Share what you're building. Keep users engaged.
AI duplicate detection
Suggest similar feedback as users type. Consolidate votes.
Guest posting
Users submit feedback without creating accounts. No friction.
Switching from Jira Product Discovery
to real user engagement
Moving from Jira Product Discovery to UserJot means going from internal planning to actual user engagement. Start collecting real feedback automatically.
Add widget or share link
Embed widget in your app or share your public board link with users.
Start collecting feedback
Users submit feedback directly. No more manual copying into Jira.
Keep using Jira Product Discovery for internal planning if you want. Use UserJot to actually connect with your users and collect feedback automatically.
Simple pricing,
unlimited users
Unlimited users on every plan. Jira Product Discovery limits you to 3 creators on free, then charges per creator. UserJot includes unlimited users at every tier.
Free
Free, forever.
What's included
- Unlimited Posts
- Unlimited Users
- 3 Admin Roles
- 2 Feedback Boards
- Roadmap
- Changelog
Starter
For small teams.
What's included
- Custom Domain
- Custom Branding
- Guest Posting
- 5 Feedback Boards
- Private Boards
- One Integration
Professional
For growing teams.
What's included
- Unlimited Boards
- Advanced Search
- Guest Posting
- Single Sign-On
- Unlimited Integrations
- Unlimited Admin Roles
A team with 50 users pays $0 on UserJot Free plan. On Jira Product Discovery Standard? $500/month.
Why teams choose UserJot over Jira Product Discovery
These are the actual reasons teams tell us when they choose UserJot instead of Jira Product Discovery.
Need user feedback
"Jira Product Discovery has no way for users to submit feedback. UserJot does."
Stop manual work
"Tired of copying feedback from emails into Jira. UserJot captures it automatically."
Close the loop
"Jira Product Discovery has no changelogs. Users never knew what we shipped."
Simple and beautiful
"Another Atlassian tool was too much. UserJot is actually enjoyable to use."
Connect with your actual users
Jira Product Discovery is for internal planning. UserJot is for user engagement. Public boards, automatic collection, changelogs that close the loop. Stop manually copying feedback into Jira. Let users tell you directly.
Free forever • Public boards • In-app widgets • 30-second setup
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about UserJot vs Jira Product Discovery.
Jira Product Discovery is built for internal team planning only. It has no way to collect feedback directly from users. UserJot is built for user engagement with public feedback boards, in-app widgets, guest posting, and automatic changelogs. If you need to connect with actual users, UserJot is the right choice.
No. Jira Product Discovery has no public feedback boards, no in-app widgets, and no guest posting. You must manually copy feedback from emails, support tickets, and calls into Jira. UserJot lets users submit feedback directly through public boards and embedded widgets.
No. Jira Product Discovery is focused on internal planning and has no changelog functionality. You cannot close the feedback loop with users. UserJot includes smart changelogs that automatically notify users when you ship their requests.
Yes! Many teams use UserJot to collect feedback from users and engage publicly, then use Jira Product Discovery for internal prioritization and delivery planning. UserJot handles the user-facing side, Jira handles internal processes.
Much easier. Jira Product Discovery has the typical Atlassian learning curve with a complex, cluttered interface. UserJot is intuitive from day one with a clean, modern design. Most teams are productive in minutes, not weeks.
Jira Product Discovery is free for 3 creators, then $10/creator/month for Standard. A team with 50 creators pays $500/month. UserJot offers unlimited users on all plans, including the free tier. No per-user pricing.
Yes. UserJot provides public feedback boards and in-app widgets that collect feedback automatically. Users submit ideas directly without you copying from emails and tickets. Jira Product Discovery requires manual data entry for all external feedback.
UserJot integrates with development tools through webhooks and API. While not as deeply integrated as Jira Product Discovery (which is part of Atlassian), UserJot covers what most teams need for connecting feedback to delivery.
Yes! UserJot includes public roadmaps that update automatically when feedback status changes. Users can see what you're building. Jira Product Discovery has roadmap views but they're internal-focused, not designed for public sharing.
UserJot works great for enterprise teams who need to engage with users. If you only need internal planning and already use Jira extensively, Jira Product Discovery fits better. If you need public feedback, user engagement, and changelogs, UserJot is the right tool.
About 30 seconds. Create your workspace, share your board link or add the widget to your app. Jira Product Discovery requires learning the Atlassian interface, setting up projects, configuring fields, and training your team.
Use both! UserJot excels at user-facing feedback collection, public boards, widgets, and changelogs. Jira Product Discovery excels at internal prioritization and Jira ecosystem integration. Many teams use UserJot for external engagement and Jira for internal workflows.