I just read a tech survey that showed Notion is pretty popular for project management. It got me thinking about whether it could work for software dev teams.
I’m used to JIRA and all its features for agile stuff like sprint planning and tracking progress. Notion seems simpler. I’m curious how it compares.
Has anyone here used Notion to manage their dev team? What’s good about it? What’s missing? If you switched from JIRA, was it a big change?
I’d love to hear about real experiences. Does Notion do the job or do you end up needing other tools too? Thanks for any insights!
I’ve been using Notion for managing our dev team for about a year now, and it’s been a game-changer. We switched from JIRA because we found it overly complex for our needs. Notion’s flexibility is its strongest suit - we’ve customized our workspace to fit our workflow perfectly.
That said, it’s not without drawbacks. The lack of native time tracking and some advanced reporting features can be limiting. We’ve had to integrate third-party tools for those aspects. Also, the learning curve for team members used to traditional PM tools was steeper than expected.
Overall, I’d say Notion can replace JIRA for many teams, especially smaller ones or those with simpler processes. But for large-scale, complex projects, you might find yourself missing some of JIRA’s specialized features. It really depends on your team’s specific needs and workflow.
ive used both and honestly, notion’s way better for our team. its more flexible and we can customize everything. jira was just too much. the only downside is notion doesnt have great time tracking, so we use toggl for that. but overall, notion’s been awesome for us. less headaches, more productivity!
I’ve been in the trenches with both Notion and JIRA, and I can say Notion has its merits, but it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. The biggest advantage I found with Notion was its flexibility - we could mold it to fit our exact workflow, which was a breath of fresh air after the rigidity of JIRA.
However, Notion’s lack of robust reporting tools was a significant hurdle. We ended up cobbling together some custom solutions using Notion’s API and external tools, which worked but felt a bit hacky. Another pain point was the absence of a proper notification system, which sometimes led to tasks slipping through the cracks.
On the flip side, Notion’s collaborative features are top-notch. The ability to have all our documentation, tasks, and project planning in one place improved our team’s communication significantly. It’s not perfect, but for teams willing to put in the effort to customize and adapt, Notion can be a powerful alternative to JIRA.