Best ITSM / Help Desk Ticketing Software · 2026

HaloITSM logoHaloITSM vs Jira Service Management logoJira Service Management

HaloITSM vs Jira Service Management: on our data-weighted scoring, HaloITSM edges ahead (8.1 vs 7.9/10). HaloITSM starts at Custom quote and is best for mid-market and enterprise it teams wanting all-inclusive itil-aligned itsm; Jira Service Management starts at $19.04/agent/mo and is best for dev-adjacent it teams already using atlassian. Choose HaloITSM for the stronger overall track record; consider Jira Service Management if its pricing model or fit matches your environment better. Side-by-side table below.

Our pick

HaloITSM

8.4/10
MSP Compared score
Starting price
Custom quote
Reviews
4.8/5 (~17 G2 reviews)
Free trial
30 days
Deployment
Cloud + on-prem
Best for
Mid-market and enterprise IT teams wanting all-inclusive ITIL-aligned ITSM
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Jira Service Management

8.0/10
MSP Compared score
Starting price
$19.04/agent/mo
Reviews
4.2/5 (~800 G2 reviews)
Free trial
Free tier + free trial
Deployment
Cloud + data center
Best for
Dev-adjacent IT teams already using Atlassian
Visit Jira Service Management →

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Strengths at a glance

Six criteria, each scored 0–10 on the same scale from real review data, public pricing and feature coverage. See our methodology →

EditorialUser reviewsAdoptionAffordabilityFeature breadthEase of trial
HaloITSMJira Service Management
CriterionHaloITSMJira Service Management
Editorial 8.1 7.9
User reviews 9.6 8.4
Adoption 3.3 7.7
Affordability 5.0 9.5
Feature breadth 6.0 5.0
Ease of trial 6.0 10.0

HaloITSM vs Jira Service Management: head-to-head

HaloITSM vs Jira Service Management — specs and pricing
HaloITSMJira Service Management
Starting price Custom quote $19.04/agent/mo
Pricing model quote per agent
Free trial / tier 30 days Free tier + free trial
Best for Mid-market and enterprise IT teams wanting all-inclusive ITIL-aligned ITSM Dev-adjacent IT teams already using Atlassian
Deployment Cloud + on-prem Cloud + data center
G2 rating 4.8/5 (17) 4.2/5 (800)
Capterra rating
Our score 8.1 7.9

Choose HaloITSM if…

You need mid-market and enterprise it teams wanting all-inclusive itil-aligned itsm.

Pros

  • All-inclusive (no feature paywalls)
  • ITIL-aligned + highly configurable
  • Volume discounts at scale

Cons

  • Pricing requires a quote
  • Configuration depth takes ramp-up
  • Smaller review base than incumbents

HaloITSM pricing · review

Choose Jira Service Management if…

You need dev-adjacent it teams already using atlassian.

Pros

  • Free up to 3 agents
  • Deep Jira/dev integration
  • Strong ITIL

Cons

  • Best within Atlassian
  • Setup complexity
  • Less MSP-oriented

Jira Service Management pricing · review

In depth

Pricing: HaloITSM vs Jira Service Management

HaloITSM bills on a quote model from Custom quote (30 days trial), while Jira Service Management uses a per agent model from $19.04/agent/mo (free tier available). Because the models differ, the cheaper option flips depending on your fleet size — model both at your seat/endpoint count.

Features & deployment

HaloITSM ships 6 headline capabilities (Full ITIL process coverage, All-inclusive licensing (no module add-ons), Asset + configuration management, Self-service portal + automation) and deploys Cloud + on-prem. Jira Service Management ships 5 (ITSM + ITIL, Incident/change/problem, Dev tool integration, Automation), deploying Cloud + data center.

Ratings & verdict

HaloITSM holds 4.8/5 (~17 G2 reviews); Jira Service Management holds 4.2/5 (~800 G2 reviews). On our data-weighted score, HaloITSM edges ahead (8.1 vs 7.9/10). Pick Jira Service Management instead when dev-adjacent it teams already using atlassian. See HaloITSM alternatives or Jira Service Management alternatives.

Frequently asked questions

HaloITSM vs Jira Service Management: which is better?
HaloITSM vs Jira Service Management: on our data-weighted scoring, HaloITSM edges ahead (8.1 vs 7.9/10). HaloITSM starts at Custom quote and is best for mid-market and enterprise it teams wanting all-inclusive itil-aligned itsm; Jira Service Management starts at $19.04/agent/mo and is best for dev-adjacent it teams already using atlassian.
Is HaloITSM cheaper than Jira Service Management?
HaloITSM starts at Custom quote and Jira Service Management starts at $19.04/agent/mo (see the pricing rows for models and limits).
Data as of June 16, 2026. Sources: usehalo.com, atlassian.com. Figures are pulled from public vendor and security data and refreshed automatically.