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JIRA Portfolio vs ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management comparison

 

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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
7.6
JIRA Portfolio boosts ROI by enhancing project management, collaboration, execution efficiency, and providing agile insights into team activities.
Sentiment score
6.9
ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management enhances team collaboration, cost visibility, business insights, and application consolidation for strong ROI.
The tool provides tracking for projects and activities, with detailed insights into which team members worked on activities and the time invested in each task.
Subdirector of Support for Production at Servicios Electrónicos Globales -Oficial
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
6.4
JIRA Portfolio's support experiences vary, with users reporting both helpful interactions and delays, suggesting improvements in access and speed.
Sentiment score
6.7
ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management generally receives praise for customer service efficiency, despite some inconsistencies and customization challenges.
The support was good with no challenges.
Delivery Leader : Digital Productivity Studio at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees
We are satisfied with the support from our provider.
Subdirector of Support for Production at Servicios Electrónicos Globales -Oficial
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
Technical support from ServiceNow is good, as the HI ticket system is available for any module, including SPM.
Architect at Mindsprint
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.5
JIRA Portfolio efficiently scales for diverse team sizes, though some users find pricing and licensing complexities challenging.
Sentiment score
7.7
ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management excels in scalability, supporting multiple functions and custom workflows across various enterprises efficiently.
In terms of scalability, I would give JIRA Portfolio a ten out of ten.
Delivery Leader : Digital Productivity Studio at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees
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
8.1
JIRA Portfolio is stable and reliable, receiving high ratings for performance, with minimal issues during cloud updates.
Sentiment score
8.2
ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management is highly reliable, with excellent stability and minor issues promptly resolved by support.
In comparison to Planisware, it is very stable.
Delivery Leader : Digital Productivity Studio at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees
I have not faced any outages or downtime with ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management.
BA at North America Direct, Inc.
 

Room For Improvement

JIRA users seek better reporting, integration, UI simplification, resource management, and improved dashboards with affordable add-ons.
ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management needs UI simplification, better integration, improved reporting, more automation, and enhanced documentation for usability.
Making the report creation process faster and easier with drag-and-drop features would be beneficial.
Delivery Leader : Digital Productivity Studio at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees
The setup process for JIRA Portfolio is complex.
Subdirector of Support for Production at Servicios Electrónicos Globales -Oficial
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
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
If the documentation could be improved to make understanding the basics easier, that would be beneficial.
BA at North America Direct, Inc.
 

Setup Cost

Enterprise users find JIRA's Advanced Roadmaps affordable initially, but costs increase with scaling, particularly for additional users or features.
Enterprise buyers find ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management generally more expensive, suited for large organizations, with varied opinions on pricing.
It is not considered expensive in the market.
Delivery Leader : Digital Productivity Studio at a energy/utilities company 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
A pricing model adjustment is needed for better alignment with customer usage.
Head of Business Agility and Development at Aqarat Real Estate Development Company
It's a bit costly currently.
Senior Analyst at DXC Technology
 

Valuable Features

JIRA Portfolio offers integration, customization, and ease of use for effective project management and team progress tracking.
ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management enhances project visibility and control with integration, flexibility, and advanced analytics for better decision-making.
The reporting feature is comprehensive and easy to use, which aids in planning and forecasting.
Delivery Leader : Digital Productivity Studio at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees
The cloud accessibility and quick task creation capabilities make collaborating with the tool a great feature for working with my team.
Subdirector of Support for Production at Servicios Electrónicos Globales -Oficial
The platform consolidates multiple offerings into one module, eliminating the need to invest in siloed applications.
Senior Analyst at DXC Technology
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 most valuable features include managing our portfolio, getting a grip on demand in the environment, and making informed decisions about which projects would provide the greatest return.
IT Leadership at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

JIRA Portfolio
Ranking in Enterprise Agile Planning Tools
5th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
59
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
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 Portfolio is 1.2%, up from 1.1% 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 Portfolio1.2%
Other94.3%
Enterprise Agile Planning Tools
 

Featured Reviews

Gus Mtz - PeerSpot reviewer
Subdirector of Support for Production at Servicios Electrónicos Globales -Oficial
Collaborative features improve task management and project tracking
All the business areas are comfortable with JIRA Portfolio. JIRA Portfolio has many features that we have not yet explored or utilized fully, but the power of JIRA Portfolio at this moment for the several areas in the business has been a very comfortable experience. The cloud accessibility and quick task creation capabilities make collaborating with the tool a great feature for working with my team. Users can assign tasks to one or two people who can collaborate and document their work. That feature is amazing in terms of collaboration. While the tool does not currently support meetings, if JIRA Portfolio incorporates meeting functionality in the future, it would greatly enhance the process, especially for tasks requiring teams from different areas.
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
Manufacturing Company
19%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
8%
Transportation Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Government
8%
Healthcare Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business15
Midsize Enterprise12
Large Enterprise32
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business11
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise23
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about JIRA Portfolio?
The solution's tracking capabilities helped ensure we had full visibility into planned work and scheduled work.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for JIRA Portfolio?
I am part of the delivery team and am not exposed to the commercial information. However, from what I understand, JIRA is competitively priced. It is not considered expensive in the market.
What needs improvement with JIRA Portfolio?
The setup process for JIRA Portfolio is complex.
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

Portfolio for JIRA
IT Business Management, ServiceNow IT Business Management Suite, ServiceNow ITBM Suite, ServiceNow ITBM
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Rosetta Stone, Sprint, UBS, Workday, Expedia, J.P. Morgan
Proximus, UNT SYSTEM, SAP SuccessFactors
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