Anastasiia Maliei SaaSJet Atlassian Partner

We have big news for government agencies, federal contractors, and NGOs. The Time Metrics Tracker app by SaaSJet is officially available in Atlassian Government Cloud! 🏛️🚀 This means you can now combine FedRAMP Moderate level security with powerful process analytics. No more choosing between data protection and management…

We all want our teams to deliver faster. But the productivity paradox is that often the fastest way to finish tasks is to start... fewer of them. Today, let’s break down the fundamental relationship between WIP (Work In Progress) and Cycle Time. I will walk you through the theory and show you practically how to use the…

We’ve all seen it: the Jira backlog that becomes a "black hole." Issues enter, but it’s often unclear how long they sit there before the team actually starts working on them. While Cycle Time (In Progress → Done) is a standard metric for most agile teams, Backlog Time (Created → In Progress) is frequently overlooked. Yet,…

We’re excited to announce that Time Metrics Tracker | Time Between Statuses by SaaSJet has officially earned the Runs on Atlassian badge on the Atlassian Marketplace. This badge is more than just a visual marker — it represents a new gold standard for cloud security, trust, and transparency for Atlassian apps. What Does…

Tracking costs in Jira usually starts at the project level. But as soon as you manage multiple projects, clients, or initiatives, one question inevitably comes up: “What is our total spend across everything?” Exporting reports, merging spreadsheets, and reconciling numbers manually is time-consuming and error-prone. This…

In the world of Agile, we often obsess over velocity, story points, and burn-down charts. But there is a critical metric that often stays in the shadows until the end of the quarter: The Actual Financial Cost of a Sprint. Why track Sprint Costs? Understanding the "price tag" of your sprint isn’t about micromanagement; it’s…

SaaSJet Advent Calendar Can you feel it? The end of the year is just around the corner… and creeping up quietly behind it, like a predator stalking its prey, are the Annual Cost Reports! 😱 We’ve all seen this movie before (or perhaps lived it): the panic, the frantic data gathering from different spreadsheets, the…

Managing project finances within Jira requires more than just logging hours; it demands a robust system capable of handling complex calculations, detailed reporting, and forward-looking financial analysis. Without the right tool, project managers often find themselves drowning in spreadsheets, trying to reconcile labor…

Managing teams is already a challenge. Keeping everyone aligned on goals, budgets, and performance is even harder. As teams grow and projects multiply, managers face the same recurring challenges. Hours get logged, but no one knows what they actually cost. Budgets are approved at the start of the quarter, yet by the time…

Happy Day 13 of the SaaSJet Advent Calendar! 🎄 We’ve all seen it—that Jira issue.It started full of hope, moved to In Progress with the grace of a gazelle… and then it stayed there.If that ticket were a person, it would have a driver’s license by now. We joke, “Long live In Progress!”But the truth is: aging work is one of…

Every Project Manager or Team Lead has faced that awkward moment at least once. It's the end of the month (or sprint), you are reporting to stakeholders, showing completed tasks, demonstrating Burndown charts, and then the main question pops up: "This is all great, but we allocated $X. Where exactly did that money go, and…

Welcome to Day 5 of our Advent Calendar! Today, let's talk about wishes. We all know what a typical person's Christmas wishlist looks like. It’s usually packed with things like: * 🎁 A new PlayStation 5 * 🎁 That massive LEGO Millennium Falcon set * 🎁 Front-row concert tickets * 🎁 A relaxing vacation in Bali But have you…

Below — the five pillars we found extremely helpful. And yes, they’re simple. But simple things are often hardest to implement consistently. 1. Define the real purpose — and be honest Before asking people to log time, answer ONE key question: Why do we need time tracking? If YOU don’t know, your team definitely won’t…

Budgeting in agile projects often feels like trying to measure something that constantly shifts. Unlike predictive methodologies, where the entire scope and cost baseline are established upfront, agile teams work in an environment of evolving priorities, changing requirements, and continuous delivery. This brings a natural…

Every SaaS company, regardless of how groundbreaking its product is or how skilled its engineers are, ultimately worries about two things: time and сost. Running a SaaS product team isn’t about idealized planning sessions — it’s about balancing sprint velocity, feature delivery, and strict budget limits. Developers handle…

As the year wraps up, every organization takes stock of its financial performance. The goal isn’t just to close the books — it’s to understand where the budget went, what initiatives drove value, and how to plan more confidently for the future. For teams running projects in Jira, financial clarity doesn’t require jumping…

Halloween — when even the bravest project managers face their darkest fears: disappearing budgets, ghostly work logs, and monstrous spreadsheets that refuse to die. 👻 But fear not, brave PM! With Time & Cost Tracker for Jira, you’ve got the ultimate weapon to tame the Cost Report Monster — turning chaos into clarity, and…

Accurate time and cost reporting is the backbone of every successful project. Beyond simply tracking hours, what truly matters is understanding how time translates into cost, profit, and performance. If you’ve ever asked yourself: 🕒 Are we staying within budget? 💰 Which projects are most profitable? 👥 How much does each…

If you work with multiple clients, you know how tricky it can be to manage different billing rates. Each project may have its own agreement, budget, and hourly rates. To keep financial reporting accurate and transparent, you need flexibility — and that’s where Time & Cost Tracker for Jira Cloud comes in handy. With this…

Accurate tracking of project costs is a crucial part of effective project management. Jira, being one of the most popular tools for agile teams, can be extended with powerful apps that allow you to track costs based on individual user rates. This article guides you through the setup and usage of such tools — helping you…

If your company provides services to clients, you’ve probably dealt with the pain of invoicing. On one hand, you already have all the logged hours your team worked. On the other hand, converting that data into clear, client-ready invoices often involves a manual process with spreadsheets, copy-pasting, and rate…

💸 Want to know how much your Jira projects really cost — in both time and money? Managers, team leads, and stakeholders often ask this question. If you face it regularly, it’s time to choose the right plugin for tracking both hours and expenses. Since Jira doesn’t have built-in cost tracking, let’s review the top apps that…

Managing projects inside Jira often means switching between multiple apps or spreadsheets to cover all needs — from time tracking and budgeting to invoicing and reporting. This fragmentation not only wastes time but also increases the risk of mistakes, missed budgets, and financial blind spots. The Time & Cost Tracker for…

Managing expenses is one of the most complex aspects of running projects and business operations. Knowing where money is going and how to categorize it can make the difference between smooth budget control and unexpected overspending. Two essential categories to understand are CAPEX (Capital Expenditures) and OPEX…

Have you ever wondered how much a single bug really costs your company — not just in time, but in real money? For many teams, the impact of bugs is underestimated until deadlines slip, customer satisfaction drops, or unexpected expenses start piling up. Understanding the true financial impact of bugs helps project…

Managing project costs in Jira can be a challenging task. Project managers often ask: Are we on budget? Will we deliver on time? What will the final cost be? Without clear data, projects risk budget overruns, missed deadlines, and frustrated stakeholders. This is where Earned Value Management (EVM) comes in. It’s a proven…

Why forecasting matters in IT consulting Consulting teams often deliver custom development projects for multiple clients at once. Each project is unique — different scope, duration, and complexity. But for every client, one key question always arises: 👉 “How much will this project cost, and what could change along the…

One of the biggest challenges for project managers is understanding how their team’s time is spent. Tasks may look on track in Jira, but without accurate employee time tracking, it’s nearly impossible to answer key questions: Is the team logging enough hours to match planned estimates? How much of the budget has already…

For project managers and team leads, keeping projects on track isn’t just about tasks and deadlines—it’s also about budgets. You need to know: How much time is your team spending. How those hours translate into costs. Whether you’re still on track with your budget. Jira is great for tracking issues and workflows, but it…

Take control of your project costs. You plan projects in Jira, confident about deadlines and scope, but then you're overwhelmed by spreadsheets, vague time logs, and guesswork when it comes to tracking the budget. You're not alone. Most Jira users encounter the same issue: Jira excels at managing tasks and problems, but…