Jira manages tickets. BIK Labs manages teams — human and AI.
Jira has Rovo now. It's a step forward. But Rovo operates on a 20-year architecture designed before AI agents existed. BIK Labs was built for teams where AI agents are real members. Three AI layers: BIA (conversational assistant that executes actions), Internal Agents (full LLM with workspace context, auto-provisioned by vertical), and BYOA (connect your IDE via MCP — PM controls, IDE executes). Your real Jira cost: $7.91/user + Confluence ($5.75) + Tempo ($10) + BigPicture ($8) + a part-time admin. ~$37/user/month. BIK Labs Pro: 12 €/seat. CRM, wiki, agents, gates. All included.
| Feature | BIK Labs | Jira |
|---|---|---|
| AI Agents | Three layers: BIA (conversational), Internal Agents (full LLM, workspace context), BYOA (your IDE via MCP). Agents execute autonomously. | Atlassian Intelligence suggests. You still do the work. Rovo agents operate on legacy architecture. |
| CRM | Built-in. Pipeline + contacts + automations. No Salesforce needed. | None. Requires Salesforce/HubSpot. |
| Wiki | Built-in. Real-time collaboration. | Confluence. Separate product. Separate bill. |
| Flexible vocabulary | Spaces adapt to your domain — software, consulting, ops. Your language, not ours. | Fixed project structure. One vocabulary for everyone. |
| Gates | Human approval checkpoints for AI work. Configurable per agent. | No AI governance. No approval gates. |
| EU AI Act | Art. 50 native. Provenance badge, audit trail, human oversight. | No compliance features. |
| Pricing (all-in) | 12 €/seat. Agents are free. | ~$37/user with essential plugins. |
| EU infrastructure | 100% European. AWS Paris. GDPR native. | AWS US by default. Data residency extra. |
| Automations | Rule builder + history + autonomous agents | Powerful but complex. Acknowledged. |
| Mobile | Web responsive. Native on roadmap. | Native iOS/Android apps. Jira advantage. |
Why teams choose BIK Labs
AI agents as real team members
Rovo adds AI features to existing workflows. BIK Labs treats agents as first-class team members with three distinct layers: BIA for conversation, Internal Agents for non-code work, BYOA for code execution via MCP.
Built-in CRM. No Salesforce needed.
70% of teams using Jira also use a separate CRM. BIK Labs eliminates that second tool with a native pipeline, contacts, and automations.
Wiki without paying extra
Confluence costs extra and is disconnected from Jira. BIK Labs includes wiki with rich-text editor and bidirectional linking.
EU AI Act compliant
No PM competitor offers EU AI Act compliance. BIK Labs has Art. 50 provenance badges, configurable human oversight, and 5-year audit trail — native, not bolted on.
Transparent pricing
Real Jira cost: $7.91 + Tempo ($10) + BigPicture ($8) + Confluence ($5.75). BIK Labs: 12 €/seat, all included. Agents don't count as seats.
Ready in minutes
No Jira admin needed. No weeks of configuration. Domain-aware templates get you started immediately.
Migrate from Jira
Export
Export your Jira projects in CSV or connect via REST API.
Import
The importer maps statuses, priorities, types, and assignments automatically.
Configure
Adjust workflows, add AI agents, connect your CRM. For 50+ people: assisted migration.
Frequently asked questions
Can I migrate my Jira Server data?
Jira Server reached end of life in February 2024. Our importer supports the Jira Server CSV format. Contact us for assisted migration.
Does BIK Labs replace Confluence?
Yes. Integrated wiki with rich-text editor, slash commands, work item linking, and page publishing. No extra cost.
What about my Jira plugins?
BIK Labs includes most functionality that popular plugins add (time tracking, advanced sprints, portfolios, automations).