CapRadar vs other software capitalization options for Jira
Software capitalization needs time data, a policy and evidence for auditors. This page compares CapRadar with three apps on Atlassian Marketplace whose listings mention capitalization or CapEx, using only those listings.
Information based on public listings as of November 2026. Last checked: 2026-11-03.
In short
The options differ in how time is captured and how much of the accounting workflow they cover. Swarmia offers capitalization reports inside an engineering metrics platform, Quantify derives time from Jira activity, Financial Manager by Tempo tracks Capex and Opex inside project financials, and CapRadar runs a period close for capitalization inside Atlassian.
Comparison at a glance
| Attribute | CapRadar | Swarmia | Quantify TimeSpent | Financial Manager by Tempo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus (from listing) | CapEx, OpEx and R&D time from Jira with policy rules, approvals, a period lock and audit-ready exports | Engineering intelligence platform connecting GitHub, GitLab, Jira, Slack and Microsoft Teams, with capitalization reports | Time tracked from Jira status changes and activity, with review, approval and export for CapEx and R&D tax credits | Project financials for Jira and Timesheets, including Capex and Opex tracking |
| Products and hosting | Jira Cloud | Jira Cloud | Jira Cloud and Confluence Cloud | Jira Cloud |
| Runs on Atlassian badge | Yes | Not shown on listing | Not shown on listing | Not shown on listing |
| App data storage (listing privacy section) | Inside Atlassian, data residency supported, zero egress | Data residency not supported, location not stated | Data residency not supported, location not stated | Outside Atlassian |
| Rovo | Rovo agent on Advanced | No Rovo tag on listing | No Rovo tag on listing | No Rovo tag on listing |
| Free tier | Free up to 10 users | Listed as free on Marketplace* | Listed as free on Marketplace* | No free tier listed |
| Marketplace listing | CapRadar listing | View listing | View listing | View listing |
* Listed as free means the Marketplace listing has no paid Atlassian billing. The vendor may sell its own subscription or plans directly; see the vendor listing.
All apps in this table are available for Jira Cloud. Prices are not compared here; each vendor lists current pricing on its own listing. App names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to identify the apps.
When to choose which
CapRadar
Choose CapRadar if you want a capitalization close inside Jira: policy templates for US GAAP ASC 350-40, ASU 2025-06, ASC 985-20 and IFRS IAS 38, rules and phases that split worklogs (and Tempo hours) into CapEx and OpEx, a To classify queue, pre-close checks, approval and a period lock, plus CSV, board pack and journal entry exports. Advanced adds hash-signed snapshots of locked periods that an auditor can verify offline and a Rovo agent. Everything stays inside Atlassian. CapRadar does not replace your accountant's judgement.
Swarmia
Its listing describes an engineering intelligence platform with metrics such as DORA, AI adoption insights, developer experience surveys and automated, audit-ready capitalization reports. It connects to GitHub, GitLab, Jira, Slack and Microsoft Teams. A fit if you want capitalization as part of a wider engineering metrics platform. See the listing.
Quantify TimeSpent
Its listing explains that time is derived from status changes and activity in Jira, so nobody fills in timesheets, and that time can be reviewed, approved and exported for CapEx, R&D tax credits and cost accounting. It covers Jira and Confluence. A fit if your team does not log work. See the listing.
Financial Manager by Tempo
Its listing positions it as project financial management alongside Tempo Timesheets, with Capex and Opex tracking among costs, revenue, billing and budgets. It shows the Cloud Fortified badge. A fit if Tempo is already your time and finance layer in Jira. See the listing.
How we compared
We read each app's own public Atlassian Marketplace listing on 2026-11-03: the overview, highlights, privacy and security section, hosting options and pricing model. We did not test competitor apps and we only state what their vendors state. Where a listing does not mention something, the table says so rather than guessing. Listings change, so check the vendor listing before you decide.
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FAQ
What are the alternatives to CapRadar?
Based on public Atlassian Marketplace listings as of November 2026, apps often considered alongside CapRadar for software capitalization and R&D time for Jira include Swarmia, Quantify TimeSpent and Financial Manager by Tempo. Each takes a different approach, so compare the focus, hosting and data storage in the table on this page and on each vendor's listing.
Which of these apps show the Runs on Atlassian badge?
As of November 2026, the Marketplace listings of CapRadar show the Runs on Atlassian badge. The listings of Swarmia, Quantify TimeSpent and Financial Manager by Tempo do not show it. Check each listing for the current status.
Does CapRadar send data outside Atlassian?
No. CapRadar is built on Atlassian Forge and runs on Atlassian with zero egress: it makes no calls outside Atlassian. App data is stored inside Atlassian and data residency is supported.
Is there a free version of CapRadar?
Yes. CapRadar is free for sites with up to 10 users. For larger sites, see the pricing on the CapRadar listing on Atlassian Marketplace.
Does CapRadar need a separate time tracker?
No. CapRadar uses the native Jira worklogs your team already logs, and it can also read Tempo hours if your team uses Tempo.
How was this comparison made?
We compared only attributes that each vendor states on its own Atlassian Marketplace listing: focus, products and hosting, the Runs on Atlassian badge, data storage and residency, Rovo and whether a free tier is listed. Information is based on public listings as of November 2026 and may have changed since. To report a correction, write to support@radrly.com.
Try CapRadar
CapRadar is free for sites with up to 10 users. Install it from Atlassian Marketplace or read the documentation first.