Scaling Issues

Painfully slow with multi-second page loads

Users describe Jira as 'bloated and ridden with technical debt.' Creating a ticket can take 10 seconds to open. The software runs 'embarrassingly slow' with 10-20 second hangs when navigating. Users report 'you can make yourself a cup of tea while waiting for all the issues to load.' Page refresh downloads batch.js files that can be 26MB causing huge lag.

Third-party plugins cause thread exhaustion

Atlassian documentation acknowledges that 'performance may slowly deteriorate due to stuck threads and thread pool exhaustion caused by third-party apps.' The plugin ecosystem that makes Jira powerful also makes it unstable. Batch.js files from plugins can reach 26MB, causing massive lag.

Performance issues - slows down websites

WooCommerce can make sites slower, especially with many products or extensions. Components consume a lot of CPU resources on small servers. WP database structure severely limits performance at scale.

Sites crash under moderate traffic

Real example: Muscle Nation's WooCommerce site crashed with only 80 visitors, crashed again after product launch. Scaling requires significant optimization and hosting investment. Not suitable for high-traffic stores without work.

Database performance degrades at 5,000+ records

Users report significant performance degradation once databases exceed 5,000 records. Loading times increase from instant to 3-5 seconds per page. Filtering, sorting, and searching large datasets feels sluggish compared to dedicated database tools like Airtable. The issue is particularly severe on mobile devices or slow internet connections due to Notion's client-side architecture that loads entire pages.

Large boards become extremely slow

Users consistently report severe performance issues with large boards. A CRM user with 60-70 columns reported item cards taking 25+ seconds to load. Another user said dashboards pulling from 12-15 boards take 40+ seconds. The Monday.com community forum has multiple threads about boards consuming 1.5-1.6GB of memory and freezing.

Platform is extremely slow and buggy

Users consistently report ClickUp being 'practically unusable — slow, extremely slow.' One user described it as 'the worst tool currently on the market' due to performance. On Safari it 'basically doesn't work at all.' Screen updates don't show for some users while others see them, causing sync issues.

Not suited for teams over 100 people

Linear is ideal for teams under 100 people where communication is direct and processes are lightweight. Larger organizations typically need the customization and reporting that Linear deliberately omits. Growing teams may outgrow Linear.

Not suitable for large enterprises

Pipedrive targets small to medium businesses. Large enterprises with complex sales structures, thousands of users, or demanding requirements for global territory management find it less suitable than enterprise-grade CRMs.

Limited customization restricts growing businesses

Larger organizations or those with complex sales processes express frustration with limitations in customization, reporting capabilities, and advanced automation features. Many users from bigger companies eventually migrate to more robust platforms after outgrowing Copper.

Advanced features locked behind expensive tiers

Some users dislike that advanced features like deeper automation and reporting are locked behind higher-tier plans. This forces growing teams to pay significantly more for capabilities they need.

Slow site speed affecting SEO and conversions

BigCommerce websites tend to be slower compared to other ecommerce platforms, negatively impacting SEO and bounce rates. Users have no control over hosting configurations since BigCommerce handles all hosting. The more apps installed, the slower the site becomes, with each app adding code that loads on every page view.

Slow page speed affecting SEO and user experience

Squarespace sites consistently score poorly on Google PageSpeed tests. Users cannot control hosting settings, compress images below 100KB reliably, or use next-gen formats like WebP. Site speed is a Google ranking factor, making this a significant SEO handicap that's nearly impossible to fix.

Slow page loading speeds hurt user experience

Wix sites are frequently criticized for slow loading times due to heavy JavaScript code, shared hosting environment, and the platform's architecture. Google PageSpeed scores are often poor, affecting both user experience and SEO rankings. Limited optimization options available to users.