Atlassian Jira vs ClickUp
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Agile Project Management Tools and The 11 Best Project Management Software for Agencies. Last verified June 19, 2026.
The short answer
ClickUp ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #1) for Software and product teams running sprints, kanban boards, and agile ceremonies / Agency owners and managers choosing project management tools (ClickUp vs Asana vs Monday for agencies). The most customizable all-in-one platform for agencies that want to build their own perfect system.
At a glance
| Atlassian Jira | ClickUp | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / The 11 Best Agile Project Management Tools | #1 / The 11 Best Project Management Software for Agencies |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.4 | 9.2 |
| Best for | Enterprise-scale agile teams | Ultimate all-in-one customization |
| Pricing | $$ ($8 to $16/user/mo) | $$ ($7 to $19/user/mo) |
| HQ | Sydney, Australia | San Diego, USA |
| Founded | 2002 | 2017 |
Atlassian Jira
The most powerful and customizable agile tool for large, complex software projects.
www.atlassian.com/software/jiraSee full entry in The 11 Best Agile Project Management Tools
ClickUp
The most customizable all-in-one platform for agencies that want to build their own perfect system.
clickup.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Project Management Software for Agencies
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.