Jira vs Backlog
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Bug Tracking & Issue Management Software. Last verified June 19, 2026.
The short answer
Jira ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #10) for Engineering and QA teams tracking bugs, feature requests, and release cycles. The most powerful and customizable tracker, ideal for large, process-driven teams.
At a glance
| Jira | Backlog | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / The 11 Best Bug Tracking & Issue Management Software | #10 / The 11 Best Bug Tracking & Issue Management Software |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.2 | 7.3 |
| Best for | Customizable enterprise-scale tracking | All-in-one bug tracking and Git |
| Pricing | $$ ($8 to $16/user/mo) | $$ ($35 to $175/mo) |
| HQ | Sydney, Australia | Fukuoka, Japan |
| Founded | 2002 | 2004 |
Jira
The most powerful and customizable tracker, ideal for large, process-driven teams.
www.atlassian.com/software/jiraSee full entry in The 11 Best Bug Tracking & Issue Management Software
Backlog
A simple, affordable tool combining issue tracking, Git, and wikis.
backlog.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Bug Tracking & Issue Management Software
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.