Jira vs Teamwork
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Bug Tracking & Issue Management Software (2026) and The 11 Best Project Management Software for Agencies (2026). Last verified June 19, 2026.
The short answer
Jira ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #3) for Engineering and QA teams tracking bugs, feature requests, and release cycles / Agency owners and managers choosing project management tools (ClickUp vs Asana vs Monday for agencies). The most powerful and customizable tracker, ideal for large, process-driven teams.
At a glance
| Jira | Teamwork | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / The 11 Best Bug Tracking & Issue Management Software (2026) | #3 / The 11 Best Project Management Software for Agencies (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.2 | 8.9 |
| Best for | Customizable enterprise-scale tracking | Client work and profitability tracking |
| Pricing | $$ ($8 to $16/user/mo) | $$ ($10 to $18/user/mo) |
| HQ | Sydney, Australia | Cork, Ireland |
| Founded | 2002 | 2007 |
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 (2026)
Teamwork
Purpose-built for agencies to manage client projects, time, and budgets effectively.
www.teamwork.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Project Management Software for Agencies (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.