Jira vs Teamwork

Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Project Management Software. Last verified June 4, 2026.

The short answer

Jira ranks higher on Top 11 (#6 vs #9) for Teams planning work, tasks, and timelines. The definitive tool for software teams, but less ideal for general business use.

At a glance

JiraTeamwork
Top 11 rank#6 / The 11 Best Project Management Software#9 / The 11 Best Project Management Software
Score (out of 9.4)8.27.6
Best forThe standard for agile developmentProject management for client work
Pricing$$ ($8.15 to $16/user/mo)$$ ($9.99 to $19.99/user/mo)
HQSydney, AustraliaCork, Ireland
Founded20022007

Jira

The definitive tool for software teams, but less ideal for general business use.

www.atlassian.com/software/jira

See full entry in The 11 Best Project Management Software

Teamwork

A solid all-in-one platform with great features for client-facing teams.

www.teamwork.com

See full entry in The 11 Best Project Management Software

Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.