Jira vs Todoist
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Project Management Software and The 11 Best Task Management Software (2026). Last verified June 4, 2026.
The short answer
Jira ranks higher on Top 11 (#6 vs #8) for Teams planning work, tasks, and timelines / Team leads and PMs choosing task management software (Asana vs Monday vs ClickUp vs Todoist). The definitive tool for software teams, but less ideal for general business use.
At a glance
| Jira | Todoist | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #6 / The 11 Best Project Management Software | #8 / The 11 Best Task Management Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.2 | 7.9 |
| Best for | The standard for agile development | Fast, cross-platform to-do lists |
| Pricing | $$ ($8.15 to $16/user/mo) | $ ($4 to $6/user/mo) |
| HQ | Sydney, Australia | Remote |
| Founded | 2002 | 2007 |
Jira
The definitive tool for software teams, but less ideal for general business use.
www.atlassian.com/software/jiraTodoist
Excels at personal and small-team tasks with a lightning-fast UI.
todoist.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Task Management Software (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.