Jira vs Trello

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 #7) for Teams planning work, tasks, and timelines. The definitive tool for software teams, but less ideal for general business use.

At a glance

JiraTrello
Top 11 rank#6 / The 11 Best Project Management Software#7 / The 11 Best Project Management Software
Score (out of 9.4)8.28
Best forThe standard for agile developmentSimple, visual Kanban boards
Pricing$$ ($8.15 to $16/user/mo)$ ($5 to $17.50/user/mo)
HQSydney, AustraliaNew York, USA
Founded20022011

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

Trello

The easiest-to-use Kanban tool, perfect for simple task management.

www.trello.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.