Jira vs Trello
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 (2026). Last verified June 19, 2026.
The short answer
Jira ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #7) for Engineering and QA teams tracking bugs, feature requests, and release cycles / Teams planning work, tasks, and timelines. The most powerful and customizable tracker, ideal for large, process-driven teams.
At a glance
| Jira | Trello | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / The 11 Best Bug Tracking & Issue Management Software (2026) | #7 / The 11 Best Project Management Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.2 | 8 |
| Best for | Customizable enterprise-scale tracking | Simple, visual Kanban boards |
| Pricing | $$ ($8 to $16/user/mo) | $ ($5 to $17.50/user/mo) |
| HQ | Sydney, Australia | New York, USA |
| Founded | 2002 | 2011 |
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)
Trello
The easiest-to-use Kanban tool, perfect for simple task management.
www.trello.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Project Management Software (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.