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Trello vs Jira

An independent, side-by-side comparison of two Project Management providers — scores, pricing, company-size fit, and strengths — to help you pick the right one.

Trello vs Jira at a glance

Editorial sub-scores are RankedVendors estimates.

TrelloJira
Overall score89/10091/100
TierEliteElite
Capability (editorial)8793
Ease of use (editorial)9089
Value (editorial)8991
Best forSmall business, Mid-market, EnterpriseSmall business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Pricing modelQuote-basedQuote-based
Headquarters
Founded

Verdict

Jira is the higher-ranked of the two on RankedVendors (91/100 vs 89/100), but both are credible Project Management options. Trello fits small business, mid-market, enterprise; Jira fits small business, mid-market, enterprise. Match the shortlist to your size and must-have features, and trial before committing.

Where each one stands out

Trello

Trello plans and tracks team work from tasks to portfolios.

Best for: Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise

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Jira

Jira plans and tracks team work from tasks to portfolios.

Best for: Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise

Read Jira review

Trello vs Jira — FAQ

Is Trello better than Jira?

On RankedVendors, Jira scores 91/100 versus Trello's 89/100, so Jira ranks higher overall in Project Management. The right choice still depends on your size, budget, and must-have features — see the breakdown above.

What is the difference between Trello and Jira?

Trello plans and tracks team work from tasks to portfolios. Jira plans and tracks team work from tasks to portfolios. Both compete in Project Management; compare their strengths and best-fit company sizes above.

Which is better value, Trello or Jira?

Our editorial value scores put Trello at 89/100 and Jira at 91/100. Trello is Quote-based; Jira is Quote-based. Request quotes from both to compare against your scale.