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Jira vs Trello

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.

Jira vs Trello at a glance

Editorial sub-scores are RankedVendors estimates.

JiraTrello
Overall score91/10089/100
TierEliteElite
Capability (editorial)9387
Ease of use (editorial)8990
Value (editorial)9189
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. Jira fits small business, mid-market, enterprise; Trello 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

Jira

Jira plans and tracks team work from tasks to portfolios.

Best for: Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise

Read Jira review

Trello

Trello plans and tracks team work from tasks to portfolios.

Best for: Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise

Read Trello review

Jira vs Trello — FAQ

Is Jira better than Trello?

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 Jira and Trello?

Jira plans and tracks team work from tasks to portfolios. Trello 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, Jira or Trello?

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