Jira
TrelloChoose Trello if…
You want simple visual task tracking for any team.
Choose Jira if…
You run software development with sprints, issue types and releases.
Jira vs Trello
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Quick verdict
Both are Atlassian products. Trello is simple boards for anyone. Jira is a full agile tool for software teams with sprints, backlogs and bug tracking.
Side by side
| Jira | Trello | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.3/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Value | 4.2/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Features | 4.8/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Ease of use | 3.7/5 | 4.9/5 |
| Output quality | 4.5/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Category | Project management | Project management |
| Free plan | Yes: up to 10 users | Yes: up to 10 collaborators and 10 boards |
| Cheapest paid plan (monthly) | $9.05/mo | $6/mo |
| Same plan billed yearly | - | $5/mo |
| Top plan | Premium: $18.30/mo | Enterprise: $17.50/mo |
| Seats | Per user; per-user price varies by team size | Per user |
| Trial / refund | Free plan; trials of paid plans | Free plan; Premium trial |
| Platforms | Web, Mac, Windows, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, Mac, iOS, Android |
| Best for | Software and IT teams running agile sprints | Small teams and individuals who want simple Kanban boards |
Jira: pros & cons
- Best-in-class agile and issue tracking
- Free for up to 10 users
- Huge marketplace and integrations
- Complex for non-technical teams
- Per-user price varies: use Atlassian’s calculator
Trello: pros & cons
- Easiest project tool to learn
- Standard from $5/user billed yearly
- Free plan for up to 10 collaborators
- Free plan limited to 10 boards per workspace
- Thin reporting and dependencies
- Views like timeline need Premium
Frequently asked questions
Are Jira and Trello the same company?
Yes, both are owned by Atlassian.
Are both free?
Both have free plans; Jira’s covers up to 10 users.
Questions from readers
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