Project management tools · Comparison
Jira vs Trello (2026): Which Is Better?
Jira is best for software and agile teams; Trello is best for simple kanban boards. We compare pricing, features, ease of use and G2 and Capterra ratings to help you choose.
Key takeaways
- Overall winner: Jira (8.6/10 vs 7.8/10), winning 4 of 7 categories.
- Choose Jira for software development and IT teams running Scrum or Kanban.
- Choose Trello for individuals and small teams that want simple, visual Kanban boards.
- Price: Jira Free for up to 10 users; Standard roughly $7.91/user/month; Trello Free; paid from $5/user/month.
Quick verdict
Jira is the strongest choice for software teams. For organisations that need one platform across engineering, marketing and operations, Wrike or monday.com are easier to roll out widely.
Trello is perfect for simple boards. When projects grow in complexity, teams typically move to Wrike, Asana or monday.com.
Jira vs Trello at a glance
| Jira | Trello | |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.6/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Best for | Software development and IT teams running Scrum or Kanban | Individuals and small teams that want simple, visual Kanban boards |
| Starting price | Free for up to 10 users; Standard roughly $7.91/user/month | Free; paid from $5/user/month |
| Free plan | Yes (up to 10 users) | Yes (up to 10 collaborators per workspace) |
| Free trial | Free trial of paid plans | 14-day Premium trial, no credit card |
| Vendor | Atlassian | Atlassian |
Pricing compared
| Jira | Trello | |
|---|---|---|
| Plans | Free: $0 Standard: About $7.91/user/month (monthly, small teams) Premium: About $14.54/user/month (monthly, small teams) Enterprise: Contact sales | Free: $0 Standard: $5/user/month annual ($6 monthly) Premium: $10/user/month annual ($12.50 monthly) Enterprise: $17.50/user/month (annual) |
Checked on vendors' pricing pages on 5 October 2026. Read the full Jira pricing and Trello pricing breakdowns.
Features compared
| Feature | Jira | Trello |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Gantt / timeline | ✓ Yes | ◐ Partial |
| Kanban boards | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Time tracking | ◐ Partial | ◐ Partial |
| Resource & workload management | ◐ Partial | ✕ No |
| Portfolio management | ◐ Partial | ✕ No |
| Docs & wiki | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Automations | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Agile / sprint tools | ✓ Yes | ◐ Partial |
| Proofing & approvals | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Built-in AI | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Guest / client access | ◐ Partial | ✓ Yes |
| Flat (non per-user) pricing | ✕ No | ✕ No |
Category winners
| Category | Jira | Trello | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ease of use | 6/10 | 10/10 | Trello |
| Feature depth | 8/10 | 5/10 | Jira |
| Planning & resource management | 7/10 | 4/10 | Jira |
| Collaboration | 7/10 | 7/10 | Tie |
| Agile & software teams | 10/10 | 7/10 | Jira |
| Value for money | 8/10 | 9/10 | Trello |
| Scalability & enterprise readiness | 9/10 | 5/10 | Jira |
User ratings
| Jira | Trello | |
|---|---|---|
| G2 | 4.3/5 (7,988 reviews) | 4.4/5 (14,063 reviews) |
| Capterra | 4.4/5 (15,493 reviews) | 4.5/5 (23,628 reviews) |
| Top praise (G2) | Ease of use for Agile workflows | Ease of use |
| Top complaint (G2) | Steep learning curve | Limited features |
Trello has the higher G2 rating. Trello has the higher Capterra rating. See reviews on G2 for Jira, G2 for Trello, Capterra for Jira and Capterra for Trello.
Which should you choose?
Choose Jira if…
- Software engineering and IT teams
- Organisations already using Atlassian tools
- Best-in-class Agile and Scrum tooling matters to you
Choose Trello if…
- Individuals and small teams
- Simple workflows such as content calendars or recruiting pipelines
- Extremely easy to learn matters to you
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Jira or Trello?
In our review, Jira scores 8.6/10 and Trello 7.8/10. Jira wins on feature depth, planning & resource management, agile & software teams, scalability & enterprise readiness; Trello is better for ease of use, value for money.
Is Jira cheaper than Trello?
Jira: Free for up to 10 users; Standard roughly $7.91/user/month. Trello: Free; paid from $5/user/month. Compare total cost at your team size, including seat minimums and add-ons.
Do Jira and Trello have free plans?
Jira: Yes (up to 10 users). Trello: Yes (up to 10 collaborators per workspace).
Which is easier to use, Jira or Trello?
Trello scores higher for ease of use in our review (Jira 6/10, Trello 10/10).
Which is better for Agile teams, Jira or Trello?
Jira is stronger for Agile and software teams in our scoring.
Jira vs Trello: which has better resource and portfolio management?
Jira scores higher for planning and resource management (Jira 7/10, Trello 4/10).
Jira vs Trello: which is better for large enterprises?
Jira scores higher for scalability and enterprise readiness.
How do Jira and Trello compare on G2 and Capterra?
Jira: 4.3/5 on G2 (7,988 reviews) and 4.4/5 on Capterra (15,493). Trello: 4.4/5 on G2 (14,063) and 4.5/5 on Capterra (23,628). Checked 5 October 2026.
Do Jira and Trello have Gantt charts?
Jira: yes. Trello: partial (plan-dependent).
Can I switch from Trello to Jira (or the reverse)?
Yes. Both support importing data, typically via CSV or built-in importers. Pilot with one project before migrating everything.
What are alternatives to Jira and Trello?
See our lists of Jira alternatives and Trello alternatives, or the top 10 project management tools.