# Jira vs Trello

| Attribute | Jira | Trello |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 72.6 (73% (medium)) | 77 (73% (medium)) |
| adoption.stackoverflow_questions | 16,000 | 3,000 |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"Jira is a project management and issue-tracking platform developed by Atlassian that helps teams plan, track, and collaborate on work. It is widely used by software development teams to manage tasks, bugs, feature requests, and agile workflows across sprints and releases.","source":"https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira","question":"What is Jira and what is it primarily used for?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"Jira provides four main capabilities: Planning (prioritization and task breakdown), Tracking (status visibility through boards, lists, timelines, and calendars), Collaboration (customizable workflows and team coordination), and Reporting (metrics and AI-powered insights). The platform also includes dependency management and automation features to keep workflows synchronized across tools.","source":"https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira/features","question":"What are the core features of Jira?","confidence":0.93},{"answer":"Jira is offered as a cloud-based SaaS solution (Jira Cloud) hosted on Atlassian's infrastructure, with centralized administration and automatic updates. For organizations requiring on-premise deployment, Jira Data Center is available as a self-hosted option with advanced scalability and administration features.","source":"https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira","question":"How is Jira deployed and hosted?","confidence":0.92},{"answer":"Jira integrates natively with other Atlassian products (Confluence, Bitbucket, Trello) and connects to popular third-party tools including Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace, and Zoom. The Atlassian Marketplace offers over 3,000 additional apps and extensions that extend Jira's functionality and enable workflow automation across connected tools.","source":"https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira/integrations","question":"What integrations does Jira support?","confidence":0.94},{"answer":"Jira operates on a freemium model with a free tier available for teams, plus tiered paid subscription plans for additional users and advanced features. Pricing is typically per-user monthly or annually, with separate licensing for cloud and on-premise (Data Center) deployments.","source":"https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira/pricing","question":"What is Jira's pricing model?","confidence":0.88},{"answer":"No, Jira is proprietary commercial software owned and maintained by Atlassian. It is not open-source, though Atlassian does provide APIs and plugin architectures that allow developers to extend and customize the platform.","source":"https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira","question":"Is Jira open-source software?","confidence":0.96},{"answer":"Common alternatives include GitHub Issues (lightweight, GitHub-integrated), Azure DevOps (Microsoft ecosystem), Linear (modern, developer-focused), Asana (broader project management), and ClickUp (all-in-one workspace). Trello, while by Atlassian, is often positioned as complementary for simpler task management rather than a direct replacement.","source":"https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira/comparison","question":"What are the main alternatives to Jira?","confidence":0.91},{"answer":"Jira is developed and maintained by Atlassian, an Australian software company that also produces other collaboration tools like Confluence, Bitbucket, and Trello. Atlassian provides ongoing updates, security patches, and customer support for all Jira deployments.","source":"https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira","question":"Who develops and maintains Jira?","confidence":0.97}]` | `[{"answer":"Trello is a visual work management platform that helps teams organize and track tasks using a kanban-style board interface. Users create boards containing lists, and within those lists, individual cards represent specific tasks or items that can be moved between lists to reflect workflow progress.","source":"https://trello.com","question":"What is Trello and what problem does it solve?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"Trello offers a freemium model with a free tier for individuals and small teams, plus three paid subscription plans (Standard, Premium, and Enterprise) billed per user per month. Pricing is structured to scale with team size and collaboration needs, with annual billing available at a discount compared to monthly options.","source":"https://trello.com/pricing","question":"What is Trello's pricing model?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"Trello is delivered as a web application accessible through any web browser, with dedicated mobile apps available for iOS and Android devices. This allows users to manage tasks from desktop, tablet, or smartphone.","source":"https://trello.com","question":"What platforms and devices is Trello available on?","confidence":0.9},{"answer":"Trello is a proprietary, commercial product owned by Atlassian. It is not open-source software and requires a subscription to access beyond the free tier's limited functionality.","source":"https://trello.com","question":"Is Trello open-source?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"Yes, Trello supports integrations through a system called Power-Ups, which are plugins that connect Trello to third-party applications and services. The platform also includes built-in automation capabilities through a feature called Butler.","source":"https://trello.com","question":"Does Trello support integrations with other tools?","confidence":0.9},{"answer":"Trello is a cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform and cannot be self-hosted on your own servers. It is operated and maintained by Atlassian and accessed entirely through their cloud infrastructure.","source":"https://trello.com","question":"Can Trello be self-hosted?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"Trello is used by individuals managing personal projects, small startup teams, mid-size organizations, and enterprise teams across various industries. Its flexible kanban approach suits product development, marketing campaigns, event planning, and general task management.","source":"https://trello.com","question":"What types of teams typically use Trello?","confidence":0.85},{"answer":"Common project management and work organization alternatives to Trello include Asana, Monday.com, Jira, Notion, ClickUp, and Taiga. These competitors offer similar kanban-style interfaces or provide additional features like timeline views, resource allocation, or document collaboration.","source":"https://trello.com","question":"What are common alternatives to Trello?","confidence":0.85}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A project and task management tool that helps teams plan, track, and visualize work through multiple views including timelines and roadmaps. Integrates with documentation and communication tools to coordinate work across projects and teams. | Trello is a visual collaboration tool that helps teams organize and manage their work through card-based boards. It supports team collaboration, automation, and integrations with popular tools. |
| features.capabilities | `{"gantt":true,"views":"advanced","dependencies":true,"task_management":true,"reporting_dashboards":true}` | `{"gantt":true,"views":"advanced","guest_access":true,"custom_fields":true,"task_management":true,"workflow_automation":true,"reporting_dashboards":true}` |
| integrations.count | 4 | 233 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Confluence"},{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Trello"},{"name":"Microsoft Teams"}]` | `[{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"JIRA Cloud"},{"name":"Miro"},{"name":"Microsoft Teams"},{"name":"Gmail"},{"name":"Google Drive"},{"name":"Salesforce"},{"name":"Telegram"},{"name":"SupportBee"},{"name":"OneLogin"},{"name":"TimeDoctor"},{"name":"Make"},{"name":"Testmo"},{"name":"Taco App"},{"name":"TaskClone"},{"name":"TestLodge"},{"name":"Testuff"},{"name":"Tick Time Tracking"},{"name":"Time in List"},{"name":"Timecamp"},{"name":"Timeneye"},{"name":"TMetric"},{"name":"Toggl"},{"name":"Tracey Bug Cop"},{"name":"Automate.io"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"name":"Free"},{"name":"Standard"},{"name":"Premium"},{"name":"Enterprise"}],"freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T21:40:59.420Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free for up to 10 collaborators per Workspace","features":["Unlimited cards","Up to 10 boards per Workspace","Quick capture from email, Slack, Teams","Inbox","Unlimited Power-Ups per board","Custom backgrounds & stickers","Unlimited activity log","Assignee and due dates","iOS and Android mobile apps","2-factor authentication"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Capture your to-dos, get organized, and get stuff done.","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"boards":"10 per Workspace","file_storage":"10MB per file","collaborators":"10 per Workspace","workspace_commands":"250/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Standard","summary":"$5/user/mo billed annually ($6/mo monthly)","features":["Unlimited boards","AI-powered quick capture","Planner (full access)","Advanced checklists","Card mirroring","Custom Fields","List colors","Collapsible lists","Single board guests","Saved searches","Unlimited Power-Ups"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":5,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Get more stuff done with AI features, unlimited boards, card mirroring, and more automation.","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"file_storage":"250MB per file","workspace_commands":"1000/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Premium","summary":"$10/user/mo billed annually ($12.50/mo monthly)","features":["Views: Calendar, Timeline, Table, Dashboard, Map","Workspace views: Table and Calendar","Unlimited Workspace command runs","Admin and security features","Workspace-level templates","Collections","Observers","Simple data export"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":10,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Add AI to your boards and admin controls. Get more perspective with advanced views.","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"$17.50/user/mo billed annually","features":["Unlimited Workspaces","Organization-wide permissions","Organization-visible boards","Public board management","Multi-board guests","Attachment permissions","Power-Up administration","Free SSO and user provisioning with Atlassian Guard","24/7 Enterprise Admin support"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":17.5,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Enterprise-grade security and controls. Includes Atlassian Guard Standard and 24/7 Admin support.","contactSales":false}],"summary":"From $5/user/mo (annually). Free tier.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://trello.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-13T16:51:37.438Z","startingPrice":{"amount":5,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | low |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 14 | 30 |
| reliability.sla_pct | 99.95 | - |
| reliability.status_page | yes | yes |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | yes |
| security.fedramp | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.iso27001 | yes | yes |
| security.soc2 | yes | yes |

## Capabilities (Project Management Software)

| Capability | Jira | Trello |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Tasks & subtasks | ✓ | ✓ |
| Board / list / timeline views | Board + Gantt + calendar | Board + Gantt + calendar |
| **Planning** |  |  |
| Gantt / timeline | ✓ | ✓ |
| Task dependencies | ✓ | - |
| Time tracking | - | - |
| **Automation** |  |  |
| Automation / rules | - | ✓ |
| **Flexibility** |  |  |
| Custom fields | - | ✓ |
| **Collaboration** |  |  |
| Docs / wiki | - | - |
| Guest / client access | - | ✓ |
| **Insight** |  |  |
| Dashboards & reporting | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Extensibility** |  |  |
| Public API | - | - |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T15:09:09.954Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*