Jira vs Teamwork
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Project Management Software and The 11 Best Project Management Software for Agencies. Last verified June 4, 2026.
The short answer
Teamwork ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #6) for Teams planning work, tasks, and timelines / Agency owners and managers choosing project management tools (ClickUp vs Asana vs Monday for agencies). Purpose-built for agencies to manage client projects, time, and budgets effectively.
At a glance
| Jira | Teamwork | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #6 / The 11 Best Project Management Software | #3 / The 11 Best Project Management Software for Agencies |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.2 | 8.9 |
| Best for | The standard for agile development | Client work and profitability tracking |
| Pricing | $$ ($8.15 to $16/user/mo) | $$ ($10 to $18/user/mo) |
| HQ | Sydney, Australia | Cork, Ireland |
| Founded | 2002 | 2007 |
Jira
The definitive tool for software teams, but less ideal for general business use.
www.atlassian.com/software/jiraTeamwork
Purpose-built for agencies to manage client projects, time, and budgets effectively.
www.teamwork.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Project Management Software for Agencies
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.