Monday.com vs Jira Service Management
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Project Management Software (2026) and The 11 Best ITSM Software Platforms (2026). Last verified June 4, 2026.
The short answer
Monday.com ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #2) for Teams planning work, tasks, and timelines / IT teams managing incidents, service requests, and change management. The best all-around PM tool, blending power with an exceptional user experience.
At a glance
| Monday.com | Jira Service Management | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / The 11 Best Project Management Software (2026) | #2 / The 11 Best ITSM Software Platforms (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.3 | 9.1 |
| Best for | Versatile & visual work management | DevOps and engineering teams |
| Pricing | $$ ($12 to $24/user/mo) | $$ ($22 to $51 / agent / mo) |
| HQ | Tel Aviv, Israel | Sydney, Australia |
| Founded | 2012 | 2002 |
Monday.com
The best all-around PM tool, blending power with an exceptional user experience.
www.monday.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Project Management Software (2026)
Jira Service Management
Best for DevOps teams due to its native integration with Jira Software for code-to-customer workflows.
www.atlassian.com/software/jira/service-managementSee full entry in The 11 Best ITSM Software Platforms (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.