Rally Software vs Atlassian Jira
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Agile Project Management Tools (2026). Last verified June 19, 2026.
The short answer
Atlassian Jira ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #10) for Software and product teams running sprints, kanban boards, and agile ceremonies. The most powerful and customizable agile tool for large, complex software projects.
At a glance
| Rally Software | Atlassian Jira | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #10 / The 11 Best Agile Project Management Tools (2026) | #1 / The 11 Best Agile Project Management Tools (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7.2 | 9.4 |
| Best for | Enterprise SAFe and portfolio management | Enterprise-scale agile teams |
| Pricing | $$$$ (Custom) | $$ ($8 to $16/user/mo) |
| HQ | Boulder, USA | Sydney, Australia |
| Founded | 2002 | 2002 |
Rally Software
A powerful, enterprise-focused tool for implementing Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
www.broadcom.com/products/software/value-stream-management/rallySee full entry in The 11 Best Agile Project Management Tools (2026)
Atlassian Jira
The most powerful and customizable agile tool for large, complex software projects.
www.atlassian.com/software/jiraSee full entry in The 11 Best Agile Project Management Tools (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.