Head-to-head · Agile Project Management Software
Jira vs YouTrack
Jira leads on 0 checks, YouTrack on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreJira · 9.2/10
- Lowest starting priceYouTrack · $4.5/user/mo
- Free planboth
Jira scores higher on our rubric for agile project management software: 9.2 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.
YouTrack is cheaper to start at $4.5/user/mo against $7.91/user/mo.
Jira is the better fit for teams wanting broad, affordable agile planning. YouTrack is the better fit for agile teams wanting low-cost breadth.
- Jira fits best
Teams wanting broad, affordable agile planning
- YouTrack fits best
Agile teams wanting low-cost breadth
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Side by side
| Feature | Jira 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | YouTrack 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #1 in Agile Project Management Software | #2 in Agile Project Management Software |
| Best for | Teams wanting broad, affordable agile planning | Agile teams wanting low-cost breadth |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $7.91/user/mo | $4.5/user/mo (best) |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Free trial length | 7 days · no card needed | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Community, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 | Docs |
| Integrations | 3,000+ integrations | 10 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Jira 0/7 · YouTrack 0/7 | ||
| Scrum support | Not published | Not published |
| Kanban support | Not published | Not published |
| Backlog management | Not published | Not published |
| Sprint planning | Not published | Not published |
| Story points | Not published | Not published |
| Agile reporting | Not published | Not published |
| Roadmap view | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Jira is Atlassian’s project and work-management platform for software, product, marketing, operations, and other teams. It combines Scrum and Kanban boards with list, timeline, calendar, and summary views, giving teams several ways to plan… Read the review → |
YouTrack is project management and team collaboration software from JetBrains for software development, DevOps, HR, marketing, and other teams. It combines issue and task management with Scrum and Kanban boards, backlogs, interactive Gantt… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Jira — where it wins
- Free plan supports up to 10 users with multiple planning views
- Combines Scrum and Kanban boards with workflows, reports, and automation
- Supports dependencies, guest access, mobile apps, API, and integrations
Where it doesn't
- Free plan includes 2 GB of storage and 150 automation steps monthly
- Cross-team planning and dependency management start on Premium
- Advanced admin controls and security are reserved for Enterprise
YouTrack — where it wins
- Scrum and Kanban boards plus list, timeline, Gantt, and calendar views
- Free plan supports up to 10 users and includes AI Assistant
- Helpdesk, knowledge base, workflows, reports, and time tracking in one product
Where it doesn't
- Paid cloud subscriptions are for teams with 11 or more users
- The feature range may be broader than needed for simple agile tracking
- Server editions are offered in specific user-pack tiers
- Jira9.2/10 · Free plan · paid from $7.91/user/mo · 7-day trial
A broad agile planning workspace with strong views, automation, and a generous free tier.
Visit JiraFull verdict → - YouTrack8.4/10 · Free plan · paid from $4.50/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial
A broad agile workspace with boards, planning, automation, and a free plan for 10 users.
Visit YouTrackFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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