Jira
by JiraJira gives teams a place to plan, organize, and follow work across cloud, self-managed, web, mobile, API, and other supported environments.
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Best Agile Tools 2026
Facts read 20 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
Agile tools support sprint planning, backlog organization, work tracking and progress reporting. This list helps buyers compare software for product and delivery work.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jira | Jira gives teams a place to plan, organize, and follow work across cloud, self-managed, web, mobile, API, and other supported environments. | 6.3 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 02 Yodiz | Yodiz is for agile teams, including local and remote teams that need to coordinate work across projects. | 6.0 | $3 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Browser extension | 8 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Zoho Sprints | It suits teams that plan work in sprints or use Scrum and Kanban boards. | 6.0 | $1 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Browser extension | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 04 Kanban Tool | It suits individuals, teams, and organizations that want visual workflow management and progress reporting. | 5.9 | $6 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Browser extension | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 05 Linear | 5.9 | $10 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 14 Oct 2026 | |
| 06 OpenProject | OpenProject suits organizations coordinating classic, agile, or hybrid projects. | 5.6 | €5.95 a month | Free plan | Web, Linux, API, Self-hosted | 2 Oct 2026 |
| 07 Azure Test Plans | Azure Test Plans may suit teams that need traceable manual or exploratory testing connected to Azure Pipelines. | 5.5 | $6 a month | Free trial | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 08 Taiga | Taiga suits cross-functional teams using Scrum or Kanban, including developers and designers. | 5.2 | €5 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Web, API, Self-hosted | 5 Oct 2026 |
| 09 YouTrack | 5.0 | $5.40 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 20 Sep 2026 | |
| 10 Kendis | 4.9 | $14 a month, billed yearly | Free trial | Web, Self-hosted | 29 Sep 2026 |
Use the list to review free plans, published starting prices, Agile methods, sprint planning, backlog management, roadmaps, reporting, custom workflows and time tracking. Review platform support across web, API, Android, iOS, self-hosted and Linux options.
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Yodiz
Yodiz is for agile teams, including local and remote teams that need to coordinate work across projects.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Record6.0 Visit
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Zoho Sprints
It suits teams that plan work in sprints or use Scrum and Kanban boards.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record6.0 Visit
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Kanban Tool
It suits individuals, teams, and organizations that want visual workflow management and progress reporting.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Record5.9 Visit
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Linear
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Record5.9 Visit
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OpenProject
WebLinuxAPI+1 €5.95 a month Record5.6 Visit OpenProject suits organizations coordinating classic, agile, or hybrid projects.
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Azure Test Plans
WebWindowsMac+4 $6 a month Record5.5 Visit Azure Test Plans may suit teams that need traceable manual or exploratory testing connected to Azure Pipelines.
8
Taiga
WebAPISelf-hosted €5 a month, billed yearly Record5.2 Visit Taiga suits cross-functional teams using Scrum or Kanban, including developers and designers.
11
Plane
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $6 a month, billed yearly Record4.9 Visit Plane suits teams that want board-based work management across web and mobile.
12
Businessmap
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 — Record4.5 Visit Businessmap may suit organizations coordinating work across projects, portfolios and teams, especially those using Kanban or Scrum.
14
Tuleap
WebLinuxAPI+1 Free plan Record4.3 Visit Tuleap suits organizations developing software, including electronics, defense, automotive, and medical-device industries.
15
IBM Targetprocess
WebAPI — Record4.2 Visit Targetprocess suits business leaders, enterprise portfolio managers, IT finance leaders, and delivery teams.
Before you choose
Check the cost path
Look for a free plan when you need to start without a subscription. Trial availability is shown for Aha! Develop, Azure Test Plans and Kanban Tool, and Kanban Tool is listed with a free plan.
Where starting prices are published, compare them directly. Kanban Tool starts at $6 per user per month, while Azure Test Plans starts at $52 per user per month.
Match your platforms
Check the platform labels against your work setup. Listed platform choices include web, API, Android, iOS, self-hosted and Linux.
Review planning controls
Use the Agile methods and sprint planning fields to compare how a tool fits your delivery process. Backlog management and roadmap view show how work and longer-term plans are organized.
Compare visibility and control
Agile reporting helps you review progress. Custom workflows matter when your team needs its own stages or rules. Time tracking helps compare tools that record effort against work.
Questions
Which Agile tools offer a free plan?
Kanban Tool is listed with a free plan. Other pricing details vary by item, so check the plan field before choosing.
Which tools list a free trial?
The list shows 30-day trials for Aha! Develop and Azure Test Plans, plus a 14-day trial for Kanban Tool.
What paid starting prices are listed?
Kanban Tool starts at $6 per user per month, and Azure Test Plans starts at $52 per user per month.
What platforms do these tools support?
The listed platform options include web, API, Android, iOS, self-hosted and Linux.
Which features should I compare?
Compare Agile methods, sprint planning, backlog management, roadmap view, Agile reporting, custom workflows and time tracking.
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