Jira
Atlassian's issue and project tracking tool for software and business teams, with a free plan for 10 users and paid plans that include Rovo AI credits.
- Free plan
- Free trial
- Per-seat pricing
- Cloud
- AI features
- Vendor-sourced
What is Jira?
Jira is Atlassian's work tracking and project management product, widely used for agile software development with Scrum and Kanban boards, backlogs and roadmaps, sold in the cloud per user in Free, Standard, Premium and Enterprise plans.
- Best forAgile software development teams
- Team size fitSmall teams, Mid-size teams, Large enterprises
- PricingFree for up to 10 users; Standard reported at about $7.91 per user per month (annual). Free plan available.
- Main limitationPer-user pricing scales with team size, and reviewers describe it as expensive for very small teams.
- AlternativesAsana, monday.com, ClickUp, Trello
Jira overview: who it is for and what it does.
Jira is Atlassian's tool for planning, tracking and releasing work. It is best known for agile software teams, with Scrum and Kanban boards, backlog management, roadmaps and agile reporting, and it is also used by business teams for general project tracking. Independent guides describe four cloud plans: Free, Standard, Premium and Enterprise.
Atlassian's own pricing page explains how the plans differ. The Free plan is for small teams and does not include Rovo AI, while Rovo Search, Chat and Agents are included on every paid plan with monthly credit allowances of 25, 70 and 150 per user on Standard, Premium and Enterprise. Enterprise adds multiple instances, centralised billing and administration, unlimited automation and Atlassian Analytics, and is quoted by Atlassian's sales team on annual terms only.
Jira prices per user per month with a sliding scale, so the per-user rate falls as seat counts grow. Independent 2026 guides report Standard at about $7.91 and Premium at about $14.54 per user per month for small teams, but other sources show different anchors, and Jira Service Management, Jira Product Discovery and Confluence are priced separately, so total cost depends on the Atlassian products you combine.
Scope: This profile covers Jira (Jira Software on Atlassian Cloud). Jira Service Management and Jira Product Discovery are separate products with their own pricing, and Data Center is licensed separately.
Main problem it solves
Gives software and business teams one place to plan, track and ship work, with agile boards, backlogs and roadmaps connected to the wider Atlassian ecosystem.
Typical customer segment
Small teams on the Free plan, growing teams on Standard, scaling organisations on Premium, and large enterprises on Enterprise.
Target users
- Agile software development teams
- Product and engineering organisations that already use Confluence or other Atlassian tools
- Larger organisations that need cross-team planning, administration and analytics
Primary use cases
- Scrum and Kanban boards
- Backlog and sprint management
- Roadmaps and cross-team planning
- Workflow automation with rules
- Release tracking and agile reporting
What makes it distinct
- Deep agile support, with Scrum and Kanban boards and backlogs built in.
- A tight link to the Atlassian ecosystem, including Confluence and Atlassian Guard.
- Rovo AI included on every paid plan with tiered monthly credits.
Jira features explained.
Agile planning and tracking
- Scrum and Kanban boards
- Included on the Free plan, which also covers backlog management, basic roadmaps and agile reporting for up to 10 users.
- Advanced roadmaps (Plans)
- Reported as a Premium feature for cross-team planning and dependency management.
- Release tracks and sandbox
- Reported as part of Premium, alongside unlimited storage.
Automation and AI
- Automation rules
- Rule-run allowances rise by plan; guides report about 1,700 runs a month pooled on Standard, 1,000 per paid user on Premium and unlimited on Enterprise. Atlassian's page text on limits has varied, so confirm current allowances.
- Rovo Search, Chat and Agents
- Included on every paid plan, with monthly credits of 25, 70 and 150 per user on Standard, Premium and Enterprise. The Free plan does not include Rovo, per Atlassian's pricing page.
- Atlassian Analytics
- Listed on Enterprise for advanced insights.
Administration and scale
- Storage and collaboration
- Standard is reported to include 250 GB of storage and external collaboration; Premium unlimited storage.
- Uptime and support
- Premium is reported to add a 99.9 percent uptime SLA and 24/7 critical support.
- Enterprise controls
- Enterprise adds multiple instances, centralised billing and administration, and Atlassian Guard Standard for SSO and SCIM.
Jira pricing and plans.
Figures reported consistently by independent sources; vendor page not reviewed directly. Checked 15 Oct 2026 against Atlassian (atlassian.com) · eesel AI · Automation Atlas.
Pricing model
Per user per month, billed annually, with a sliding per-user rate that falls as the user count grows. Enterprise is quoted by sales on annual terms.
Free plan
Yes
Free trial
Yes Atlassian says that if a Free site exceeds its user limit it is automatically upgraded to a 7-day trial of Standard.
Jira plans and prices (USD)
Free
$0
n/a
Up to 10 users; no Rovo AI.
Standard
About $7.91 per user per month billed annually
Annual
Rovo credits (25 per user), 250 GB storage, user roles and permissions.
Premium
About $14.54 per user per month billed annually
Annual
Advanced roadmaps, unlimited storage, 70 Rovo credits per user.
Enterprise
Custom
Annual, quoted by sales
Multiple instances, unlimited automation, Atlassian Analytics, 150 Rovo credits per user.
Plan structure, Rovo credit allowances and Enterprise terms come from Atlassian's own pricing page. The per-user figures are from independent guides, which agree on about $7.91 and $14.54 for small teams but differ elsewhere ($7.53 and $13.53, or $9 and $17), because Atlassian uses sliding per-user tiers. Jira Service Management, Jira Product Discovery, Confluence and Atlassian Guard are priced separately. Confirm current prices on atlassian.com.
Prices change. Confirm current plans and terms on the vendor's site before you decide.
Visit official website (external) ↗See alternativesJira integrations, API and platforms.
Important integrations
- Confluence and the Atlassian suite
- Atlassian Guard (SSO, SCIM)
- Atlassian Marketplace apps
- Rovo across Atlassian apps
Supported platforms
- Web
- Mobile apps
API
Not reviewed for this profile.
Data import and export
Not reviewed for this profile.
Guides note that Marketplace add-ons can add cost. Integration coverage was not assessed in depth.
Balanced and sourced.
Each point cites a source. Editorial summaries are not customer reviews.
Strengths
- Agile boards, backlogs and roadmaps are built in, and the Free plan supports up to 10 users. [4]
- Rovo AI search, chat and agents are included on every paid plan, with a clear credit allowance per tier. [1]
- A tiered plan ladder takes teams from Free to Enterprise with multiple instances, unlimited automation and analytics. [1]
- Tight integration with Confluence and other Atlassian products suits teams that document in Confluence. [2]
Limitations
- Per-user pricing scales with team size, and reviewers describe it as expensive for very small teams. [2]
- Enterprise pricing is quote-only and available only on annual terms. [1]
- Marketplace add-ons and separately priced products such as Jira Service Management can raise total cost. [2]
- Published per-user prices differ between sources because of sliding tiers, so budgeting needs a current quote. [5]
Best for
- Agile software development teams
- Organisations already using Confluence and other Atlassian tools
- Teams that need cross-team roadmaps, administration and analytics at scale
May be less suited to
- Very small non-technical teams that want a simple task board
- Teams that want a single flat price with no add-on or seat-tier research
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Summaries come from each profile. This is a side-by-side aid, not a ranking.
| Product | Pricing model | Free plan | Views | Automation | AI features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jira | Per user per month, sliding tiers; Enterprise quoted | Yes, up to 10 users | Scrum and Kanban boards, backlog, roadmaps | Rule-run allowances by plan; unlimited on Enterprise | Rovo credits on paid plans |
| Asana | Per user per month by plan | Yes (Personal) | Multiple views; timeline from Starter | Rules; allowances scale by plan | Asana AI with credits by tier (reported) |
| Basecamp | Per user (Plus) or flat monthly rate (Pro Unlimited) | Free personal tier, one project | To-dos, schedule and Hill Charts; no Gantt | Automatic check-ins; limited automation | None documented |
| ClickUp | Per member per month by plan; AI add-on extra | Yes (Free Forever) | Many views; some capped by uses on lower plans | Automations with plan limits | ClickUp Brain add-on (separate cost) |
| Linear | Per user; metered AI credits | Yes, capped at 250 issues | Issues, cycles, projects and roadmaps | Triage, workflows and agent automations | Triage Intelligence, MCP and AI credits |
| monday.com | Per seat per month by plan; 3-seat minimum | Yes (up to 2 seats) | Boards, timeline and calendar from Standard | 250 actions on Standard, 25,000 on Pro | monday AI in Pro and above (reported) |
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Jira questions and answers
What is Jira used for?
Jira is used to plan, track and release work, especially in agile software development, with Scrum and Kanban boards, backlogs, roadmaps and reporting.
Is Jira free?
Yes. Jira has a Free plan for up to 10 users with Scrum and Kanban boards, backlog management, basic roadmaps and agile reporting. If a Free site exceeds its limit, Atlassian's pricing page says it is upgraded to a 7-day Standard trial.
How much does Jira cost?
Independent 2026 guides report Standard at about $7.91 and Premium at about $14.54 per user per month on annual billing for small teams, with a sliding per-user rate and a quote-only Enterprise plan. Confirm current prices on atlassian.com.
Does Jira include AI?
According to Atlassian's pricing page, Rovo Search, Chat and Agents are included on every paid Jira plan with monthly credits of 25, 70 and 150 per user on Standard, Premium and Enterprise. The Free plan does not include Rovo.
What is the difference between Jira and Trello?
Jira is built for agile software and cross-team planning with backlogs, sprints and roadmaps, while Trello offers simpler Kanban boards. Both are Atlassian products. See the Trello profile.
What are the main alternatives to Jira?
Asana, monday.com, ClickUp and Trello are common alternatives. See their profiles for details.
What integrations does Jira support?
Documented integrations and ecosystem items include Confluence and the Atlassian suite, Atlassian Guard (SSO, SCIM), Atlassian Marketplace apps, Rovo across Atlassian apps. API details: Not reviewed for this profile.
What are the limitations of Jira?
Per-user pricing scales with team size, and reviewers describe it as expensive for very small teams. Enterprise pricing is quote-only and available only on annual terms. Marketplace add-ons and separately priced products such as Jira Service Management can raise total cost.
Which platforms does Jira run on?
Jira is documented as available on: Web, Mobile apps.
When was the Jira profile last verified?
Sources for this profile were last reviewed on 15 Oct 2026. 5 sources are listed under Sources, and prices and plans can change, so confirm with the vendor.
Where this information comes from.
- Jira pricing and plan comparison Atlassian (atlassian.com) Official Accessed 15 Oct 2026
- A comprehensive Jira pricing guide for 2026 eesel AI Third-party Accessed 15 Oct 2026
- How much does Jira cost in 2026? Automation Atlas Third-party Accessed 15 Oct 2026
- Jira Free Plan 2026: What's Included & What's Not Costbench Third-party Accessed 15 Oct 2026
- Understanding Jira Software Cloud Tier Architecture in 2026 Redress Compliance Third-party Accessed 15 Oct 2026
Plan structure, Rovo credits and Enterprise terms were checked against Atlassian's Jira pricing page. Per-user prices come from independent guides and vary by tier. Capabilities were not tested.
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