Jira Pricing (April 2026)
How much does Jira cost?
Jira offers a free plan with paid tiers starting at Free/mo.
All Plans
Jira Pricing Breakdown
Free Plan
Jira's free tier supports up to 10 users with 2GB storage and includes core features like project boards, basic automation (100 rule executions/month), and community support. This is genuinely useful for small development teams or startups just getting started with agile practices. However, you're limited to basic project templates and can't access advanced features like roadmaps or custom user roles.
Standard Plan - $7.91 per user/month
The Standard plan removes the 10-user limit, adds 250GB storage, and includes user permissions management and audit logs. You get 1,700 automation rule executions per month and access to Advanced Roadmaps for single-project planning. This tier is ideal for growing teams that need better security controls and more storage but don't require cross-project planning capabilities. The annual pricing drops to $75 per user, making it more cost-effective for committed teams.
Premium Plan - $14.54 per user/month
Premium unlocks the full Advanced Roadmaps feature for cross-project planning, dependency tracking, and capacity management. You get unlimited storage, 1,000 automation executions per user per month, and 24/7 premium support with 1-hour response time for critical issues. This tier includes advanced features like sandbox environments for testing changes and release tracks for controlling feature rollouts. Most mid-sized software teams (50-200 people) find the best value here.
Enterprise Plan - Custom Pricing
Enterprise adds Atlassian Analytics for cross-product insights, advanced security controls, unlimited automation, and support for up to 150 separate Jira instances. You get dedicated support with 30-minute response times and a 99.95% uptime SLA. Pricing typically starts around $128,000 annually for 800+ users, making this suitable only for large organizations with complex security and compliance requirements.
Hidden costs to consider include popular marketplace apps (Structure costs $10-$18/user/month), additional storage beyond plan limits, and potential consulting fees for complex migrations or customizations. Compared to competitors, Jira sits in the middle range—more expensive than simple tools like Trello ($5/user/month) but less than enterprise platforms like ServiceNow.
Feature Breakdown by Plan
| Feature | Free | Standard | Premium | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 users | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Scrum & Kanban | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Backlog | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 35000 users | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Advanced permissions | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Audit logs | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Unlimited users | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Advanced roadmaps | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Automation | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Cross-org visibility | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Data residency | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Atlassian Access | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
Team Cost Calculator
Estimated monthly costs based on team size (price per user × team members):
| Team Size | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| 5 users | $40.75/mo | $80/mo |
| 10 users | $81.50/mo | $160/mo |
| 25 users | $203.75/mo | $400/mo |
| 50 users | $407.50/mo | $800/mo |
Is Jira Worth It?
The free plan lets you test core functionality before committing.
Paid plans range from $8.15/mo (Standard) to $16/mo (Premium). Most users pick the Premium plan.
Best for: Software teams, Enterprise, Agile teams. Keep in mind: complex.
Jira Pros & Cons
- Industry standard
- Highly customizable
- Great for agile
- Strong integrations
- Powerful reporting
- Complex
- Steep learning curve
- Can be slow
- Over-engineered for small teams