Jira vs Linear
Jira starts at $9.70/user/mo and Linear at $10/user/mo on annual billing — but seat minimums, user caps, tiers and billing terms decide the real bill. See it costed below.
Costed for three setups
| Setup | Jira | Linear | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small team · 3 users | $79.17/mo Standard | $30/mo Basic | Linear |
| Small team · 3 users (monthly billing) | $29.10/mo Standard | $36/mo Basic | Jira |
| Growing team · 10 users | $79.17/mo Standard | $100/mo Basic | Jira |
| Growing team · 10 users (monthly billing) | $97/mo Standard | $120/mo Basic | Jira |
| Company · 50 users | $404.17/mo Standard | $500/mo Basic | Jira |
| Company · 50 users (monthly billing) | $485/mo Standard | $600/mo Basic | Jira |
At a glance
| Feature | Jira | Linear |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing unit | Per user monthly · user tiers annually | Per user |
| Watch out for | Annual plans are sold in user tiers — 11 users pay the 11–15 tier price ($1,450/yr on Standard). | Free stops at 250 issues — most active teams outgrow it quickly. |
| Cheapest paid (annual) | $9.70/user/mo | $10/user/mo |
| Cheapest paid (monthly) | $9.70/user/mo | $12/user/mo |
| Entry plan includes | Standard: per user monthly · annual in user tiers (1–10: $950/yr, 11–15: $1,450/yr, 16–25: $2,450/yr, 26–50: $4,850/yr, 51–100: $9,700/yr) | Basic: per user |
| Forever free | Yes | Yes |
| Trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Add-ons | Atlassian Guard and Marketplace apps are billed separately. | No paid add-ons listed on the pricing page. |
All plans
Jira
| Plan | Mo | Yr/mo | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | per user · max 10 |
| Standard | $9.70 | Tiers | per user monthly · annual in user tiers (1–10: $950/yr, 11–15: $1,450/yr, 16–25: $2,450/yr, 26–50: $4,850/yr, 51–100: $9,700/yr) |
| Premium | $19.60 | Tiers | per user monthly · annual in user tiers (1–10: $1,950/yr, 11–15: $2,950/yr, 16–25: $4,900/yr, 26–50: $9,800/yr, 51–100: $19,500/yr) |
| Enterprise | — | — | per user |
Linear
| Plan | Mo | Yr/mo | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | per user |
| Basic | $12 | $10 | per user |
| Business | $18 | $16 | per user |
| Enterprise | — | — | per user |
Gotchas
Jira
- Annual plans are sold in user tiers — 11 users pay the 11–15 tier price ($1,450/yr on Standard).
- Monthly per-user price drops above 100 users ($8.48 at 300 users) — we model 1–100.
- Free covers 10 users; user 11 makes the whole team paid.
Linear
- Free stops at 250 issues — most active teams outgrow it quickly.
- Yearly billing saves $2 per user per month.
- Private teams and guests need Business.
FAQ
Is Jira cheaper than Linear?
For 10 users, annual billing on paid plans: Jira $79.17/mo on Standard vs Linear $100/mo on Basic. The answer flips with team size, user caps and monthly vs annual billing — use the calculator on the project management hub for your exact team.
Do Jira and Linear have free plans?
Jira: Free forever for up to 10 users: unlimited goals, projects, tasks and forms; 150 automation steps per month. Linear: Free for everyone: $0, unlimited members, 2 teams, 250 issues.
How do Jira and Linear handle AI?
Jira: Rovo AI (search, chat and agents) is included on paid plans with Rovo credits per user per month (25 Standard, 70 Premium, 150 Enterprise). Linear: Linear Agent is available on every plan; Triage Intelligence and Code Intelligence come with Business. No AI usage price listed.