Trello vs Jira
Trello starts at $5/user/mo and Jira at $9.70/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 | Trello | Jira | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small team · 3 users | $15/mo Standard | $79.17/mo Standard | Trello |
| Small team · 3 users (monthly billing) | $18/mo Standard | $29.10/mo Standard | Trello |
| Growing team · 10 users | $50/mo Standard | $79.17/mo Standard | Trello |
| Growing team · 10 users (monthly billing) | $60/mo Standard | $97/mo Standard | Trello |
| Company · 50 users | $250/mo Standard | $404.17/mo Standard | Trello |
| Company · 50 users (monthly billing) | $300/mo Standard | $485/mo Standard | Trello |
At a glance
| Feature | Trello | Jira |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing unit | Per user | Per user monthly · user tiers annually |
| Watch out for | Free stops at 10 collaborators and 10 boards per Workspace. | Annual plans are sold in user tiers — 11 users pay the 11–15 tier price ($1,450/yr on Standard). |
| Cheapest paid (annual) | $5/user/mo | $9.70/user/mo |
| Cheapest paid (monthly) | $6/user/mo | $9.70/user/mo |
| Entry plan includes | Standard: per user | 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) |
| Forever free | Yes | Yes |
| Trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Add-ons | Atlassian Guard (SAML SSO) is a separate subscription from $4/user/mo (included on Enterprise). | Atlassian Guard and Marketplace apps are billed separately. |
All plans
Trello
| Plan | Mo | Yr/mo | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | per user · max 10 |
| Standard | $6 | $5 | per user |
| Premium | $12.50 | $10 | per user |
| Enterprise | — | $17.50 | per user |
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 |
Gotchas
Trello
- Free stops at 10 collaborators and 10 boards per Workspace.
- Enterprise is annual-only and the page estimates price by user count — larger teams get a quote.
- SSO needs Atlassian Guard ($4/user/mo) below Enterprise.
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.
FAQ
Is Trello cheaper than Jira?
For 10 users, annual billing on paid plans: Trello $50/mo on Standard vs Jira $79.17/mo on Standard. 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 Trello and Jira have free plans?
Trello: Free plan: $0, free for up to 10 collaborators per Workspace. Jira: Free forever for up to 10 users: unlimited goals, projects, tasks and forms; 150 automation steps per month.
How do Trello and Jira handle AI?
Trello: AI features are included on Standard, Premium and Enterprise; there is no separate AI usage price on the page. 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).