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Jira alternatives

Jira compared with 12 alternatives: Linear, Asana, ClickUp, monday.com, Trello and 7 more.

Jira has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.05 per user / month, billed monthly (Standard, 1 to 100 users). 11 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
JiraThis toolFree plan · from $9.05/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
LinearFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
AsanaFree plan · from $10.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
ClickUpFree plan · from $7/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
monday.comFree plan · from $9/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
TrelloFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
BacklogFree plan · from $30/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
CodecksFree plan · from €6/moYesWeb
FavroFree trial · from $5.10/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
FiberyFree plan · from $12/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
GitHub IssuesFree plan · from $4/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
HacknPlanFree plan · from €5.8/moYesWeb
HulyFree plan · from $19.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux

How each one differs from Jira

  1. Linear

    Issue tracking and product planning for software teams

    • Linear starts at $10 per user / month, billed yearly. Jira starts at $9.05 per user / month, billed monthly (Standard, 1 to 100 users).
    • Only Linear lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Jira also covers Gantt & timelines and workflow automation.

    Suits: Software teams planning work in issues, cycles and projects

    Linear vs JiraLinear pricing and details

  2. Asana

    Work management for projects, goals and cross-team workflows

    • Asana starts at $10.99 per user / month, billed annually ($13.49 billed monthly). Jira starts at $9.05 per user / month, billed monthly (Standard, 1 to 100 users).
    • Only Asana lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Asana also covers goals.
    • Jira also covers issue tracking.

    Suits: Teams coordinating projects across several departments

    Asana vs JiraAsana pricing and details

  3. ClickUp

    Work platform combining tasks, docs, chat and dashboards

    • ClickUp starts at $7 per user / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly). Jira starts at $9.05 per user / month, billed monthly (Standard, 1 to 100 users).
    • Only ClickUp lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only ClickUp lists a browser extension.
    • ClickUp also covers time tracking.
    • Jira also covers issue tracking.

    Suits: Teams that want tasks, docs and chat under one subscription

    ClickUp vs JiraClickUp pricing and details

  4. monday.com

    Board-based work management with automations and dashboards

    • monday.com starts at $9 per seat / month, billed annually (3-seat minimum). Jira starts at $9.05 per user / month, billed monthly (Standard, 1 to 100 users).
    • Only monday.com lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • monday.com also covers time tracking.
    • Jira also covers issue tracking.

    Suits: Teams that want boards, dashboards and automations in one tool

    monday.com vs Jiramonday.com pricing and details

  5. Trello

    Kanban boards with an inbox, planner and built-in automation

    • Trello starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly). Jira starts at $9.05 per user / month, billed monthly (Standard, 1 to 100 users).
    • Only Trello lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Trello also covers calendar.
    • Jira also covers issue tracking.

    Suits: Individuals and small teams that plan work on kanban boards

    Trello vs JiraTrello pricing and details

  6. Backlog

    Issue tracking and project management with built-in Git and SVN

    • Backlog starts at $30 / month flat for up to 30 users, billed annually. Jira starts at $9.05 per user / month, billed monthly (Standard, 1 to 100 users).
    • Backlog is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Backlog also covers documents.
    • Jira also covers workflow automation.

    Suits: Software teams that want issues and Git or SVN repositories together

    Backlog vs JiraBacklog pricing and details

  7. Codecks

    Card-based project management built for game development studios

    • Codecks starts at €6 per user / month, billed yearly (€7 billed monthly). Jira starts at $9.05 per user / month, billed monthly (Standard, 1 to 100 users).
    • Only Jira lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Codecks is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Codecks also covers time tracking and reports.
    • Jira also covers kanban boards, Gantt & timelines, issue tracking and workflow automation.

    Suits: Game studios that want a production pipeline modeled for each asset

    Codecks vs JiraCodecks pricing and details

  8. Favro

    Collaborative planning boards for software and game teams

    • Favro starts at $5.10 per user / month, billed annually (from 2 users). Jira starts at $9.05 per user / month, billed monthly (Standard, 1 to 100 users).
    • Jira has a free plan. Favro does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Favro lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Favro also covers databases and wiki.
    • Jira also covers Gantt & timelines and issue tracking.

    Suits: Game studios and software teams running Kanban or Scrumban

    Favro vs JiraFavro pricing and details

  9. Fibery

    Build-your-own work platform on connected databases

    • Fibery starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually. Jira starts at $9.05 per user / month, billed monthly (Standard, 1 to 100 users).
    • Only Fibery lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Fibery lists a browser extension.
    • Fibery also covers databases, whiteboard and no-code.
    • Jira also covers tasks and issue tracking.

    Suits: Teams that want to model their own process rather than adopt a fixed one

    Fibery vs JiraFibery pricing and details

  10. GitHub Issues

    Issue tracking and project planning built into GitHub

    • GitHub Issues starts at $4 per user / month (GitHub Team). Jira starts at $9.05 per user / month, billed monthly (Standard, 1 to 100 users).
    • GitHub Issues also covers Markdown.
    • Jira also covers tasks.

    Suits: Software teams that already host their code on GitHub

    GitHub Issues vs JiraGitHub Issues pricing and details

  11. HacknPlan

    Project management for game developers with a linked design doc

    • HacknPlan starts at €5.8 per month for one user, paid yearly (€70). Jira starts at $9.05 per user / month, billed monthly (Standard, 1 to 100 users).
    • Only Jira lists iOS and Android apps.
    • HacknPlan also covers time tracking, documents and reports.
    • Jira also covers issue tracking and workflow automation.

    Suits: Game studios that plan work separately for each discipline

    HacknPlan vs JiraHacknPlan pricing and details

  12. Huly

    Open-source project management with chat, docs and video calls

    • Huly starts at $19.99 / month flat, unlimited users. Jira starts at $9.05 per user / month, billed monthly (Standard, 1 to 100 users).
    • Only Huly lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Jira lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Huly is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Huly also covers time blocking, documents, team chat and video calls.

    Suits: Teams that want issues, chat, docs and calls in one open-source tool

    Huly vs JiraHuly pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Jira

  • New list prices take effect October 13, 2026: Standard rises to $9.70 and Premium to $19.60 per user / month on monthly billing.
  • The Free plan stops at 10 users and 2 GB of file storage.
  • Annual billing is sold in fixed user tiers such as 10, 15, 25, 50 and 100 users rather than per individual seat.
  • Sandbox, release tracks, advanced planning and an uptime SLA are only on Premium and Enterprise.
Jira pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Jira?

The alternatives to Jira in this directory are Linear, Asana, ClickUp, monday.com, Trello, Backlog, Codecks, Favro, Fibery, GitHub Issues, HacknPlan and Huly. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Jira.

Is there a free alternative to Jira?

Yes. Linear, Asana, ClickUp, monday.com, Trello, Backlog, Codecks, Fibery, GitHub Issues, HacknPlan and Huly have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Jira alternatives work on Windows?

The Jira listing does not include a Windows app. Linear, Asana, ClickUp, monday.com, Trello, Favro, Fibery and Huly list one.

Which Jira alternatives work on macOS?

The Jira listing does not include a macOS app. Linear, Asana, ClickUp, monday.com, Trello, Favro, Fibery and Huly list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Jira?

Huly is described as open source on its own site.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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