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Issue and project tracking for software and business teams

Free plan · from $9.05/moProject ManagementChecked Oct 4, 20264.7 on the App Store
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Our verdict

Second of our top three project management tools

For: Software teams tracking bugs and development work

Jira tracks bugs and development work through a workflow each team defines for itself, shown on boards, in lists, on a timeline or on a calendar, with connections to code hosts such as Bitbucket and GitHub. Its iPhone and iPad app averages 4.7 from about 41,000 ratings. Standard is $9.05 per user a month, billed monthly, rising to $9.70 on October 13, 2026. It is second because it is aimed at software teams first, its Free plan stops at 10 users and 2 GB of file storage where ClickUp's has no member limit, and it is listed for the web, iPhone and Android only.

See all three and how we rank

What is Jira?

Jira is Atlassian's tool for planning and tracking work, used for software development, bug tracking and general project management. Work items move through customizable workflows and can be viewed on boards, lists, a timeline or a calendar. Paid plans are priced per user, with lower rates at higher user counts, and Atlassian has announced new list prices from October 13, 2026.

Jira has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.05 per user / month, billed monthly (Standard, 1 to 100 users). See every plan

Good for

  • Software teams tracking bugs and development work
  • Teams of up to 10 that can stay on the Free plan
  • Organizations that already use other Atlassian tools
  • Nonprofits and open source projects that qualify for free licenses

Worth knowing

  • 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.

Key features

Boards, lists, timeline and calendar
Projects are broken down into work items that can be tracked on boards, in lists, on a timeline or on a calendar.
Customizable workflows
Each team can define its own workflow of statuses and steps and connect it to the other tools in its stack.
Bug and issue tracking
Teams log bugs as work items and follow them through to resolution, with connections to code hosts such as Bitbucket and GitHub.
Automation
Rule-based automation is metered in steps: 150 per subscription on Free, 400 per user a month on Standard and 750 on Premium.
Plans and goals
Plans connect work across several teams, and goals tie work items to wider priorities. Advanced planning is part of Premium and Enterprise.
Rovo AI and Marketplace apps
Rovo AI helps with reporting, automations and routine project work. The Atlassian Marketplace lists more than 3,000 integrations.

Jira pricing

Starts at
$9.05 per user / month, billed monthly (Standard, 1 to 100 users)
Free plan
Free plan for up to 10 users: 2 GB of file storage, 150 automation steps per subscription and community support.
Free trial
From the Free plan, Standard can be tried free for 14 days and Premium for 30 days.
Free$0Up to 10 users, 2 GB of file storage, 150 automation steps per subscription and community support.
Standard$9.05per user / month, billed monthly (1 to 100 users)250 GB of file storage, 400 automation steps per user a month and support during local business hours.
Premium$18.30per user / month, billed monthly (1 to 100 users)Unlimited storage, advanced planning, sandbox and release tracks, 750 automation steps per user a month and a 99.9% uptime SLA.
Enterprise$166,000per year for 1,000 users, annual contract onlyUp to 150 sites, a 99.95% uptime SLA, Atlassian Guard Standard included and 24/7 Enterprise support.

Read from atlassian.com on Oct 4, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Jira before you buy.

Pricing in detail

Ways to pay less

  • Annual discountAbout 17% less on annual billing

    Standard is listed at $900 a year for 10 users, against $9.05 per user / month on monthly billing. Annual plans are sold in fixed user tiers.

    Stated on atlassian.com
  • NonprofitFree Jira for nonprofits with up to 25 users

    Atlassian's nonprofit page offers eligible nonprofits 100% off Jira, Confluence and Loom for up to 25 users, and 50-100% off its apps more broadly.

    Stated on atlassian.com
  • Education50% off for academic institutions

    Atlassian's licensing page lists academic licenses at 50% off Jira Standard, Premium and Enterprise, and classroom licenses for students and teachers at 75% off Standard and Premium.

    Stated on atlassian.com
  • Other savingsFree Standard plan for open source projects

    Atlassian's licensing page lists Jira Standard at 100% off for qualifying open source projects.

    Stated on atlassian.com

How people rate the Jira app

4.7

out of 5 for the iPhone and iPad app

40,574 ratings on the App Store in the United States, read Oct 5, 2026. It rates the app, not everything the product does. See the listing

Jira reviews, and where to read more

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Common questions

Is Jira free?

Jira has a free plan. Free plan for up to 10 users: 2 GB of file storage, 150 automation steps per subscription and community support. Paid plans start at $9.05 per user / month, billed monthly (Standard, 1 to 100 users).

How much does Jira cost?

Jira lists 4 plans. Free: $0. Standard: $9.05 per user / month, billed monthly (1 to 100 users). Premium: $18.30 per user / month, billed monthly (1 to 100 users). Enterprise: $166,000 per year for 1,000 users, annual contract only. Prices were read from atlassian.com on Oct 4, 2026.

What platforms does Jira work on?

Jira is available on Web, iOS and Android.

Does Jira offer any discounts?

Jira publicly lists the following: About 17% less on annual billing; Free Jira for nonprofits with up to 25 users; 50% off for academic institutions; Free Standard plan for open source projects.

How is Jira rated?

Jira's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.7 out of 5 from 40,574 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Oct 5, 2026. That is the store's rating of the app, not a score from us.

Does Jira have a Windows app?

No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 4, 2026. Jira is listed for Web, iOS and Android.

Does Jira have a macOS app?

No macOS app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 4, 2026. Jira is listed for Web, iOS and Android.

Is Jira open source?

Jira is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 4, 2026.

Does Jira have an API?

Yes. Jira offers a public API, according to its own site.

What does Jira integrate with?

Jira's listing names Bitbucket, GitHub, Jenkins, Slack, GitHub Copilot, Claude and Cursor. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.

Does Jira have a student discount?

50% off for academic institutions. Atlassian's licensing page lists academic licenses at 50% off Jira Standard, Premium and Enterprise, and classroom licenses for students and teachers at 75% off Standard and Premium.

Does Jira have a free trial?

Yes. From the Free plan, Standard can be tried free for 14 days and Premium for 30 days.

Who makes Jira?

Jira is made by Atlassian. It dates from 2002.

What are the alternatives to Jira?

The closest alternatives to Jira in our directory are Linear, Asana, ClickUp, monday.com and Trello. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Jira.

Sources for this page

The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 4, 2026. What people say is linked where it appears.