Jira vs Linear: Pricing Comparison (2026)
Jira starts at $7.91/mo. Linear starts at $10/mo. Jira is $2.09/mo cheaper on the entry tier than Linear.
The dominant engineering project management platform from Atlassian, publicly traded (TEAM), ~$50B market cap. Distinctive for its deep customization (workflows, custom fields, JQL query language) that scales to enterprise engineering orgs but overwhelms small teams. Priced free (up to 10 users) then $8.15/user/mo (Standard) up to $16/user/mo (Premium). Real cost bloat comes from add-ons in the Atlassian Marketplace and Data Center licenses (which just got 15-20% price hikes from Appfire).
Engineering-first issue tracker positioned as the modern alternative to Jira for small-to-mid engineering teams. Distinctive for its opinionated speed (keyboard-first, obsessively fast) and clean design that engineers actually like. Popular with venture-backed startups and design-conscious engineering orgs. Priced $8-$16/user/mo. Series B in 2024. Not a direct Jira replacement at enterprise scale (weaker admin controls) but eating Jira's mid-market share aggressively.
All plans compared
| # | Plan | Jira monthly | Jira annual | Linear monthly | Linear annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Free | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Standard / Basic | 7.91 | 6.52 | 10 | 8 |
| 3 | Premium / Business | 14.54 | — | 16 | 14 |
| 4 | Enterprise | custom | custom | custom | custom |
What each is best for
The dominant engineering project management platform from Atlassian, publicly traded (TEAM), ~$50B market cap. Distinctive for its deep customization (workflows, custom fields, JQL query language) that scales to enterprise engineering orgs but overwhelms small teams. Priced free (up to 10 users) then $8.15/user/mo (Standard) up to $16/user/mo (Premium). Real cost bloat comes from add-ons in the Atlassian Marketplace and Data Center licenses (which just got 15-20% price hikes from Appfire).
Engineering-first issue tracker positioned as the modern alternative to Jira for small-to-mid engineering teams. Distinctive for its opinionated speed (keyboard-first, obsessively fast) and clean design that engineers actually like. Popular with venture-backed startups and design-conscious engineering orgs. Priced $8-$16/user/mo. Series B in 2024. Not a direct Jira replacement at enterprise scale (weaker admin controls) but eating Jira's mid-market share aggressively.
At a glance
| Jira | Linear | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Entry price | $7.91/mo | $10/mo |
| Enterprise available | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing model | Per Seat | Per Seat |
| Last verified | July 24, 2026 | July 25, 2026 |
| Full pricing | View full pricing | View full pricing |
Pricing last verified July 25, 2026. Tracked daily.