Current pricing — Linear vs Jira
Which is cheaper for you?
Decision matrix based on verified June 2026 pricing. Assumes per-seat/monthly billing unless noted.
Linear Free with 250 issues and no user cap beats Jira's 10-user cap and 2GB storage limit for a solo developer or indie team.
Linear Basic at $10/user/mo vs Jira Standard at $8.15/user/mo -- close on price, but Linear's UX is dramatically faster and purpose-built for software teams.
Jira Premium at $16/user has enterprise roadmaps, unlimited automation rules, and advanced project management. Linear Business at $16/user is similar cost but less mature for enterprise compliance needs.
Decades of enterprise adoption, a certified admin ecosystem, and deep Atlassian suite integration (Confluence, Bitbucket) make Jira the default for large engineering organizations.
Linear is purpose-built for software teams -- GitHub/GitLab sync, keyboard-first UX, cycle management, and fast issue creation. Jira is powerful but slow and configurable to a fault.
Linear wins for software teams prioritizing speed and UX. Jira wins for enterprises needing compliance and Atlassian suite integration.
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