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Jira

Flexible project and issue tracking platform for agile planning, workflows, automation, reporting, cross-team coordination and AI-assisted work.

Research-based score
4.7
Research-based score
Features and capabilities4.9

Jira covers issue and project tracking, Scrum and Kanban, backlogs, list/timeline/calendar views, customizable workflows, automation, reporting, Rovo AI on paid plans, dependency management and cross-team planning on Premium. Enterprise adds Atlassian Analytics/Data Lake and deeper governance.

Usability and implementation4.1

Capterra currently reports 4.4/5 from 15,493 reviews with 4.1/5 ease of use and 4.2/5 customer service. G2's exact product profile remains 4.3/5 with the current Atlassian seller page listing 7,988 Jira reviews. Users value flexibility and tracking depth but repeatedly cite complexity, learning curve and occasional performance/navigation friction.

Pricing and value transparency4.6

Jira publishes a Free plan for up to 10 users and current monthly Standard/Premium prices of $7.91 and $14.54 per user. It offers a 7-day paid-plan trial and defined refund windows. Annual pricing can be cheaper but varies by purchased user tier, so no single annual per-user figure is invented.

Integrations, security and trust5.0

Jira supports more than 3,000 Marketplace integrations and Atlassian documents SOC 2, SOC 3, PCI DSS, ISO 27001/27018, GDPR, AWS hosting, encryption, DPA controls, bug bounty and enterprise identity/security features. This is an exceptionally mature trust and ecosystem profile.

Scored by Vishal Singh

Quick facts

Vendor
Atlassian
Pricing model
paid
Plan pricing
$7.91/user/mo Vendor source checked; not a hands-on review
Free plan
Yes — check limits
Free trial
Yes — check eligibility
Last verified
Not yet verified

About Jira

Jira is Atlassian's project and issue tracking platform for software, product, operations and cross-functional teams. It supports Scrum and Kanban boards, backlogs, customizable workflows, list/timeline/calendar views, automation, reporting, permissions, dependency management and Rovo-powered AI features, with enterprise analytics, governance and security on higher plans.

Best for

Software, product and cross-functional teams that need highly configurable workflows, issue tracking, agile planning, automation, extensive integrations and enterprise governance.

Jira pros and cons

Pros

  • Free plan supports up to 10 users with unlimited projects and core project/issue tracking.
  • Standard adds permissions, external collaboration, more automation, data residency and 250 GB storage.
  • Premium adds cross-team planning, dependency management, approvals, unlimited storage and a 99.9% uptime SLA.
  • Jira supports more than 3,000 Marketplace integrations plus native connections across the Atlassian ecosystem.
  • Atlassian's trust program includes Jira in SOC 2 and ISO 27001/27018 compliance scope.

Cons

  • −The platform's flexibility creates a real learning curve for new users and administrators.
  • −Advanced planning, approvals and some governance controls require Premium or Enterprise.
  • −Annual pricing is tier-based by purchased user count rather than one simple per-user list price.
  • −Marketplace apps can add extra subscription cost and administrative complexity.
  • −Recent reviews still mention slow pages, click-heavy workflows and complexity in heavily customized instances.

Features

Enterprise analytics
Enterprise · Enterprise only.
Rovo AI
Standard and above · Usage/capabilities vary by plan.
Custom workflows
All plans with additional governance on paid tiers · Complex administration can require Jira expertise.
Cross-team planning
Premium and Enterprise · Requires Premium or Enterprise.
Agile boards and backlogs
All plans · Advanced planning/dependencies are stronger on Premium and Enterprise.

Platforms

AndroidWebiOS

Integrations

3,000+ Atlassian Marketplace apps GitHub / Bitbucket Microsoft Teams Slack

Pricing

Free
Free
USD 0.00/month with annual billing

Free forever for up to 10 users. Includes core Jira project and issue tracking, boards/backlogs/views, 2 GB file storage, community support and 150 automation steps per subscription per month on the current pricing page.

Standard
USD 7.91/month

Current official monthly price is $7.91/user/month in the public calculator view. Adds Rovo/AI teamwork features, permissions, external collaboration, multi-region data residency, 400 automation steps per user/month, 250 GB storage and 9/5 regional support.

Premium
USD 14.54/month

Current official monthly price is $14.54/user/month in the public calculator view. Adds advanced cross-team planning and dependencies, approvals, customizable onboarding, 750 automation steps per user/month, unlimited storage, 24/7 critical support and 99.9% uptime SLA.

Enterprise
See pricing details

Annual custom pricing for large organizations. Adds Atlassian Analytics and Data Lake, advanced admin/security, multiple IdPs, SCIM/SSO, up to 150 sites, 1,000 automation steps per user/month, 24/7 all-issue support and 99.95% uptime SLA.

Official pricing / availability source · Checked 5 October 2026. Confirm current taxes, regional terms and allowances. A listed plan is not necessarily the cheapest option.

Editorial verification: Not yet verified. Check the vendor's site for current pricing.

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Jira — frequently asked questions

What is Jira used for?
Jira is used to plan, track and manage projects and work items, especially agile software and product development, with customizable workflows, boards, backlogs, automation and reporting.
Does Jira have a free plan?
Yes. Jira's Free plan currently supports up to 10 users with core project and issue tracking.
How much does Jira cost?
The current public monthly calculator shows Standard at $7.91 per user/month and Premium at $14.54 per user/month. Enterprise is custom. Annual pricing can be lower but varies by purchased user tier.
Does Jira offer a free trial?
Yes. Standard and Premium currently offer a 7-day free trial without payment information.
Does Jira include AI?
Paid Jira plans currently include Rovo Search, Chat and Agents plus integrated AI-powered work features, with usage/capability increasing on higher tiers.
How many integrations does Jira support?
Atlassian currently says Jira supports more than 3,000 apps and integrations through the Atlassian Marketplace.
Is Jira SOC 2 and ISO 27001 compliant?
Atlassian currently includes Jira in its SOC 2 compliance scope and publishes Jira security materials covering ISO 27001/27018, SOC 3, PCI DSS and GDPR.
Can I get a Jira refund?
Initial monthly cloud subscriptions can generally be refunded during the first paid month after a trial, and new annual subscriptions within 30 days of first purchase. Renewals and upgrades are generally non-refundable.

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