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Jira
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The industry standard for enterprise software development. Powerful, complex, polarizing.
467 reviews
Free tierHas API
Jira is the most powerful project management tool available, and the most likely to be used poorly. With good administration, it handles complexity that no competitor can match. Without it, it becomes the bureaucratic nightmare that spawned a thousand competitors. The tool is not the problem — the configuration is.
What's great
- Unmatched customization for complex enterprise workflows
- Massive ecosystem with 3,000+ marketplace apps
- Handles multi-team, cross-project dependencies that simpler tools cannot
Watch out for
- Complexity requires dedicated administration
- Poorly configured instances are a notorious productivity drain
- Interface feels dated compared to Linear, Notion, and ClickUp
Quick Facts
Founded2002
PricingFrom $7.91/user/mo (Standard)
Free tierYes
Platformsweb, ios, android
APIAvailable
CategoryProject Management
Q: What is Jira?
Jira is the most widely used project management tool in enterprise software development. It handles everything from basic kanban boards to complex multi-team program management with dependencies, custom workflows, and granular permissions.
Q: How much does Jira cost?
Jira starts at $7.91/user/mo (Standard). A free tier is available with Up to 10 users, unlimited issues.
Q: Who is Jira best for?
Jira is best for enterprise engineering teams needing maximum customization, compliance, and cross-team coordination..
Q: Is Jira free?
Jira offers a freemium model with a free tier. Paid plans start at $7.91/user/mo (Standard).
Best for
Enterprise engineering teams needing maximum customization, compliance, and cross-team coordination.
Not ideal for
Small teams, non-technical teams, or anyone who values simplicity over power.
Free
Up to 10 users, unlimited issues
Starter
$7.91/user/mo (Standard)
Pro
$14.54/user/mo (Premium)
Enterprise
Custom (Enterprise)
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