Jira Pricing in 2026: Every Plan, Every Tier, Every Cost
A complete, independent breakdown of Jira Software Cloud pricing across all four plans. Updated April 2026 with the latest rates from Atlassian.
Last verified: April 2026. Prices are per user per month, billed annually unless otherwise noted.
Plan Overview
Free
- ✓ Up to 10 users
- ✓ Unlimited projects
- ✓ Unlimited issues
- ✓ 2 GB storage
Standard
- ✓ Up to 50,000 users
- ✓ 250 GB storage
- ✓ Business-hours support
- ✓ 1,700 automations/month
Premium
- ✓ Everything in Standard
- ✓ Unlimited storage
- ✓ 24/7 Premium support
- ✓ Unlimited automations
Enterprise
- ✓ Everything in Premium
- ✓ Unlimited sites (up to 150)
- ✓ Atlassian Analytics
- ✓ Dedicated Customer Success Manager
Per-User Cost at Scale
Jira uses tiered pricing where the per-user rate decreases as your team grows. This table shows the exact per-user cost at common team sizes. Note that Atlassian applies these tiers cumulatively, meaning the first 100 users are always charged at the highest rate, with subsequent users charged at progressively lower rates. The figures below represent the blended average cost per user at each team size.
| Users | Free | Standard /user | Standard Total/mo | Premium /user | Premium Total/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Free | $7.91 | $79 | $14.54 | $145 |
| 25 | N/A | $7.91 | $198 | $14.54 | $364 |
| 50 | N/A | $7.91 | $396 | $14.54 | $727 |
| 100 | N/A | $7.91 | $791 | $14.54 | $1,454 |
| 250 | N/A | $7.00 | $1,750 | $13.00 | $3,250 |
| 500 | N/A | $6.20 | $3,100 | $11.50 | $5,750 |
| 1,000 | N/A | $5.50 | $5,500 | $10.20 | $10,200 |
| 5,000 | N/A | $4.90 | $24,500 | $9.10 | $45,500 |
Annual vs Monthly Billing
Atlassian offers a discount of approximately 8% for annual billing compared to monthly. For most teams, annual billing is the obvious choice unless you are evaluating Jira short-term or have seasonal workforce fluctuations. Here is how the two billing cycles compare at a team size of 100 users.
| Plan | Monthly Billing | Annual Billing | Annual Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| standard | $8.60/user/mo | $7.91/user/mo | 8.0% |
| premium | $15.80/user/mo | $14.54/user/mo | 8.0% |
The savings from annual billing become more significant at larger team sizes. A 500-person team on Standard saves approximately $4,800 per year by choosing annual over monthly billing. For Premium, the savings at 500 users exceed $9,000 annually. However, be aware that annual billing combined with Maximum Quantity Billing (MQB) means you are locked into paying for your peak user count for the full year.
Feature Comparison Matrix
Beyond pricing, the plans differ significantly in features, limits, and support levels. This matrix shows every major difference between the four Jira Software Cloud plans to help you determine which tier provides the right balance of cost and capability for your team.
| Feature | Free | Standard | Premium | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Users | 10 | 50,000 | 50,000 | Unlimited |
| Storage | 2 GB | 250 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Automations/mo | 100 | 1,700 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Support | Community | Business hours | 24/7 Premium | Dedicated CSM |
| Audit Logs | No | 90 days | Full | Full |
| Advanced Roadmaps | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Sandbox | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| IP Allowlisting | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Data Residency | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| SLA Guarantee | None | None | 99.9% | 99.95% |
| Multiple Sites | No | No | No | Up to 150 |
| Analytics | Basic | Basic | Advanced | Cross-product |
What Changed in Jira Pricing for 2026
Atlassian has made several significant pricing and policy changes that affect Jira customers in 2026. Understanding these changes is essential for budgeting and planning, especially for organizations on multi-year contracts or those evaluating migration from Data Center.
Maximum Quantity Billing (MQB) expansion: Atlassian has been rolling out MQB across all Cloud products since late 2024. As of 2026, MQB is now standard for all Jira Cloud subscriptions on annual billing. Under MQB, your bill reflects the highest number of licensed users during your billing period, not the current count. This means adding temporary contractors, seasonal workers, or trial users permanently increases your bill until the next renewal date. Organizations with fluctuating headcount should carefully manage user provisioning and deprovisioning to avoid unexpected costs.
Data Center sunset milestones: Atlassian stopped delivering new features for Data Center products as of March 2026, placing DC into maintenance-only mode. No new DC licenses can be purchased after March 2028, and full end-of-life (read-only mode) arrives in March 2029. This forces an estimated 30,000+ organizations currently on Data Center to migrate to Cloud, placing upward pressure on Cloud pricing as Atlassian captures this captive audience.
Price adjustments: Atlassian has historically increased Cloud pricing by 5-15% annually. The Standard plan increased from $7.75 to $7.91 per user per month in the most recent adjustment, while Premium moved from $13.53 to $14.54. Enterprise pricing remains quote-based but industry sources report typical increases of 8-12% at renewal. These incremental increases compound significantly over multi-year periods, making the three-year total cost of Jira substantially higher than initial quotes suggest.
Which Plan Is Right for You?
Free
Best for solo developers, tiny startups evaluating Jira, or hobby projects. Limited to 10 users with basic features. No support beyond community forums.
Learn more →Standard
The sweet spot for most teams under 250 users. Provides adequate storage, automations, and business-hours support. Best value per dollar spent.
Learn more →Premium
Essential for teams needing advanced roadmaps, sandbox environments, or guaranteed uptime SLAs. Required for compliance-heavy industries.
Learn more →Enterprise
For organizations with 500+ users, multiple Atlassian sites, or strict security requirements like BYOK encryption and dedicated support.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Jira Standard and Premium?
Jira Standard costs $7.91 per user per month (annual billing) and includes up to 50,000 users, 250 GB storage, 1,700 monthly automations, business-hours support, and 90-day audit logs. Premium costs $14.54 per user per month and adds unlimited storage, unlimited automations, 24/7 premium support, advanced roadmaps, sandbox environments, IP allowlisting, data residency, and a 99.9% SLA guarantee. For most teams under 100 users without compliance requirements, Standard is sufficient. Premium becomes essential when you need advanced roadmaps for cross-team planning, sandbox environments for testing configurations, or the guaranteed 99.9% uptime SLA.
How does Jira tiered pricing work?
Jira uses a graduated pricing model where the per-user cost decreases as your team grows. On the Standard plan, the first 100 users cost $7.91 each per month (annual billing). Users 101-250 cost $7.00 each, users 251-500 cost $6.20 each, users 501-1,000 cost $5.50 each, and users 1,001-5,000 cost $4.90 each. Your total bill is calculated by summing each tier. For example, a team of 300 users would pay (100 x $7.91) + (150 x $7.00) + (50 x $6.20) = $791 + $1,050 + $310 = $2,151 per month, or approximately $7.17 per user on average.
Is Jira Premium worth the extra cost?
Jira Premium nearly doubles the per-user cost compared to Standard, so the value depends on your specific needs. Premium is worth it if your team requires advanced roadmaps for cross-team dependency tracking, sandbox environments for testing workflow changes safely, a guaranteed 99.9% uptime SLA for business-critical operations, or IP allowlisting and data residency for compliance. For small engineering teams under 50 users primarily using Jira for sprint planning and issue tracking, Standard provides adequate functionality. The unlimited automation feature alone can justify Premium for teams that have hit the 1,700 monthly automation cap on Standard.
How much does Jira cost annually for 100 users?
For 100 users on annual billing, Jira Standard costs $7.91 per user per month, totalling $791 per month or $9,492 per year in base licensing. Jira Premium costs $14.54 per user per month, totalling $1,454 per month or $17,448 per year. However, the true annual cost is significantly higher once you factor in typical add-ons. With 4 Marketplace apps averaging $5 per user per month ($24,000/year), Confluence Standard at $5.50 per user per month ($6,600/year), and admin overhead, a realistic annual budget for 100 users on Standard is $40,000 to $55,000, and on Premium is $50,000 to $70,000.
Did Jira prices increase in 2026?
Atlassian has historically raised Jira Cloud prices by 5-15% annually, and 2026 is no exception. The most significant pricing change in recent years has been the introduction and expansion of Maximum Quantity Billing (MQB), which bills customers based on their peak user count during the billing period rather than the current count. Atlassian also discontinued new Data Center licenses effective March 2026, pushing more customers toward Cloud plans. For current pricing, Jira Standard is $7.91 per user per month and Premium is $14.54 per user per month, both reflecting the latest adjustments as of April 2026.