Quick answers
- How much does Jira cost per user?
- As at 18 October 2026, USD 9.70 a month on Standard and USD 19.60 on Premium for the first 100 users, stepping down for larger teams. Free covers up to 10 users; Enterprise is quoted annually (list pricing tables).
- Is annual billing always cheaper than monthly?
- Not always. Annual plans bill fixed user tiers, so a team just above a boundary pays for the next tier: 40 Standard users pay less monthly.
Jira Cloud plans and list prices
Monthly billing uses per-user bands, annual billing fixed user tiers. Atlassian's pricing page can blend bands, so check its figure here.
| Plan | Monthly, per user | Annual, selected tiers | Key limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | USD 0 | Not applicable: "Cloud Free apps are only available as monthly subscriptions" | Up to 10 users, 2 GB storage, Community support; over 10, upgraded to Standard after 7 days |
| Standard | 9.70 (users 1 to 100); 8.20 (101 to 250); 6.85 (251 to 1,000) | 10 users: 950 · 50 users: 4,850 · 100 users: 9,700 | 250 GB storage; Standard support in business hours |
| Premium | 19.60 (users 1 to 100); 14.65 (101 to 250); 10.20 (251 to 1,000) | 10 users: 1,950 · 50 users: 9,800 · 100 users: 19,500 | Unlimited storage, 24/7 support, 99.9% uptime SLA, sandboxes, release tracks |
| Enterprise | Not offered monthly: "available only for annual subscriptions" | Published tiers start at 1,000 users: 179,000 | 99.95% uptime SLA; up to 150 Enterprise apps, each user paid once |
Why Atlassian quotes Australian customers in US dollars, plus GST
Atlassian is "unable to issue quotes or invoices in Australian dollars for orders containing cloud products or Marketplace apps", and "Australian customers are subject to 10% GST." (purchasing FAQ) Ask any partner or reseller which currency it invoices in.
How a Jira bill is built: users, bands and tiers
Who counts as a user comes first; bands or tiers then turn that count into a bill.
- Who countsUsers count "once product access is granted", even invitees who never accept, until someone deactivates or removes them.
- Monthly: progressive bandsAtlassian's example: 450 Standard users cost "$3,570, or an average of $7.93/user" a month.
- Monthly follows the peak"Removing seats mid-cycle does not reduce your bill for that period".
- Annual: fixed tiers480 Standard users are billed at the 500-user tier, USD 39,000 a year; 85 more means the 600-user tier, USD 46,000.
- Changing tiersMoving up is prorated; moving down waits for renewal, as "annual user tiers cannot be altered or changed".
Monthly or annual: where the tier jump costs you
Atlassian's annual toggle says "SAVE UP TO 17%", but tiers jump unevenly: 10, 15, 25, 50, 100, 200, then every 100 to 600. A team of 26 pays for 50.
| Users | Tier | Standard monthly | Standard annual | Premium monthly | Premium annual | Lower |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 25 | 2,328 | 2,450 | 4,704 | 4,900 | Monthly |
| 40 | 50 | 4,656 | 4,850 | 9,408 | 9,800 | Monthly |
| 50 | 50 | 5,820 | 4,850 | 11,760 | 9,800 | Annual |
| 80 | 100 | 9,312 | 9,700 | 18,816 | 19,500 | Monthly |
| 150 | 200 | 16,560 | 18,000 | 32,310 | 34,500 | Monthly |
| 180 | 200 | 19,512 | 18,000 | 37,584 | 34,500 | Annual |
| 300 | 300 | 30,510 | 25,500 | 56,010 | 46,500 | Annual |
Premium and Enterprise: what the higher plans add
Whether a collection is better value depends on how many Jira users also need Confluence and Loom.
- PremiumAbout double Standard's first band, for unlimited storage, 24/7 support, a 99.9% SLA, advanced roadmaps, sandboxes and release tracks.
- Enterprise"For enterprises with global scale, security, and governance needs": up to 150 Enterprise apps, each user paid once, and a 99.95% SLA.
- Atlassian GuardIncluded in Cloud Enterprise; other plans need a Guard subscription for SSO and provisioning.
- Teamwork CollectionJira, Confluence and Loom at "a single price for the entire collection", on unique users, with Guard Standard on Premium or Enterprise.
Costs beyond the per-user price
Apps and metered usage add to the per-user price.
- Marketplace appsCloud apps "are unable to exceed the host product tier", so unused Jira seats raise app tiers too.
- Metered usage"Billing begins on Dec 3, 2026 for most meters", such as automation steps and Rovo credits; extra usage is on by default.
- Related guidesOur Jira Service Management pricing guide (per agent), Confluence pricing guide and Data Center end of life guide.
How to reduce your Jira bill
Savings come from billable users and timing, not list price. Start several months before renewal and you have options.
- 01
Export your users
Check "last seen": "The date the user last viewed the app's workspace for a minimum of 2 seconds" (export users from a site).
- 02
Check default groups
Atlassian warns that default groups can grant access you did not intend (default groups and permissions).
- 03
Decide on the clean number
Then choose plan, tier and billing cycle.
- 04
Act before renewal
"Cloud renewals and upgrades cannot be refunded", and renewals can be co-termed up to 24 months ahead.
Frequently asked questions
Are there Jira discounts for nonprofits, schools or open-source projects?
Yes, for eligible organisations: Atlassian offers "Community cloud subscriptions at 75% off the list price", 50% off for qualifying academic institutions, and free cloud software for Open Source projects. Confirm eligibility before you budget on it.
Does Atlassian's 13 October 2026 price change apply to a subscription we already have?
At your next purchase, renewal or upgrade: "This price update impacts new purchases as well as renewals and upgrades of existing subscriptions." Annual subscribers see it at renewal, or on moving up a tier.
How can we estimate our own Jira bill?
Atlassian's Cloud Calculator estimates a bill across apps and plans, and Senzo's Atlassian licence calculator shows where your subscription has room to save. Model savings on the user count after a safe clean-up.
Sources and currency (1), prices last checked 18 October 2026
- Checked against Atlassian's list pricing tables, cloud pricing FAQ, cloud licensing page, purchasing and licensing FAQ, Jira Cloud plans, Marketplace licensing, usage-based pricing and Teamwork Collection pages. Prices are USD list prices, excluding GST; check before you buy
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