Jira
Atlassian
★ #181 in ProductivityThe issue tracker enterprises already cannot leave: workflows, boards, a tax — Linear's heavier cousin.
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Overview
Jira is Linear if the workflow is the religion: states, boards, an enterprise that will not move. Confluence is the wiki next door.
It will not feel fast. The product is the workflow. If issues should be enterprise, this is the tracker. If they should feel like keys, Linear.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Workflows enterprises already run
- Boards at scale
- The tracker that will not leave
- Atlassian gravity
Cons
- Slow on purpose
- Configure tax
- Not Linear's keyboard
Who it's for
Enterprise issue workflows
Boards that will not leave
Leaving Linear for the tax
The tracker next to Confluence
Bottom line
The enterprise tracker — Jira if issues should be workflows, Linear if they should be keys.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Jira?
Jira is a Productivity tool developed by Atlassian. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. The issue tracker enterprises already cannot leave: workflows, boards, a tax — Linear's heavier cousin.
Is Jira free?
Jira uses a freemium model: a free tier is available, and paid plans unlock more usage and advanced features.
Is Jira open source?
No — Jira is proprietary software.
What are the best alternatives to Jira?
Notable Productivity alternatives include Notion AI, Grammarly, Canva AI. Browse all 4 tools in our Productivity category for a full overview.
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Basic Info
- Pricing
- Freemium
- Rating
- ★ 4.3 (32,000 reviews) Ratings explained
- Platforms
- Web
- Founded
- 2002
- Headquarters
- Sydney, Australia
- Last verified
- 2026-09-11
