Jira vs Linear pricing for 25 seats: real per-seat math and verdict
On each side's cheapest paid per-seat tier with annual billing, Jira is the cheaper option at 25 seats: $197.75 per month vs $200 per month. Higher tiers and monthly billing close or widen the gap; the full breakdown is below.
Jira and Linear at 25 seats is almost always a 25-engineer-team decision. Jira's pitch is depth, integrations, and the muscle memory most engineers already have; Linear's pitch is speed, opinionated defaults, and a UI that doesn't tax a senior IC's day.
Cheapest paid per-seat tier on each side at 25 seats
Each side is shown on its cheapest paid per-seat tier with annual billing. Free tiers and custom-quote tiers are excluded so the comparison stays apples-to-apples.
When the more expensive one is the right pick
Pick Jira despite the speed gap if you already integrate it deeply with Confluence, Bitbucket, or a service desk product. Replacing those touchpoints costs more than the Linear seat-price premium ever recovers.
Annual billing savings on each side
What is not in the Jira number
- Annual tiers can differ from simple per-user math.
- Confluence, Loom, Rovo, and Atlassian Guard may be bundled separately.
What is not in the Linear number
- Enterprise security, priority support, and large-team procurement terms are custom.
Sources
Pricing changes frequently. Confirm directly with each vendor before purchase.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper at 25 seats, Jira or Linear?
Jira on the Standard tier is the cheaper option at 25 seats on annual billing, landing at $197.75 per month. The full per-tier table on this page shows the gap on monthly billing and at higher tiers.
What does Jira cost for 25 seats per month?
On the Standard tier with annual billing, Jira runs $197.75 per month for 25 seats, or $2,373 per year. Monthly billing typically adds 15 to 25 percent on top.
What does Linear cost for 25 seats per month?
On the Basic tier with annual billing, Linear runs $200 per month for 25 seats, or $2,400 per year. Higher tiers and monthly billing change the math; see the table on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Linear actually faster than Jira for a 25-engineer team?
Most teams that switch report 10 to 20 percent fewer clicks for the same daily ticket-touching workflow, with the biggest wins on triage and standup prep. Whether that translates to enough developer time saved to pay back the seat-price gap depends on how much of the team's day actually happens inside the issue tracker.