Jira vs Notion Comparison
Compare Jira vs Notion features, pricing, and more.
Last updated: November 2026
Jira
7.3/10
Atlassian's work and issue-tracking platform for planning, tracking, and shipping projects, with scrum and kanban boards built mainly for software and technical teams.
Notion
7.1/10
Connected workspace combining docs, wikis, relational databases and AI agents that teams use for knowledge management and lightweight project tracking.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 7.3/10 | 7.1/10 |
| Cost | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Ease of Use | 4/10 | 7/10 |
| Analytics | 7/10 | 5/10 |
| Customization | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Scalability | 9/10 | 6/10 |
| Support | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Integration | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Security | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Cheapest paid plan | $8/user/mo Standard | $12/user/mo Plus |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | Free Free | Free Free |
| Features | ||
| App integrations | ||
| Collaboration tools | ||
| Task management | ||
| Dashboards | Not listed | |
| Databases | Not listed | |
| Docs | Not listed | |
| File sharing | Not listed | |
| Kanban boards | Not listed | |
| Knowledge base | Not listed | |
| Reporting | Not listed | |
| Task lists | Not listed | |
| Time tracking | Not listed | |
| Timeline view | Not listed | |
| Workflow automation | Not listed | |
Jira vs Notion cost by team size
Jira and Notion cost the same up to 10 users; Notion costs less from 25 users.
| Team size | Jira | Notion |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | FreeFree | FreeFree |
| 5 users | FreeFree | FreeFree |
| 10 users | FreeFree | FreeFree |
| 25 users | $212/moStandard | FreeFree |
| 50 users | $424/moStandard | FreeFree |
The plan that fits each team size, billed monthly, before add-ons and usage charges. Each cost opens that tool's pricing calculator for the team size.
Which One Should You Choose?
Why choose Jira
- Higher Scalability score (9/10 vs 6/10)
- Higher Analytics score (7/10 vs 5/10)
- Better fit for developers (10/10 vs 6/10)
- Better fit for enterprise (9/10 vs 7/10)
Why choose Notion
- Higher Ease of Use score (7/10 vs 4/10)
- Better fit for small business (8/10 vs 6/10)
- Better fit for remote teams (8/10 vs 6/10)
Pros & Cons
Jira
Pros
- The free plan supports up to 10 users and includes scrum and kanban boards.
- Reviewers highlight deep customization of workflows, boards, and fields.
- Sprint and agile management are strong, and Jira integrates with GitHub and Git tools.
- It links closely with Confluence and other Atlassian products, so tickets can be referenced across those apps.
- Time tracking is built into every plan, including Free.
Cons
- Reviewers report a steep learning curve and an interface that overwhelms non-technical users.
- Users report slow issue loading and laggy boards in large deployments.
- Paid Marketplace apps can add hidden costs for reporting, CRM, and helpdesk needs.
- The free plan is limited to 100 emails per day and community support only.
- Troubleshooting failed automation rules can be frustrating.
Notion
Pros
- Relational databases and nested pages let teams build their own trackers, wikis and project systems without a fixed workflow.
- Docs, knowledge base, calendar, forms and published sites are bundled in one workspace, which can replace several separate tools.
- Business includes AI agents, meeting notes and cross-app Enterprise Search without a separate per-seat AI add-on.
- Enterprise security covers SCIM, audit logs, SIEM and DLP connections, and zero data retention with AI providers.
- Strong review ratings, around 4.6 on G2 and 4.7 on Capterra.
Cons
- Reviewers repeatedly report slow loading and lag in large databases and workspaces.
- Offline support is weak and the mobile app does less than the desktop app.
- Plus includes only an AI trial, so teams that want working AI must pay for Business.
- Since late 2026, AI use beyond the monthly credit allowances pauses unless an admin buys extra credits, and some legacy discounted customers have reported large increases at renewal.
- Teams must design their own structure before it works well for project management, and new users describe the setup as unintuitive.
Not sold on either?
Frequently Asked Questions
Jira scores higher on our Project Management criteria: 7.3/10 against 7.1/10 for Notion. The largest gap is in Ease of Use: 4/10 for Jira and 7/10 for Notion.
Both are free for 10 users.
Yes, both Jira and Notion have a free plan.
Jira is the better fit for developers: we rate it 10/10 for them, against 6/10 for Notion.
