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Jira Standard vs. Monday Basic

pricing checked June 2026

Cheaper start
$8/mo

Issue tracker for software teams

  • Best for: Larger engineering orgs
  • Model: per-seat
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$9/mo

Work OS with visual boards

  • Best for: Small teams wanting visual workflows
  • Model: per-seat

Pricing math

Jira Standard is 16% cheaper than Monday Basic on starting plans — roughly $1/mo · $18/yr per seat.

Formula: monthly = pricier − cheaper · percent = round((monthly / pricier) × 100) · annual = monthly × 12

Verdict

Pick Jira Standard if you're larger engineering orgs. Pick Monday Basic if you're small teams wanting visual workflows.

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Caveats

  • Jira Standard: Setup complexity, dated UX
  • Monday Basic: 3-seat minimum even for solo users

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