Linear vs Jira vs Asana for 10
Pricing and free-plan fit for a 10-person startup · 25 October 2026
Lead: Jira Free is the lowest-cost fit for exactly 10 people. Linear fits a product team that can stay within 250 free issues. Asana needs paid seats for 10.
Price for 10
| Product | Free for 10? | Entry paid price for 10 | Billing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linear | Yes | $100/month equivalent | $1,200/year, Basic |
| Jira | Yes | $79.10/month | Standard, monthly rate shown |
| Asana | No | $109.90/month equivalent | $1,318.80/year, Starter |
Free limits
| Product | Key limits |
|---|---|
| Linear | Unlimited members; 2 teams; 250 issues; 10 MB uploads |
| Jira | 10 users; 2 GB storage; community support; limited permissions |
| Asana | 2 users; unlimited tasks and projects; list, board and calendar views |
Best fit
| Need | Pick | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest cost at 10 seats | Jira Free | Covers exactly 10 with unlimited work items |
| Software product execution | Linear | Focused issues, projects and cycles |
| Cross-functional work | Asana Starter | Timelines, forms, dashboards and automations |
Sources and caveat
Prices are USD list prices before tax and discounts. Linear and Asana figures assume annual billing. Jira's figure uses the published monthly Standard rate.