Differences between Automation in Jira Server and Jira Cloud
For automation functionality, Jira Server and Jira Cloud have different set-up and features. This page outlines the main differences, and other things you should know.
Automation for Jira Server
In Jira Server and Jira Data Center, you can add automation functionality by installing the Automation for Jira Server Marketplace app. Once the app is installed, there is no limit for how many flows you can configure and execute.
However, note that many of the automation features developed for Jira Cloud in recent years are not available in Automation for Jira Server.
Automation for Jira Cloud
In Jira Cloud, automation functionality is included out of the box. Automation usage is measured in automation steps. Each step is a single executed part of a flow, including triggers, conditions, actions, branches, and loops. Each time one of these components runs, it counts as one step. Step allowances are pooled at the organization level and is the sum of all automation steps across your apps. See How is my automation usage calculated
Your monthly automation allowance depends on your plan:
Plan | Monthly automation steps |
|---|---|
Free | 150 steps per subscription |
Standard | 400 steps per user |
Premium | 750 steps per user |
Enterprise | 1,000 steps per user |
Read more about the Jira Cloud plans.
Learn more
To learn how to migrate your automation flows from Jira Server to Jira Cloud, see Import and export automation flows.
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