Differences between Jira and Confluence server and cloud
Important changes to our server and Data Center products
We’re making changes to our server and Data Center products, including the end of sale for new server licenses on February 2, 2021 and the end of support for server on February 2, 2024. Learn what this means for you
At Atlassian, we offer two hosting options for our products: cloud, and self-managed (server and Data Center).
While our products provide the same benefits – planning, tracking, collaboration, code repository management, and more – deployment options do differ in features, functionality, and user interface.
Understanding and communicating these differences is essential to planning a successful migration, setting expectations for your stakeholders and users, and landing happily in cloud.
At a high level, customers choose to move from self-managed to cloud because our cloud products enable them to move faster, deliver more value, grow with confidence, and future-proof their teams. There can also be cost savings, since hosting and maintaining on-premises applications can be time and resource-intensive.
For detailed information on the infrastructure and functionality differences between our self-managed and cloud products, check out:
- Compare Atlassian cloud vs. server
- Functional differences in Jira Cloud products
- Functional differences in Confluence Cloud
- Track storage and move data across products
If you're considering Data Center – our self-managed enterprise offering – you can learn more on our website, or take our cloud vs Data Center quiz.
More information and support
We have a number of channels available to help you with your migration.
- For more migration planning information and FAQs, visit the Atlassian Cloud Migration Center.
- Have a technical issue or need more support with strategy and best practices? Get in touch.
- Looking for peer advice? Ask the Atlassian Community.
- Want expert guidance? Work with an Atlassian Partner.