What is the Difference between an Application and Add-on in JIRA 7

A March 2, 2016

Hi everyone, maybe someone can point an article regarding the difference of an application and add-on in JIRA 7?

Tried also the internet, but did not find the hint.

 

Thanks.

3 answers

1 accepted

3 votes
Answer accepted
Nic Brough -Adaptavist-
Community Leader
Community Leader
Community Leaders are connectors, ambassadors, and mentors. On the online community, they serve as thought leaders, product experts, and moderators.
March 2, 2016

It's a bit more than just moving from an add-on to an application.  Both of them "supplement or enhance functionality" on top of JIRA Core.

The main difference as far as the end users are concerned is the licence model.  You're probably familiar with the licensing of add-ons for JIRA 6 and below - they have to match numbers.  So a 250 user JIRA means you need a 250 user licence for each add-on.

Applications are licensed separately.  So you could have 100 Core users and 50 Software users, adding up to a total of 150 users.  All users get to use all the functions in Core, but only the 50 Software users can use Scrum/Kanban boards.

Add-ons remain locked to the number of core users, but only for the largest application.  In the 100/50 scenario I just gave, the largest licence is 100, so you only need add-on licences for 100.

6 votes
Rita YOUNES [Infosysta]
Rising Star
Rising Star
Rising Stars are recognized for providing high-quality answers to other users. Rising Stars receive a certificate of achievement and are on the path to becoming Community Leaders.
March 2, 2016

Hi Anthony, 

When you install JIRA you have 3 applications: JIRA Core , JIRA Software and Service Desk.

If you want to work on SD you have to install  it from the application tab in Application.

An add-on is an installable component that supplements or enhances the functionality of JIRA in some way.

 

Hope it helps

 

0 votes
A March 2, 2016

oh, ok. thanks.

 

Suggest an answer

Log in or Sign up to answer