What is TFS4JIRA Cloud Native? I can't find any documentation on AppFire's website that explains it.

[edgar_sanchez]

We currently use Jira (cloud) and Azure DevOps (cloud). We have installed the TFS4JIRA extension for Jira. We have TFS4JIRA Synchronizer running on a self hosted VM.

Looking at the latest releases of the Jira extension, it says that they no longer provide support for server apps and the last release was v10.1.5. They also suggest migrating to cloud or data center version of the extension.

I assume this means that they no longer support self hosted Jira with the extension.

This doesnt seem to affect us since we use Jira cloud.

But then in the documentation I see lots of references to "TFS4JIRA Cloud Native - New UI". The description Cloud Native - New UI looks exactly the same as what TFS4JIRA already does. What is the difference? What does it look like?

So is this just a new UI? Is this a new version of the TFS4JIRA extension? Is this a new version of the TFS4JIRA Synchronizer? Is this replacing TFS4JIRA Synchronizer? 

I'm already using TFS4JIRA with Jira Cloud and Azure DevOps cloud. Is this a version of TFS4JIRA Synchronizer that is hosted and managed by AppFire? If so, why isn't that explained on the documentation?

Is there a cost associated with this service? Is it free?

Will TFS4JIRA Synchronizer continue to be updated and supported or will it eventually get deprecated in favor of Cloud Native?

Thanks in advance! I spent a few hours this morning trying to figure out this information on my own but I couldnt not find anything on the app fire website.

[Jacek Wizmur _getint_io_]

Hi @edgar_sanchez ,

You raised a very interesting point, I do hope that TFS4JIRA will get an updated UI.

For how long do you use TFS4JIRA? 

Regarding the Synchronizer - as I remember, they wanted to get rid of the Synchroniser for the Jira Cloud in favor of the Jira Cloud Native. So probably that's what you're referring to.

If you're wondering if TFS4JIRA is the right tool for you, and if using and maintaining an external synchroniser makes sense (TFS4JIRA Synchroniser running on a self hosted VM), I'd be happy to show you the alternative.

As Getint we offer a Jira app that doesn't require any Synchroniser or separate DevOps connectors, works with Jira Server, Jira Cloud, Jira Data Center and many other apps as well, plus you can see commits, pull requests, and branches from Azure DevOps inside a Jira ticket.

TFS4JIRA is very expensive - annual license for Jira Cloud 200 costs now USD 7,350 while our app costs USD 5,530. That's one of the reasons, that Getint is currently the fastest growing Jira integration platform.

More and more customers are making a switch, recently Skoda Auto (VW Group - https://www.getint.io/case-study/azure-devops-jira-integration-skoda-auto), and Siemens.

Here is the link to our app: https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/1223931/azure-devops-integration-for-jira-azure-devops-connector?hosting=cloud&tab=overview

We have a special discounts for companies migrating from other tools ;)

best,

Jacek

[Aaron Pavez _ServiceRocket_]

Hi @edgar_sanchez 

To get a better answer on all that, it will be best to contact the vendor and create a ticket with them:

https://appfire.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portals

Regards