AIP vs. Jira’s built-in Assets app
Atlassian’s recent shift to a consumption-based pricing model for Jira Service Management Cloud, launching on October 16, 2024, introduces a significant change for organizations managing large numbers of assets. Under this model, the cost will depend on the number of assets you create, which could lead to unanticipated expenses for teams that rely heavily on asset management.
To mitigate these potential costs, it's essential to carefully monitor and manage asset creation within your Jira Service Management instance. The Assets & Inventory Plugin (AIP) offers an alternative to Jira's built-in functionality, providing enhanced capabilities without breaking the bank.
For a detailed comparison of AIP and Jira's built-in Assets app, please refer to the following table:
| Assets & Inventory Plugin | Jira’s built-in Assets app |
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Availability | Available across Jira Service Management and Jira Software, supporting Cloud and Data Center. | Only available in Jira Service Management. Requires a Premium or Enterprise Cloud subscription. |
Pricing | Flexible, cost-effective pricing with unlimited asset types and definitions. | New consumption-based pricing model. |
Import/Export using CSV or Excel | ||
Integrations for importing data from multiple sources such as AWS, Azure, JAMF |
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Providing Templates such as HR, PC, or Vendors for easy asset creation | ||
Asset Filters and Subscriptions | ||
Reporting | ||
Query Support via AQL or JQL | ||
Automation | ||
Asset History to track lifecycle events | ||
Commenting on assets | ||
Built-in location | Available in the DC version. | |
Linking assets |
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Asset graph | ||
QR Code |
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Audit Logs |
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Tracking expiration dates of materials/devices | ||
Retrieving asset data from REST API | ||
Permissions for admins, editors, and viewers |