User Guide

Compare Atlassian Cloud and Data Center

Find the right deployment model for your organization.

Not sure whether Atlassian Cloud or Data Center is the best fit for your team? This user guide gives you a clear, side-by-side comparison—covering performance, scalability, cost, control, and long-term value.

Whether you’re prioritizing compliance, cost-efficiency, or innovation, this guide helps you make an informed decision.

Inside the Guide:

  • Key differences between Cloud and Data Center
  • Benefits of Atlassian’s modern SaaS platform
  • What self-managed Data Center deployment requires
  • Cost, control, and collaboration considerations
  • End of Server support: what it means and why it matters
  • Migration guidance and clean-up tips

Why This Matters:

  • Cloud offers scalability, automation, and lower total cost
  • Data Center provides deployment control, admin power, and data residency
  • The server is no longer supported—it’s time to move forward.

Download the user guide to choose the best path for your team—Cloud or Data Center.

 

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