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Happy CMDB vs Jira
Both stand on cmdb software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb
Choose Happy CMDB if you want an open-source graph-based CMDB with automated discovery and business-service impact views. Teams that require the listed security attestations or committed support and availability should look for those terms before choosing it.
Visit Happy CMDB
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4
Visit Jira The facts
| Happy CMDB | Jira | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Self-hosted, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Jira |
| Website | happy-tech.biz | atlassian.com |
| On cmdb software | #12 of 39 | #8 of 39 |
Happy CMDB: what it does well
- Open source under the Apache License 2.0.
- Graph relationships connect configuration items.
- AI-powered discovery keeps configuration state current.
- 43 connectors, including AWS, Azure, GCP, and ServiceNow.
- Business-service impact views use ITIL and TBM framing.
What to know first
- No SOC 2, FedRAMP, HITRUST, ISO 27001, or HIPAA BAA attestations.
- Free and preview tiers have no uptime, availability, response-time, or support commitments.
- Commercial licensing inquiries go through the maker.
Jira: what it does well
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