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CloudAMQP vs Jira

CloudAMQP logo

CloudAMQP

Technology

Managed RabbitMQ and LavinMQ clusters, hosted and fully managed

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Free
Rated
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Jira logo

Jira

Technology

The #1 software development tool used by agile teams

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Free
Rated
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The short version

  • Each has a real cost: CloudAMQP free tier messaging limits are low: 1-2M messages/month; Jira free tier strictly limited to 10 users with only 2 GB storage; unsuitable for growing teams
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CloudAMQP and Jira actually diverge.

Attributes where CloudAMQP and Jira differ
AttributeCloudAMQPJira
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsWebCloud, Web
FoundedUnknown2002

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Technology).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in CloudAMQP

Nothing recorded that Jira does not also cover.

Only in Jira

  • Scrum boards
  • Kanban boards
  • Roadmaps
  • Agile reporting
  • Custom workflows
  • Issue tracking
  • Sprint planning
  • DevOps integration

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

CloudAMQP

  • Message queue servicesnot Jira
  • Message brokers for distributed systemsnot Jira
  • RabbitMQ and LavinMQ hostingnot Jira
  • Asynchronous task processingnot Jira

Jira

  • Software development teams leveraging AI-powered Rovo for trend analysis and bottleneck identificationnot CloudAMQP
  • Organisations requiring integrated issue tracking, project planning, and team alignment toolsnot CloudAMQP
  • Enterprises with 1,000+ users needing advanced analytics, security controls, and custom deployment optionsnot CloudAMQP

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

CloudAMQP

  • Free tier messaging limits are low: 1-2M messages/month
  • Free tier connection limits are restrictive: 20-40
  • Multi-tenant plans have queue limits (200-2,000 max)
  • Dedicated plans expensive at scale: up to $14,995-$17,495/month
  • Extra disk space add-on at $0.35/month per GB may add significant cost

Jira

  • Free tier strictly limited to 10 users with only 2 GB storage; unsuitable for growing teams
  • Per-seat pricing ($7.91–$14.54/user/month) accumulates significantly for large teams; 50-person team costs £3,955–7,270 monthly
  • Enterprise tier requires annual billing and sales contact; no transparent per-user pricing available
  • Premium features (cross-team planning, advanced automation) available only at $14.54/user/month tier or above

Pricing, plan by plan

CloudAMQP

Free
  • LavinMQ - Loyal Lemming (Free)Free
    • 2 million messages per month
    • 40 connection limit
    • 200 queue maximum
  • RabbitMQ - Little Lemur (Free)Free
    • 1 million messages per month
    • 20 connection limit
    • 100 queue maximum
  • LavinMQ - Elegant Ermine$19/month
    • 20 million messages per month
    • 200 connections
    • 2,000 queue maximum
  • RabbitMQ - Tough Tiger$19/month
    • 10 million messages per month
    • 100 connections
    • 1,000 queue maximum

Jira

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 10 users
    • 2 GB storage
    • 100 automation rule runs per month
  • Standard$7.91/user/month
    • Up to 100,000 users per site
    • 250 GB storage
    • 1,700 automation rule runs per month
  • Premium$14.54/user/month
    • Unlimited storage
    • 1,000 rule runs per month per paid user
    • 70 credits per user monthly for Rovo
  • Enterprise$null/custom
    • 150 credits per user monthly for Rovo
    • Multiple sites (up to 150)
    • Unlimited automation rule runs

Which should you pick?

Choose CloudAMQP if

  • You want to start without paying.

Choose Jira if

  • You need scrum boards.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Cloud, Web.
  • You also want kanban boards.

Questions people ask

Is CloudAMQP or Jira better?
Neither clearly leads. CloudAMQP starts at Free and Jira at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CloudAMQP or Jira?
CloudAMQP starts at Free and Jira at Free.
Does CloudAMQP or Jira run on more platforms?
CloudAMQP runs on Web. Jira runs on Cloud, Web.
Can I use CloudAMQP for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is CloudAMQP best used for?
CloudAMQP is most often used for message queue services, message brokers for distributed systems, rabbitmq and lavinmq hosting, asynchronous task processing. Of those, message queue services and message brokers for distributed systems are not what Jira is typically brought in for.
What can CloudAMQP do that Jira cannot?
Jira covers Scrum boards, Kanban boards, Roadmaps, Agile reporting.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

CloudAMQP: Does CloudAMQP offer free plans?

Yes, CloudAMQP offers free tiers: LavinMQ Loyal Lemming with 2M messages/month, and RabbitMQ Little Lemur with 1M messages/month. Both include connection and queue limits.

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Jira: What is Jira's free tier?

Jira's Free plan supports up to 10 users, includes 2 GB storage, allows 100 automation rule runs per month, and provides community support only. Ideal for small teams or evaluation.

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CloudAMQP: What is the cheapest paid plan?

Both LavinMQ Elegant Ermine and RabbitMQ Tough Tiger cost $19/month. LavinMQ includes 20M messages/month with 200 connections; RabbitMQ includes 10M messages/month with 100 connections.

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Jira: How much does Jira Standard cost?

Jira Standard costs $7.91 per user per month and includes 250 GB storage, 1,700 automation rule runs per month, Rovo Search/Chat/Agents, and 9/5 regional support with 2-hour response time for critical issues.

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CloudAMQP: How are messages charged on CloudAMQP?

CloudAMQP plans include monthly message quotas. All plans are charged on a per-second basis with monthly billing cycles.

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Jira: What is included in Jira Premium?

Jira Premium costs $14.54 per user per month and includes unlimited storage, 1,000 rule runs per user per month, 70 monthly Rovo credits, 24/7 support with 1-hour critical response, and 99.9% uptime SLA.

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CloudAMQP: What add-ons are available?

CloudAMQP offers Virtual Private Cloud add-on at $99/month, and extra disk space at $0.35/month per GB (25-2,000 GB available).

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Jira: Does Jira offer an Enterprise plan?

Yes, Jira Enterprise is available with custom pricing (contact sales). It includes up to 150 sites, 150 monthly Rovo credits per user, unlimited automation runs, 24/7 support with 30-minute critical response, and 99.95% uptime SLA.

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