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Migration Guide 2026

Migrate from Jira to monday.com

Complete guide to switching from Jira to monday.com. Step-by-step instructions, data migration tips, and best practices for a smooth transition.

Quick Comparison

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Migrating From
Jira

The #1 software development tool used by agile teams to plan, track, and release software.

8.0(2,100 reviews)
Starting atFree
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Migrating To
monday.com

Work OS that powers teams to run projects and workflows with confidence.

8.8(1,800 reviews)
Starting at$9/mo

Why Migrate from Jira to monday.com?

Teams often switch software for various reasons. Here are common motivations for migrating from Jira to monday.com:

Better pricing or value for money
Missing features in current tool
Poor customer support experience
Need for better integrations
Company growth requiring more scalability
Consolidating tools and reducing tech stack
Better user interface and experience
Compliance or security requirements

Migration Checklist

Follow this step-by-step checklist to ensure a smooth migration

1
Pre-Migration
Audit your current data and usage in Jira
Identify critical workflows and customizations
Export all important data and backups
Review monday.com features and pricing
Set up your monday.com account
Plan your migration timeline
2
Data Migration
Export data from Jira
Clean and prepare data for import
Map fields between systems
Import data to monday.com
Verify data integrity
Set up integrations
3
Post-Migration
Train your team on monday.com
Run parallel systems for testing
Migrate remaining users
Cancel Jira subscription
Archive old data backups
Document new processes

Data Migration Tips

Exporting from Jira

Before migrating, export all your data from Jira:

  • Look for export options in Settings or Admin
  • Export data in CSV or JSON format
  • Include all records, attachments, and history
  • Verify export completeness before proceeding
Jira Details
Importing to monday.com

Set up your data import in monday.com:

  • Check import tools and supported formats
  • Map source fields to monday.com fields
  • Test with a small batch first
  • Verify data after full import
monday.com Details

Timeline & Cost Considerations

Typical Timeline

2-8 weeks

Depending on data volume and complexity

Team Training

1-2 weeks

Getting your team up to speed

Overlap Period

1 month

Running both tools simultaneously

Important Considerations

  • • Plan for potential downtime and have a rollback strategy
  • • Budget for temporary dual subscriptions during transition
  • • Consider hiring migration consultants for complex setups
  • • Don't underestimate the time needed for team training

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to Make the Switch?

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