Smart Forms for Jira

Smart Forms: Data Center vs Cloud Features Comparison

To better understand the differences between the Cloud and Data Center versions, we have prepared a comparison table.

It outlines key features across platform capabilities, form building, distribution methods, automation, analytics, and integrations, helping you quickly identify where each version stands and which one better fits your needs.

Feature

Cloud

Data Center

Notes

Form Builder




Drag-and-drop builder

✅

✅


AI-powered form generation

✅

✅


Conditional logic (When/Then)

✅

✅


Custom design (fonts, colors, background)

✅

✅


Hidden form element (hidden fields)

✅

❌


Field validation (min/max length, regex)

✅

✅


Default responses (pre-filled values)

✅

✅


File attachments (attachment field)

✅

✅


Embedded content (YouTube, Google Drive, images)

✅

✅


Form Distribution Methods




Auto-attach to Jira issue

✅

✅


Share externally (public link)

✅

✅

DC depends on network infrastructure, Jira server must be publicly accessible

Customer Portal (JSM)

✅

✅


Embed forms in Confluence / website (iFrame)

✅

❌

Cloud: iframe embedding supported. DC: not documented

Jira Board Sidebar Shortcuts

✅

❌

Cloud only

Jira Product Discovery (JPD) forms

✅

❌

JPD is Cloud-only

Configuration & Automation




Pre-fill options from Jira issue fields

✅

✅


Update existing issue fields after submission

✅

✅


Create new Jira issue from form

✅

✅


Auto-update issue status after submission

✅

✅


CAPTCHA for external forms

✅

❌

Cloud only - spam protection

Custom post-submission message

✅

✅


Responses & Analytics




One-page response analysis (Responses tab)

✅

✅


Response visualization (charts)

✅

✅


Export to XLSX and PDF

✅

✅


Notifications for new responses (up to 5 recipients)

✅

✅


AI & Integrations




Rovo Agent integration

✅

❌

Rovo is Cloud-only

Automated email notifications (Jira Automation)

✅

❌

Cloud: advanced automation. DC: limited/basic only

Jira Product Discovery (JPD) ideas from forms

✅

❌


Export responses to Confluence Databases

✅

❌

Cloud-only use case

CSAT / NPS collection (use case)

✅

❌

Documented only for Cloud

Government Cloud support

✅

❌

Cloud only