Open source communities create great things to improve the world around us, and they do so selflessly, not to gain personal profit, but to use their skills, gain experience, and contribute to amazing projects that help many people. Commercial companies often show their support for open sources by providing them with free licences for their products. One of the often asked questions on the Internet relates to Atlassian software – Is Jira free for open source projects? The answer is, fortunately, yes!
Are you part of the open-source community? Do you want to use the time of your volunteers better and more efficiently? Use the same tool that developers from the biggest companies in the world. Learn how to get a free open source license for Atlassian software.
How to get Jira for free?
- Head to Open Source Cloud Subscription Request.
- Make sure that your open source project has a licence approved by Open Source Innitiative.
- Read all of the instructions provided to you on the website.
- Fill out the application form.
- Make sure that everything is correct and send the form. In a couple of days you should get an email from Atlassian.
- In the email you will receive the key for all of the Atlassian software you can use on your open source licence.
Method for acquiring the license for the Open Source projects is very similar to the one for non-profit organizations. Following these simple steps you can easily get a tool that will help you improve your project management.
Why should you use Open Source License for Jira?
There are a couple of reasons. These tools are very popular among developers. If you want to bring new people to the community, you have to be sure that they know the software they going to use. Every little hurdle, like forcing them to use something unpopular, can scare them off. Thanks to giving them a familiar environment, they have an easier job with helping to develop your code.
By applying for the open source licence you will receive access to other Atlassian products as well. It is a great way to boost your community’s workflow and enhance the cooperation between community members.
Atlassian tools were primarily designed for the developers, so you know that they will fit perfectly for your Open Source project. Task management should be very intuitive in Jira. Confluence will allow you to keep all of the documentation in one place, and to create a wiki for your project.
If you are an NGO, check out this article to find out how to apply for free Jira.
