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Migrate from Jira to Planet Roadmap

Teams often outgrow Jira when the complexity of managing the tool starts to outweigh the productivity it provides. Between the 'per-seat' pricing tax and the need for multiple expensive plugins to handle public roadmaps or OKRs, Jira can feel like a disconnected silo. Planet Roadmap offers a unified, high-performance alternative that connects your internal execution directly to your public feedback loop without the configuration fatigue.

Why teams leave Jira

  • Overwhelming complexity where simple task management requires a 'Jira Administrator' and hours of workflow configuration.
  • Unpredictable 'per-user' pricing that punishes you for growing your team or adding stakeholders.
  • The disconnect between internal dev work and public feedback, usually requiring expensive add-ons like Jira Product Discovery or Productboard.
  • Sluggish UI performance and cluttered screens that slow down daily standups and agile rituals.

Step 1 — Export your data from Jira

Get your data out of Jira so you can bring it into Planet Roadmap.

  1. 1

    Access Issue Search

    Navigate to 'Filters' and select 'View all issues' to see your entire project backlog.

  2. 2

    Filter and Refine

    Use the JQL or basic search to narrow down the specific issues, epics, and sub-tasks you want to migrate.

  3. 3

    Export to CSV

    Click the 'Export' button in the top right and choose 'Export Excel CSV (all fields)' to ensure you capture custom fields, descriptions, and statuses.

Step 2 — Map your concepts

Here is how Jira concepts translate to Planet Roadmap.

JiraPlanet RoadmapNotes
ProjectProjectJira projects map 1:1 to Planet Roadmap projects, maintaining your organizational structure.
Issue / TicketTask / FeatureIndividual Jira issues become actionable tasks or feature requests in your new board.
EpicParent Task / ProjectLarge bodies of work can be mapped as parent tasks or broken into dedicated projects for better visibility.
StatusStatusStandard Jira statuses (To Do, In Progress, Done) map directly to our customizable workflow stages.
LabelsTagsAll issue labels are preserved as searchable tags for easy filtering.
SprintSprint / Timeline ViewActive sprints can be recreated using our Sprint view or mapped onto the Gantt Timeline.
User / AssigneeTeam MemberAssignees map to team seats; our flat-rate Pro plan includes 10 seats to help manage costs.

Step 3 — Import into Planet Roadmap

Bring your data into Planet Roadmap and configure your new workspace.

  1. 1

    Prepare CSV Header

    Review your Jira CSV and ensure headers like 'Summary' and 'Description' are clear. You can rename them to 'Title' and 'Body' to align with our importer.

  2. 2

    Run the Importer

    Upload your file to the Planet Roadmap CSV importer tool within your project settings to bulk-create your tasks.

  3. 3

    Set Up Public Portal

    For items that were 'Ideas' in Jira, enable the Public Feedback Portal in Planet Roadmap to start collecting votes from your users immediately.

Import your existing tasks (CSV)

Drop your Jira export into our CSV importer to bulk-create tasks in seconds. Map columns visually, validate with a dry run, and we'll skip any malformed rows so the rest still come through.

Open the CSV importer

Want us to handle the migration for you?

Pro plan customers get free concierge migration. We'll map your data, clean up your CSV, and set up your new portal. You just approve the result.

Start a Pro trial

Frequently asked questions

Will I lose my issue history and comments?

The CSV export captures the current state and descriptions. For deep comment threads and attachments, we recommend a managed migration or manual verification for critical items.

How long does the migration take?

A standard project with a few hundred issues typically takes less than an hour to export, map, and import into Planet Roadmap.

Can someone help me migrate?

Yes, we offer white-glove concierge migration services for teams moving to our Pro or Enterprise tiers to ensure zero data loss.

Will my users be notified during import?

No. Imported data is silent. You choose exactly when to invite your team or notify your customers about the new feedback portal.

What about my Jira custom domains?

Planet Roadmap supports custom domains (e.g., roadmap.yourcompany.com) on our Pro plan, making the transition seamless for your external users.

Ready to leave Jira behind?

Try Planet Roadmap free — no credit card required. Set up your first workspace in under five minutes.

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