ConfigRadar vs other Jira configuration management apps
ConfigRadar is a change audit for Jira configuration. Here is how it relates to three established Jira Cloud apps that move, back up or manage configuration, based on their own listings.
Information based on public listings as of November 2026. Last checked: 2026-11-03.
In short
These apps overlap but solve different jobs. CMJ and Salto are built to move configuration between environments, Revyz centres on backup and restore, and ConfigRadar records and explains every configuration change inside Atlassian. Many teams combine a deployment or backup tool with a change audit.
Comparison at a glance
| Attribute | ConfigRadar | Configuration Manager for Jira (CMJ) by Appfire | Salto Configuration Manager for Jira | Revyz Command Center for Jira |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus (from listing) | Configuration change audit: who changed what, before and after diffs, alerts, drift against a baseline and tamper-evident history | Compare, validate and deploy configuration changes across sandbox, production and other Cloud environments | Copy configuration between sites, track changes in Git, back up and restore configuration and get change alerts | Backup and granular restore including some third party apps, configuration migration and drift analytics |
| Products and hosting | Jira Cloud | Jira Cloud and Data Center | Jira Cloud and Data Center | Jira Cloud |
| Runs on Atlassian badge | Yes | Not shown on listing | Not shown on listing | Not shown on listing |
| App data storage (listing privacy section) | Inside Atlassian, data residency supported, zero egress | Outside Atlassian | Outside Atlassian | Outside Atlassian |
| Rovo | Rovo agent on Advanced | No Rovo tag on listing | No Rovo tag on listing | No Rovo tag on listing |
| Free tier | Free up to 10 users | Free up to 10 users | Listed as free on Marketplace* | No free tier listed |
| Marketplace listing | ConfigRadar listing | View listing | View listing | View listing |
* Listed as free means the Marketplace listing has no paid Atlassian billing. The vendor may sell its own subscription or plans directly; see the vendor listing.
All apps in this table are available for Jira Cloud. Prices are not compared here; each vendor lists current pricing on its own listing. App names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to identify the apps.
When to choose which
ConfigRadar
Choose ConfigRadar if you need to know who changed which workflow, scheme or field, with readable before and after diffs, alerts and an audit trail you can hand to an auditor. It imports the Jira audit log on a schedule, keeps daily snapshots, and on Advanced adds real-time watchlist alerts, baselines and drift, a SHA-256 hash chain and a PDF auditor pack. ConfigRadar never changes or reverts configuration itself, and its data stays in Forge storage on your site.
Configuration Manager for Jira (CMJ) by Appfire
Its listing centres on comparing, validating and safely deploying configuration between sandbox, production and other environments. It is available for Jira Cloud and Data Center and shows the Cloud Fortified badge. A fit if your main need is promoting changes between sites. See the listing.
Salto Configuration Manager for Jira
Its listing covers copying configuration and ScriptRunner scripts from sandbox to production, tracking changes with Git and pull requests, backup and rollback of configuration, and alerts on changes. It is available for Cloud and Data Center. A fit for teams that manage Jira configuration like code. See the listing.
Revyz Command Center for Jira
Its listing focuses on backup and granular restore, including selected third party apps, plus configuration management, drift analytics and offline export. It shows the Cloud Fortified badge. A fit if backup and restore is your main requirement. See the listing.
How we compared
We read each app's own public Atlassian Marketplace listing on 2026-11-03: the overview, highlights, privacy and security section, hosting options and pricing model. We did not test competitor apps and we only state what their vendors state. Where a listing does not mention something, the table says so rather than guessing. Listings change, so check the vendor listing before you decide.
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FAQ
What are the alternatives to ConfigRadar?
Based on public Atlassian Marketplace listings as of November 2026, apps often considered alongside ConfigRadar for Jira configuration change audit include Configuration Manager for Jira (CMJ) by Appfire, Salto Configuration Manager for Jira and Revyz Command Center for Jira. Each takes a different approach, so compare the focus, hosting and data storage in the table on this page and on each vendor's listing.
Which of these apps show the Runs on Atlassian badge?
As of November 2026, the Marketplace listings of ConfigRadar show the Runs on Atlassian badge. The listings of Configuration Manager for Jira (CMJ) by Appfire, Salto Configuration Manager for Jira and Revyz Command Center for Jira do not show it. Check each listing for the current status.
Does ConfigRadar send data outside Atlassian?
No. ConfigRadar is built on Atlassian Forge and runs on Atlassian with zero egress: it makes no calls outside Atlassian. App data is stored inside Atlassian and data residency is supported.
Is there a free version of ConfigRadar?
Yes. ConfigRadar is free for sites with up to 10 users. For larger sites, see the pricing on the ConfigRadar listing on Atlassian Marketplace.
Is ConfigRadar a backup or deployment tool?
No. ConfigRadar records and explains configuration changes and gives revert guidance, but it never changes or reverts configuration itself. For moving configuration between sites or for backups, use a dedicated tool alongside it.
How was this comparison made?
We compared only attributes that each vendor states on its own Atlassian Marketplace listing: focus, products and hosting, the Runs on Atlassian badge, data storage and residency, Rovo and whether a free tier is listed. Information is based on public listings as of November 2026 and may have changed since. To report a correction, write to support@radrly.com.
Try ConfigRadar
ConfigRadar is free for sites with up to 10 users. Install it from Atlassian Marketplace or read the documentation first.