JiraMetrics
Free, open-source flow reports from Jira data
- Researched profile
- Free plan
- Open source
- Starting price
- Free (open source, Apache License)
- Free option
- Free plan
- Pricing
- Free
- Licence
- Open source
- Deployment
- Command line (Ruby), Jira Cloud, Jira Data Center
- Integrations
- 3 listed
The lean-stack take
Lean teams get flow reports, such as cumulative flow and cycle time, without buying a Jira app. It suits teams comfortable running a command-line tool.
Best for
Technical teams on Jira who want free, scriptable flow reports.
Watch out for
It needs Ruby and some comfort with configuration files, and there is no hosted version.
About
About JiraMetrics
JiraMetrics is a free, open-source tool that pulls data out of Jira and produces HTML reports or CSV files. Its author is Mike Bowler, and it is maintained by Gargoyle Software and released under the Apache License.
Written by lean-stack from JiraMetrics's public pages. Vendors can replace it with their own description by claiming this profile.
Features
What JiraMetrics offers
Cumulative flow diagram
Shows how much work sits in each stage over time, which reveals bottlenecks and growing WIP.
Cycle time charts
Scatterplots and histograms show how long work takes to finish.
Throughput
Charts how many items finish per period, a core flow metric for forecasting.
Aging work in progress
Shows how long current items have been in progress, so stalled work stands out.
Dependency charts
Visualizes links between issues to show where work waits on other work.
Data quality report
Flags issues in the Jira data, such as items that skipped statuses, so the charts are not misread.
CSV export
Exports the extracted data as CSV for analysis in a spreadsheet or another tool.
Lean techniques supported
The lean practices JiraMetrics is built to support.
Pricing
JiraMetrics pricing
Checked October 2, 2026
Starting price
Free (open source, Apache License)
- Pricing
- Free
- Free option
- Free plan
How pricing works
JiraMetrics is free and open source; paid support and sponsorship are offered through GitHub.
No Jira administrator configuration is needed. It works with any Jira instance you can reach in a browser.
See current prices on jirametrics.orgJiraMetrics doesn't publish a full plan list, so we show what it does publish. Confirm prices with the vendor.
Strengths and limitations
What stands out, and what to watch
Strengths
- Free and open source under the Apache License
- Works with Jira Cloud and Data Center without admin setup
- Produces a wide set of flow charts, including aging WIP
- Data quality section warns about misleading data
- Reports are plain HTML files that are easy to share
Limitations
- Requires installing Ruby and editing configuration files
- No hosted service or graphical setup
- Only works with Jira
- No built-in Monte Carlo forecasting is listed on the site
Based on the vendor's published plans and documentation, not a hands-on test.
Fit
Is JiraMetrics right for your team?
A good fit if…
- Your team uses Jira and wants flow metrics at no license cost
- Someone on the team can run a command-line tool
- You want reports you can regenerate on a schedule
- You want to check the quality of your Jira data
Look elsewhere if…
- Nobody on the team is comfortable with the command line
- You need forecasting and dashboards inside Jira
- Your work is tracked outside Jira
Integrations
Connects with
- Jira Cloud
- Jira Data Center
- CSV export
From the vendor's own integrations list.
Support and training
- Support
- Documentation, GitHub issues, Paid support via GitHub sponsorship
- Training
- Docs
- Deployment
- Command line (Ruby), Jira Cloud, Jira Data Center
Reviews
What JiraMetrics users say
We haven't found published reviews of JiraMetrics on G2 or Capterra yet. Smaller lean tools often have none, so judge it on the facts above and a trial.
Similar tools
JiraMetrics alternatives
ActionableAgile Analytics
Published pricing
Flow analytics from 55 Degrees offering cycle-time scatterplots, aging WIP, CFDs and Monte Carlo forecasts for Jira and Azure DevOps.
Nave
Published pricing
Kanban analytics dashboard that pulls board data from Jira, Azure DevOps, Trello and Asana to chart flow and forecast delivery.
| Tool | Pricing | Starting price | Free plan or trial | Deployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JiraMetrics | Free | Free (open source, Apache License) | Free plan | Command line (Ruby), Jira Cloud, Jira Data Center |
| ActionableAgile Analytics | Published pricing | $22 per user/month (standalone, monthly billing) | Free trial | Web, Jira Cloud, Jira Data Center, Azure DevOps |
| Nave | Published pricing | $100 per board/month | Free trial | Web |
From each vendor's published pricing. Check current prices on their sites.
FAQ
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