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Connect Jira to Tableau and build any Jira reports or data visualizations easily. Reveal the full potential of Jira data and build custom Jira reporta in Tableau with Tableau Connector for Jira from Alpha Serve, Atlassian Platinum Partner
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Visualize external data as tables, charts or templates on Confluence pages. Connect to your REST API, database (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Db2 or MSSQL), Salesforce, Azure or Okta.
| Metric | Tableau Connector for Jira | External Data for Confluence |
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| Rating | 5.0 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 12 | ★ 13 |
| Active installs | 638+ | 320+ |
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| Pricing | From $1/yr | ★ From $0/yr |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | 6 tiers | 6 tiers |
| Listed features | 3 | 3 |
Tableau Connector for Jira and External Data for Confluence are evenly matched on rating (5.0★ vs 5.0★) — the differentiator comes down to pricing fit, feature breadth, and which app's interaction pattern suits your team's workflow. Pricing entry tiers: Tableau Connector for Jira at From $1/yr, External Data for Confluence at From $0/yr. Check each app's tier structure for the capacity limits you actually need before deciding — the headline number is the same shape, but the gating shape per tier (apps, orders, integrations) varies. Recommended evaluation path: install both apps' free tiers (where available) and run them in parallel on a small cohort of orders for 7-14 days before committing. The data tables below show the per-feature breakdown — for most merchants the deciding factor will be a single integration or workflow detail that's hard to compare from listing pages alone. This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical Atlassian Marketplace listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.
Read each app's audit: Tableau Connector for Jira audit • External Data for Confluence audit
| Keyword | Tableau Connector for Jira | External Data for Confluence |
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| forms | Not ranked | #369 |
| form | Not ranked | #474 |
Both Tableau Connector for Jira and External Data for Confluence offer paid plans only. Tableau Connector for Jira starts at From $1/yr; External Data for Confluence starts at From $0/yr. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Tableau Connector for Jira (5.0★, 12 reviews) and External Data for Confluence (5.0★, 13 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Tableau Connector for Jira fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; External Data for Confluence is the call if you need the larger user base. Read both apps' detail pages on AppRanks for the full feature breakdown, install counts, and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Atlassian Marketplace marketplace. External Data for Confluence has more onboarding documentation maturity (13 reviews vs 12), which usually translates to better-tested setup wizards and quicker time-to-value. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for merchant-reported install experience.
Tableau Connector for Jira typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (12 reviews). External Data for Confluence aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (13 reviews). Larger review bases generally mean the app has been load-tested at scale — relevant if you're processing high order volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. Tableau Connector for Jira and External Data for Confluence both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Tableau Connector for Jira" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.