# License Consulting & License Management for Atlassian Applications > Free license consulting and license management for Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket. German invoicing, expiry reminders, discounts for education and non-profit. Source: https://www.xalt.de/en/atlassian-license-management/ As an Atlassian Solution Partner, we advise you free of charge on purchasing Atlassian licenses and are happy to manage them for you afterward at no cost. You benefit from our years of experience in the Atlassian ecosystem and no longer need to keep track of license terms or similar matters yourself. [Get advice now](https://www.xalt.de/en/contact/) ## Benefit from our exclusive support services and prioritized partner support from Atlassian When you're part of XALT License Management, we're available to you as a reliable point of contact and automatically update your systems for security updates (CVEs). This reduces vulnerability and increases the security of your systems. You also benefit from prioritized partner support from Atlassian through XALT. This means you get solutions to your challenges in the Atlassian ecosystem as quickly as possible. ## We offer consulting for Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, and many other Atlassian apps ### Cloud ### Cloud Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket ### Data Center (retiring) ### Data Center – retiring by 2029 Atlassian is retiring Data Center. Since 30 March 2026, new customers can no longer buy Data Center licenses. Existing customers can renew until 30 March 2028. On 28 March 2029 all licenses expire, and instances become read-only. This affects Jira, Confluence and Bitbucket Data Center – and Bamboo and Crowd, which only exist as Data Center. We keep supporting existing licenses until the end. We plan your move to the cloud with you: [Cloud migration from Server and Data Center](https://www.xalt.de/atlassian-cloud-migration-from-server-and-data-center/). Every deadline in detail is in [our blog post on cloud migration](https://www.xalt.de/blog/atlassian-cloud-migration-from-server-and-data-center-to-the-cloud/). ### Add-Ons + Service ### Add-Ons + Service - Portfolio and Capture for Jira Software and Service Desk - Questions and Team Calendar for Confluence - Premier Support for additional services and add-ons ## Your Advantages When Purchasing Licenses We help you find the right license package for your company. In doing so, we don't just take over your license management—we also provide comprehensive advice on how you use your Atlassian applications. - Advice on the most cost-effective license options for renewals, upgrades, and downgrades of the user count - Qualified German invoice with itemized VAT - Timely reminders before important licenses expire - Guaranteed uninterrupted use of your Atlassian tools - German- and English-language support ## Best Practices in Atlassian License Management Benefit from our best practices in Atlassian license management to make your business processes even more efficient. - Support during the evaluation of your licenses with our team of experienced Atlassian consultants - Guaranteed 30-day return policy for all Atlassian licenses, should you not be satisfied - Support with operations, installation, hosting, and training ## How can I save on license costs? To keep prices low, it's essential to choose the right **hosting option**. Our experienced consultants are happy to support you with this decision. There are also regular discounts from Atlassian or Solution Partners that you shouldn't miss. Learn more in the [Atlassian Pricing FAQ](https://www.atlassian.com/licensing/purchase-licensing#pricing-discounts). The number of users is also a good starting point for keeping costs under control or even reducing them. ### Cost Optimization Through a Migration to the Atlassian Cloud Moving from on-premise to the Cloud can bring not only new innovations but also cost savings at the same time. Here, we advise you not only on licenses but also extensively on migration, helping you make a worry-free move to the Cloud. [Migrate to the Cloud now →](https://www.xalt.de/en/atlassian-cloud-migration-from-server-and-data-center/) ## Evaluation and Pricing You can test all Atlassian products on your own hardware or hosted by us for up to 90 days before purchase. You'll receive free evaluation licenses for 30 days and a best-price guarantee on purchase. We're also happy to provide one of our experienced Atlassian consultants to support you with examples during the evaluation. Atlassian wants to use fair pricing and equal treatment to ensure that every customer is equally able to use Atlassian solutions within their own team without being at a disadvantage compared to another company. You can find the current product prices under: - [Jira pricing](https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira/pricing?tab=self-hosted) - [Confluence pricing](https://www.atlassian.com/software/confluence/pricing?tab=self-hosted) - [Bitbucket pricing](https://www.atlassian.com/software/bitbucket/pricing?tab=self-hosted) ## Discounts Available for Academic or Non-Profit Organizations! Do you need support acquiring and renewing licenses, and are you looking for an experienced implementation partner? XALT is here for you as a reliable point of contact. For secondary or tertiary educational institutions, there is an exception in the form of the Academic Licensing model. We offer a 50% discount on the list price of the commercial license. So far, this discount applies exclusively to Atlassian solutions hosted by you or by us. Atlassian offers free licenses for non-profit organizations. These can be requested directly from Atlassian via the following link: [Licenses](https://www.atlassian.com/software/views/community-license-request). We're happy to help you fill out the form. You can reach out to us anytime to learn more about our Atlassian license management. We're happy to offer a free initial consultation. Learn more about XALT as a Solution Partner [here](https://partnerdirectory.atlassian.com/?name=XALT+Business+Consulting+GmbH&page=1). ## We take care of your Atlassian licenses and simplify your procurement complexity Would you like more information or a tailored solution? We help you get the best out of your company. 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