Who this is for
You
See the big picture at your level. No title required. See it, contribute efficiently, act to ship.
Delivery Managers & Scrum Masters
Track cross-team blockers and release readiness across sprints, without chasing updates.
Engineering | Business Leaders & CxOs
Get a reliable delivery picture across the organisation. Know what’s at risk before the next leadership review.
PMOs & Portfolio Managers
Replace PowerPoint dependency maps and manual status meetings with a live Jira view.
RTEs & SAFe Teams
Run PI Planning sessions with full visibility into features, dependencies, and team capacity across your Agile Release Train.
See it in action
Features at a Glance
SEMANTIC ZOOM: PORTFOLIO → DETAIL IN ONE BOARD
Zoom smoothly from program-level view to card-level detail without switching pages or losing context. Ideal for exec overview and team planning.
DEPENDENCIES YOU CAN READ (STYLED LINKS)
Make link types obvious at a glance with configurable edge colour, thickness, and pattern . Critical blockers pop and “nice-to-haves” fade.
CARDS YOU CONTROL (FIELDS + ROLLUPS)
Choose exactly what appears on each card and roll up key metrics from child work items, so the board reflects how you run the business, not a generic template.
UNLIMITED NESTED SWIMLANES + GROUPING
Build the hierarchy you actually use at each hierarchical level, by any Jira field, at any depth. No forced levels, no “one size fits all.”
SMART SORTING WITH BUSINESS LOGIC
Board Studio detects field semantics and applies sensible asc/desc defaults, reducing manual board maintenance.
CROSS-PROJECT, SHAREABLE VIEWS THAT STAY LIVE
Pull work from any filter/project and share the same board org-wide. Everything stays synced in real time with Jira.
UP AND RUNNING IN MINUTES
Guided exploration walks you through every feature. Restart any time.
ENTERPRISE-READY EXPERIENCE
27 languages, light/dark mode matching Jira, touch/tablet support.
PROFESSIONAL-GRADE GRAPH ENGINE
Built on an industrial-strength layout and routing engine. The same technology used in engineering, network, and supply chain visualisation. Edges route cleanly around cards, layouts morph smoothly, and boards stay readable at any scale. No spaghetti. No post-it walls.
How it works
Connect your data
Use any filter (saved JQL query), or space/project as your data source. Pull work items from one project or dozen – Board Studio handles it all.
Build & style your board
Add vertical and horizontal swimlanes, groups, based on any Jira system or custom fields. Nest as many levels as you need. Style, set visibility of dependency lines by link type, and control exactly what appears on your board.
Explore & analyse
Drag and drop dimensions, reorder swimlanes, toggle sort directions with automatic business-logic detection – find the optimal view in seconds. Then zoom, pan, focus work items and links, or collapse groups to navigate boards of any size.
Share and iterate
Share your board configuration organisation-wide. Changes sync in real time – your board stays current as your team delivers.
Use Cases
Cross-Team Dependency Management
See how work flows between teams. Identify cross-team blockers with styled dependency links, then open the Inspector to triage any link or card without leaving the board. Reduce wait times and improve delivery predictability.
Portfolio & Roadmap Visualisation
Get a big-picture view of initiatives across multiple projects. Roll-ups aggregate child metrics – story points, completion %, blockers – directly on epic and initiative cards, so executives see health at a glance without drilling down.
Sprint & Release Planning
Plan sprints with full visibility into capacity, dependencies, and priorities. The persistent Search bar finds any work item instantly and zooms the canvas to fit – perfect for live planning sessions where you need to surface and discuss specific items in seconds.
SAFe® Program Increment Planning
Visualise features, enablers, and dependencies across Agile Release Trains. Use the Inspector to triage scope during PI Planning, and roll-ups to see ART-level health – story points, status distribution, blockers – without leaving the board view. The big-picture view essential for effective SAFe implementation.
Trusted by Jira teams
Your data stays in Atlassian. We don’t store, export, or process your Jira data outside Atlassian’s infrastructure.
How Board Studio compares
| Capability | Board Studio | Native Jira Boards | Advanced Roadmaps | Trello |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Build from any Jira field | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ⚠️ Limited | ❌ No |
| Unlimited swimlanes | ✅ Yes | ⚠️ Limited | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Advanced dependency visualisation | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ⚠️ Limited | ❌ No |
| Cross-project views | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ⚠️ Limited |
| Nested grouping | ✅ Unlimited | ❌ No | ⚠️ Limited | ❌ No |
| Board sharing | ✅ Organisation-wide | ⚠️ Project-based | ⚠️ Plan-based | ✅ Yes |
| Real-time Jira sync | ✅ Automatic | ✅ Yes | ⚠️ Sandbox | ❌ Separate tool |
| Free tier | ✅ Up to 10 users | ✅ Free plan | ❌ Requires Premium | ✅ Free plan |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Board Studio for Jira Cloud?
Board Studio is a flexible board builder app for Jira Cloud that lets you visualise work items and dependencies in a unified view. It offers unlimited swimlanes, real-time sync with Jira, and organisation-wide sharing capabilities. Unlike native Jira boards, Board Studio lets you see work across multiple projects and teams in a single view.
Does Board Studio work with Jira Cloud?
Yes, Board Studio is built specifically for Jira Cloud. It integrates seamlessly with your Jira instance and syncs data in real-time. The app is available on the Atlassian Marketplace and installs directly into your Jira Cloud environment.
Is there a free trial available?
Yes, Board Studio offers a 30-day free trial through the Atlassian Marketplace. No credit card is required to start your trial. Simply install the app from the Marketplace and begin using all features immediately.
How is Board Studio different from Advanced Roadmaps?
Advanced Roadmaps focuses on timeline-based Gantt planning and requires Jira Premium. Board Studio provides spatial, board-based visualisation with dependency lines, unlimited swimlanes, and nested grouping – available on any Jira Cloud plan, including Free and Standard.
Can I visualise dependencies between Jira work items?
Yes, Board Studio includes built-in dependency visualisation. You can see blockers, predecessors, and related work items with clear visual lines connecting dependent work items. This works across any any number of field-dimensions you define.
How many nested swimlanes and groups can I create?
Board Studio supports unlimited nested swimlanes, both horizontal and vertical. You can also nest groupings to create complex hierarchies that match your organisation’s structure. Group by any Jira field including team, sprint, epic, component, priority, or custom fields.
Can I share boards with my team?
Yes, you can configure boards once and share them organisation-wide. Distribute templates and configurations to teams, groups, or individuals while maintaining a single source of truth. This ensures everyone sees the same view and uses consistent board configurations.
Is Board Studio suitable for SAFe implementations?
Yes, Board Studio is ideal for SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) implementations. It’s perfect for PI Planning sessions where you need to visualise features, enablers, and dependencies across Agile Release Trains. The unlimited swimlanes and dependency visualisation make it easy to manage complex SAFe program increments.
What languages does Board Studio support?
Board Studio is fully localised in 27 languages, making it suitable for worldwide teams. The interface automatically adapts to your Jira language settings, ensuring a native experience for all users regardless of location.
Does Board Studio store my data outside Atlassian?
No. Board Studio is built on Atlassian technology and runs entirely within Atlassian’s infrastructure. Your Jira data is never transmitted to or stored on external servers.
Ready to see how your work connects?
Install in under a minute. Build your first board in under five. Free for up to 10 users – larger teams get a 30-day trial.