Replacement Guide

How to Build Your Own Released

Replace Released with a custom build. Build what matters, with customer feedback in Jira

Weekend Project
21 features7 integrationsOne weekend

Estimated Timeline

Based on 21 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.

1
Setup & scaffolding
2 hours
2
Core features
4-6 hours
3
Polish & deploy
2 hours

Recommended Tech Stack

Next.js 14

Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components

Supabase

PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions

Tailwind CSS

Utility-first styling for rapid UI development

Prisma

Type-safe ORM for complex relational data models

Key Features to Replicate

Top features across 8 categories. See all 21 features

AI(4 features)

AI CopywriterAI

AI-powered tool that generates most of the release notes content while you focus on headline features

AI TokensAI

Tokens used for AI-powered features like release note generation

AI-Generated Release NotesAI

Automatically generate release notes from Jira tickets using AI

Custom PromptsAI

Customize AI prompts to tailor release notes generation to your issue descriptions

Deployment(3 features)

Page Embed

Add the portal as a full page embed to your website or documentation

Standalone Portal

Host your product portal on your own custom domain

Widget Embed

Embed the portal as a popup widget in your app or website

Feedback Management(3 features)

Customer Feedback in Jira

Delivers user feedback directly to your inbox and Jira work items, turning opinions into actionable insights

Feedback Inbox

Centralized inbox for receiving and managing customer feedback

Idea Portal

A dedicated portal to share Jira and Product Discovery roadmaps and collect customer feedback in one place

Security(3 features)

Data Encryption

Data is encrypted in transit and at rest, never stored or used for AI model training

SAML SSO

Automate user provisioning and sync with Active Directory using SAML Single Sign-On

SOC 2 Type 2 Certification

SOC 2 type 2 certified with regular third-party audits and penetration tests

Integration(2 features)

Automatic Jira Issue Linking

Automatically link issues and content for seamless integration

Sync Confluence with Zendesk

Effortlessly turn your Confluence pages into Zendesk Guide articles

Roadmap Management(2 features)

Public Roadmaps

Display product roadmaps in board and timeline views

Tailored Roadmaps

Share live, tailored roadmaps directly from Jira to keep everyone on the same page about product direction

Administration(1 features)

User Management

Seamless integration with Atlassian user management and security practices, no separate app login required

Content Creation(1 features)

Release Notes Templates

Pre-built templates for creating release notes

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Released

Monthly$0.99/mo
Yearly$12/yr
5-Year Total$59

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~2 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$12
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$36
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$59
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 21 features at very easy complexity.

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