NextRelease
Automate Your Release Notes
Overview
NextRelease is designed to automate the process of creating and publishing release notes. It integrates directly with source control systems like GitHub and GitLab, as well as project management tools like Jira. It automatically compiles development activities into draft release notes, which can then be edited and published to various channels, including a hosted page, in-app widgets, and email.
✨ Key Features
- Automated release note generation from Git commits and PRs
- Integration with Jira, GitHub, GitLab
- Hosted release notes page
- In-app widget
- Email and Slack notifications
- Custom branding and domains
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deep integration with Git workflows (commits, PRs, tags)
- Focus on automating the content generation for release notes
- Simple setup for development teams
Unique Value: Drastically reduces the time and effort required to create detailed release notes by automating the data collection from the tools developers already use.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Automated changelogs for software development teams
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Teams without a structured Git/Jira workflow.
- Companies focused primarily on marketing announcements rather than technical updates.
🏆 Alternatives
Similar to ReleaseNotes.io in its focus on automation, but with a potentially simpler setup and different pricing structure. It is more technical and less marketing-oriented than tools like Beamer or AnnounceKit.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: 1 project, public repositories only
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