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All-in-one app for Jira workflow automation. Top-selling & top-rated. Easily configure Jira workflows with an unmatched collection of point-and-click post functions, conditions and validators, or do almost anything with simple yet powerful scripting.
| Metric | Jenkins for Jira (Official) | Jira Misc Workflow Extensions (JMWE) |
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| Rating | 4.6 ★ | ★ 4.8 ★ |
| Total reviews | 26 | ★ 534 |
| Active installs | 7,410+ | 16,801+ |
| Free plan | ★ Yes | — |
| Pricing | Free | From $0/yr |
| Pricing tiers | — | 6 tiers |
| Listed features | 3 | 3 |
Jira Misc Workflow Extensions (JMWE) edges out Jenkins for Jira (Official) on rating (4.8★ vs 4.6★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number.
On pricing, Jenkins for Jira (Official) offers a free tier (Free) while Jira Misc Workflow Extensions (JMWE) starts at From $0/yr. For early-stage teams validating fit, the free-tier path lets you run the app on real workloads before committing budget.
Jira Misc Workflow Extensions (JMWE) has the larger user base (534 reviews vs 26), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Jenkins for Jira (Official)'s smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat.
Recommended by size: small/early-stage teams who need fast install and low risk should default to Jira Misc Workflow Extensions (JMWE); mid-market and enterprise teams with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Jenkins for Jira (Official)'s 26-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Jira Misc Workflow Extensions (JMWE)'s broader-but-shallower coverage.
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.
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Jenkins for Jira (Official) is the cheaper option — it offers a free plan (Free). Jira Misc Workflow Extensions (JMWE) starts at From $0/yr. Both publish their pricing on the Atlassian Marketplace; AppRanks mirrors what's listed on each refresh cycle.
Jira Misc Workflow Extensions (JMWE) has the higher average rating (4.8★ from 534 reviews) compared to Jenkins for Jira (Official) (4.6★ from 26 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
Jira Misc Workflow Extensions (JMWE) holds the higher average rating (4.8★ vs 4.6★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Atlassian Marketplace. Jira Misc Workflow Extensions (JMWE) has the deeper published review base (534 vs 26), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.
Jenkins for Jira (Official) typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (26 reviews). Jira Misc Workflow Extensions (JMWE) typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (534 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. Jenkins for Jira (Official) and Jira Misc Workflow Extensions (JMWE) 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 Jenkins for Jira (Official)" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.