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Easily synchronize external data or assets into Jira cloud custom fields and field options with external data sources. Connect with any REST Api, database ( MySQL, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, Oracle, Db2, Snowflake ) or providers like Salesforce and Azure AD
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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 | External Data for Jira Fields | Jira Misc Workflow Extensions (JMWE) |
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| Rating | ★ 4.9 ★ | 4.8 ★ |
| Total reviews | 86 | ★ 531 |
| Active installs | 1,766+ | 17,138+ |
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| Pricing | From $0/yr | From $0/yr |
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| Pricing tiers | 6 tiers | 6 tiers |
| Listed features | 3 | 3 |
| Featured placements | 1 | 1 |
External Data for Jira Fields and Jira Misc Workflow Extensions (JMWE) are evenly matched on rating (4.9★ vs 4.8★) — the differentiator comes down to pricing fit, feature breadth, and which app's interaction pattern suits your team's workflow. Pricing entry tiers: External Data for Jira Fields at From $0/yr, Jira Misc Workflow Extensions (JMWE) at From $0/yr. Check each app's tier structure for the capacity limits you actually need before deciding — the headline number is the same shape, but the gating shape per tier (apps, orders, integrations) varies. Jira Misc Workflow Extensions (JMWE) has the larger user base (531 reviews vs 86), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. External Data for Jira Fields's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. Recommended evaluation path: install both apps' free tiers (where available) and run them in parallel on a small cohort of orders for 7-14 days before committing. The data tables below show the per-feature breakdown — for most merchants the deciding factor will be a single integration or workflow detail that's hard to compare from listing pages alone. 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.
Read each app's audit: External Data for Jira Fields audit • Jira Misc Workflow Extensions (JMWE) audit
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| forms | #255 | Not ranked |
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Both External Data for Jira Fields and Jira Misc Workflow Extensions (JMWE) offer paid plans only. External Data for Jira Fields starts at From $0/yr; Jira Misc Workflow Extensions (JMWE) starts at From $0/yr. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
External Data for Jira Fields (4.9★, 86 reviews) and Jira Misc Workflow Extensions (JMWE) (4.8★, 531 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. External Data for Jira Fields fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; Jira Misc Workflow Extensions (JMWE) is the call if you need the larger user base. Read both apps' detail pages on AppRanks for the full feature breakdown, install counts, and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Atlassian Marketplace marketplace. Jira Misc Workflow Extensions (JMWE) has more onboarding documentation maturity (531 reviews vs 86), which usually translates to better-tested setup wizards and quicker time-to-value. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for merchant-reported install experience.
External Data for Jira Fields typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (86 reviews). Jira Misc Workflow Extensions (JMWE) aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (531 reviews). Larger review bases generally mean the app has been load-tested at scale — relevant if you're processing high order volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. External Data for Jira Fields 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 External Data for Jira Fields" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.