Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Automations, additional workflow conditions, validators and post functions. Bulk copy, a transition summary tab & map custom fields
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ScriptRunner is the top scripting, automation and customisation app: Automate workflows, build custom fields and integrations with Groovy scripts and enhanced JQL. Execute admin and workflow functions without having to write a complete add-on.
| Metric | JSU Automation Suite for Jira Workflows | ScriptRunner for Jira |
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| Rating | 4.6 ★ | ★ 4.6 ★ |
| Total reviews | 298 | ★ 822 |
| Active installs | 12,344+ | 35,165+ |
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| Pricing | From $0/yr | From $0/yr |
| Pricing tiers | 6 tiers | 6 tiers |
| Listed features | 3 | 3 |
JSU Automation Suite for Jira Workflows and ScriptRunner for Jira are evenly matched on rating (4.6★ vs 4.6★) — the differentiator comes down to pricing fit, feature breadth, and which app's interaction pattern suits your team's workflow.
Pricing entry tiers: JSU Automation Suite for Jira Workflows at From $0/yr, ScriptRunner for Jira 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 (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.
ScriptRunner for Jira has the larger user base (822 reviews vs 298), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. JSU Automation Suite for Jira Workflows'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 for 7-14 days before committing. The data tables below show the per-feature breakdown — for most teams 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: JSU Automation Suite for Jira Workflows audit • ScriptRunner for Jira audit
| Keyword | JSU Automation Suite for Jira Workflows | ScriptRunner for Jira |
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| forms | Not ranked | #106 |
| form | Not ranked | #213 |
Both JSU Automation Suite for Jira Workflows and ScriptRunner for Jira offer paid plans only. JSU Automation Suite for Jira Workflows starts at From $0/yr; ScriptRunner for Jira starts at From $0/yr. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
JSU Automation Suite for Jira Workflows (4.6★, 298 reviews) and ScriptRunner for Jira (4.6★, 822 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
ScriptRunner for Jira holds the higher average rating (4.6★ 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. ScriptRunner for Jira has the deeper published review base (822 vs 298), 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.
JSU Automation Suite for Jira Workflows typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (298 reviews). ScriptRunner for Jira typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (822 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. JSU Automation Suite for Jira Workflows and ScriptRunner for Jira 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 JSU Automation Suite for Jira Workflows" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.