Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Better than subtasks or action items, Checklists empower you to create ToDo lists, Definition of Done, Acceptance Criteria, and QA lists on Jira issues. Integrate checklists with Jira automation, JQL, workflow validators and post functions.
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Jira Misc Custom Fields (JMCF) is the leading calculated custom fields app to help Jira users stay on top of their projects – with better screens, better search, and richer reports and dashboards.
| Metric | Checklists for Jira (Free) by HeroCoders | Jira Misc Custom Fields (JMCF) |
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| Rating | 4.8 ★ | ★ 4.8 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 1k | 92 |
| Active installs | 30,943+ | 3,281+ |
| Free plan | ★ Yes | — |
| Pricing | Free | From $0/yr |
| Pricing tiers | — | 6 tiers |
| Listed features | 3 | 3 |
Checklists for Jira (Free) by HeroCoders and Jira Misc Custom Fields (JMCF) are evenly matched on rating (4.8★ vs 4.8★) — the differentiator comes down to pricing fit, feature breadth, and which app's interaction pattern suits your team's workflow.
On pricing, Checklists for Jira (Free) by HeroCoders offers a free tier (Free) while Jira Misc Custom Fields (JMCF) 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.
Checklists for Jira (Free) by HeroCoders has the larger user base (1,008 reviews vs 92), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Jira Misc Custom Fields (JMCF)'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: Checklists for Jira (Free) by HeroCoders audit • Jira Misc Custom Fields (JMCF) audit
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Checklists for Jira (Free) by HeroCoders is the cheaper option — it offers a free plan (Free). Jira Misc Custom Fields (JMCF) starts at From $0/yr. Both publish their pricing on the Atlassian Marketplace; AppRanks mirrors what's listed on each refresh cycle.
Checklists for Jira (Free) by HeroCoders (4.8★, 1,008 reviews) and Jira Misc Custom Fields (JMCF) (4.8★, 92 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
Jira Misc Custom Fields (JMCF) holds the higher average rating (4.8★ vs 4.8★). 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. Checklists for Jira (Free) by HeroCoders has the deeper published review base (1,008 vs 92), 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.
Checklists for Jira (Free) by HeroCoders typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (1,008 reviews). Jira Misc Custom Fields (JMCF) typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (92 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. Checklists for Jira (Free) by HeroCoders and Jira Misc Custom Fields (JMCF) 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 Jira Misc Custom Fields (JMCF)" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.