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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 | Jira Misc Custom Fields (JMCF) | ScriptRunner for Jira |
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| Rating | ★ 4.8 ★ | 4.6 ★ |
| Total reviews | 92 | ★ 826 |
| Active installs | 3,281+ | 35,011+ |
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| Pricing | From $0/yr | From $0/yr |
| Pricing tiers | 6 tiers | 6 tiers |
| Listed features | 3 | 3 |
Jira Misc Custom Fields (JMCF) edges out ScriptRunner for Jira 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.
Pricing entry tiers: Jira Misc Custom Fields (JMCF) 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 (826 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 by size: small/early-stage teams who need fast install and low risk should default to Jira Misc Custom Fields (JMCF); mid-market and enterprise teams with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — ScriptRunner for Jira's 826-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Jira Misc Custom Fields (JMCF)'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.
Read each app's audit: Jira Misc Custom Fields (JMCF) audit • ScriptRunner for Jira audit
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| forms | Not ranked | #106 |
| form | Not ranked | #213 |
| time | #279 | Not ranked |
Both Jira Misc Custom Fields (JMCF) and ScriptRunner for Jira offer paid plans only. Jira Misc Custom Fields (JMCF) 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.
Jira Misc Custom Fields (JMCF) has the higher average rating (4.8★ from 92 reviews) compared to ScriptRunner for Jira (4.6★ from 826 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
Jira Misc Custom Fields (JMCF) 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. ScriptRunner for Jira has the deeper published review base (826 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.
Jira Misc Custom Fields (JMCF) typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (92 reviews). ScriptRunner for Jira typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (826 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. Jira Misc Custom Fields (JMCF) 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 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.