Better PDF Automation for Jira (free!) vs Jira Misc Workflow Extensions (JMWE)

Better PDF Automation for Jira (free!) edges out Jira Misc Workflow Extensions (JMWE) on rating (5.0★ vs 4.8★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number.

On pricing, Better PDF Automation for Jira (free!) offers a free tier (Free) while Jira Misc Workflow Extensions (JMWE) starts at From $0/yr. The free option meaningfully reduces evaluation cost, particularly at low usage volumes where the entry-paid tier can outpace the value delivered.

Jira Misc Workflow Extensions (JMWE) has the larger user base (534 reviews vs 36), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Better PDF Automation for Jira (free!)'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 Better PDF Automation for Jira (free!); mid-market and enterprise teams with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Jira Misc Workflow Extensions (JMWE)'s 534-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Better PDF Automation for Jira (free!)'s broader-but-shallower coverage.

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Is Jira Misc Workflow Extensions (JMWE) or Better PDF Automation for Jira (free!) cheaper?

Better PDF Automation for Jira (free!) 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.

Which has better reviews, Jira Misc Workflow Extensions (JMWE) or Better PDF Automation for Jira (free!)?

Better PDF Automation for Jira (free!) has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 36 reviews) compared to Jira Misc Workflow Extensions (JMWE) (4.8★ from 534 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose Jira Misc Workflow Extensions (JMWE) or Better PDF Automation for Jira (free!)?

Better PDF Automation for Jira (free!) holds the higher average rating (5.0★ 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.

Which is faster to set up, Jira Misc Workflow Extensions (JMWE) or Better PDF Automation for Jira (free!)?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Atlassian Marketplace. Jira Misc Workflow Extensions (JMWE) has the deeper published review base (534 vs 36), 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.

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