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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 | Jira Misc Workflow Extensions (JMWE) | ScriptRunner for Jira |
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| Rating | ★ 4.8 ★ | 4.6 ★ |
| Total reviews | 534 | ★ 826 |
| Active installs | 16,801+ | 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 Workflow Extensions (JMWE) 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 Workflow Extensions (JMWE) 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 534), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Jira Misc Workflow Extensions (JMWE)'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 Workflow Extensions (JMWE); 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 Workflow Extensions (JMWE)'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 Workflow Extensions (JMWE) audit • ScriptRunner for Jira audit
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| forms | Not ranked | #106 |
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Both Jira Misc Workflow Extensions (JMWE) and ScriptRunner for Jira offer paid plans only. Jira Misc Workflow Extensions (JMWE) 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 Workflow Extensions (JMWE) has the higher average rating (4.8★ from 534 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 Workflow Extensions (JMWE) 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 534), 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 Workflow Extensions (JMWE) typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (534 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 Workflow Extensions (JMWE) 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 Workflow Extensions (JMWE)" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.