Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
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.
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- Add custom HTML to Confluence pages - Use CSS and Javascript to enhance looks and functionality - Run code snippets - Embed external contents and web pages as Iframe
| Metric | Jira Misc Workflow Extensions (JMWE) | HTML Macro for Confluence |
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| Rating | 4.8 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 534 | 31 |
| Active installs | 16,801+ | 2,327+ |
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| Pricing | From $0/yr | From $0/yr |
| Pricing tiers | 6 tiers | 6 tiers |
| Listed features | 3 | 3 |
HTML Macro for Confluence 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.
Pricing entry tiers: Jira Misc Workflow Extensions (JMWE) at From $0/yr, HTML Macro for Confluence 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.
Jira Misc Workflow Extensions (JMWE) has the larger user base (534 reviews vs 31), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. HTML Macro for Confluence'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 HTML Macro for Confluence; 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 HTML Macro for Confluence'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 • HTML Macro for Confluence audit
| Keyword | Jira Misc Workflow Extensions (JMWE) | HTML Macro for Confluence |
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| forms | Not ranked | #54 |
| form | Not ranked | #98 |
Both Jira Misc Workflow Extensions (JMWE) and HTML Macro for Confluence offer paid plans only. Jira Misc Workflow Extensions (JMWE) starts at From $0/yr; HTML Macro for Confluence starts at From $0/yr. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
HTML Macro for Confluence has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 31 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.
HTML Macro for Confluence 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.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Atlassian Marketplace. Jira Misc Workflow Extensions (JMWE) has the deeper published review base (534 vs 31), 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). HTML Macro for Confluence typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (31 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 HTML Macro for Confluence 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 HTML Macro for Confluence" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.