Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
ScriptRunner is the top scripting, automation and customisation app: Automate workflows, build custom fields and integrations with Groovy scripts and enhanced JQL. Execute admin and workflow functions without having to write a complete add-on.
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Connect and query your SQL databases, and create dynamic BI reports right within Confluence. Query and display your SQL data as a table or dashboard. Connect your databases with a simple, form-based setup.
| Metric | ScriptRunner for Jira | SQL for Confluence (Pro Edition) |
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| Rating | ★ 4.6 ★ | 4.5 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 822 | 29 |
| Active installs | 35,165+ | 1,065+ |
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| Pricing | From $0/yr | From $0/yr |
| Pricing tiers | 6 tiers | 6 tiers |
| Listed features | 3 | 3 |
ScriptRunner for Jira edges out SQL for Confluence (Pro Edition) on rating (4.6★ vs 4.5★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number.
Pricing entry tiers: ScriptRunner for Jira at From $0/yr, SQL for Confluence (Pro Edition) 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 (822 reviews vs 29), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. SQL for Confluence (Pro Edition)'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 ScriptRunner for Jira; mid-market and enterprise teams with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — SQL for Confluence (Pro Edition)'s 29-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than ScriptRunner for Jira'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: ScriptRunner for Jira audit • SQL for Confluence (Pro Edition) audit
| Keyword | ScriptRunner for Jira | SQL for Confluence (Pro Edition) |
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| forms | #106 | #118 |
| form | #213 | #226 |
Both ScriptRunner for Jira and SQL for Confluence (Pro Edition) offer paid plans only. ScriptRunner for Jira starts at From $0/yr; SQL for Confluence (Pro Edition) starts at From $0/yr. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
ScriptRunner for Jira has the higher average rating (4.6★ from 822 reviews) compared to SQL for Confluence (Pro Edition) (4.5★ from 29 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
ScriptRunner for Jira holds the higher average rating (4.6★ vs 4.5★). 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 (822 vs 29), 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.
ScriptRunner for Jira typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (822 reviews). SQL for Confluence (Pro Edition) typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (29 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. ScriptRunner for Jira and SQL for Confluence (Pro Edition) 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 SQL for Confluence (Pro Edition)" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.