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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Do you happen to create similar Jira issues every now and then? Wouldn't it be easier to create your issue once and then schedule it so that Jira creates it for you in the future? If you think so, then The Scheduler plugin is here to help you!
| Metric | ScriptRunner for Jira | The Scheduler |
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| Rating | ★ 4.6 ★ | 4.3 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 822 | 68 |
| Active installs | 35,544+ | 3,074+ |
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| Pricing | From $0/yr | From $0/yr |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | 6 tiers | 6 tiers |
| Listed features | 3 | 3 |
| Featured placements | 1 | — |
Based on the data on this page, ScriptRunner for Jira is the stronger choice for most Atlassian Marketplace merchants — 4.6★ vs The Scheduler's 4.3★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: ScriptRunner for Jira at From $0/yr, The Scheduler 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 (apps, orders, integrations) varies. ScriptRunner for Jira has the larger user base (822 reviews vs 68), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. The Scheduler's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to ScriptRunner for Jira; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — The Scheduler's 68-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 • The Scheduler audit
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| forms | #103 | Not ranked |
| form | #208 | Not ranked |
| time | Not ranked | #285 |
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Both ScriptRunner for Jira and The Scheduler offer paid plans only. ScriptRunner for Jira starts at From $0/yr; The Scheduler 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 The Scheduler (4.3★ from 68 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. ScriptRunner for Jira fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; The Scheduler is the call if you need the larger user base. Read both apps' detail pages on AppRanks for the full feature breakdown, install counts, and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Atlassian Marketplace marketplace. ScriptRunner for Jira has more onboarding documentation maturity (822 reviews vs 68), which usually translates to better-tested setup wizards and quicker time-to-value. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for merchant-reported install experience.
ScriptRunner for Jira typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (822 reviews). The Scheduler aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (68 reviews). Larger review bases generally mean the app has been load-tested at scale — relevant if you're processing high order volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. ScriptRunner for Jira and The Scheduler 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 The Scheduler" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.