SAML SSO Single Sign On for Jira SSO OAuth + User Sync vs Approval Path for Jira

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SAML SSO Single Sign On for Jira SSO OAuth + User Sync

5.0·109reviews·1,295+installs

Enterprise SAML Single Sign On (SSO) for Jira. It is compatible with all SAML 2.0 IdPs (ADFS, Entra/Azure AD, OneLogin, Ping, RSA, IBM, Okta, etc) + OIDC (OAuth), User Management, SCIM, JiT provisioning, Cloud sync, User sync, and user optimization.

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Approval Path for Jira

5.0·26reviews·260+installs

Jira and Jira Service Management approval management that lets teams design multi-step, multi-level approval processes with custom rules and conditions. Route by manager, role, group, or work field, and run steps in sequence or in parallel.

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At a glance

7 metrics · ★ = leads on this metric

Feature comparison between SAML SSO Single Sign On for Jira SSO OAuth + User Sync and Approval Path for Jira
Metric	SAML SSO Single Sign On for Jira SSO OAuth + User Sync	Approval Path for Jira
Rating	5.0 ★	★ 5.0 ★
Total reviews	★ 109	26
Active installs	1,295+	260+
Free plan	—	—
Pricing	—	From $1/yr
Pricing tiers	—	6 tiers

AppRanks verdict

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The call

On the measured data here, SAML SSO Single Sign On for Jira SSO OAuth + User Sync leads on more dimensions (2 vs 0). Pick Approval Path for Jira if one of the points where it leads is what you need.

Where SAML SSO Single Sign On for Jira SSO OAuth + User Sync leads

More published reviews: 109 vs 26.
Ranks higher in Administrative tools: #18 vs #466 of 2,503.

How this is generated

Built only from the Atlassian Marketplace listing data shown on this page. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparisons. Read the methodology

Read each app's audit: SAML SSO Single Sign On for Jira SSO OAuth + User Sync audit • Approval Path for Jira audit

1. Listing metadata

Field-level data

Field	SAML SSO Single Sign On for Jira SSO OAuth + User Sync	Approval Path for Jira
Tagline	“Enterprise SAML Single Sign On (SSO) for Jira. It is compatible with all SAML 2.0 IdPs (ADFS, Entra/Azure AD, OneLogin, Ping, RSA, IBM, Okta, etc) + OIDC (OAuth), User Management, SCIM, JiT provisioning, Cloud sync, User sync, and user optimization.”	“Jira and Jira Service Management approval management that lets teams design multi-step, multi-level approval processes with custom rules and conditions. Route by manager, role, group, or work field, and run steps in sequence or in parallel.”
Platforms	Atlassian	Atlassian
Developer	resolution Reichert Network Solutions GmbH	Warsaw Dynamics

2. Pricing & plans

Marketplace-listed plans · paid plans cheapest first, not matched tier-for-tier

Keyword	SAML SSO Single Sign On for Jira SSO OAuth + User Sync	Approval Path for Jira
time	Not ranked	#341

7. App details

Long-form description

SAML SSO Single Sign On for Jira SSO OAuth + User Sync

Our plugin delegates authentication to all SAML 2.0 Identity ProvidersWe provide:Business-class support & proven scalability for small to Atlassian's biggest deploymentsTrusted by the Fortune 500 companies, top governmental and educational institutionsFind us in the Azure AD gallery; no need for premium licenses (tutorial)Features1-click config for basic use cases & common IdPs - knowledge base & setup guides for more complex deploymentsUser creation & update on-the-fly with data from SAML attributesSupports Social Login & Profile PicsCustomizable login buttons per IdPOpenID Connect/OIDCSCIM protocolSigning SAML-requests, encrypted SAML-responsesSingle Logout (SLO) on the IdP via JiraAuth tracking tableFind users by email & match IdP UserID attribute against emailService Desk customer authenticationUser management - Auto Provision of users & groups (UserSync is included)👉 Free demo or support meetingSAML for Confluence, Bitbucket, Fisheye/Crucible & Bamboo

Approval Path for Jira

Approval Path for Jira turns Jira's basic approvals into a complete approval management system: no complex setup or scripting required.Approval rules & conditions:Create global or project-level approval definitionsAdd custom approval rules and conditions based on budget, location, JQL, or any issue fieldRun steps sequentially or in parallel, with step-level conditionsCombine step types: User, Group, Vote, Email, Automation, Webhook, AI Prompt Step, and field-based approversSet static or dynamic approvers, expiration times, reminders, automatic escalationManager, role & team approvals:Route requests to a manager, project role, group, or any teamDelegate approvals to a colleague when someone is awayUse Vote Groups for collaborative, multi-person decisionsDifferentiate between consent and formal approvalTrack approval status live and review the full history on the work itemNeed the same for Confluence? See more here.Learn More, watch our video tutorial, or book a free demo

Frequently asked

Common questions about this comparison

Is SAML SSO Single Sign On for Jira SSO OAuth + User Sync or Approval Path for Jira cheaper?

Approval Path for Jira doesn't list a free plan; the Atlassian Marketplace publishes no pricing for SAML SSO Single Sign On for Jira SSO OAuth + User Sync. Prices are as listed on the Atlassian Marketplace; check what each tier includes in the Pricing section above.

Which has better reviews, SAML SSO Single Sign On for Jira SSO OAuth + User Sync or Approval Path for Jira?

SAML SSO Single Sign On for Jira SSO OAuth + User Sync (5.0★, 109 reviews) and Approval Path for Jira (5.0★, 26 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.

Should I choose SAML SSO Single Sign On for Jira SSO OAuth + User Sync or Approval Path for Jira?

Approval Path for Jira holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 5.0★). 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, SAML SSO Single Sign On for Jira SSO OAuth + User Sync or Approval Path for Jira?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Atlassian Marketplace. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly; SAML SSO Single Sign On for Jira SSO OAuth + User Sync has more published reviews to read for user-reported install experience (109 vs 26).

Which works better for small vs large Atlassian Marketplace teams?

AppRanks cannot say which fits a larger or smaller operation — there is no store-size measurement in the Atlassian Marketplace data. What it can show: SAML SSO Single Sign On for Jira SSO OAuth + User Sync has 109 published reviews; Approval Path for Jira has 26 published reviews. Compare plan limits and pricing tiers against your own volume.

Can I migrate data between SAML SSO Single Sign On for Jira SSO OAuth + User Sync and Approval Path for Jira?

Migration support varies by app and category. SAML SSO Single Sign On for Jira SSO OAuth + User Sync and Approval Path 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 Approval Path for Jira" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.

SAML SSO Single Sign On for Jira SSO OAuth + User Sync vs Approval Path for Jira

SAML SSO Single Sign On for Jira SSO OAuth + User Sync

Approval Path for Jira

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AppRanks verdict

1. Listing metadata

2. Pricing & plans

3. Features

4. Categories & rankings

5. Search rankings

6. Activity in the last 90 days

SAML SSO Single Sign On for Jira SSO OAuth + User Sync · 2 changes

Approval Path for Jira · 5 changes

7. App details

Frequently asked

Is SAML SSO Single Sign On for Jira SSO OAuth + User Sync or Approval Path for Jira cheaper?

Which has better reviews, SAML SSO Single Sign On for Jira SSO OAuth + User Sync or Approval Path for Jira?

Should I choose SAML SSO Single Sign On for Jira SSO OAuth + User Sync or Approval Path for Jira?

Which is faster to set up, SAML SSO Single Sign On for Jira SSO OAuth + User Sync or Approval Path for Jira?

Which works better for small vs large Atlassian Marketplace teams?

Can I migrate data between SAML SSO Single Sign On for Jira SSO OAuth + User Sync and Approval Path for Jira?

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