Approval Path for Jira vs External Share for Jira

Approval Path for Jira edges out External Share for Jira on rating (5.0★ vs 4.7★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number.

Pricing sits in similar territory: External Share for Jira at From $1/yr, Approval Path for Jira at From $1/yr (within ~25% of each other on the entry tier). At this overlap, total cost of ownership comes from how per-tier capacity gates align with your order volume — confirm both apps' upgrade triggers against your projected scale before deciding.

Recommended by size: small/early-stage teams who need fast install and low risk should default to Approval Path for Jira; mid-market and enterprise teams with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — External Share for Jira's 39-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Approval Path 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.

Is External Share for Jira or Approval Path for Jira cheaper?

Both External Share for Jira and Approval Path for Jira offer paid plans only. External Share for Jira starts at From $1/yr; Approval Path for Jira starts at From $1/yr. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.

Which has better reviews, External Share for Jira or Approval Path for Jira?

Approval Path for Jira has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 26 reviews) compared to External Share for Jira (4.7★ from 39 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose External Share for Jira or Approval Path for Jira?

Approval Path for Jira holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.7★). 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, External Share for Jira or Approval Path for Jira?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Atlassian Marketplace. External Share for Jira has the deeper published review base (39 vs 26), 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.

Which works better for small vs large Atlassian Marketplace teams?

External Share for Jira typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (39 reviews). Approval Path for Jira typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (26 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.

Can I migrate data between External Share for Jira and Approval Path for Jira?

Migration support varies by app and category. External Share for Jira 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.