AutoSys Workload Automation vs Automic Automation Intelligence [EOL] comparison

Automic Automation Intelligence [EOL] and AutoSys Workload Automation are both solutions in the Workload Automation category. Additionally, 100% of Automic Automation Intelligence [EOL] users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of AutoSys Workload Automation users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 5, 2025

AutoSys Workload Automation and Automic Automation Intelligence compete in workload automation. AutoSys has the upper hand in pricing and support, while Automic offers a more comprehensive solution for those prioritizing capabilities over cost.

Features: AutoSys Workload Automation includes robust scheduling, workflow management, and scalability. Automic Automation Intelligence offers advanced analytics, predictive insights, and enhanced automation control.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: AutoSys Workload Automation provides straightforward deployment and excellent customer support. Automic Automation Intelligence offers complex deployment options with a focus on large-scale process optimization and caters to organizations seeking highly customized solutions.

Pricing and ROI: AutoSys Workload Automation is generally more cost-effective with lower initial expenses, offering a quicker return on investment. Automic Automation Intelligence has higher initial costs but delivers a higher ROI over time with comprehensive features and advanced capabilities.

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JAMS

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Latha Viswanathan

Principal Data Base And Infrastructure Engineer at a outsourcing company with 501-1,000 employees

Automation has replaced nightly monitoring and delivers reliable, unified job scheduling

We have really enjoyed working with JAMS in terms of notifications, alerts, and streamlining. There used to be a process with Automate, which is another product from Fortra, but even before that, the other division of the company that we were merging with had a tool that was built in-house called a file handler or file distributor. It was an in-house developed tool, but it was not as streamlined or as efficient as JAMS is. We literally had to have a dedicated nighttime person monitoring. Although we are 24/7, the divisions of the company that we were using JAMS for have been small scale. While we have automated it, we have streamlined it in such a way that notifications go out and alerts go out, but if there is anything, then we get paged and alerted, and if anything needs to happen at midnight, we can wake up. On the other hand, with the tool I mentioned, the file handler and distributor, we used to have a dedicated nighttime person that had to be sitting and monitoring it to see when a file arrived, whether it met the conditions, and then execute the next particular job. By using JAMS, we have gained a lot more efficiencies in terms of all of those to streamline it, and there is no necessary need for having an overnight engineer just keeping an eye on all of this.

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Dalibor Sefcik

Personal Assistant at Centrum.sk

Saves time on manual processes and provides alerts on special scenarios

The installation process is quite straightforward, although some database knowledge is required for setting up the base. Alternatively, someone with the necessary capabilities can handle this step for you. Overall, the installation is especially easy for Windows platforms. Deployment can be completed in three days. The number of people required to manage the tool depends on the size of the environment. One person may suffice for smaller environments, while larger environments may require two or three individuals. The frequency of scheduling requests, additional responsibilities within the environment, and the company's specific needs all play a role in determining the necessary staffing. One or two individuals can handle the maintenance if the setup is stable with minimal changes. However, in the case of frequent changes, more staff may be needed to manage the tool.

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Pavan Katta

Assistant VP at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

Experience significant automation with robust integration and user-friendly interfaces

There are areas of AutoSys Workload Automation that have room for improvement. They are implementing good enhancements in the R24 release. The web UI needs some improvement. Cloud integrations are limited to 25 or 30 configurable plugins and integrations to the cloud. They can improve in that area. They have separate tools, not AutoSys Workload Automation, such as Atomic and other SaaS-based solutions that can run inside the cloud. AutoSys Workload Automation can be configured in the cloud, but it requires a substantial number of VMs depending on the load. For on-premises deployment, it is a very good solution. They need to increase their footprint in the cloud and improve the web UI. They are making excellent progress in the R24 release.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"I like how you can add new execution methods on the fly. It isn't overly complex to add Python script support to an execution method in the JAMS system. The scheduling is excellent. You can schedule a maintenance window and take that resource unit out of everything. It halts all of the jobs."

"The most valuable feature for us is that it's DR-ready. With respect to disaster recovery, it has the built-in capability for failover to our DR site. If all of the required ports are open, it can be done seamlessly."

"In summary, this product is top class."

"What my team needs are tools to reliably execute all the jobs, minimize the risks, and support high-availability, and JAMS does the job."

"The built-in triggers are great."

"The ability to sequence jobs is excellent; it means we don't have to schedule them individually, and if one fails, it doesn't unwind the entire workflow."

"While I appreciate the other features, the agent stands out for its ease of installation and configuration for JAMS monitoring."

"It has definitely drastically improved our capabilities to scale our automation. Before JAMS, there were a lot of manual processes. We had a couple of operators who spent all day doing that. A lot of the time with human intervention and human processes, it is as good as the person who may be following a procedure and human error is a big problem."

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"The Action Packs are a good feature."

"The most valuable feature of Automic Automation Intelligence is the ability to see all of the batches from one place. Additionally, there is a multiple scheduler that is useful."

"The tool's online manuals and documentation are good. Its user interface is user-friendly."

"We definitely can count on it being up all the time."

"The actual scheduling of our jobs has helped us tremendously. Before it was all done manually, and we've totally automated the whole functionality, so there's no longer a case where somebody didn't run something."

"It gives us flexibility when doing releases. We can make changes for one day in a PDS member, since we stage our jobs by date, and the next day the normal job definitions are run."

"In terms of the basic functionality, I found this to be a really excellent tool to work with."

"The most valuable aspects of AutoSys Workload Automation are its performance, scalability, and ease of getting started for new users."

"There are no challenges in the sense that Autosys is a robust product with good performance."

"Its stability and reliability, that it's been there for 20 years and 30 years, and it's always been the number one scheduler."

"It allows you to automate tasks, and reduce headcount, prevent errors, self-heal."

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Cons

"For the most part, JAMS is very stable. Occasionally, if you leave multiple windows open over a period of time, it is necessary to end that task and restart."

"One thing that I know that the JAMS people said that they were working on that would be huge for us is a search capability so that you could search for tasks."

"The tabs in the JAMS file transfer could be clearer. It would help us demonstrate to our client that JAMS not only automates jobs but also does fast transfers, and it's an alternative that supports and filters different kinds of platforms. Filtering file transfers will be highly beneficial to them."

"The only thing that they could improve on is the fact that they don't have a browser version of JAMS. They've got all the bits and pieces there if you want to build your own web version of it. It does come with a web client, but it's pretty clunky. They could improve on that."

"I would like to see the ability to interface with Microsoft group-managed service accounts, but they're still in the research phase. They need to ensure everything's legit and safe. The report designer and dashboards could also be improved. We're running 7.3, so I don't know if they have updated the reporting in 7.5, but I think the reports and dashboards could be better."

"JAMS could be improved with a web client that is accessible and as fast as a normal website, eliminating the need to RDP to the servers to access the JAMS client."

"The biggest area with room for improvement is the area that my organization benefits the most from using JAMS, and that is in custom execution methods. I happen to have a very good C# developer. Ever since we got JAMS, he has spent a lot of time talking to JAMS developers, researching the JAMS libraries, and creating custom execution methods. He's gotten very good at it. He is now able to create them and maintain them very easily, but that knowledge was hard-won knowledge. It was difficult to come by, and if I should ever lose this developer, then I would be hard-pressed to find anyone who could create JAMS custom execution methods quite as well as he can since there really isn't all that much help, such as documentation or information, available on how to create custom execution methods."

"JAMS notifications for hung jobs could be improved."

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"The solution could benefit by having more connectors and customized widgets. Additionally, a dashboard that people could use for videos would be helpful."

"The job reporting feature needs improvement."

"Integration of the solution could be improved."

"AutoSys Workload Automation could improve in the Linux environment."

"An area for improvement in AutoSys Workload Automation is that it lacks advanced features or advanced built-in functionalities found in competitors, for example, an advanced workflow feature. Even the handling or notification from AutoSys Workload Automation isn't the best in the industry. Other products have very good workflow-related functionalities such as ActiveBatch that's missing in AutoSys Workload Automation, so I wish the tool had those features."

"CA installation processes are never anything but complex."

"We had one time when we did an upgrade, which did not go smoothly. I remember clearly that we had about 53 open tickets with CA in one week."

"The reliability issues need to be resolved."

"CA installation processes are never anything but complex."

"The installation process is complex, and is pretty archaic."

"We would like to see good improvement on the historical reporting capabilities."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's expensive, to be honest, but it does the job."

"Fortra's JAMS pricing structure has deteriorated significantly since its acquisition by Fortra."

"All licensing models are a little overpriced, but JAMS offers a good value, especially given their support response times and ability to handle unforeseen issues like the SFTP transfers. I hope to find more use cases to get a better bang for our buck."

"It's certainly a lot cheaper than Tivoli and Control-M. In comparison to them, you get a lot more bang for your buck. You get pretty much the whole functionality and more, in some cases, when compared to Control-M, but at a fraction of the price."

"The licensing model for JAMS is straightforward and based on the number of agents, not the number of jobs you run. It's cheap and fairly simple."

"The product is reasonably priced, and we don't have any add-ons."

"For what it does, the product is priced very well."

"It was $10,000 for the first year. Then, there is a maintenance cost for licensing every year that we get billed $5,000 for every year."

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"The price of Automic Automation Intelligence depends on the connectors used. For example, if you wanted to connect to Dell BMC, you would need a connector."

"Automic Automation Intelligence's licensing costs are expensive and can be yearly or monthly."

"The pricing needs to be improved. Some of my client's complained that it was too expensive."

"It is overpriced."

"Validate how many agents you need beforehand."

"The price of this solution is reasonable and there is an annual license required."

"We paid to use the solution monthly."

"CA pricing has been a problem, and not looked upon favorably here at all."

"People need to pay attention to how they use their ESP agents on the distributed platform. That's where some of the cost comes in, based on how many you need or how many you use."

"I don't have information on the exact licensing cost of AutoSys Workload Automation because that's managed by the tools and financing teams. For agents, it's close to $4,00, but for the server setup, it's usually a one-time license initially, and it's AMC which is paid every year and comes close to $8,000 to $10,000."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

16%

Construction Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

Healthcare Company

Manufacturing Company

16%

University

14%

Performing Arts

11%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Financial Services Firm

39%

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Midsize Enterprise	14
Large Enterprise	19

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Comparisons

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Compared 8% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

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Compared 6% of the time

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Compared 24% of the time

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Compared 14% of the time

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Compared 14% of the time

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Compared 13% of the time

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Compared 10% of the time

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Compared 23% of the time

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Compared 10% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

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Overview

JAMS is an automation and job scheduling solution designed for workflow optimization, catering to businesses large and small with flexible licensing and integration options.

Offering both Core and Advanced packages, JAMS supports a range of environments from small teams to large-scale operations. Its standout features include integration with platforms like PowerShell, SQL, and SAP, coupled with capabilities such as dependency management and natural language scheduling. JAMS simplifies job management, centralizes workflows, and boosts productivity with its robust automation features. Customizable workflows and insightful logging make it adaptable for diverse needs, supported by responsive customer service ensuring seamless operations.

What are JAMS's key features?

Automation & Scheduling: Flexible automation helps manage complex job schedules efficiently.
Integration: Connects seamlessly with platforms like SQL Server, SAP, and Python for diverse applications.
Centralized Job Management: A unified interface for handling thousands of jobs daily.
Dependency Management: Supports complex workflows with efficient dependency tracking.
Insightful Logging: Provides detailed logs and notifications for precise task execution.

What benefits should users look for in JAMS reviews?

Enhanced Productivity: Automates repetitive tasks, freeing up resources for strategic initiatives.
Scalability: Flexible licensing models grow with business size and needs.
Efficient Workflow Automation: Streamlines job orchestration across environments.
Responsive Support: Helps ensure smooth operations with quick troubleshooting.

In industries, JAMS is employed for automating workflows and managing batch jobs. Organizations utilize it for SSIS, SQL Server tasks, file transfers, and integrating with vendor systems, achieving efficient file automation and data management. Scheduler enables precise execution of thousands of tasks daily, enhancing operational efficiency.

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Automic Automation Intelligence [EOL] offers advanced workload automation and analytics, enabling users to optimize and manage complex IT environments efficiently. It handles large-scale job scheduling with ease, ensuring seamless operations in IT infrastructures.

Automic Automation Intelligence [EOL] provides comprehensive workload automation capabilities designed to support complex IT landscapes. By enabling predictive analytics, it ensures accurate forecasting and capacity planning. It seamlessly integrates multiple scheduling tools, offering a unified perspective on job workflows. This capability helps organizations maintain operational efficiency, reduce downtime, and improve decision-making.

What are the standout features?

Predictive Analytics: Offers insights into future job performance, helping in proactive issue resolution.
Centralized Management: Streamlines multiple job scheduling tools into a single interface for better visibility.
Scalability: Efficiently manages large-scale job scheduling demands without compromising on performance.

Why should you consider the potential ROI?

Improved Efficiency: Automates routine tasks, freeing up resources for strategic activities.
Reduced Downtime: Anticipates and mitigates potential failures, ensuring uninterrupted operations.
Enhanced Decision-Making: Provides analytics-driven insights, assisting in informed decision-making.

In sectors such as finance and telecommunications, Automic Automation Intelligence [EOL] is implemented to manage complex workflows and ensure compliance. Its analytical features provide businesses with critical insights into workflows, helping them adapt to industry demands and regulatory changes efficiently.

Broadcom

AutoSys Workload Automation delivers comprehensive scheduling capabilities and integration features, offering users scalability and efficiency in automation across platforms. Its enhanced user-friendliness and security make it a reliable choice for job scheduling and workload management.

AutoSys Workload Automation is well-regarded for its stability and intuitive graphical interface which facilitates efficient job scheduling across platforms. Users find its security features effective in ensuring controlled access, and appreciate its ability to handle high volumes of jobs while providing seamless orchestration and monitoring. However, the interface could benefit from modernization. Enhancements are suggested for reporting features and job flow clarity. Its integration with mobility and cloud platforms requires improvement as current support remains limited. Improving monitoring capabilities, managing cross-application dependencies, and simplifying upgrades are essential. Additionally, addressing the costly licensing model and enhancing high-level system process views are significant for maintaining competitiveness in automation.

What are AutoSys's key features?

Scheduling Capabilities: Provides robust and flexible scheduling options across platforms.
Integration Features: Allows seamless automation with diverse systems.
Security Measures: Ensures controlled and secure access to resources.
User-Friendly Interface: Offers an intuitive GUI for simplified use.
High Job Volume Support: Efficiently manages a large number of jobs with ease.

What benefits can users expect?

Reduced Manual Efforts: Automates processes minimizing the need for manual intervention.
Enhanced Visibility: Improves oversight and monitoring of tasks.
Effective Troubleshooting: Streamlines troubleshooting with well-organized workflows.
Scalability: Scales across diverse environments to meet enterprise demands.
Improved Efficiency: Increases operational efficiency with optimized automation.

AutoSys Workload Automation is extensively used in industries like banking, insurance, and retail for job scheduling, batch management, and server workload automation. It supports data processing for enterprise tasks, monitors tasks, and manages cross-platform dependencies, proving to be a reliable tool for complex job orchestration in these sectors.

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Teradata, Arconic, General Dynamics, Yum!, CVS Health, Comcast, Ghiradelli, & Boston’s Children’s Hospital

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Gaumont, Mercantil do Brasil, CCEE, Hanwha Life

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