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BMC Control-M Managed File Transfer vs webMethods.io comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 15, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
8.1
BMC Control-M Managed File Transfer swiftly recoups costs, reducing IT expenses and errors, enhancing efficiency in critical operations.
Sentiment score
6.7
webMethods.io delivers positive ROI by reducing manual work, enhancing efficiency, and justifying costs despite high initial pricing.
This is the main benefit; when you have everything under control, it prevents you from losing money and time.
Solutions Consultant at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
I implemented it for one of the largest banks in 2012, which reduced their loan process sanction from four days to just two hours, and now it completes in 30 minutes.
Director at a outsourcing company with 11-50 employees
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.0
BMC Control-M Managed File Transfer offers highly rated, responsive support, though L2 support occasionally faces delays and communication challenges.
Sentiment score
6.6
webMethods.io customer service is generally favorable but needs faster response and improved technical knowledge for complex issues.
BMC provides excellent service.
IT Guy at a insurance company with 5,001-10,000 employees
There are novice users needing help, but for customers such as us, who have been using the solution for over a decade, the response needs to be more timely and efficient.
Director at a outsourcing company with 11-50 employees
An incident portal is available where we can raise tickets and based on priority, they reply.
Developer at a hospitality company with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.0
BMC Control-M Managed File Transfer efficiently handles large job volumes but faces licensing and configuration challenges.
Sentiment score
7.2
webMethods.io scalability varies, effective with cloud and vertical scaling, but may require careful planning for high transaction volumes.
The scalability of BMC Control-M Managed File Transfer is impressive due to its ability to handle large quantities of data and files.
Director at a outsourcing company with 11-50 employees
I have to pay per agent per server, which could be prohibitive for some organizations.
IT Guy at a insurance company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Whenever more resources are needed, they become available automatically without any human interference.
Sales Director at Proven Consult
If any webMethods.io product is installed on-premises and a company wants to scale its application, either vertical scaling or horizontal scaling is needed.
Developer at a hospitality company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Vertically, scalability is fine, however, I have not expanded horizontally with the product yet.
Information Technology Specialist at PACI
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.9
BMC Control-M Managed File Transfer is highly stable with minimal bugs, reliable failover, and excellent user ratings, despite minor transfer issues.
Sentiment score
7.6
webMethods.io is stable with high user ratings, though stability varies by setup; cloud versions may need improvement.
Regarding stability, there were some issues reported during implementation and usage by our customers.
Director at a outsourcing company with 11-50 employees
We provide support to our clients, and the minimum calls I receive are for webMethods.io; it's very stable.
Sales Director at Proven Consult
There are some issues like the tool hanging or the need for additional jars when exposing web services.
Information Technology Specialist at PACI
 

Room For Improvement

BMC Control-M Managed File Transfer needs UI, scalability, interoperability, cost, security improvements, and better reporting, integration, and logging.
webMethods.io struggles with legacy models, integration issues, and cost, prompting user requests for UI, analytics, and AI enhancements.
It is adequate for most scheduling needs.
IT Guy at a insurance company with 5,001-10,000 employees
BMC is already improving in artificial intelligence and integration with cloud.
Solutions Consultant at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
Providing checksums for file metadata in reports could significantly help with file transfers.
Director at a outsourcing company with 11-50 employees
When comparing the license cost and request per minute cost, webMethods.io needs to address that.
Developer at a hospitality company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Another enhancement would be in OCR; currently, there is a huge demand for OCR capabilities. It would be perfect if webMethods.io had a built-in component for OCR, as this would be tested and allow customers to use it better than a third-party OCR application.
Sales Director at Proven Consult
A special discount of at least 50% for old customers would allow us to expand our services and request more resources.
Information Technology Specialist at PACI
 

Setup Cost

BMC Control-M pricing varies; while considered expensive, it provides value through robust features and negotiation flexibility.
webMethods.io provides flexible enterprise-focused pricing, notable for high capability yet potentially high costs, with scalable and negotiable options.
Regarding the pricing and licensing of webMethods.io, I don't think it's expensive when compared with the features.
Sales Director at Proven Consult
 

Valuable Features

BMC Control-M Managed File Transfer offers integration, automation, and security, enhancing efficiency, scalability, and usability across platforms.
webMethods.io offers scalable integration, real-time connectivity, and secure, user-friendly API management for efficient enterprise workflow and system connectivity.
If I have a staff that operates Control-M on Windows Server, they will easily pick it up if they need to run it on Unix or mainframes. It's the same interface, saving time and improving efficiency.
IT Guy at a insurance company with 5,001-10,000 employees
The solution has helped reduce IT operation costs.
Solutions Consultant at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
I appreciate that no code is required, it is centrally managed through account management, validations are in place, and file transfers are tracked in an audit through which account they occur.
Director at a outsourcing company with 11-50 employees
If we want to make a REST API, SOAP, REST, or any other type, all kinds of things are put in one box and we can make anything we want to.
Developer at a hospitality company with 1,001-5,000 employees
It facilitates the exposure of around 235 services through our platform to feed various government entities across the entire country.
Information Technology Specialist at PACI
I believe data transformation is exceptional in webMethods.io because they have an online database that can cache the database online.
Sales Director at Proven Consult
 

Categories and Ranking

BMC Control-M Managed File ...
Ranking in Managed File Transfer (MFT)
7th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
28
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
webMethods.io
Ranking in Managed File Transfer (MFT)
10th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
94
Ranking in other categories
Business-to-Business Middleware (2nd), Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) (3rd), API Management (10th), Cloud Data Integration (8th), Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) (7th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Managed File Transfer (MFT) category, the mindshare of BMC Control-M Managed File Transfer is 3.1%, down from 4.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of webMethods.io is 2.1%, down from 2.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Managed File Transfer (MFT) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
BMC Control-M Managed File Transfer3.1%
webMethods.io2.1%
Other94.8%
Managed File Transfer (MFT)
 

Featured Reviews

Ashish Khot - PeerSpot reviewer
Director at a outsourcing company with 11-50 employees
Manages complex file workflows and accelerates critical business processes across industries
Regarding the usability of BMC Control-M Managed File Transfer, I have been using it since 2009, and I have encountered no issues. I appreciate that no code is required, it is centrally managed through account management, validations are in place, and file transfers are tracked in an audit through which account they occur. It is one of my favorite solutions, existing since 1980, and I have written a lot of papers on Control-M, including one on my LinkedIn called 'A Leader's Journey' before BMC published the journey of Control-M. My impressions of application workflow orchestration with BMC Control-M Managed File Transfer are that it is a fantastic tool I have been using for 16 years. I have even received appreciation from the development team in Israel, stating that no one has used the solution to the extent that my team and I have for one of our customers. The orchestration process allows easy accessibility to different applications, and it facilitates configuring with drag-and-drop functionality to set dependencies.
YM
Developer at a hospitality company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Offers strong integration capabilities and reliable features but needs pricing and scaling improvements
Many things are evolving with the AI buzz in the market. What I would like to see improved or enhanced in webMethods.io in the future is that since webMethods.io is already under IBM, I think IBM will introduce and integrate AI into it. Additionally, regarding what webMethods.io can improve is the license cost. Other cloud players are also providing the same kind of functionality, such as AWS and Azure. webMethods.io is being installed on-premises, but AWS is providing it directly in the cloud. When comparing the license cost and request per minute cost, webMethods.io needs to address that. There are many competitors in the market for this.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
21%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Educational Organization
8%
Performing Arts
6%
Manufacturing Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
11%
Energy/Utilities Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise12
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business23
Midsize Enterprise11
Large Enterprise64
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for BMC Control-M Managed File Transfer?
The pricing for licensing has increased. I'd rate the pricing three out of ten.
What needs improvement with BMC Control-M Managed File Transfer?
If you can share an email, I can provide pointers on potential improvements for BMC Control-M Managed File Transfer, focusing on customer-centric enhancements. For example, providing checksums for ...
What is your primary use case for BMC Control-M Managed File Transfer?
BMC Control-M Managed File Transfer is extensively used by our clients mainly in the BFSI sector, where we see around 5,000 to 10,000 file transfers for a few critical customers. We use it for data...
What do you like most about Built.io Flow?
The tool helps us to streamline data integration. Its BPM is very strong and powerful. The solution helps us manage digital transformation.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Built.io Flow?
webMethods.io is expensive. We have multiple components, and you need to pay for each of them.
What needs improvement with Built.io Flow?
webMethods.io needs to incorporate ChatGPT to enhance user experience. It can offer a customized user experience.
 

Also Known As

No data available
Built.io Flow, webMethods Integration Server, webMethods Trading Networks, webMethods ActiveTransfer, webMethods.io API
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

British Sky Broadcasting
Cisco, Agralogics, Dreamforce, Cables & Sensors, Sacramento Kings
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