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# ActiveBatch vs Control-M Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**ActiveBatch** [

4.5/5(243)

](https://www.g2.com/products/activebatch/reviews#reviews)

**Control-M** [

4.3/5(209)

](https://www.g2.com/products/control-m/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**ActiveBatch**
Free Trial

**Contact Us** · Simple, Usage-Based Pricing

**Control-M**
 **Starting at $29,000.00** 500 Executions Per Month · Starter Pack (SaaS)

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**ActiveBatch**
4 monthsFaster

Based on 9 responses

**Control-M**
6 months

Based on 6 responses

Return on Investment

**ActiveBatch**
17 months

Based on 6 responses

**Control-M**
9 months8 months sooner

Based on 16 responses

Perceived Cost

**ActiveBatch**
$$$$$

**Control-M**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**ActiveBatch**
9%1% more

**Control-M**
8%

Pros & Cons

**ActiveBatch**
[
Workflow Automation (17)
](https://www.g2.com/products/activebatch/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1638600&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Automation (15)
](https://www.g2.com/products/activebatch/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1638644&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Complexity (16)
](https://www.g2.com/products/activebatch/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1638317&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Difficult Learning (16)
](https://www.g2.com/products/activebatch/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1639436&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Control-M**
[
Ease of Use (50)
](https://www.g2.com/products/control-m/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1403266&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Automation (33)
](https://www.g2.com/products/control-m/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1403246&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Complexity (35)
](https://www.g2.com/products/control-m/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1975499&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Learning Curve (24)
](https://www.g2.com/products/control-m/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1975488&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**ActiveBatch**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_f32312ab58fff0da8324cf2f23238814/adaptive-from-workday.png "Product Avatar Image")

Adaptive from Workday

](https://www.g2.com/products/adaptive-from-workday/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_809aa88d3571ee805a47d8fb156ba412/apache-kafka.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Apache Kafka

](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-kafka/reviews)[

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AWS Lambda

](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-lambda/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_f176b4154a751d10150daa67a57b7dc5/azure-active-directory-domain-services.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Azure Active Directory...

](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-active-directory-domain-services/reviews)[
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**Control-M**
[

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Apache Airflow

](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-airflow/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_809aa88d3571ee805a47d8fb156ba412/apache-kafka.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Apache Kafka

](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-kafka/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_b3390b4cc3d92e87d570895f7358c003/aws-glue.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

AWS Glue

](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-glue/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_b3390b4cc3d92e87d570895f7358c003/aws-lambda.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

AWS Lambda

](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-lambda/reviews)[
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Screenshots

**ActiveBatch**
 ![ActiveBatch screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/100230/_3_-mft-download-files-and-send-results.JPG)

**Control-M**
 ![Control-M screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1807732/CTM-screen-2607-mon-aipilot.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**ActiveBatch**

9.3

9.3180

**Control-M**

9.0

9.0122

Ease of Use

**ActiveBatch**

8.9

8.9178

**Control-M**

8.5

8.5128

Ease of Setup

**ActiveBatch**

8.4

8.4129

**Control-M**

7.9

7.992

Ease of Admin

**ActiveBatch**

8.7

8.7103

**Control-M**

8.6

8.654

Quality of Support

**ActiveBatch**

8.9

8.9171

**Control-M**

8.5

8.5123

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**ActiveBatch**

9.0

9.0101

**Control-M**

8.9

8.955

Product Direction (% positive)

**ActiveBatch**

8.4

8.4167

**Control-M**

8.8

8.8111

Features

Workload Automation[Hide 19 FeaturesShow 19 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.0

129

8.6

106

Automation

Workload Processing

9.4(won by 0.2)

103

9.2

66

Scalability

9.0(won by 0.2)

96

8.8

62

Intelligent Automation

9.1(won by 0.7)

56

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.4

33

Administration

Administration Console

8.7(won by 1.1)

103

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.6

80

Workflow Management

9.1(tied score)

98

9.1(tied score)

61

IT Issue Identification

8.9(won by 0.3)

77

8.6

46

Proactive Workflow

9.0(won by 0.7)

55

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.3

27

Error Alerts

9.1(won by 0.2)

63

8.9

45

Service Management

9.1(won by 0.5)

53

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.6

30

Functionality

Job Scheduling

9.6(won by 0.2)

118

9.4

91

API / Integrations

8.8(tied score)

86

8.8(tied score)

59

Integrations

9.1(tied score)

59

9.1(tied score)

44

Agentic AI - Workload Automation

Autonomous Task Execution

9.0(won by 0.2)

14

8.8

18

Multi-step Planning

7.7

8

9.0(won by 1.3)

12

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Cross-system Integration

9.6(won by 0.3)

12

9.3

28

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

7.8(won by default)

10

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

7.9(won by default)

12

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

7.6(won by default)

12

Decision Making

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

11

Managed File Transfer (MFT)[Hide 62 FeaturesShow 62 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.8

67

Not enough data

Data Delivery

Load Balancing

8.7(won by default)

34

|

Verified

Not enough data

Application Integration

8.7(won by default)

47

|

Verified

Not enough data

File Transfer Acceleration

9.4(won by default)

46

|

Verified

Not enough data

Content Routing

9.0(won by default)

39

|

Verified

Not enough data

Functionality

Mobile Support

8.8(won by default)

24

|

Verified

Not enough data

Encryption

8.7(won by default)

35

|

Verified

Not enough data

Extensibility

8.8(won by default)

44

|

Verified

Not enough data

Reporting and Analytics

7.9(won by default)

46

|

Verified

Not enough data

Governance

Access Control

8.9(won by default)

47

|

Verified

Not enough data

Compliance

8.9(won by default)

36

|

Verified

Not enough data

Provisioning and Governance

9.0(won by default)

47

|

Verified

Not enough data

Core Transfer Infrastructure - Managed File Transfer (MFT)

Load Balancing

8.7(won by default)

34

|

Verified

Not enough data

File Transfer Acceleration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Routing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Capabilities - Managed File Transfer (MFT)

Encryption

8.7(won by default)

35

|

Verified

Not enough data

Mobile Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting and Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Extensibility

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security & Compliance Controls - Managed File Transfer (MFT)

Access Control

8.9(won by default)

47

|

Verified

Not enough data

Compliance

8.9(won by default)

36

|

Verified

Not enough data

Provisioning and Governance

9.0(won by default)

47

|

Verified

Not enough data

Intelligent Automation & AI - Managed File Transfer (MFT)

Anomaly Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Policy Enforcement

Not enough data

Not enough data

Predictive Resource Allocation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intelligent Routing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Electronic Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real Time Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Warehouse Automation[Hide 38 FeaturesShow 38 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.1

28

Not enough data

Automation

Workflow Automation

9.4(won by default)

21

Not enough data

Multi-platform support

9.2(won by default)

20

Not enough data

Data Management

8.8(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Data Simplicity

9.0(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Functionality

Documentation management

8.7(won by default)

19

Not enough data

Platform support

9.3(won by default)

20

Not enough data

Template functionality

9.0(won by default)

18

Not enough data

Administration

Error Alerts

9.3(won by default)

22

Not enough data

Service Automation

9.2(won by default)

22

Not enough data

Workflow management

9.0(won by default)

21

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Data Warehouse Automation

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Parallel Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ad hoc Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Data Sources

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

In-Database Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Connectors

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ad hoc Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Match & Merge

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Transformation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Extraction

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Migration

Not enough data

Not enough data

In-Memory Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Process Orchestration[Hide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.4

6

Not enough data

Functionality - Process Orchestration

Peak Demand Handling

8.7(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Process Automation

9.7(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Workflow Management

9.7(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Process Customization

Not enough data

Not enough data

High-Stakes Process Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integration & Adaptability - Process Orchestration

Third-Party Software Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intuitive Process Design

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Process Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Business Process Adaptation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer-Facing Process Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Endpoint Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Regulatory Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Big Data Processing and Distribution[Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.3

10

Database

Real-Time Data Collection

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

8

Data Distribution

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

8

Data Lake

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

7

Integrations

Hadoop Integration

Not enough data

7.8(won by default)

6

Spark Integration

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

5

Platform

Machine Scaling

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

5

Data Preparation

Not enough data

7.3(won by default)

5

Spark Integration

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

5

Processing

Cloud Processing

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

5

Workload Processing

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

6

Show 5 feature categories with incomplete data

Continuous Delivery[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Functionality

Deployment-Ready Staging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Extensible

Not enough data

Not enough data

Management

Processes and Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Continuous Delivery

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Continuous Integration[Hide 47 FeaturesShow 47 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Functionality

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Extensibility

Not enough data

Not enough data

Test Customization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Management

Automation

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

5

Processes and Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Continuous Integration

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Additional Functionality

Continuous Deployment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Source-Code Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Continuous Delivery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bug Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Developers

Not enough data

Not enough data

Issue Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Repository Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pipeline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configuration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-User Collaboration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lifecycle Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Change Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Debugging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Build Log

Not enough data

Not enough data

Quality Assurance

Not enough data

Not enough data

iPaaS[Hide 90 FeaturesShow 90 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Development 

Real-Time Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

API Designer

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Flow Designer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pre-Built Connectors

Not enough data

Not enough data

Custom Connectors

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reusable connectors

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi - tenant architecture

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Data Connectors

Not enough data

Not enough data

QuickBooks Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Active Directory Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Data Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

ERP integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accounting Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Website Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Management 

Monitoring & Notification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Routing And Orchestration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Transformation

Not enough data

Not enough data

API Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Transaction Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Metadata Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integrations Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payroll Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Help Desk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

HR Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

eCommerce Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sales Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security

Data Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Standards

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Protocol

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integration Options

Data Virtualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Managed File Transfers

Not enough data

Not enough data

Big Data Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

EDI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Capture and Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deployment 

Hybrid

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud to Cloud

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Warehouse

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

ETL

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Database Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Widgets

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Data Sources

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Aggregation and Publishing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Extraction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web Services

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

SMS Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Point of Sale (POS)

Not enough data

Not enough data

CRM

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboard Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI/Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Quality Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accounting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ad hoc Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Runbook Automation[Hide 23 FeaturesShow 23 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automation Support - Runbook Automation

Common Tool Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scripting Language Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Routine Task Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Task Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Error Management - Runbook Automation

Runbook Procedure Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recovery Options

Not enough data

Not enough data

Error Management in Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customization - Runbook Automation

Runbook Customization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Customization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Response Customization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance and Reporting - Runbook Automation

Security Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Standards Adherence

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting and Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance - Runbook Automation

Self-Service for Non-IT Staff

Not enough data

Not enough data

Team Collaboration Enhancement

Not enough data

Not enough data

Load Handling Performance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Runbook Automation

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User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

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ActiveBatch

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

25.3%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

36.9%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

37.8%

[![Control-M](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c63bb31691a12cb80bea945174c3ca6e/control-m.svg "Control-M")](https://www.g2.com/products/control-m/reviews)

Control-M

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

24.6%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

22.2%

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53.3%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

25.3%

24.6%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

36.9%

22.2%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

37.8%

53.3%

Reviewers' Industry

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ActiveBatch

Information Technology and Services

19.7%

Financial Services

16.2%

Hospital & Health Care

7.0%

Insurance

6.1%

Computer Software

5.7%

Other

45.2%

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Control-M

Information Technology and Services

24.5%

Financial Services

9.3%

Computer Software

8.6%

Banking

7.9%

Telecommunications

6.0%

Other

43.7%

FAQs

## ActiveBatch vs Control-M FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Control-M vs ActiveBatch?

ActiveBatch is rated slightly higher than Control-M by G2 reviewers, with both products serving primarily enterprise customers and excelling in automation and workflow management.

| [Control-M](https://www.g2.com/products/control-m/reviews) | [ActiveBatch](https://www.g2.com/products/activebatch/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.4/5 (176 reviews) | 4.5/5 (236 reviews) |
| Enterprise | Enterprise |
| 8.0 | 8.4 |
| 8.6 | 8.9 |
| Automation (33 all-time mentions) | Workflow Automation (17 all-time mentions) |

### How do the pricing models of Control-M and ActiveBatch compare?

ActiveBatch is favored by reviewers for value, with a higher satisfaction score on price and cost-related dimensions.

- **Control-M:** Reviewers frequently cite high licensing costs and note that it is geared toward large enterprises, making it less attractive for smaller organizations.
- **ActiveBatch:** Reviewers highlight strong value for the breadth of features, with fewer complaints about cost and more positive sentiment on pricing satisfaction.
- **Switching reasons:** Recent reviews mention switching to ActiveBatch for better value and lower administrative overhead compared to legacy enterprise schedulers.

### What are the best alternatives to Control-M and ActiveBatch?

The top three alternatives to Control-M and ActiveBatch are Stonebranch, Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, and Snowflake.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Control-M](https://www.g2.com/products/control-m/reviews) | 4.4/5 (176 reviews) | Enterprise | Expensive for smaller organizations | Automation (33 all-time mentions) |
| [ActiveBatch](https://www.g2.com/products/activebatch/reviews) | 4.5/5 (236 reviews) | Enterprise | Strong value for feature breadth | Workflow Automation (17 all-time mentions) |
| [Stonebranch](https://www.g2.com/products/stonebranch/reviews) | 4.5/5 (129 reviews) | Enterprise | — | — |
| [Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-ansible-automation-platform/reviews) | 4.6/5 (377 reviews) | Enterprise | — | — |
| [Snowflake](https://www.g2.com/products/snowflake/reviews) | 4.5/5 (763 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |

### Which Workload Automation features should I prioritize when comparing Control-M and ActiveBatch?

Buyers comparing Control-M and ActiveBatch should prioritize Automation, Ease of Use, Integration Capabilities, Workflow Scheduling, and Monitoring.

- **Automation:** Control-M (33 all-time mentions), ActiveBatch (15 all-time mentions)
- **Ease of Use:** Control-M (8.7), ActiveBatch (8.9)
- **Integration Capabilities:** Control-M integrates with GitHub, Jira, Jenkins; ActiveBatch is frequently praised for its broad integration library and easy integrations (4 all-time mentions)
- **Workflow Scheduling:** Control-M (Job Scheduling: 19 all-time mentions), ActiveBatch (Scheduling: 7 all-time mentions)
- **Monitoring:** Control-M (Monitoring: 26 all-time mentions), ActiveBatch (Monitoring: 4 all-time mentions)

### What are the pros and cons of Control-M vs ActiveBatch?

Control-M's headline strength is automation and centralized management, while ActiveBatch stands out for workflow automation and ease of use.

- **Control-M strengths:** Automation (33 all-time mentions), centralized management (20), monitoring (26), reliability (19), workflow efficiency (22), time-saving (31)
- **Control-M trade-offs:** Complexity (35), steep learning curve (24), complex UI (19), higher cost (19)
- **ActiveBatch strengths:** Workflow automation (17), automation (15), ease of use (8), flexibility (5), integration capabilities (4), reliability (5)
- **ActiveBatch trade-offs:** Complexity (16), difficult learning (16), poor UI design (7), beginner unfriendliness (5), limited educational resources (4)

### Is Control-M or ActiveBatch better for small businesses?

ActiveBatch is a better fit for small businesses, as reflected by reviewer sentiment and fewer complaints about cost and complexity for smaller teams.

- **Control-M:** Largest segment is Enterprise; reviewers note high licensing costs and complexity make it less suitable for small businesses.
- **ActiveBatch:** Largest segment is Enterprise; reviewers from smaller environments report successful implementation and highlight strong support and value for smaller teams.

### Which Workload Automation platform has better integrations?

ActiveBatch is favored for integrations, with reviewers highlighting its broad integration library and easy connections to other systems.

- **Control-M:** Integrates with GitHub (2 all-time mentions), Jira (2), Jenkins (1); reviewers note strong integration with CI/CD pipelines and APIs.
- **ActiveBatch:** Reviewers frequently praise its broad integration library and easy integrations, with specific mentions of ERP, CRM, SharePoint, and REST API support.

### How do Control-M and ActiveBatch compare on customer support?

ActiveBatch scores higher on Quality of Support, with a 0.3-point advantage over Control-M (8.9 vs 8.6).

- **Control-M:** Reviewers describe support as generally responsive but note occasional delays and a need for more detailed documentation.
- **ActiveBatch:** Reviewers consistently praise support for being quick, knowledgeable, and accessible, with several citing dedicated representatives and rapid response times.

### Which is easier to implement, Control-M or ActiveBatch?

ActiveBatch is rated higher for Ease of Setup, with a 0.4-point advantage over Control-M (8.4 vs 8.0).

- **Control-M:** Reviewers frequently mention complex initial setup, a steep learning curve, and the need for experienced administrators or consultants.
- **ActiveBatch:** Reviewers note that while setup can be complex, the process is generally smoother, with several citing successful implementation in a few days and strong onboarding support.

### Which product has better Automation?

Control-M and ActiveBatch are both highly rated for Automation, with Control-M having a higher all-time mention count for automation features.

- **Control-M:** Automation (33 all-time mentions), Workflow Automation (22), Automation Efficiency (18)
- **ActiveBatch:** Automation (15 all-time mentions), Workflow Automation (17)

Alternatives

**ActiveBatch Alternatives**

 ![Stonebranch](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f83f78e15ed8fe819f24f6befd1f8326/stonebranch.svg "Stonebranch")

[
Stonebranch
](/products/stonebranch/reviews)

 ![JAMS Scheduler](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c7c2a6c7fac0499a5d3626312d8a80e9/jams-scheduler.svg "JAMS Scheduler")

[
JAMS Scheduler
](/products/jams-scheduler/reviews)

 ![GoAnywhere MFT](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/3035052d6bfeb5a52ef3d5aa9204586d/goanywhere-mft.svg "GoAnywhere MFT")

[
GoAnywhere MFT
](/products/goanywhere-mft/reviews)

 ![Progress MOVEit](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/5b00e6dcd9914c9bcd5d86a4aeac7af2/progress-moveit.svg "Progress MOVEit")

[
Progress MOVEit
](/products/progress-moveit/reviews)

**Control-M Alternatives**

 ![Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_7b1e34d1cfcc265beee0d9b4290461fa/red-hat-ansible-automation-platform.jpg "Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform")

[
Red Hat Ansible Automation...
](/products/red-hat-ansible-automation-platform/reviews)

 ![Snowflake](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1544409170/snowflake.svg "Snowflake")

[
Snowflake
](/products/snowflake/reviews)

 ![RunMyJobs](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0e56d2e69ae7fe5fbfe1ba6da89225d5/runmyjobs.svg "RunMyJobs")

[
RunMyJobs
](/products/runmyjobs/reviews)

 ![JAMS Scheduler](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c7c2a6c7fac0499a5d3626312d8a80e9/jams-scheduler.svg "JAMS Scheduler")

[
JAMS Scheduler
](/products/jams-scheduler/reviews)