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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (41.7% of reviews)
Mid-Market (47.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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$9,996.00 Per Year
ActiveBatch
Star Rating
(218)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (41.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Star Rating
(219)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (47.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$9,996.00 Per Year
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that JAMS excels in providing a clear overview of job management, with users highlighting its ability to simplify the process of running and managing jobs across multiple servers. This visibility is particularly beneficial during busy periods, making it easier to set up triggers based on time or specific events.
- Users say that ActiveBatch stands out for its centralized workflow management, allowing for easy control and tracking of progress through a single dashboard. This feature is especially appreciated for automating monotonous tasks and visualizing complex workflows, which helps guide employees through various steps.
- According to verified reviews, JAMS receives high marks for its quality of support, with users praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. This strong support network contributes to a more seamless user experience, especially during implementation.
- Reviewers mention that ActiveBatch shines in its scheduling and automation capabilities, with many noting its flexibility in job management. Users appreciate how the tool effectively visualizes complex tasks, making it easier to orchestrate different steps and coordinate major business processes.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while JAMS has a slightly lower overall satisfaction score, it still offers a robust Powershell engine and a user-friendly interface that integrates well with various Windows applications, making it a solid choice for mid-market users.
- Users report that ActiveBatch, despite its strengths, may require more effort in setup compared to JAMS. However, its ability to handle complex workflows and provide visible guides compensates for this, making it a preferred option for enterprise-level users looking for comprehensive automation solutions.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ActiveBatch
Simple, Usage-Based Pricing
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- Ease of use - connect to your entire tech stack with our low-code API adapter and no-code connectors for SQL Server, SharePoint, Informatica, ServiceNow, VMware and more.
- Outstanding out-of-the-box features, including predictive SLA, change management, auto-remediation and a complete managed transfer file suite.
- Monitoring, alerting and reporting - reduce time troubleshooting and manage dependencies better with flexible and customizable monitoring and alerting.
JAMS
Core
$9,996.00
Per Year
Perfect for small teams getting started with automation.
Core Integrations: PowerShell, SQL, Azure Data Factory, Python, & 20+ others.
- Full IT and data orchestration
- Cross-platform job scheduling
- Advanced workflow automation
Free Trial
ActiveBatch
Free Trial is available
JAMS
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
168
9.0
170
Ease of Use
8.9
166
8.6
172
Ease of Setup
8.4
117
8.5
137
Ease of Admin
8.7
101
8.6
109
Quality of Support
8.9
160
9.3
165
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
99
9.2
108
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
155
9.2
165
Features by Category
Automation
9.3
100
8.9
149
8.9
96
8.9
134
9.1
57
Feature Not Available
Administration
8.9
99
8.5
144
9.2
92
8.5
131
8.9
77
8.4
117
9.0
55
Feature Not Available
9.1
60
8.6
79
9.1
52
8.9
74
Functionality
9.5
105
9.3
140
8.8
81
8.4
111
9.0
54
8.1
73
Agentic AI - Workload Automation
7.3
5
6.4
15
8.3
5
6.8
16
Not enough data
6.7
15
Not enough data
6.8
15
Not enough data
6.4
15
Not enough data
6.3
14
Not enough data
6.9
14
Data Delivery
8.7
34
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
47
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
45
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
39
|
Verified
Not enough data
Functionality
8.8
24
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
34
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
44
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
45
|
Verified
Not enough data
Governance
8.8
46
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
36
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
47
|
Verified
Not enough data
Core Transfer Infrastructure - Managed File Transfer (MFT)
8.7
34
|
Verified
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Capabilities - Managed File Transfer (MFT)
8.6
34
|
Verified
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security & Compliance Controls - Managed File Transfer (MFT)
8.8
46
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
36
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
47
|
Verified
Not enough data
Intelligent Automation & AI - Managed File Transfer (MFT)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation
9.4
21
Not enough data
9.2
20
Not enough data
8.9
18
Not enough data
9.0
18
Not enough data
Functionality
8.7
19
Not enough data
9.2
21
Not enough data
9.0
19
Not enough data
Administration
9.3
22
Not enough data
9.3
23
Not enough data
9.1
22
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Data Warehouse Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality - Process Orchestration
8.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration & Adaptability - Process Orchestration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ActiveBatch and JAMS are categorized as Workload Automation
Unique Categories
ActiveBatch is categorized as Data Warehouse Automation, Managed File Transfer (MFT), and Process Orchestration
JAMS has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ActiveBatch
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
JAMS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
17.6%
Financial Services
17.1%
Hospital & Health Care
7.4%
Insurance
6.5%
Banking
6.0%
Other
45.4%
Financial Services
16.7%
Information Technology and Services
7.9%
Insurance
7.0%
Banking
4.7%
Hospital & Health Care
4.2%
Other
59.5%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is the best way to retain 10 days of log information on each job. This is one area where the documentation can use recommendations. For example, I want to see how the job performed, via the log, from 10 days ago. Today, the log would show GetFile failed if older than three days, or thereabouts.
1 Comment
KW
All jobs have properties that determine how job log files are managed. The factory default setting is Centrally Managed Logging. This means that the location...Read more
What is the best way to retain 10 days of log information on each job?
1 Comment
NA
create a log file instead of having active batch manage it,Read more
ActiveBatch has no more discussions with answers
How to hold schedules of all the jobs ?
2 Comments
AC
JAMS has the option to use jobs to execute other jobs in a specific order, which allows you to hold schedules for all jobs.Read more
Can JAMS convert my existing batch jobs?
2 Comments
Official Response from JAMS
Yes. Conversion utilities for Windows Task Scheduler, SQL Server Agent, and Cron are included with JAMS.Read more
What is a JAMS Job?
2 Comments
RG
A JAMS job is a definition for a task to be performed. It can be triggered by the appearance of a file at a certain location, an email receipt, a date/time...Read more
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