Compare Control-M and Cron To Go 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (61.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (84.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $29,000.00 500 Executions Per Month
No pricing available
Control-M
Star Rating
(153)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (61.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $29,000.00 500 Executions Per Month
Learn more about Control-MCron To Go
Star Rating
(26)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (84.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Cron To GoSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Control-M excels in providing a powerful automation and centralized workflow management system, allowing users to schedule, monitor, and manage jobs across multiple systems from a single interface. This capability is particularly beneficial for organizations with complex workflows.
- Users say that Cron To Go stands out for its user-friendly interface, making it easy to set up cron jobs that can often be cryptic. Reviewers appreciate the seamless integration with Heroku, which enhances its usability for developers looking for straightforward job scheduling solutions.
- According to verified reviews, Control-M is recognized for its reliability and scalability, automating workflows across both cloud and on-premises systems. Users highlight its ability to adapt to changing needs, making it a solid choice for enterprises that require robust job scheduling.
- Reviewers mention that while Cron To Go is simple and effective for small businesses, it may lack some of the advanced features that larger organizations might need. Users have noted that it meets their core requirements but may not scale as effectively as Control-M for more complex operations.
- Users highlight that Control-M's implementation process is generally smooth, although some have faced configuration challenges. In contrast, Cron To Go receives praise for its quick setup, with users noting that they can modify settings easily without hassle.
- G2 reviewers indicate that while both products offer good support, Control-M's support quality is slightly lower than that of Cron To Go. Users of Cron To Go appreciate the responsive support team, which contributes to a positive overall experience, especially for small businesses needing quick assistance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Control-M
Starter Pack (SaaS)
Starting at $29,000.00
500 Executions Per Month
Full-featured Control-M SaaS orchestration — right-sized for growing teams and hybrid cloud apps.
- Visual Workflow Designer
- Cloud native & hybrid app integration
- API jobs, event triggers, file transfer
Cron To Go
No pricing availableFree Trial
Control-M
No trial information availableCron To Go
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
96
9.6
23
Ease of Use
8.8
98
9.6
23
Ease of Setup
8.2
65
9.7
16
Ease of Admin
8.6
43
9.5
11
Quality of Support
8.6
92
9.6
16
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
44
9.7
11
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
93
10.0
22
Features by Category
Automation
9.1
55
9.4
13
8.8
52
9.2
14
8.2
29
8.7
5
Administration
8.0
51
9.7
17
9.0
51
9.7
12
8.4
44
9.3
12
8.3
27
Not enough data
8.6
32
8.6
7
8.6
26
Not enough data
Functionality
9.4
64
9.8
18
8.4
45
8.3
9
8.7
34
8.0
5
Agentic AI - Workload Automation
8.6
12
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
7.4
11
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Continuous Delivery
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Visibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring and Management
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Agentic AI - Log Monitoring
Not enough data
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Functionality
Not enough data
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Management
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Continuous Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Development
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
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Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
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Security
Not enough data
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Integration Options
Not enough data
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Deployment
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation Support - Runbook Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Error Management - Runbook Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customization - Runbook Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compliance and Reporting - Runbook Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance - Runbook Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Runbook Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Database
8.6
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
Integrations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
8.0
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Processing
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
Building Reports
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Control-M and Cron To Go are categorized as Workload Automation
Unique Categories
Control-M is categorized as Runbook Automation, Big Data Processing and Distribution, iPaaS, Build Automation, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, and Big Data Integration Platforms
Cron To Go is categorized as Log Monitoring
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Control-M
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Cron To Go
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
24.8%
Banking
8.3%
Financial Services
8.3%
Telecommunications
7.4%
Retail
5.8%
Other
45.5%
Computer Software
38.5%
Information Technology and Services
15.4%
Marketing and Advertising
7.7%
Real Estate
3.8%
Non-Profit Organization Management
3.8%
Other
30.8%
Alternatives
Discussions
Is Control-M an ETL tool?
2 Comments
LV
Yes. Control-M is used for scheduling and monitoring the jobs in ETL.Read more
What is Control-M and DevOps used for?
1 Comment
SR
Control-M is used to automate, schedule, and monitor backend jobs and workflows, while DevOps is used to build, test, deploy, and operate software quickly...Read more
What is workflow in control-M?
1 Comment
LV
Control-M Workflow Insights provides valuable dashboards that give users in-depth observability to continuously monitor and improve performance of the...Read more
Cron To Go has no discussions with answers
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