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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (62.8% of reviews)
Enterprise (53.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $29,000.00 500 Executions Per Month
No pricing available
Control-M
Star Rating
(106)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (62.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $29,000.00 500 Executions Per Month
Learn more about Control-MIBM Workload Automation
Star Rating
(14)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (53.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about IBM Workload AutomationSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Control-M excels in job scheduling with a score of 9.4, highlighting its intuitive interface and robust scheduling capabilities, while IBM Workload Automation scores 8.8, with reviewers mentioning that it can be less user-friendly in complex scheduling scenarios.
- Reviewers mention that Control-M's real-time data collection feature is rated at 9.7, which users appreciate for its accuracy and speed, whereas IBM Workload Automation, while competent, scores lower in this area, indicating that users find it less efficient in real-time data handling.
- G2 users highlight Control-M's intelligent automation capabilities, scoring 8.8, as a standout feature that enhances operational efficiency, while IBM Workload Automation scores 9.0, with users noting its strong automation support but suggesting it could benefit from more advanced features.
- Users on G2 report that Control-M's administration console is rated at 8.5, providing a user-friendly experience for managing workflows, while IBM Workload Automation's console, rated at 8.3, is seen as slightly less intuitive, leading to a steeper learning curve for new users.
- Reviewers mention that Control-M's proactive workflow management, scoring 9.1, allows for better anticipation of issues, which users find invaluable, while IBM Workload Automation, with a score of 8.0, is perceived as reactive, which can lead to delays in addressing workflow problems.
- Users say that Control-M's API and integrations score 8.2, providing a solid range of connectivity options, while IBM Workload Automation's integrations score lower at 7.2, with reviewers expressing a desire for more seamless integration capabilities with third-party tools.
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
IBM Workload Automation
No pricing availableFree Trial
Control-M
No trial information availableIBM Workload Automation
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
70
8.3
8
Ease of Use
8.7
71
9.0
8
Ease of Setup
8.1
38
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.6
30
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.5
67
8.3
8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
31
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
67
8.5
8
Features by Category
Automation
9.0
43
8.8
7
8.6
41
8.3
6
8.3
23
9.0
5
Administration
8.2
35
8.3
7
8.8
38
9.5
7
8.4
37
9.3
7
8.3
23
8.0
5
8.6
21
8.7
5
8.4
22
9.0
5
Functionality
9.3
43
8.8
7
8.1
35
7.2
6
8.3
23
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Workload Automation
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
7.1
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
Functionality
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
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
Functionality
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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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Not enough data
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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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Deployment
Not enough data
Not enough data
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 IBM Workload Automation 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
IBM Workload Automation is categorized as Batch Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Control-M
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
IBM Workload Automation
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
27.4%
Banking
8.4%
Retail
7.4%
Insurance
7.4%
Financial Services
7.4%
Other
42.1%
Information Technology and Services
38.5%
Hospital & Health Care
15.4%
Financial Services
15.4%
Retail
7.7%
Logistics and Supply Chain
7.7%
Other
15.4%
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Discussions
What does control-M software do?
1 Comment
SS
I used it in banking requirrd to automate job and scheduler.Read more
Is Control-M an ETL tool?
1 Comment
LV
Yes. Control-M is used for scheduling and monitoring the jobs in ETL.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
IBM Workload Automation has no discussions with answers
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