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Compare Control-M and IBM Workload Automation 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (58.3% 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
(143)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (58.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
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)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about IBM Workload AutomationSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Control-M excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to IBM Workload Automation. Users appreciate its ease of implementation and customer support, highlighting features like Hybrid Multicloud orchestration that effectively manage diverse IT environments.
- According to verified reviews, Control-M has a robust number of recent reviews, indicating a strong and active user base. This contrasts with IBM Workload Automation, which has not received any recent reviews, suggesting potential concerns about user engagement or satisfaction.
- Users say that Control-M provides a comprehensive view of workflows through its integration capabilities with multiple cloud platforms and applications. This centralized visibility is a standout feature that enhances operational efficiency, while IBM Workload Automation is noted for its graphical user interface that simplifies user interactions.
- Reviewers mention that Control-M's job scheduling capabilities are particularly strong, with users praising its Job As Code feature. In contrast, while IBM Workload Automation is recognized for its scalability and ability to handle complex workloads, it may not match the same level of job scheduling sophistication.
- Users highlight that Control-M's quality of support is consistently rated highly, with many appreciating the responsive assistance they receive. On the other hand, IBM Workload Automation's support is seen as adequate but not as robust, with some users expressing a desire for more proactive engagement.
- According to recent feedback, Control-M's focus on intelligent automation and proactive workflow management is a significant advantage, helping organizations optimize their processes. While IBM Workload Automation also offers automation features, users feel that Control-M provides a more comprehensive solution for managing complex IT environments.
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
9.1
95
8.3
8
Ease of Use
8.9
97
9.0
8
Ease of Setup
8.4
64
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.6
42
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.7
92
8.3
8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
43
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
93
8.5
8
Features by Category
Automation
9.1
51
8.8
7
8.7
51
8.3
6
8.1
27
9.0
5
Administration
7.9
48
8.3
7
9.0
52
9.5
7
8.4
45
9.3
7
8.3
27
8.0
5
8.5
33
8.7
5
8.7
26
9.0
5
Functionality
9.4
65
8.8
7
8.3
45
7.2
6
8.5
32
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Workload Automation
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
7.2
9
Not enough data
7.2
10
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
Functionality
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Functionality
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Management
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Agentic AI - Continuous Delivery
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Feature Not Available
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Functionality
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Management
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Agentic AI - Continuous Integration
Not enough data
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Feature Not Available
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Development
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Feature Not Available
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Management
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Security
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Integration Options
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Deployment
Not enough data
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Automation Support - Runbook Automation
Not enough data
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Error Management - Runbook Automation
Not enough data
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Customization - Runbook Automation
Not enough data
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Compliance and Reporting - Runbook Automation
Not enough data
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Performance - Runbook Automation
Not enough data
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Agentic AI - Runbook Automation
Not enough data
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Feature Not Available
Not enough data
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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
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Platform
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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
22.3%
Retail
8.3%
Financial Services
8.3%
Banking
8.3%
Telecommunications
7.4%
Other
45.5%
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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