ActiveBatch by Redwood vs IBM WebSphere BPMS comparison

ActiveBatch by Redwood and IBM are both solutions in the Process Automation category. ActiveBatch by Redwood is ranked #28 with an average rating of 7.5, while IBM is ranked #27 with an average rating of 8.5. ActiveBatch by Redwood holds a 1.1% mindshare in PA, compared to IBM’s 0.7% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of ActiveBatch by Redwood users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 83% of IBM users who would recommend it.

ActiveBatch by Redwood

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ActiveBatch by Redwood

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 17, 2024

IBM WebSphere BPMS and ActiveBatch by Redwood compete in business process management and automation. ActiveBatch by Redwood appears to have the upper hand thanks to its robust feature set, extensive automation capabilities, and integration flexibility.

Features: IBM WebSphere BPMS offers process integration, scalability, and lifecycle management. ActiveBatch by Redwood provides robust automation tools, integration flexibility, and end-to-end workflow visibility.

Room for Improvement: IBM WebSphere BPMS could improve in simplifying deployment, enhancing user interface, and increasing flexibility. ActiveBatch by Redwood may benefit from more intuitive navigation, streamlined support for complex workflows, and reduced setup time for advanced features.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: IBM WebSphere BPMS features a complex deployment requiring significant initial setup. ActiveBatch by Redwood offers straightforward deployment with user-friendly configuration and efficient customer service, making it more accessible.

Pricing and ROI: IBM WebSphere BPMS is cost-effective with decent ROI suitable for large enterprises. ActiveBatch by Redwood, though having higher initial costs, delivers superior ROI through its advanced features and automation efficiencies.

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Categories and Ranking

ActiveBatch by Redwood

Ranking in Process Automation

28th

Average Rating

9.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Managed File Transfer (MFT) (14th), Workload Automation (14th)

IBM WebSphere BPMS

Ranking in Process Automation

27th

Average Rating

7.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Process Automation category, the mindshare of ActiveBatch by Redwood is 1.1%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM WebSphere BPMS is 0.7%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Process Automation Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
IBM WebSphere BPMS	0.7%
ActiveBatch by Redwood	1.1%
Other	98.2%

Process Automation

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Abdul_Samad

Application Administrator Lead at Bluestem

Manages thousands of jobs daily and reduces downtime through secondary node support

The current feedback I receive from my end users regarding ActiveBatch by Redwood highlights issues with the tabs or panes during job modification. When the next user monitors it, they need to close the pane or job and reopen it to see the changes reflected. If the end user makes an update, it will not be visible unless they start from the beginning again. Implementing a refresh button would be helpful for real-time updates when the end user needs to see changes immediately. We currently face issues with the web console of ActiveBatch by Redwood. When users operate through an RDP session, every user has their own ActiveBatch by Redwood application. However, on the web console, users encounter daily activity issues where the job instances do not appear or update correctly, and they cannot view the latest logs. This issue is only present on the web console, as the application itself works without any problems. ActiveBatch by Redwood can be improved by adding more features, as we are not currently handling cloud-based applications like S3 buckets and Azure. Connecting to these cloud platforms would be a helpful enhancement.

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ChandraBollini

Software Engineer at Wipro Technologies

Developers gain flexibility to build custom controls with numerous integration options

Looking forward, IBM WebSphere BPMS could add more adapters to integrate with SAP or Salesforce integrator in upcoming releases. Regarding AI-driven process optimizations, we have not implemented these features with IBM WebSphere BPMS. In recent versions, IBM has introduced some generative AI features, and we plan to migrate to the newer versions within approximately one year.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Easy to configure and simple to develop new features."

"For developers, it is easy to orchestrate the workflows and the integration has been very easy."

"ActiveBatch by Redwood has positively impacted my organization by efficiently managing a significant volume of data and workflow between our database and applications on the web browser."

"The best feature that ActiveBatch by Redwood offers is the user interface."

"As far as centralization goes it's nice because we can see all these processes that are tied to this larger process. The commissions, FTP processing, the reporting, the file moves to the business users — all that is right there. It's very easy to read. It's easy to tie it together, visually, and see where each of these steps fits into the bigger picture."

"The Jobs Library has been a tremendous asset. For the most, that's what we use. There are some outliers, but we pretty much integrate those Jobs Library steps throughout the process, whether it's REST calls, FTP processes, or file copies and moves... That has helped us to build end-to-end workflows."

"What ActiveBatch allows you to do is develop a more efficient process. It gave me visibility into all my jobs so I could choose which jobs to run in parallel. This is much easier than when I have to try to do it through cron for Windows XP, where you really can't do things in parallel and know what is going on."

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"The UI capabilities of the solution are great. The speed of delivery is good."

"IBM WebSphere BPMS provides significant return on investments, especially in the BAW component."

"The most valuable feature of IBM WebSphere BPMS is the systematic framework it provides for building different systems."

"We like the feature in which we can trace back instances."

"This product is flexible in its ability to integrate processes and it can be extended and integrated with other software."

Cons

"We currently face issues with the web console of ActiveBatch by Redwood. When users operate through an RDP session, every user has their own ActiveBatch by Redwood application. However, on the web console, users encounter daily activity issues where the job instances do not appear or update correctly, and they cannot view the latest logs."

"They could provide an easier installation guide or technical support to the organizations during the installation process."

"Any product is going to have some room for improvement, no matter what. I see the company has already ventured into AWS and they're constantly trying to improve the managed file transfer which they have recently improvised. I think they bought a software called JSCAPE and they're trying to improve it, which is good. I am not sure if JSCAPE would be part of the base product but currently, you have to buy a separate license for it, which doesn't make sense. If it was Microsoft, ServiceNow, or integrating with other software vendors, I would understand but JSCAPE is now in-house and I'm not sure if they can justify having a separate license for JSCAPE. I would probably expect them to be packaging JSCAPE into the base product. They did switch over from a perpetual license model to a subscription model, which hurt the company a little bit. Nobody is offering the perpetual model anymore. As long as the transition is fair for both the companies, I think it should be fine and not burn us out."

"The product should be improved by providing a customization option."

"There is this back and forth, where ActiveBatch says, "Your Oracle people should be dealing with this," and Oracle people say, "No, we don't know anything about ActiveBatch." Then, it all falls back on me as to what happens. Nobody is taking responsibility. This is the biggest failing for ActiveBatch."

"The thing I've noticed the most is the Help function. It's very difficult, at times, to find examples of how to do something. The Help function will explain what the tool does, but we're not a Windows shop at the data warehouse. Our data warehouse jobs actually run on Linux servers. Finding things for Linux-based solutions is not as easy as it is for Windows-based solutions. I would like to see more examples, and more non-Windows examples as well, in the Help."

"Setting up the software was hard."

"I can't get the cleaning up of logs to work consistently. Right now, we are not setup correctly, and maybe it is something that I have not effectively communicated to them."

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"The solution lacks acceptable stability."

"Looking forward, IBM WebSphere BPMS could add more adapters to integrate with SAP or Salesforce integrator in upcoming releases."

"The user interface could be improved, and although integration opportunities are good, they could be improved further."

"Sometimes there are tasks that failed without any reason."

"There is a need for more capabilities in low-code and no-code development to increase efficiency and make implementation simpler."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Currently, we are paying approximately $7,000 yearly, which includes support."

"The pricing was fair. There are additional costs for the plugins. We have the standard licensing fees for different pieces, then we have the plugins which were add-ons. However, we expected that."

"It allows for lower operational overhead."

"I like ActiveBatch Workload Automation's licensing model because they're not holding you down on an agentless model or agent model, where every server needs to have an agent. That's the main selling point of the solution and I hope they stay that way."

"I don't think we've ever had a problem with the pricing or licensing. Even the maintenance fees are very much in line. They are not excessive. I think for the support that you get, you get a good value for your money. It's the best value on the market."

"The price was fairly in line with other automation tools. I don't think it's exorbitantly expensive, relatively speaking."

"If you compare ActiveBatch licensing to Control-M, you're looking at $50,000 as opposed to millions."

"ActiveBatch is currently redesigning themselves. In the past, they were a low cost solution for automation. They had a nice tool that was very inexpensive. With their five-year plan, they will be more enhancement-driven, so they're trying to improve their software, customer service, and the way that their customers get information from them. In doing that, they're raising the price of their base system. They changed from one pricing model to another, which has caused some friction between ActiveBatch and us. We're working through that right now with them. That's one of the reasons why we're why we were evaluating other software packages."

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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm

15%

Insurance Company

Performing Arts

Manufacturing Company

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Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	11
Midsize Enterprise	13
Large Enterprise	47

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ActiveBatch Workload Automation?

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for ActiveBatch by Redwood has been great; we recently renewed our license, and it was a smooth process without any issues.

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What needs improvement with ActiveBatch Workload Automation?

I believe ActiveBatch by Redwood could be improved because the UI could be modernized.

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What is your primary use case for ActiveBatch Workload Automation?

My main use case for ActiveBatch by Redwood is file processing. I use ActiveBatch by Redwood for file processing for debit card transactions.

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What needs improvement with IBM WebSphere BPMS?

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What is your primary use case for IBM WebSphere BPMS?

IBM WebSphere BPMS allows users to build workflows and dashboards. It is a developer-friendly product. The product features a great UI interface that is mobile-friendly, tab-friendly, and desktop-f...

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What advice do you have for others considering IBM WebSphere BPMS?

Understanding the benefits and improvements that come with using the product is essential. IBM WebSphere BPMS is performing excellently, and I do not see any significant areas requiring improvement...

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Also Known As

ActiveBatch

WebSphere BPMS

Overview

ActiveBatch by Redwood enhances efficiency with features like job scheduling, integration, and real-time monitoring. It supports diverse platforms, automates tasks, and offers a single-pane view with robust security.

ActiveBatch streamlines automation by offering drag-and-drop functionality, pre-built job steps, and native integrations. Its customizable workflows and alert system aid in managing complex workloads like data processing and server monitoring across hybrid environments. While it effectively reduces manual errors and enhances productivity, areas like navigation and support for cloud platforms need enhancement. New users may face challenges due to its complexity and steep learning curve, and further improvements in reporting, mobile access, and training could provide additional support to users.

What important features does ActiveBatch offer?

Comprehensive Job Scheduling: Manages and automates complex workloads efficiently.
Integration Capabilities: Seamlessly connects with different platforms and applications.
Real-time Monitoring: Offers a single-pane view for quick issue identification.
Customizable Workflows: Tailors processes to specific organizational tasks.
Robust Alert System: Ensures timely notifications for critical events.
Data Protection: Incorporates strong security measures for secure operations.

What benefits should be considered when evaluating ActiveBatch?

Enhanced Efficiency: Automates repetitive tasks, reducing manual intervention.
Improved Productivity: Streamlines processes across hybrid environments.
Error Reduction: Decreases likelihood of manual errors.
Platform Support: Provides integration with diverse systems.

In finance, ActiveBatch is implemented for orchestrating batch processes and data management. The healthcare industry utilizes it for automating patient data updates and server monitoring, while the retail sector benefits from file transfers and inventory management automation.

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Sample Customers

Informatica, D&H, ACES, PrimeSource, Sub-Zero Group, SThree, Lamar Advertising, Subway, Xcel Energy, Ignite Technologies, Whataburger, Jyske Bank, Omaha Children's Hospital

Schahin Group, Korean Credit Card Company, Versicherungskammer Bayern, Biogrid Australia

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