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ActiveBatch by Redwood vs webMethods.io comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 15, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
7.8
ActiveBatch enhances ROI with automation, improving efficiency, reducing costs, and supporting remote work, increasing revenue and accuracy.
Sentiment score
6.7
webMethods.io delivers positive ROI by reducing manual work, enhancing efficiency, and justifying costs despite high initial pricing.
We require fewer team members to handle operations due to its robust automation.
Application Administrator Lead at Bluestem
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.0
ActiveBatch by Redwood is praised for responsive support, though complex issues sometimes need customer advocates for resolution.
Sentiment score
6.6
webMethods.io customer service is generally favorable but needs faster response and improved technical knowledge for complex issues.
We often need to escalate issues to level two or three for solutions related to long-standing problems.
Application Administrator Lead at Bluestem
An incident portal is available where we can raise tickets and based on priority, they reply.
Developer at a hospitality company with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
8.2
ActiveBatch by Redwood offers robust scalability, efficiently handling thousands of jobs and growing teams without bandwidth issues or disruptions.
Sentiment score
7.2
webMethods.io scalability varies, effective with cloud and vertical scaling, but may require careful planning for high transaction volumes.
ActiveBatch by Redwood's scalability is excellent; it experiences minimal failures and outages.
Application Administrator Lead at Bluestem
Whenever more resources are needed, they become available automatically without any human interference.
Sales Director at Proven Consult
If any webMethods.io product is installed on-premises and a company wants to scale its application, either vertical scaling or horizontal scaling is needed.
Developer at a hospitality company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Vertically, scalability is fine, however, I have not expanded horizontally with the product yet.
Information Technology Specialist at PACI
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.0
ActiveBatch by Redwood is reliable, efficiently reducing manual tasks, with minimal downtime often due to external factors.
Sentiment score
7.6
webMethods.io is stable with high user ratings, though stability varies by setup; cloud versions may need improvement.
We provide support to our clients, and the minimum calls I receive are for webMethods.io; it's very stable.
Sales Director at Proven Consult
There are some issues like the tool hanging or the need for additional jars when exposing web services.
Information Technology Specialist at PACI
 

Room For Improvement

ActiveBatch needs a more intuitive interface, enhanced integration, better support, and customization for improved usability and efficiency.
webMethods.io struggles with legacy models, integration issues, and cost, prompting user requests for UI, analytics, and AI enhancements.
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.
Application Administrator Lead at Bluestem
I believe ActiveBatch by Redwood could be improved because the UI could be modernized.
Manager, Production Services at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
When comparing the license cost and request per minute cost, webMethods.io needs to address that.
Developer at a hospitality company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Another enhancement would be in OCR; currently, there is a huge demand for OCR capabilities. It would be perfect if webMethods.io had a built-in component for OCR, as this would be tested and allow customers to use it better than a third-party OCR application.
Sales Director at Proven Consult
A special discount of at least 50% for old customers would allow us to expand our services and request more resources.
Information Technology Specialist at PACI
 

Setup Cost

ActiveBatch offers cost-effective pricing with reliable support, though additional fees and subscription transitions may increase costs.
webMethods.io provides flexible enterprise-focused pricing, notable for high capability yet potentially high costs, with scalable and negotiable options.
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for ActiveBatch by Redwood has been great
Application Administrator Lead at Bluestem
Regarding the pricing and licensing of webMethods.io, I don't think it's expensive when compared with the features.
Sales Director at Proven Consult
 

Valuable Features

ActiveBatch by Redwood enhances workflow automation with ease of use, extensive integrations, and robust alerting for efficient process execution.
webMethods.io offers scalable integration, real-time connectivity, and secure, user-friendly API management for efficient enterprise workflow and system connectivity.
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.
Application Administrator Lead at Bluestem
ActiveBatch by Redwood has positively impacted our organization because we are able to process files very effectively.
Manager, Production Services at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
If we want to make a REST API, SOAP, REST, or any other type, all kinds of things are put in one box and we can make anything we want to.
Developer at a hospitality company with 1,001-5,000 employees
It facilitates the exposure of around 235 services through our platform to feed various government entities across the entire country.
Information Technology Specialist at PACI
I believe data transformation is exceptional in webMethods.io because they have an online database that can cache the database online.
Sales Director at Proven Consult
 

Categories and Ranking

ActiveBatch by Redwood
Ranking in Managed File Transfer (MFT)
15th
Average Rating
9.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
37
Ranking in other categories
Process Automation (17th), Workload Automation (10th)
webMethods.io
Ranking in Managed File Transfer (MFT)
8th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
94
Ranking in other categories
Business-to-Business Middleware (2nd), Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) (3rd), API Management (10th), Cloud Data Integration (6th), Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) (7th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2025, in the Managed File Transfer (MFT) category, the mindshare of ActiveBatch by Redwood is 2.5%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of webMethods.io is 2.1%, up from 2.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Managed File Transfer (MFT) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
webMethods.io2.1%
ActiveBatch by Redwood2.5%
Other95.4%
Managed File Transfer (MFT)
 

Featured Reviews

AS
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.
YM
Developer at a hospitality company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Offers strong integration capabilities and reliable features but needs pricing and scaling improvements
Many things are evolving with the AI buzz in the market. What I would like to see improved or enhanced in webMethods.io in the future is that since webMethods.io is already under IBM, I think IBM will introduce and integrate AI into it. Additionally, regarding what webMethods.io can improve is the license cost. Other cloud players are also providing the same kind of functionality, such as AWS and Azure. webMethods.io is being installed on-premises, but AWS is providing it directly in the cloud. When comparing the license cost and request per minute cost, webMethods.io needs to address that. There are many competitors in the market for this.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
15%
Insurance Company
7%
Retailer
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
11%
Energy/Utilities Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business11
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise47
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business23
Midsize Enterprise11
Large Enterprise64
 

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.
What needs improvement with ActiveBatch Workload Automation?
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 clos...
What is your primary use case for ActiveBatch Workload Automation?
My main use case for ActiveBatch by Redwood is that I handle the ActiveBatch by Redwood maintenance through upgrades and provide access and complete support to the end users. I manage all the Activ...
What do you like most about Built.io Flow?
The tool helps us to streamline data integration. Its BPM is very strong and powerful. The solution helps us manage digital transformation.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Built.io Flow?
webMethods.io is expensive. We have multiple components, and you need to pay for each of them.
What needs improvement with Built.io Flow?
webMethods.io needs to incorporate ChatGPT to enhance user experience. It can offer a customized user experience.
 

Also Known As

ActiveBatch
Built.io Flow, webMethods Integration Server, webMethods Trading Networks, webMethods ActiveTransfer, webMethods.io API
 

Overview

 

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
Cisco, Agralogics, Dreamforce, Cables & Sensors, Sacramento Kings
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