AutoSys Workload Automation vs Automate comparison

The compared Fortra and Broadcom solutions aren't in the same category. Fortra is ranked #5 in RPA , with an average rating of 9.0, and holds a 1.7% mindshare in the category. Broadcom is ranked #11 in WA , with an average rating of 7.8, and holds a 11.7% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of Fortra users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Broadcom users who would recommend it.

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96% willing to recommend

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94% willing to recommend

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We performed a comparison between Automate and AutoSys Workload Automation based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Automate

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

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Robotic Process Automation (RPA) (5th)

AutoSys Workload Automation

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

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Workload Automation (11th)

Mindshare comparison

Automate and AutoSys Workload Automation aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Automate is designed for Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and holds a mindshare of 1.7%, up 1.0% compared to last year.
AutoSys Workload Automation, on the other hand, focuses on Workload Automation, holds 11.7% mindshare, down 17.8% since last year.

Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

Workload Automation

Featured Reviews

Anabel Marco

Account Director at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

Automates processes efficiently with cost-effective scaling and robust customer support

Web scraping is quite good since it offers a lot of possibilities. Another important feature for me is its compatibility with MBI, the Power that is ISEQUADO Centers. I appreciate the ability to scale and increase the number of bots or studios without additional expense. Automate's non-reliance on additional orchestrators makes it quite cost-effective.

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Antony Askew

Technical Lead at Natwest

Helps us manage complex workloads, reduce our workload failure rates, and save us time

The visibility and control features are somewhat limited. This is a recognized weakness, but thee vendor is currently revamping the user interface to address it. While the current UI is a bit outdated, it's undergoing improvement. AutoSys Workload Automation has some areas for improvement, particularly in housekeeping and product maintenance. These tasks are currently quite manual and labor-intensive for our team. Additionally, the reporting and forecasting functionalities could be more robust. One area for improvement with AutoSys Workload Automation is that it comprises several distinct tools configured to work together. This necessitates familiarity with multiple tools for effective solution management. Consequently, it can sometimes lack a sense of cohesiveness as a unified solution.

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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

"This product is quite easy to install, learn, and use, with our new employees being able to start using it in projects for clients after only two weeks of internal training."

"I find the ease of use from a programming perspective very valuable."

"Web scraping is quite good since it offers a lot of possibilities."

"I find it very user-friendly. Our IT department and other departments can seamlessly collaborate without requiring extensive training. As a business department, we particularly value this aspect, as our team doesn't consist of many IT users. However, we couldn't solely rely on a drag-and-drop approach to implement and utilize the solution within our departments."

"I would rate the technical support as a nine out of ten because it is quite fast and courteous."

"The most valuable feature is the drag-and-drop interface, which is very Windows-like."

"The pricing is excellent. I would give them perfect marks in that regard."

"Overall, the whole product is really nice and provides significant benefits."

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"It gives a real-time view of all the batch processing that we have. Monitoring-wise, it is really good."

"Running anything in crontab, you need to put a lot of logic into it to make it work. With this product, you don't have to worry about it. You have the schedule object where you put all the dates or holidays in it, and it does it for you."

"The CA workload agent has gotten much better. For our organization it's important for us to communicate in a secure fashion between the host and the other platforms, and we are able to do that with our CA product"

"It streamlines processing really well, so we're able to cut down on our processing times."

"It is stable, it works, and it does what it is supposed to."

"I prefer AutoSys over the other ones out there for ease of use, ease of understanding, and getting people to understand how the tool works."

"CA Workload Automation AutoSys Edition is one of the most powerful schedulers that you have on the open systems, or going between Window servers; to be able to schedule and take advantage of the different powers that the automation has with it."

"The web UI is beneficial and the granular security policies allow us to cover all of our audit requirements."

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Cons

"I believe we need to test various OCR tools that assist in evaluating, let's say, six different customer resyncs. We analyze their spending patterns and documentations, but current OCR support has limitations, requiring highly standardized documents, which isn't always the case. With a more advanced OCR system, we could improve processes related to credit risk management and legal matters. We're exploring how to integrate Fortra's Automate with our CRM platform, taking cues from instances where Salesforce seamlessly merged with Automate. However, we use a different CRM, Insight for New Enterprise, and we're seeking ways to connect the automation process within our CRM. We aim for the automation to continue smoothly, even in instances where traditional automation methods might face hurdles."

"The solution has a very weak knowledge base."

"The documentation is not that great."

"The technical support could be better. We suffer from language barriers, as we are in Argentina."

"Regarding customer support, I face challenges sometimes. They're not always available, and you may need to wait for assistance, but overall their support is acceptable."

"Fortra's Automate is not as reliable as I would like it to be."

"There is a lack of good development for artificial intelligence, such as machine learning."

"Sometimes when we communicate with the ERP system and there is an issue, we are not always aware of the specifics of Automate and the source of the problem."

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"Most AutoSys Workload Automation customers are moving because of cost; it is more cost intrusive."

"The graphical interface can be improved."

"There is a difference between a web interface and the thick client interface. We particularly like a thick client interface, and it has gone away."

"More benefits with the agent upgrades, and that's about it. Other than that we have no complaints with it. It's been awesome."

"Pricing model for distributed should have an Enterprise option."

"The scalability is poor because I cannot use it for all automation solutions."

"There is a slow response time by tech support. Unless, you say it's severity level one. That will give you a two hour timing window for them to call you. It doesn't really happen exactly in two hours, but they try."

"Needs better documentation with fully explained examples for some of the job types."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"While solutions like UiPath and Blue Prism cost around $11,000-$12,000 for each license, this product costs around $7,000 and you can keep it forever."

"From a distributor's side, one of the biggest selling points is its price point. Without going into any numbers, compared to UiPath, Automation Anywhere, and Blue Prism, we're significantly cheaper. The main difference is that other competitors usually charge you per process. However, in Automate's case, it's priced per bot. So, a bot can run multiple processes at the same time, but you are only priced for a single bot."

"From a distributor's perspective, one of the biggest selling points of Automate is its price point."

"Compared to other products, the pricing model for this solution is much more convenient, flexible, and adaptable to the Portuguese reality."

"The cost is a bit high for a small business like ours, but we manage with Fortra's Automate."

"I'm only involved in running the product and maintaining the systems, so I can't speak to the cost."

"It has gone up in price. The price of Fortra's Automate has increased since we first started using it. It does a lot but also costs a lot. It was a lot more affordable before Fortra owned the software."

"I like the way this solution is priced because you can buy a license, or you can buy the software outright."

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"The pricing needs to be improved. Some of my client's complained that it was too expensive."

"I don't have information on the exact licensing cost of AutoSys Workload Automation because that's managed by the tools and financing teams. For agents, it's close to $4,00, but for the server setup, it's usually a one-time license initially, and it's AMC which is paid every year and comes close to $8,000 to $10,000."

"We paid to use the solution monthly."

"It is overpriced."

"The return on investment would be very high because doing things manually without this product would be extremely expensive."

"The price of this solution is reasonable and there is an annual license required."

"CA pricing has been a problem, and not looked upon favorably here at all."

"People need to pay attention to how they use their ESP agents on the distributed platform. That's where some of the cost comes in, based on how many you need or how many you use."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

13%

Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Educational Organization

Financial Services Firm

48%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Insurance Company

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about HelpSystems AutoMate?

We use it for specific cases, mainly secure file transfers, which are vital for us. And it works for us.

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What is your primary use case for HelpSystems AutoMate?

I am a consultant and I am making a lot of processes in human resources, payroll, certifications, trainings, web scraping, pre-reporting, and many processes that need to be automated on the web. My...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortra Automate?

The pricing is quite good compared to its competitors. Competitors are often more expensive than Automate. I would rate the pricing as an eight out of ten.

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How does Control-M compare with AutoSys Workload Automation?

Control-M acts as a single, centralized interface for monitoring and managing all batch processes, which is helpful because nothing gets left unattended since it is all visible in one place, and th...

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What do you like most about AutoSys Workload Automation?

The most valuable aspects of AutoSys Workload Automation are its performance, scalability, and ease of getting started for new users.

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

The solution is costly. The pricing is based on the number of users, which for me, translates to approximately $120,000 to $130,000 for a license period of two to three years.

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Also Known As

HelpSystems Automate, Automate

CA Workload Automation, CA Workload Automation AE

Overview

Automate offers a user-friendly solution with a drag-and-drop interface for efficient task automation and integration with major platforms like SAP and Azure, making it ideal for quick deployment with minimal coding and training.

Automate provides powerful features for businesses seeking efficient automation, offering compatibility with databases, email integration, and cloud platforms. Its simple interface supports both beginners and experienced users, simplifying tasks like invoice processing, HR automation, and data transformation. Cost-effective pricing and flexible licensing enhance its appeal while integration capabilities and scheduling tools ensure smooth workflow automation.

What are Automate's Key Features?

Drag-and-Drop Interface: Simplifies automation with intuitive design.
Integration Capabilities: Connects with platforms like SAP and Azure for seamless data flow.
Database and FTP Triggers: Enhances automation potential through direct data interaction.
Efficient Scheduling: Automates tasks with precise timing and control.
Web Scraping: Automates data extraction for quick analysis and reporting.

What Benefits and ROI Should Users Expect?

Rapid Deployment: Minimizes coding efforts for quick implementation.
Cost-Effectiveness: Offers flexible pricing models to suit budget constraints.
Operational Efficiency: Reduces manual workloads and enhances productivity.
Comprehensive Integration: Facilitates improved data management across systems.
Scalability: Adapts to growing business needs with ease.

In industries such as healthcare, banking, and logistics, Automate is used for tasks like invoice payment automation, data transformation, and task automation. This leads to streamlined processes and reduced manual workload, illustrating its value in enhancing operational efficiency through diversified workflows.

Fortra

AutoSys Workload Automation is used by organizations for executing thousands of automations, managing server workloads, scheduling CP jobs, file transfers, enterprise batch scheduling, and ETL processing.

Organizations leverage AutoSys Workload Automation for running extensive workloads day and night, particularly important for banks, insurance clients, and enterprises needing robust job scheduling and file transfer processes. It is crucial for managing cross-functional dependencies with 24/7 automated triggers, batch processing, and centralized business process control, ensuring seamless operations across various servers and environments.

What are the most important features?

Easy Configuration: Simplifies initial setup and updates.
SAP Integration: Seamlessly integrates with SAP environments.
Minimal Maintenance: Requires less frequent updates and interventions.
Scalability: Scales to accommodate growing business needs.
Speed and Stability: Ensures high performance and reliable operations.
User-friendly Interface: Enhances user experience and efficiency.
Real-time Batch Processing View: Provides instant insights into batch jobs.
Compatibility: Works well with various software systems.
Robustness: Delivers consistent, reliable performance.
Easy Setup: Simplifies deployment process.
File Transfer Protocol: Facilitates smooth and secure file transfers.
File Watcher: Monitors and manages file changes effectively.
Performance and Upgrades: Ensures improved performance and simplified upgrades.

What are the benefits or ROI items to consider?

Improved Efficiencies: Reduces manual intervention and automates repetitive tasks.
Cost Savings: Optimizes resource usage and reduces operational costs.
Enhanced Reliability: Decreases downtime with robust performance.
Better Integration: Seamlessly integrates with existing systems.
24/7 Operations: Ensures uninterrupted business processes.
Scalable Solutions: Adapts to growing business needs.
Advanced Scheduling: Provides comprehensive job scheduling options.

AutoSys Workload Automation is widely implemented in banking for day and night operations, insurance client environments for reliable support, and enterprises for automated file transfers and robust job scheduling. Organizations centralize business processes and manage cross-functional dependencies effectively with its 24/7 automated triggers, supporting diverse industry needs through scalable and reliable performance.

Broadcom

Sample Customers

Aldergrove Financial Group, Preferred Health Professionals, Mindbeam Technologies, First Credit Union in British Columbia, Vestcom International, Prime Liberty Benefits, University of Tampa, CNLBancshares, World Precision Instruments, BJ's Restaurants, Globe Pequot Press, Accudata Technologies, Norton Healthcare, Pacific Toxicology Laboratories

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