AutoSys Workload Automation vs JAMS comparison

Broadcom and Fortra are both solutions in the Workload Automation category. Broadcom is ranked #8 with an average rating of 7.8, while Fortra is ranked #5 with an average rating of 8.5. Broadcom holds a 12.2% mindshare in WA, compared to Fortra’s 1.9% mindshare. Additionally, 94% of Broadcom users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 97% of Fortra users who would recommend it.

AutoSys Workload Automation

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97% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 4, 2025

AutoSys Workload Automation and JAMS are competitors in workload automation. AutoSys has a superior feature set, offering advanced integration and scheduling capabilities, while JAMS provides competitive pricing and superior support, appealing to cost-sensitive buyers.

Features: AutoSys offers enterprise-grade scheduling, integration capabilities, and robust fault-tolerance. It is ideal for complex automation. JAMS is flexible, intuitive, and efficiently handles diverse workflows.

Room for Improvement: AutoSys could improve in simplifying its deployment model to attract smaller environments. It might also benefit from enhancing user interface intuitiveness and pricing flexibility. JAMS could expand its high-availability features, further enhance integration options, and optimize its handling of extremely complex workflows.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: AutoSys has a complex deployment model suited for intricate environments and offers extensive support. JAMS emphasizes quick installation and responsive support, making it suitable for organizations needing effective problem resolution.

Pricing and ROI: AutoSys involves higher setup costs but delivers substantial ROI for complex needs. JAMS provides significant ROI with a lower entry cost, prioritizing ease of use and quick deployment while maintaining functionality.

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Categories and Ranking

AutoSys Workload Automation

Ranking in Workload Automation

8th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

JAMS

Ranking in Workload Automation

5th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Workload Automation category, the mindshare of AutoSys Workload Automation is 12.2%, down from 18.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of JAMS is 1.9%, up from 1.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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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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Rob Grafrath

VP, Enterprise Systems at Capio

We can scale up our organization's scheduling and automation without having to add staff to the department

The biggest area with room for improvement is the area that my organization benefits the most from using JAMS, and that is in custom execution methods. I happen to have a very good C# developer. Ever since we got JAMS, he has spent a lot of time talking to JAMS developers, researching the JAMS libraries, and creating custom execution methods. He's gotten very good at it. He is now able to create them and maintain them very easily, but that was hard-won knowledge. If I ever lose this developer, I would be hard-pressed to find anyone who could create JAMS custom execution methods as well as he can since there really isn't all that much help, such as documentation or information, available on how to create custom execution methods. I really think that they could benefit greatly by being much more transparent about C# development, maybe by making a JAMS cookbook or a developer portal where they could throw ideas at each other. One of my complaints with the marketing around JAMS is that it says things like, "It integrates with Teams". They talk about integrating with a lot of things, but marketing doesn't tell you that they are talking about JAMS running PowerShell jobs. Since PowerShell can automate things like SharePoint and Teams, that is how marketing gets away with saying it has so many integrations. JAMS doesn't have as many built-in integrations as they advertise. I think they should build more of them, and improve on the ones they have built.

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Pros

"It scales very well. We can add jobs and remove jobs. We do not have problems maintaining the product across multiple environments and multiple servers."

"Inherit Dependencies feature reduces scheduling errors for holiday processing."

"The flexibility in solving job scheduling challenges allows us to successfully integrate an acquired business’ fiscal close with our own, even though there is a lot of variance as to when they run in the calendar month."

"AutoSys Workload Automation is a stable solution."

"The most valuable feature of AutoSys Workload Automation is user-friendliness. If someone has some knowledge of the tool they can use it."

"It has allowed us to automate many of the functions of our operations staff. For instance, we had production control staff spending two hours a day entering date parms into our daily business processes. And now, CA Workload Automation does it for us."

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

"We use technical support all the time. We would be lost without them. They're fantastic. Really good job. We're able to reach the right person to help us out right away."

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"The most valuable feature for us is that it's DR-ready. With respect to disaster recovery, it has the built-in capability for failover to our DR site. If all of the required ports are open, it can be done seamlessly."

"It has definitely drastically improved our capabilities to scale our automation. Before JAMS, there were a lot of manual processes. We had a couple of operators who spent all day doing that. A lot of the time with human intervention and human processes, it is as good as the person who may be following a procedure and human error is a big problem."

"Our company is based on data. Everything we do is data-driven, so it has been very valuable having one place where we can process all of the data and do batch schedules with chunks of data."

"The user-friendly and adaptable scheduler allows us to manage various scheduling scenarios."

"JAMS has helped save IT staff time by automating tasks previously performed with scripts, and its scheduling feature has been particularly useful."

"The scheduling and execution of jobs are the most valuable features. The scheduling is important because if there is a task we want to execute at 4:00 AM, there's no way we will have someone who can manually run the job. In addition, we execute 100 to 200 jobs per day, and manual intervention is not an option."

"The most valuable aspect of JAMS is its robustness."

"The fact that we no longer need to use Excel spreadsheets is huge. Before JAMS, every group was keeping track of their own batch jobs. Nobody really knew what the other jobs were. So, if jobs failed, other groups wouldn't necessarily know. With JAMS, everything is done through a single scheduler. You can choose who to notify."

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Cons

"I am not sure whether it is our limitation or a tool limitation because we haven't yet explored it, but whenever we look for different types of reporting, we have some limitations in getting those. It could be because of the way we have set it up internally in our enterprise, but it would be helpful if we can customize the reporting features and some of the alerts that can go out. When we connect enterprise systems, each one looks for a different use case, and if we can get different types of reporting, it will be helpful."

"SQL server clustering is not supported."

"Some support issues need to be addressed, but not through email, through personal contact via phone or WebEx."

"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."

"The GUI/Workstation is weak and needs to be improved. CA is working on this right now."

"In terms of what should be in the next release, I want integration and AI and so on. I'd like easy reporting where you can compare information, for example, "that job normally takes three minutes and last time it took six minutes or 10 minutes." Then you can get the information to the engineer of which job is taking more time than normal - understanding strange behavior compared to the baseline."

"AutoSys Workload Automation could improve the integration."

"I would like to see the Service Orchestrator, a B2B product, and maybe a process audit."

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"The search capability needs to be improved because when we try to search for a job, it's hard to do."

"Improvements could be made in the service desk's knowledge and communication skills among engineers to better address customer needs and ensure issues are fully resolved."

"We have had a lot of people working from home who can't always connect to the JAMS server. We use VPN, as most companies do, and we have it set up so that everybody can access the JAMS server. But many times, our people cannot access it... JAMS could do a better job of telling you what the problem is when you try to log in to the server."

"Fortra is getting much better with documentation and examples, but there is still room for improvement."

"The tabs in the JAMS file transfer could be clearer. It would help us demonstrate to our client that JAMS not only automates jobs but also does fast transfers, and it's an alternative that supports and filters different kinds of platforms. Filtering file transfers will be highly beneficial to them."

"I would like a simple web interface that I could give to my team to go in and kill jobs or see why jobs died so that we don't have to drill down deeper into the application and know everything about it. It would be good to have a really clean web engine that would say here are the jobs running. We can then click to see the time running and whether any of them fails and other similar things. I know they have one, but it's not very simplistic."

"The product does not allow the users to cut and paste the job names from the screen."

"The documentation is not super... It's not as quick and slick as I'd like it to be."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

"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."

"Validate how many agents you need beforehand."

"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."

"There is an annual license to use AutoSys Workload Automation."

"It is overpriced."

"We paid to use the solution monthly."

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"Definitely check how many single processes you want to run and count them as jobs. That is how you would work out your pricing on JAMS. For example, if you're running a number of commands and you can put them all into one script and run that script, you can count that as one job."

"There are no additional costs other than the license for Fortra's JAMS which is affordable."

"The pricing is very fair. We have seen very minimal to no price increases over the years. We are not banging down the door of support all the time either. I would imagine if we were a company that submitted a dozen support tickets a week for the last nine years, then it might be a little different because we would be eating up everybody's time. However, for what we get out of it, the pricing is extremely fair. Back when we were originally looking and brought in JAMS, we were looking at a couple of the other competitive products that were in this space, but the pricing from JAMS was far and away better than what the other competitors could offer for the same functionality."

"I haven't been involved in the financial side for several years, but we buy one host and unlimited agents, and we get a reasonable price for that. We're happy with the amount we pay and the scalability it provides."

"It was $10,000 for the first year. Then, there is a maintenance cost for licensing every year that we get billed $5,000 for every year."

"All licensing models are a little overpriced, but JAMS offers a good value, especially given their support response times and ability to handle unforeseen issues like the SFTP transfers. I hope to find more use cases to get a better bang for our buck."

"The licensing model for JAMS is straightforward and based on the number of agents, not the number of jobs you run. It's cheap and fairly simple."

"Fortra's JAMS pricing structure has deteriorated significantly since its acquisition by Fortra."

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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm

48%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Insurance Company

Computer Software Company

18%

Financial Services Firm

17%

Healthcare Company

10%

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By reviewers

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Small Business

Questions from the Community

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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What do you like most about JAMS?

I find the historical tracking feature of JAMS invaluable for reviewing past events.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for JAMS?

Fortra's JAMS pricing structure has deteriorated significantly since its acquisition by Fortra. Previously, both Help Systems and MVP offered more favorable pricing and licensing terms. However, Fo...

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What needs improvement with JAMS?

The monitoring of the JAMS product and its performance is an area of concern for me. I also need better tools to adopt version seven. Another area for improvement would be the addition of source co...

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Also Known As

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Overview

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

JAMS offers efficient automation and scheduling with strong capabilities in planning, dependency management, and multi-platform support. Its intuitive interface and robust tools assist in managing complex workflows for enhanced resource allocation.

JAMS stands out for its blend of automation and scheduling capabilities, making it suitable for handling complex workflows across platforms. Its features such as batch scheduling, natural language scheduling, and interactive agents promote seamless integration with other tools like PowerShell. The focus on metrics and notifications ensures users are informed about operational efficiency enhancements. While JAMS is effective in many areas, users report a need for improved simulation for termination processes and a more intuitive client setup. They see potential in enhanced search functions, better exception handling, and greater transparency in custom execution. The current setup challenges like disappearing options and mobile accessibility can affect user satisfaction. Including a fully web-based client and improving documentation could add value.

What are JAMS' key features?

Planning and Scheduling: Coordinates workflows efficiently with advanced scheduling techniques.
Dependency Management: Ensures seamless operation by managing inter-task dependencies.
Interactive Agents: Integrates with PowerShell and other tools to enhance automation.
Natural Language Scheduling: Simplifies job creation with intuitive language use.
Multi-Platform Flexibility: Operates across diverse environments ensuring robust performance.

What benefits should users consider?

Operational Efficiency: Reduction in manual oversight with robust scheduling and integration tools.
Resource Allocation: Efficient management of workflows across multiple timeframes and platforms.
User Satisfaction: Seamless user experience with intuitive interfaces and integration capabilities.
Visibility: Centralized management provides comprehensive oversight over tasks.

Organizations using JAMS for workflow and batch job automation leverage its capabilities for SSIS, SQL procedures, and Python scripts. JAMS supports file automation and managed file transfers across environments like AWS and Azure. Users employ JAMS for data management, reporting, and integration tasks, including handling holiday-aware scheduling for improved task coordination.

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Sample Customers

Gaumont, Mercantil do Brasil, CCEE, Hanwha Life

Teradata, Arconic, General Dynamics, Yum!, CVS Health, Comcast, Ghiradelli, & Boston’s Children’s Hospital

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