BMC TrueSight Orchestration vs Fortra's Automate comparison

The compared BMC Helix and Fortra solutions aren't in the same category. BMC Helix is ranked #34 in PA , and holds a 1.4% mindshare in the category. Fortra is ranked #4 in RPA , with an average rating of 8.7, and holds a 2.8% mindshare. Additionally, 87% of BMC Helix users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 97% of Fortra users who would recommend it.

BMC TrueSight Orchestration

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87% willing to recommend

Fortra's Automate

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97% willing to recommend

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We performed a comparison between BMC TrueSight Orchestration and Fortra's Automate based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

BMC TrueSight Orchestration

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Process Automation (34th)

Fortra's Automate

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) (4th), Business Orchestration and Automation Technologies (5th)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Process, Business Automation, and Digital Transformation solutions, they serve different purposes. BMC TrueSight Orchestration is designed for Process Automation and holds a mindshare of 1.4%, up 0.7% compared to last year.
Fortra's Automate, on the other hand, focuses on Robotic Process Automation (RPA), holds 2.8% mindshare, up 1.7% since last year.

Process Automation Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
BMC TrueSight Orchestration	1.4%
Camunda	10.9%
IBM BPM	5.3%
Other	82.4%

Process Automation

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Fortra's Automate	2.8%
UiPath Platform	10.2%
Microsoft Power Automate	6.7%
Other	80.3%

Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

Featured Reviews

Ilhami Arikan

Cloud Services Automation Technologies Manager at Garanti Teknoloji

An orchestration tool to automate the end-to-end process with a need to improve its user experience

In BMC TrueSight Orchestration, login is just text-based, so it's really hard to find the problem. We cannot see the ongoing running jobs or interfere with them on an interface. So it's unavailable. There are some restrictions about the permissions, especially the level of the permissions, even though there is not very much there. It's a little bit hard to use clients' development tools, so the user experience may be improved. There is room for improvement for the local team.

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Anthony Tuhame

Information Technology Manager at Everseen

Automation has reduced night-time server checks and now manages reporting and cloud monitoring

The downsides I normally mention about Fortra's Automate are about reports and deep analytics. While Fortra's Automate can manage our servers, it can give you a problem report that says what happened, but it doesn't give you a clear picture of why it happened or how many times your servers went offline. This pushes us to get another third-party tool. We have to generate those simple reports from Fortra's Automate and push them to another software in Tableau. We use Tableau for analytics to analyze that data and understand what the trends are, what the instance is telling us, and what the clear problem is. It lacks that deep analytics feature. Additionally, I am not impressed with the interface, as it feels outdated and it has taken a long time to see any updates or changes. I believe those are the two downsides, but the customer support is adequate.

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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

"BMC TrueSight Orchestration has made things much easier for them."

"The product has a very good triggering mechanism."

"The initial setup is easy. The deployment was done in an hour."

"The automation helps in payment transactions through BHIM app. The BMC helps in smooth clearance of all payments without using MasterCard or Visa. The solution is ready to use, and there is no need for customization or resources. We can complete integration over cloud and on-premise, and even using mainframes. The automation are secure through BMC TrueSight Orchestration."

"We particularly like the integration functionality of this solution. This product is open API, which means that it can be integrated with any solution from any other brand."

"This solution is scalable."

"We can implement compliance standards with the solution. You can also do patching so that the environment is compliant and secure from external threats and hacking. We can provision multiple systems with the help of predefined templates that the organization has forwarded us. The solution’s users can also integrate multiple products which can be either BMC or non-BMC. There are numerous possibilities that can be done with server automation"

"The best feature of BMC TrueSight Orchestration is the number of integrated mechanisms it provides."

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"Automate increases efficiency and eliminates errors during documentation and invoicing processes."

"The most valuable features of Fortra's Automate include its FTP functionality and file manipulation capabilities."

"The automated analytics have helped improve our business processes since it has increased our efficiency by automating our everyday tasks, freeing up time for us to focus more on strategic activities such as analyzing data and developing new business strategies."

"The ability to connect to websites and pull data is the solution's most valuable feature."

"Automate's best feature is that we do not need to write any code; we can create our jobs using the drag and drop option available, and any technical member without coding expertise can use this tool."

"Fortra's Automate performs the job effectively and has the capability to alert us of any issues."

"Regarding errors, there is a sixty to sixty-five percent chance that our errors get resolved by Fortra's Automate by default."

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

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Cons

"BMC TrueSight Orchestration could improve by providing some visibility on how the workflows are progressing."

"The solution should move to the cloud. Every application from the BMC is on the container and moving to the cloud. There is also a number of limitations for the smart reporting feature of the TrueSight server which is not working in sync. We did not get any satisfactory reply from BMC on that note. We are not able to do the real-time sync between HSA and non-HSA service reporting tools and the actual application tools."

"The solution is not user-friendly."

"The architecture of this solution needs improvement, it is very complicated. It creates a lot of problems in our environment. Most of the time I am trying to find and solve the problem."

"We are aiming for AI automation and look for support from BMC. The features are currently missing but we are hoping for some upgrade in this matter."

"It would be helpful if TrueSight could log errors in a better format. I would also like to see more connector support. Let's say I have a third-party vendor that I need to integrate with Ansible. It would be helpful if BMC announced a specific connector for that. I've encountered situations where I need to work with scripts or find another way to integrate a particular product with TrueSight Orchestration. BMC already supports many products. For example, we have a connector for Ansible, but I think it needs to be improved some."

"At present this solution is only available to be hosted on-premises, which can cause network issues when integration with cloud-based software is attempted."

"BMC TrueSight Orchestration is difficult to understand. It's not very user-friendly."

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"The licensing cost is high, as per my perspective, in the automation with Fortra's Automate."

"Areas that have room for improvement in Fortra's Automate include that advanced transformations sometimes require custom scripts, as the pure no-code option is limited."

"Automate could simplify the UI for creating a workflow for automation. As a technical person, I can understand it easily. However, there are few activities in the software that our HR department cannot understand."

"There is room for improvement regarding cloud functionality; there are a few missing features, and the logging could be better, especially air logging. We can go into logging events and create our own task, but it would be nice if this were more detailed."

"Error messages should be better. For error status, there should be better documentation because a lot of times, error messages that you get are quite vague. For example, you get a message saying that the workflow has run into an unknown status, which is vague. It just tells you that it failed, but you don't know how or why it failed. It makes debugging difficult."

"The vendor is currently working on a solution that allows us to automatically create a process that is based on a document that we receive via email."

"It would be an improvement if Automate had better stability tools, whether by recommending a certain amount of memory because it can be a memory hog at times."

"The solution has a very weak knowledge base."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is a huge cost saving with BMC TrueSight compared to other solutions."

"Licensing is per lot, or per agent — one agent is one license."

"Licensing is available in different ways and depends on data being consumed by users and nodes being operated."

"Regarding pricing, it comes with the package when you buy the server automation. But it's made depending on some agreements for companies, of which I don't know the clause."

"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."

"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."

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

"It comes with a package that costs approximately $20,000 USD per year."

"Once you buy the software, you just pay for the support for backend help."

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

"I believe the price falls within a reasonable range, which significantly influenced our decision regarding the product. This aspect is crucial for any technological solution, especially in our country where enterprises might be hesitant to invest heavily in something untested or uncertain about its practicality and potential returns."

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

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

14%

Healthcare Company

12%

Outsourcing Company

10%

Government

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Outsourcing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	2
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	5

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	31
Midsize Enterprise	14
Large Enterprise	10

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Also Known As

TrueSight Orchestration, Atrium Orchestrator

HelpSystems Automate, Automate

Overview

BMC TrueSight Orchestration offers robust automation with secure workflows, seamless integrations, and a user-friendly interface, simplifying software installations and payment transactions across environments.

BMC TrueSight Orchestration streamlines automation, provisioned not only for flexible integration but also boasting built-in connectivity across cloud and mainframe ecosystems. While its intuitive layout stands out, there are challenges like complex architecture and limited container support. Real-time dashboard enhancements and AI integration are areas for growth. Despite these, its capability to manage tasks from server provisioning to network auto-remediation remains integral for organizations leveraging systems like CMDB, Discovery, and Control-M.

What are the key features?

Provisioning: Simplifies software installation across servers.
Open API Integration: Compatible with any brand, offering extensive automation flexibility.
Intuitive Interface: Enhances accessibility and exporting.
Reliable Automation: Enables seamless payment transactions even without major card networks.
Built-in Connectivity: Facilitates operations over cloud and mainframe environments.

What benefits or ROI should users look for?

Operational Efficiency: Streamlines routine processes like server provisioning and password resets.
Seamless Integration: Connects with systems like CMDB and automates through Ansible Tower.
Task Automation: Supports automated network remediation and rule development for ticket resolution.

Industries implementing BMC TrueSight Orchestration benefit from its server monitoring capabilities in large data centers, leveraging its integration strengths for ticket management via BMC Remedy or ServiceNow, and employing automation in complex environments for tasks like database backups and network management.

BMC Helix

Fortra's Automate offers a user-friendly platform for task automation, featuring a drag-and-drop interface that aids in scheduling, file management, and integrating with services like Azure and AWS.

Fortra's Automate provides substantial ease in automating complex tasks through its intuitive design. It offers seamless integration capabilities, especially with Azure and AWS, and comes equipped with strong error handling. Cost-effective and requiring minimal coding, it supports a broad range of industries by effectively automating tasks such as HR operations, invoice management, and data processing across servers.

What features stand out in Fortra's Automate?

Drag-and-Drop Interface: Simplifies task setup and automation without deep coding expertise.
Scheduling and File Management: Ensures efficient, automated handling of tasks and file transfers.
Integration Capabilities: Works with platforms like Azure and AWS for enhanced performance.
Error Handling: Offers solid solutions to manage and resolve task execution errors.
Minimal Coding: Facilitates automation with limited coding requirements, broadening accessibility.

What benefits should users consider in reviews?

Cost-Effectiveness: Provides affordable licensing options for diverse businesses.
Operational Efficiency: Enhances productivity by automating repetitive tasks, reducing manual errors.
Versatility: Adapts well across sectors like banking, healthcare, and transportation.
Robust Support: Offers extensive assistance with automation features.
IT Compatibility: Easily integrates into existing IT infrastructures.

In industries such as healthcare and transportation, Fortra's Automate facilitates the automation of client management, HR operations, and data processing, boosting efficiency. Banks utilize it for managing extensive invoice workflows, while distribution sectors rely on its capabilities for insurance checks and system support. Its applicability across servers makes it a valuable tool for any sector seeking to reduce manual workload and improve task accuracy.

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Ameritas, Buckeye Partners, KNAB, Dex Media, News UK

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