Control-M vs Redwood RunMyJobs comparison

BMC and Redwood Software are both solutions in the Workload Automation category. BMC is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.6, while Redwood Software is ranked #18. BMC holds a 15.2% mindshare in WA, compared to Redwood Software’s 7.6% mindshare. Additionally, 98% of BMC users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Redwood Software users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 13, 2026

Control-M and Redwood RunMyJobs compete in the enterprise automation and workload management category. While Control-M has a more extensive feature set, Redwood stands out with its user-friendly and efficient task management.

Features: Control-M provides extensive cross-platform integration, strong automation capabilities, and numerous plugins supporting various technologies, ideal for broad enterprise environments. It is known for job scheduling flexibility and comprehensive error handling. Redwood RunMyJobs is recognized for robust automation and integration in hybrid and diverse software environments, supporting a wide range of cloud and on-premise tasks. It offers an intuitive experience with a sleek interface and simplified workflows.

Room for Improvement: Control-M could improve its analytical tools, reporting capabilities, and user interfaces to simplify tasks like job updates. The lack of real-time monitoring and cost considerations also need attention. Redwood RunMyJobs users suggest improvements in documentation, machine learning integration, and customizable reporting options. For large-scale enterprises, cost might be a factor, although it remains cost-effective for its offerings both products should enhance AI capabilities for smarter automation.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Control-M is often deployed on-premises or within hybrid cloud environments, known for supporting complex infrastructures despite substantial setup time. Its technical support is generally well-regarded but may vary with representatives. Redwood RunMyJobs offers flexibility across hybrid and cloud environments with simpler deployment and strong integration capabilities, alongside challenges in customer support similar to Control-M.

Pricing and ROI: Control-M tends to be expensive with licensing models based on job counts, offering extensive features that justify higher costs mainly through automation efficiencies, time savings, and reduced operational overhead. Redwood RunMyJobs, while initially costly, becomes cost-effective once integrated, offering competitive pricing compared to alternatives like Control-M, benefiting organizations by reducing manual effort and streamlining operations. Larger initial investments are required, but ROI is achieved through long-term operational efficiencies.

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Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Workload Automation category, the mindshare of JAMS is 2.6%, up from 1.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Control-M is 15.2%, down from 25.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Redwood RunMyJobs is 7.6%, up from 4.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Workload Automation Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Control-M	15.2%
JAMS	2.6%
Redwood RunMyJobs	7.6%
Other	74.6%

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reviewer2770605

Cloud Engineer at a financial services firm with 501-1,000 employees

Has streamlined complex job scheduling across scripting languages while reducing manual effort

JAMS could be improved with a web client that is accessible and as fast as a normal website, eliminating the need to RDP to the servers to access the JAMS client. A functionality running on the JAMS server to continuously check the JAMS agents would ensure they are working properly. If an agent is not responding, a feature to restart the service from the job server machine would be beneficial. The upgrade process, particularly when switching from V6 to V7, could be clearer in terms of documentation, ideally with screenshots showing exactly what needs to be done on each screen.

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Raj Pattni

Batch Admin at NBC Universal

Brings data together from multiple platforms and optimizes cross-environment orchestration

The features of Control-M that I like the most include the ability to easily integrate or bring in different platforms into Control-M. For instance, AWS, mainframe, TWS, and something that's running on Autosys can all be brought into Control-M, converted to how Control-M runs it, and then the batch can be executed. This centralizes various applications in Control-M, which doesn't just have to handle batch processes, but also other tasks like reporting on required data. I find this functionality very useful and the setup is impressive, with more advancements yet to come. With Control-M, my company has achieved several measurable improvements since I started. The metrics indicate that the number of failures has dropped, and we have addressed the issue of excessive false alerts that I encountered when I joined. Previously, we received an overwhelming number of alerts daily, but now we manage to maintain that at a normalized level, perhaps around five to fifteen alerts, depending on running core batches and their setup.

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reviewer2138001

Sr. Demantra consultant at Capgemini

Easy to organize, monitor, and control all jobs

The most valuable aspects of the solution are: 1. The ability to schedule tasks and jobs on multiple platforms (SAP and Non-SAP) and monitor the jobs. 2. Its ability to organize, monitor, control, and schedule all jobs and activities. 3. Redwood is a more powerful tool and provision to automate any tasks/jobs than any other tool in Batch scheduling (automatic and other tools). 4. It has advanced features like dashboards where users can see all statistics. 5. It has an alert mechanism feature; if any job fails, it triggers notifications. 6. Different security functionality for restricting users to certain functions (read/write). 7. Cost Reduction, complete automation, optimized resource usage, and full audit trail. 8. Vendor support. 9. Logging and statistics.

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Pros

"While I appreciate the other features, the agent stands out for its ease of installation and configuration for JAMS monitoring."

"The alerting in it is really targeted... you can set specific alerting so that if jobs in a given folder fail, certain people are alerted. You can also set security at the folder level, so that only people in those areas can go set them. That means that the alerting and security can be set at a very granular level."

"JAMS has been a beneficial monitoring tool for our project in terms of being able to deliver data that is essential for users."

"JAMS has improved my organization by taking a myriad of manual processes and allowing us to automate them. It enables our folks to focus more on tasks that require their human intelligence and their creativity and less on just mundane tasks. It increases efficiency, accuracy, and consistency."

"The code-driven automation for more complex scheduling requirements frees up time because it's really easy to use... It's almost like a stand-alone software that we can't live without."

"I like how you can add new execution methods on the fly. It isn't overly complex to add Python script support to an execution method in the JAMS system. The scheduling is excellent. You can schedule a maintenance window and take that resource unit out of everything. It halts all of the jobs."

"We looked at other companies, like VisualCron, that were cheaper, but one of the main sticking points was the fact that they wouldn't have provided a central location for us to monitor across all servers. That was one of the biggest selling points of JAMS."

"We also use the solution’s Interactive Agents. If we need to push something to our dealer portal, we can just drop a file in a folder and it goes. Running interactive tasks helps me users focus on business processes since I don’t have to take care of running the jobs manually."

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"Our data transfers have improved using Control-M processes, e.g., our monthly batches. When we used to do things manually, like copying files and reports, we used to take three to four days to complete a batch. However, with the automated file transfers and report sharing, we have been able to complete a batch within two and a half days and our reports are on time to users. So, 30% to 40% of the execution time has been saved."

"Control-M improved our organization significantly."

"The web interface is handy. It's easy to use, and Control-M provides you with the necessary materials to understand the features and perform various tasks."

"BMC Control-M Managed File Transfer has indeed helped our clients reduce IT operation costs, for instance, I implemented it for one of the largest banks in 2012, which reduced their loan process sanction from four days to just two hours, and now it completes in 30 minutes."

"It is simple to create, integrate, and automate data pipelines and to ingest data from different platforms. It integrates well between platforms."

"The most valuable features are the Advanced File Transfer and the manage file transfer. They make transferring files securely seamless. It's very easy to set up, get deployed, and have it transferred to and from vendors. As long as we can get our firewall rules implemented at a decent time, it's very easy and seamless to get important files transferred in a secure manner."

"They transitioned to Control-M based on its features related to SLA and workflow visibility, which significantly helped them."

"Control-M is the best choice because for a company, it is an infrastructure, and every company should have one workload automation product."

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"In Redwood Automation, we can easily fetch the daily reports from the system as per the client's requirement and track the status of every job which is running, aborted, or canceled."

"This tool helps us to monitor the job related to SAP modules."

"It conjures simplicity from the depths of complexity, effortlessly shouldering burdensome workloads."

"This program works with every browser."

"We can create and test micro-workflows to find defects sooner."

"It has advanced features like dashboards where users can see all statistics."

"Its monitoring and alerting features are what I found the most valuable."

"We can achieve anything that anything that we would like to do. In SAP, it's not generally possible with just with SAP. So we have solution manager as an option, but run by job."

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Cons

"The client is horrible. Every time JAMS puts out a survey on what they can improve, I always say, "The client: When you are setting up jobs, it is quite horrible." The response has been, "Well, we are just using the Windows foundation," and I am like, "Why isn't it only your product?" We can get around it now that we know its quirks, but it is not the most user-friendly of tools out there. The UI is completely unintuitive. We had to go and open up a support ticket with JAMS just to get something back. It is not user-friendly at all."

"The ACL or access permission area needs to be improved. When it comes to defining and providing security permissions, it's a bit confusing if you are new to JAMS. JAMS needs to improve the features for security access or permissions."

"The error messages from JAMS often need clarification, hindering our ability to resolve issues swiftly."

"JAMS doesn't allow us to implement SOC controls. We are a company that trades stocks on the New York Stock Exchange, so all our transactions are audited. It has a feature that saves the file for only a month but doesn't segregate the data between finance and SOC-related compliance."

"One thing that I know that the JAMS people said that they were working on that would be huge for us is a search capability so that you could search for tasks. It may be available in version 7 or in a future release of 7. I think that's on their roadmap. But right now, for us to do a search, we have to search through database queries."

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

"The UI could be better. There were some things that were not quite intuitive, such as the search tool. When we tried to search for jobs, we had to clear the entire search and then go in and enter the new search query. That's something that wasn't intuitive for a new user."

"It is important to receive notifications if a charged job fails and SQL is halted. JAMS does not provide halted notifications by default, which is a critical feature that needs to be added."

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"I'd like to see MFT included as part of the overall product and not a cost add-on as AFT used to be included and they stopped supporting that and now have come up with MFT and you now have to pay for it separately."

"The area that has room for improvement in Control-M is a better dashboard. For example, sometimes we have up to 100 Control-M jobs, and there is no dashboard to know how many jobs are in progress, completed, or waiting for files."

"The stability of Control-M has Not been great. A big thing we've been trying to work on with BMC is observability. Modern applications should be observable and resilient, but we're finding that sometimes Control-M is not very resilient and many times Control-M is not very observable."

"There should be an expansion in storing more data as it currently provides data storage for only up to 60 days."

"I think it's slightly expensive but at the same time it's a good product."

"It scales well, except for the cost. I have to pay per agent per server, which could be prohibitive for some organizations."

"The response time could be faster when you need a person to answer your questions. There are situations where availability becomes crucial."

"Right now, Control-M is the leader in EMA analysis, which is similar to Gartner. However, clients want to invest in a strong technology, and therefore this product needs to keep up with the high expectations set for it."

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"Adding machine learning and AI capabilities would enable Redwood to automate more complex business processes and tasks."

"We need the ability to pull data into an Excel format."

"Customer support should be enhanced so that we can automatically raise tickets and incidents in customer service."

"The job log has a size limit."

"Having a graphical user interface for the dashboard would be great."

"Enhancing the user interface would make it more appealing and accessible to a wide range of users."

"The only issue at first was that we had to manually delete or raise the event in order to run some of the events and wait for jobs, even if the file was kept at the correct AL11 position."

"Redwood Software has a high price tag, especially for small and medium-sized businesses that might not have the funds to engage in a complete automation system."

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"JAMS is priced competitively compared to similar solutions and offers flexible licensing options to cater to user needs."

"The pricing of JAMS has not been an issue for us, as it has allowed us to save time."

"For what it does, the product is priced very well."

"JAMS is relatively inexpensive, with additional costs only incurred for tags, other services, and optional support renewals."

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

"The product is reasonably priced, and we don't have any add-ons."

"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."

"The product is reasonably priced, and we don't have any add-ons."

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"The cost of the hardware is high. Because you need to license each job, it is costly."

"Cost-wise, it is good."

"For the tooling that you get, the licensing is acceptable. It has competitive pricing, especially with all the value that you get out of it. There are additional costs with some of the additional modules, but they are all electives. Out of the box, you get the standard Control-M experience and the standard license. They're not forcing some of the modules on you. If you decide that you do need them, you can always purchase those separately."

"Pricing is generally affordable, though some features cost a bit more."

"This is an area where it is a little difficult to work with BMC. They want to do licenses by job, which is what we have. For example, the simplest is to license by job, but they can also license by nodes. While the licensing is simple to use, it might not be the correct licensing model for the customer. It is okay because we want to license by job, which is something measurable. At the end of the day, licensing by job is the most important."

"Yearly licenses are based on the number of jobs."

"The license model is based on the number of tasks or jobs required. The price overall is expensive. In my country, we don't have any choice but to use them because no one can match their capability."

"Its pricing and licensing could be a little bit better. Based on my experience and discussions with other existing customers, everybody feels that the regular Managed File Transfer piece, not the enterprise one, is a little overpriced, especially for folks who already have licensed Advanced File Transfer. We understand that Advanced File Transfer is going away and is going to be the end of life, and there is some additional functionality built into MFT, but the additional functionality does not really correlate with the huge price increase over what we're paying for AFT already. This has actually driven a lot of people to look for alternative solutions."

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"It initially surprised me because we went from an application that was priced by connection to agents/the number of agents to an application that was priced based on the number of job executions. At that time, many of the products we looked at were also priced on job execution. That seems to be more common in the business or in the vendors that provide solutions out there, but that was probably our biggest difference."

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Financial Services Firm

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Questions from the Community

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?

They recently switched to subscription-based pricing, which increased. The price is fair considering the functionalit...

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What needs improvement with JAMS?

As far as we are using JAMS version 6, it looks good and there is nothing major to add about it. Everything is functi...

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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 b...

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What do you like most about Control-M?

First of all, the shift from manual to automation has been valuable. We have a tool that can automate.

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Control M, BMC Control-M Managed File Transfer, BMC Australia CTM

Redwood Software - Workload Automation Edition, Redwood Business Process Automation - Workload Edition, RunMyJobs, Redwood RunMyJobs

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Overview

JAMS is an automation and job scheduling solution designed for workflow optimization, catering to businesses large and small with flexible licensing and integration options.

Offering both Core and Advanced packages, JAMS supports a range of environments from small teams to large-scale operations. Its standout features include integration with platforms like PowerShell, SQL, and SAP, coupled with capabilities such as dependency management and natural language scheduling. JAMS simplifies job management, centralizes workflows, and boosts productivity with its robust automation features. Customizable workflows and insightful logging make it adaptable for diverse needs, supported by responsive customer service ensuring seamless operations.

What are JAMS's key features?

Automation & Scheduling: Flexible automation helps manage complex job schedules efficiently.
Integration: Connects seamlessly with platforms like SQL Server, SAP, and Python for diverse applications.
Centralized Job Management: A unified interface for handling thousands of jobs daily.
Dependency Management: Supports complex workflows with efficient dependency tracking.
Insightful Logging: Provides detailed logs and notifications for precise task execution.

What benefits should users look for in JAMS reviews?

Enhanced Productivity: Automates repetitive tasks, freeing up resources for strategic initiatives.
Scalability: Flexible licensing models grow with business size and needs.
Efficient Workflow Automation: Streamlines job orchestration across environments.
Responsive Support: Helps ensure smooth operations with quick troubleshooting.

In industries, JAMS is employed for automating workflows and managing batch jobs. Organizations utilize it for SSIS, SQL Server tasks, file transfers, and integrating with vendor systems, achieving efficient file automation and data management. Scheduler enables precise execution of thousands of tasks daily, enhancing operational efficiency.

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Control-M SaaS by BMC is tailored for growing teams, offering essential orchestration for managing hybrid cloud workflows starting at $29,000 annually.

Control-M integrates automation, orchestration, and a user-friendly interface to streamline workflows across banking, DevOps, and cloud environments. Key modules like Managed File Transfer and cross-platform support simplify job monitoring, while Batch Impact Manager enhances scheduling. Despite its capabilities, improvements in output analysis, reporting customization, offline access, and API integration are desired by users.

What are Control-M's key features?

Automation and Orchestration: Simplifies workflow management.
Integration: Connects with diverse applications seamlessly.
User Interface: Facilitates easy navigation.
Managed File Transfer: Streamlines secure file movements.
Self-Service: Empowers users to independently manage tasks.
Cross-Platform Support: Handles complex workflows efficiently.
Batch Impact Manager: Enhances scheduling and SLA management.
API Integration: Extends versatility across environments.

What benefits and ROI can users expect?

Increased Efficiency: Optimizes operations through automation.
Scalability: Supports enterprise growth and workload demands.
Improved SLA Management: Enhances reliability in scheduling.
Cost Savings: Streamlines processes to reduce operational costs.
Process Optimization: Ensures secure and efficient data exchanges.

Control-M is implemented in industries such as finance and enterprise operations, aiding in automating batch processing across platforms like SAP and Teradata. It integrates with secure file transfers, ERP systems, and databases, whether deployed on-premises or cloud, ensuring seamless operation optimization.

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Redwood Software is a prominent player in the enterprise automation space, known for its robust and scalable solutions. It caters to a wide range of industries, offering tools for IT and business process automation. Redwood Software users on PeerSpot often highlights the flexibility and robustness of the solutions. Many users commend the platform for its ability to automate complex and time-consuming processes, which has led to significant time and cost savings. Additionally, the strong customer support and continuous updates are frequently mentioned, indicating a commitment to evolving with customer needs and technological advancements.

Redwood Software offers a holistic suite of automation tools, covering areas such as finance automation, IT process automation, and robotic process automation (RPA). This comprehensive approach ensures that various aspects of business operations can be automated, leading to increased efficiency and reduced manual intervention. Redwood Software is a cloud-native platform, which offers scalability, flexibility, and reduced infrastructure costs.

Redwood Software users shares that its user interfaces is intuitive and this is reducing the learning curve and enabling users across different departments to leverage automation tools effectively. The platform offers sophisticated scheduling and workflow capabilities, allowing for the automation of complex processes.

Redwood Software excels in its ability to integrate seamlessly with a wide range of systems and applications. This integration is key for enterprises that operate in diverse IT environments, ensuring that automation can be implemented across different platforms and applications without compatibility issues. Another important factor for enterprises, is focus on compliance and security, Redwood Software incorporates robust security measures and compliance protocols.

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