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WorkFusion vs vCenter Orchestrator comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 17, 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
6.0
Medium to large enterprises gain ROI from virtualization, but quantifying returns is challenging; vCenter Orchestrator suits specific needs.
Sentiment score
7.6
WorkFusion's automation boosts productivity, cuts costs, and enhances accuracy, enabling significant returns and efficiency without extra hiring.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.2
VMware support is praised for communication and resolution but needs faster response and deeper expertise in some cases.
Sentiment score
7.4
WorkFusion's support team is praised for responsiveness and expertise, though some desire improved upgrade support and communication.
Some issues are resolved quickly, while others might take time as they require further analysis.
They respond quickly, collect necessary logs, and sometimes propose new solutions.
Initial support often struggles to find solutions, leading to delays until more experienced personnel get involved.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.3
vCenter Orchestrator effectively scales from small to large environments, adapting well despite some hardware-specific challenges.
Sentiment score
7.3
WorkFusion offers scalable automation, robust integration, and widespread deployment despite version-specific challenges, meeting substantial automation needs effectively.
The number of bots currently running on the platform should be more than 1,000, including RPA and non-RPA bots.
WorkFusion is efficient for structured automation tasks with predefined templates and clear documentation.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.9
vCenter Orchestrator is highly stable, reliable, and efficient, with occasional issues, praised for trustworthy performance by users.
Sentiment score
6.9
WorkFusion is generally reliable with effective support, but faces challenges in memory usage, infrastructure, and high-volume task stability.
WorkFusion requires a strong background in Java to meet requirements effectively.
I frequently face issues with infrastructure and some WorkFusion-related problems, such as login issues.
Some stability problems may arise from processes that have not been designed or coded properly, leading to glitches.
 

Room For Improvement

vCenter Orchestrator requires affordability, interface improvements, better integration, automation features, simpler workflows, and accessible support and resources.
WorkFusion needs ERP integration, user-friendly features, codeless options, improved ML and OCR, plus accessible global training.
In low-code automation, most parts are not customizable, particularly when Excel is involved, which increases complexity.
The main concern is the technical nature, which requires significant Java skills.
 

Setup Cost

Enterprise users have mixed opinions on vCenter Orchestrator pricing, with some finding it expensive due to complex licensing.
WorkFusion is costly but offers unlimited licenses for some, making it worthwhile for enterprise-scale deployments despite complex pricing.
Currently, I would rate their pricing around two, as WorkFusion's cloud version seems costly compared to others.
It is worth the money as a tool.
I am not familiar with the exact pricing, however, it is considered pricey.
 

Valuable Features

vCenter Orchestrator offers seamless automation, easy integration, scalability, user-friendly interface, and cost-effective virtual machine management.
WorkFusion offers robust automation with user-friendly features, comprehensive integrations, scalability, and efficient document processing capabilities.
They provide an inbuilt Selenium framework and infrastructure that eases my workload, allowing me to write Java code and embed it within Groovy classes.
It also supports reusable code components through Java, making it efficient for developers.
The platform now includes auto machine learning and AI capabilities.
 

Categories and Ranking

vCenter Orchestrator
Ranking in Process Automation
7th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
51
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
WorkFusion
Ranking in Process Automation
12th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
32
Ranking in other categories
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) (9th), Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) (9th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Process Automation category, the mindshare of vCenter Orchestrator is 0.3%, down from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of WorkFusion is 0.5%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Process Automation
 

Featured Reviews

Gerhard Gmelch - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhance automation efficiency with cost-effective graphical workflow design
I use vCenter Orchestrator for automation purposes, specifically to run automation workbooks The most valuable features are the graphical UI for designing the workflows and the interfaces that come out of the box. Additionally, it is included in the VMware Vitalization Stack, which means there…
Arijit-Ghosh - PeerSpot reviewer
Cloud platform orchestrates business processes with AI capabilities
I find the capabilities that a normal orchestrator should have to be valuable in WorkFusion. The WorkFusion 10 cloud-based platform is different from the earlier on-prem version, WorkFusion 9. The platform now includes auto machine learning and AI capabilities. We haven't used these extensively, but they are a nice feature they are working on. The platform remains stable with well-designed processes, despite being a complex and technical tool.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
20%
Government
11%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
28%
Computer Software Company
13%
Government
9%
Insurance Company
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about vCenter Orchestrator?
The stability of the product is very good.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for vCenter Orchestrator?
We're running a low-profile budget. This is not our main focus on investment technology, so we're trying to reduce costs due to the change from perpetual to subscription licenses.
What needs improvement with vCenter Orchestrator?
For our environment, I do not see any areas of vCenter Orchestrator that could be improved or enhanced. We are currently satisfied with the orchestrator. If any improvements are needed, I will prov...
What do you like most about WorkFusion?
If you compare it to its competitors in the market, it is more Java-native.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for WorkFusion?
WorkFusion is cheaper than Kofax, but I cannot compare it to UiPath ( /products/uipath-reviews ) without exact pricing. It is worth the money as a tool.
What needs improvement with WorkFusion?
In low-code automation, most parts are not customizable, particularly when Excel is involved, which increases complexity. The system can break down, requiring numerous exception cases, thus complic...
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

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Deutsche Bank, Amerant Bank, Bank of Asia, Scotiabank, Bank of Montreal, LPL Financial, Carter Bank & Trust, Selective Insurance, HPE, Canadian Tire, Standard Bank, Humana, New York-Presbyterian, Houston Methodist, Six Financial, State Street
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