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At a Glance
Azure Automation
Azure Automation
Star Rating
(41)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (48.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
Star Rating
(307)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$5,000 per year
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform excels in Configuration Management with a score of 9.0, while Azure Automation trails slightly behind with a score of 8.0. Reviewers mention that Ansible's ability to manage configurations across diverse environments is a significant advantage.
  • Reviewers mention that Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform shines in Deployment Automation with a score of 9.3, compared to Azure Automation's score of 8.0. Users say that Ansible's straightforward playbook approach simplifies deployment processes, making it easier for teams to automate tasks.
  • G2 users highlight that Azure Automation offers superior Quality of Support with a score of 8.8, while Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform has a score of 8.3. Users report that Azure's support team is responsive and helpful, which is crucial for organizations relying on automation.
  • Users on G2 indicate that Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform has a more robust Task Management feature, scoring 8.8 compared to Azure Automation's 8.3. Reviewers mention that Ansible's task management capabilities allow for better organization and execution of automation tasks.
  • Reviewers mention that Azure Automation's Integration capabilities are rated at 8.9, slightly higher than Ansible's 8.3. Users say that Azure's seamless integration with other Microsoft services enhances its usability for organizations already invested in the Microsoft ecosystem.
  • Users report that Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform leads in Automation Support - Runbook Automation with a score of 9.2, while Azure Automation scores 7.7. Reviewers mention that Ansible's runbook automation features are more flexible and customizable, allowing for tailored automation solutions.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Azure Automation
No pricing available
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
Basic Tower
$5,000
per year
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Free Trial
Azure Automation
No trial information available
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
24
9.0
153
Ease of Use
8.7
24
8.7
253
Ease of Setup
7.7
10
8.3
187
Ease of Admin
8.3
10
8.8
89
Quality of Support
8.8
24
8.3
125
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.0
10
8.8
73
Product Direction (% positive)
7.9
22
9.4
154
Features by Category
Application Release OrchestrationHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
8.6
239
Administration
Not enough data
9.0
23
Not enough data
8.5
23
Not enough data
8.4
21
Functionality
Not enough data
9.3
24
Not enough data
8.6
20
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.6
24
Not enough data
8.2
19
Processes
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.7
22
Not enough data
8.3
20
Network Automation ToolsHide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
Not enough data
8.3
68
Configuration
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.9
6
Network
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
9.0
5
Logistics
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Security - Network Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
6.7
5
Cloud Infrastructure AutomationHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
7.9
54
8.9
297
Administration
8.9
6
8.7
30
8.3
6
Feature Not Available
8.3
6
8.6
30
7.8
6
8.9
29
Automation
7.7
5
9.2
30
7.3
5
9.0
29
8.0
5
9.3
27
7.0
5
9.0
31
IT Management
8.3
5
9.0
32
7.3
5
9.1
31
Not enough data
8.5
28
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Network
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Application
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.0
96
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
16
Not enough data
8.9
17
Not enough data
8.9
16
Management
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
8.2
16
Not enough data
9.6
16
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Preparation
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Analysis
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Visualization
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
97
Management
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
7.9
11
Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
8.7
10
Processes
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
8.3
11
Continuous IntegrationHide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
Not enough data
8.3
30
Functionality
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Management
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation Support - Runbook Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Error Management - Runbook Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customization - Runbook Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compliance and Reporting - Runbook Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance - Runbook Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Enterprise IT ManagementHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
7.0
123
Analysis
Not enough data
5.6
13
Platform
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.1
12
Not enough data
6.3
13
Not enough data
6.5
12
Not enough data
6.9
12
Security
Not enough data
6.0
12
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
6.8
12
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
8.3
12
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Azure Automation
Azure Automation
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
Azure Automation and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform are categorized as Cloud Infrastructure Automation, Build Automation, and Runbook Automation
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Azure Automation
Azure Automation
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
35.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
16.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
48.4%
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
17.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
37.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
44.5%
Reviewers' Industry
Azure Automation
Azure Automation
Computer Software
16.1%
Information Technology and Services
9.7%
Financial Services
9.7%
Textiles
6.5%
Higher Education
6.5%
Other
51.6%
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
Information Technology and Services
18.6%
Financial Services
10.3%
Telecommunications
10.0%
Computer Software
9.0%
Banking
6.6%
Other
45.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
Azure Automation
Azure Automation
Most Helpful Favorable Review
JW
Jackie W.
Verified User in Entertainment

The report of all my applications in the Linux environment is perfect, it helps me a lot to have control in all my system changes. The scheduled updates are placed in hours where I will not work or use the system, with this I can use the maximum...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jason H.
JH
Jason H.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

LIGHT WEIGHT / AGENT-LESS Ansible uses ssh and WinRM to communicate with servers, this means it is agent-less and lightweight and reduces your start-up time for new instances, and one less component to manage/update/upgrade. FLEXIBILITY Ansible allows...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Piyush J.
PJ
Piyush J.
Verified User in Telecommunications

Havent worked deeply on Ansible to figure out the downfall of the tool.

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Discussions
Azure Automation
Azure Automation Discussions
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Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform Discussions
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ADESH J.
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Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform streamlines IT operations by automating configuration management, application deployment, and task automation. It excels...Read more
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