Compare IBM Workload Automation and JAMS 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (53.8% of reviews)
Mid-Market (48.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial
IBM Workload Automation
Star Rating
(14)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (53.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about IBM Workload AutomationJAMS
Star Rating
(183)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Free Trial is available
Learn more about JAMSSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that JAMS Enterprise Job Scheduler excels in job scheduling with a score of 9.4, highlighting its intuitive interface and robust scheduling capabilities, while IBM Workload Automation scores 8.8, with reviewers mentioning that it can be complex to navigate at times.
- Reviewers mention that JAMS offers superior quality of support, scoring 9.5, with many users praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team, whereas IBM Workload Automation has a lower score of 8.3, with some users expressing frustration over delayed responses.
- G2 users indicate that JAMS has a strong focus on proactive workflow management, scoring 9.0, which users appreciate for its ability to anticipate issues before they arise. In contrast, IBM Workload Automation scores 8.0, with users noting that its proactive features could be improved.
- Users on G2 highlight JAMS' intelligent automation capabilities, scoring 8.6, as a key strength, with reviewers mentioning its ability to automate complex workflows seamlessly. IBM Workload Automation, however, scores higher at 9.0, with users praising its advanced AI-driven automation features.
- Reviewers say that JAMS provides a more user-friendly administration console, scoring 8.4, which simplifies management tasks. IBM Workload Automation, with a score of 8.3, is noted for its comprehensive features but can be overwhelming for new users.
- Users report that JAMS has a strong batch scheduling functionality, scoring 9.4, which is frequently mentioned as a standout feature, while IBM Workload Automation, scoring 8.8, is recognized for its batch management but lacks some of the flexibility that JAMS offers.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
IBM Workload Automation
No pricing availableJAMS
30 day free trial
Free Trial
JAMS enables you to define, schedule, execute and monitor jobs from a single centralized console. Try a 30-day trial of JAMS today.
- Automation for Any Platform
- Code-Driven Automation
- Outstanding Customer Experience
Free Trial
IBM Workload Automation
No trial information availableJAMS
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
8
9.0
138
Ease of Use
9.0
8
8.6
138
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.6
103
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.7
90
Quality of Support
8.3
8
9.5
134
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.4
88
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
8
9.5
132
Features by Category
Automation
8.8
7
8.9
117
8.3
6
8.9
103
9.0
5
Feature Not Available
Administration
8.3
7
8.4
113
9.5
7
8.5
101
9.3
7
8.4
91
8.0
5
Feature Not Available
8.7
5
8.7
54
9.0
5
8.9
47
Functionality
8.8
7
9.4
111
7.2
6
8.5
82
Not enough data
8.2
45
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
IBM Workload Automation and JAMS are categorized as Workload Automation
Unique Categories
IBM Workload Automation is categorized as Batch Management
JAMS has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
IBM Workload Automation
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
JAMS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
38.5%
Hospital & Health Care
15.4%
Financial Services
15.4%
Retail
7.7%
Logistics and Supply Chain
7.7%
Other
15.4%
Financial Services
19.3%
Insurance
6.6%
Information Technology and Services
6.6%
Banking
5.5%
Computer Software
5.0%
Other
56.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
IBM Workload Automation
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Retail
Its easy to navigate, it rarely freezes up on you.
Most Helpful Critical Review
JAMS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Mark G.
Verified User
JAMS Job Scheduler is one of the most helpful programs that I use. There are so many programs that must be run at specific times, and in specific order and JAMS does it all!
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Financial Services
Desktop user interface is clunky and flicker when scrolling, makes it hard to know if an input has been changed.
Verified User in Retail
Its easy to navigate, it rarely freezes up on you.
Mark G.
Verified User
JAMS Job Scheduler is one of the most helpful programs that I use. There are so many programs that must be run at specific times, and in specific order and JAMS does it all!
Verified User in Financial Services
Desktop user interface is clunky and flicker when scrolling, makes it hard to know if an input has been changed.
Alternatives
Discussions
IBM Workload Automation has no discussions with answers
How to hold schedules of all the jobs ?
2 comments
AC
JAMS has the option to use jobs to execute other jobs in a specific order, which allows you to hold schedules for all jobs.Read more
Can JAMS convert my existing batch jobs?
2 comments
Official Response from JAMS
Yes. Conversion utilities for Windows Task Scheduler, SQL Server Agent, and Cron are included with JAMS.Read more
What is a JAMS Job?
2 comments
RG
A JAMS job is a description of a task that needs to be executed. It can be initiated by the presence of a file in a specific place, the receipt of an email,...Read more
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