Stonebranch Reviews & Product Details

Stonebranch is an exceptional solution that manages or handles complex tasks by creating robust automation guides

The software is diverse and flexible in operations, where it works across different systems including Linux, Windows, SaaS apps, and others

The tool has created a robust control center that is centralized and it monitors all jobs

The scheduling and facilitation of tasks in a company os something the software had extensively facilitated

The app handles high volume of operations, and this ensure all critical functions are well supported Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Stonebranch lacks modern infrastructure and UI, and this discourages some users

The configurations and integrations of this app is a huge challenge that subscribers face Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The most valuable feature of the Stonebranch Universal Automation Center (UAC) is its superior scheduling and cross-platform integration capabilities, which have fundamentally transformed how we orchestrate our ETL workflows.Now, we have centralized, end-to-end control over every ETL job. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While the core functionality is excellent, the initial learning curve for a new administrator can be steep, mostly due to the sheer number of configuration options. The official documentation could be more comprehensive and beginner-friendly in certain areas to match the power of the platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I appreciate most about Stonebranch is its ease of use. The alerting mechanism for critical jobs is especially valuable, there’s no need for constant monitoring we can simply respond when an alert arrives. Its performance is excellent as well, allowing me to take action on multiple jobs with a single click, such as enabling or disabling triggers or making updates. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Reporting is limited in Stonebranch. Although reports exist, they aren’t fully comprehensive. For example, if I want to extract jobs based on a specific program name or variant name, I’m not able to do so. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The tool is relatively simple to use while offering extensive capabilities and automation options. Additionally, the support team is responsive and helpful. They assisted us during the implementation and integration with an external system, which proceeded smoothly without any major issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One thing I find challenging is the user interface. It can feel a bit overwhelming because it displays a huge number of options, many of which aren't actually necessary for every user. Additionally, the descriptions for these various settings could be more refined, as it is not always immediately clear what specific functions do or how they should be applied. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Once it's set up, using it becomes very straightforward. The customer support is excellent; we typically receive responses within an hour, and they aren't just links to a knowledge base. I use this daily, and the interface is very intuitive, allowing me to find everything I need immediately and easily explore further details when necessary. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

My main problem was with the setup process. Although the knowledge base contains a lot of information, it can be somewhat difficult to navigate at times. There are definitely sections where, if you overlook something, you might find yourself stuck. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really like the features that simplify complex ETL workflows and file transfers. On top of that, it provides an intuitive web interface for real-time integration, which helps reduce failures and the need for manual intervention. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Occasionally, especially during periods of higher traffic volume, message queue management can lead to slight delays. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like the Hybrid Orchestration screen because it lets me view the entire workflow in a single panel, without having to switch back and forth between different views. It’s excellent. The interface feels flexible, and the overall process comes across as more modern and efficient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I had some trouble debugging critical errors, and I don’t like manually installing agents across multiple environments. It really should be an automated process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use Stonebranch for job scheduling, monitoring, and creating workflows, and I find it incredibly user-friendly. It is easy to handle not only for experienced users but also for new users, who can confidently navigate it after just a week of knowledge transfer. The system excels at helping me monitor jobs efficiently and resolve issues effortlessly. I particularly enjoy the workflow task management features, which allow me to design complex workflows with ease. The ability to run tasks in parallel, implement conditions, and handle errors efficiently enhances my productivity significantly. Stonebranch's intuitive design makes it very easy to set up and use, which is why I give it a high recommendation score of 10 out of 10. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I dislike the OMS message queue handling, as occasionally, an OMS message backlog occurs during high volume or failure. This bottleneck can hinder the workflow by transitioning jobs from queued to running states inefficiently. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I appreciate Stonebranch's application UDM, Universal Data Mover, which ensures secure data transfer both within the data center and to external partners. I find it particularly impressive that it can be used across platforms from Linux to Windows to z/OS. The UDM scripting language gives me the ability to control file transfer down to the smallest detail, which provides high flexibility. Furthermore, the security of the transfer is reliably ensured by TLS encryption. I would also like to positively highlight the responsiveness of the company Stonebranch, which addresses the needs of its users. The continuous development in the area of Workload Automation / Service Orchestration and Automation Platform also makes Stonebranch an interesting provider. The integration of UDM into various Workload Automation solutions, such as Automic Automation and IWSz, is seamless, which is a great advantage over other proprietary solutions. Currently, I find the setup of Stonebranch for new file transfers to be simple and straightforward. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There was a large turnover of long-term employees last year. I am curious to see how Stonebranch deals with these changes and ultimately perhaps even emerges stronger from them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Last year, we started with a proof of concept to see if Stonebranch could meet our needs. During this phase, we found two missing features that were blocking an implementation. Impressively, Stonebranch addressed both issues within just one week. The subsequent business plan surprised us with its Return on Investment. We are now in the process of migrating our scheduling, MFT, and automation tools. Working alongside their Professional Services team, we have migrated over 3,500 workflows and created many new business workflows as well.

They really listen to their customer : proof of that are the many feature requests they processed and adaptions they made to their software on our request. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As with any large-scale migration, things can become quite complex. Fortunately, Hallpily Stonebranch was consistently willing to help us with any questions that arose. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.