AWS Batch vs. Control-M

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
AWS Batch
Score 7.3 out of 10
N/A
With AWS Batch, users package the code for batch jobs, specify dependencies, and submit batch jobs using the AWS Management Console, CLIs, or SDKs. AWS Batch allows users to specify execution parameters and job dependencies, and facilitates integration with a broad range of popular batch computing workflow engines and languages (e.g., Pegasus WMS, Luigi, Nextflow, Metaflow, Apache Airflow, and AWS Step Functions).N/A
Control-M
Score 9.3 out of 10
N/A
Control-M from BMC is a platform for integrating, automating, and orchestrating application and data workflows in production across complex hybrid technology ecosystems. It provides deep operational capabilities, delivering speed, scale, security, and governance.
$29,000
per year
Pricing
AWS BatchControl-M
Editions & Modules
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On-Premise
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SaaS
Starting at $29,000
per year
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
AWS BatchControl-M
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
AWS BatchControl-M
Considered Both Products
AWS Batch

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Control-M
Chose Control-M
Control-M: Known for its comprehensive workload automation capabilities, handling complex job scheduling, dependency management, and IT process automation. TWS: Traditionally strong in Batch processing and job scheduling, focusing on high-performance computing environments. …
Chose Control-M
Redwood RunMyJobs seemed impressive as well since it was also cross-platform, flexible, and versatile. However, we went with Control-M because it was less expensive and we were already using it on our mainframe environment. The distributed version of Control-M was much more …
Chose Control-M
Since IBM Workload Automation isn't compatible with all of our project's operating systems, we've decided to switch to using Control-C instead. Second, the provider provides top-notch customer service in the event of an emergency. Control-M is a lightweight program that places …
Features
AWS BatchControl-M
Workload Automation
Comparison of Workload Automation features of Product A and Product B
AWS Batch
7.3
7 Ratings
13% below category average
Control-M
8.8
165 Ratings
6% above category average
Multi-platform scheduling6.06 Ratings9.5161 Ratings
Central monitoring8.06 Ratings9.3151 Ratings
Logging10.06 Ratings8.5155 Ratings
Alerts and notifications5.06 Ratings8.7155 Ratings
Analysis and visualization5.95 Ratings8.5149 Ratings
Application integration8.76 Ratings8.5150 Ratings
Best Alternatives
AWS BatchControl-M
Small Businesses

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Medium-sized Companies
Apache Airflow
Apache Airflow
Score 8.6 out of 10
Apache Airflow
Apache Airflow
Score 8.6 out of 10
Enterprises
Redwood RunMyJobs
Redwood RunMyJobs
Score 9.5 out of 10
Redwood RunMyJobs
Redwood RunMyJobs
Score 9.5 out of 10
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User Ratings
AWS BatchControl-M
Likelihood to Recommend
5.0
(7 ratings)
9.3
(162 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
9.4
(24 ratings)
Usability
8.0
(1 ratings)
9.1
(118 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
8.9
(8 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(8 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.9
(19 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
9.4
(3 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(6 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.3
(13 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
9.2
(9 ratings)
Contract Terms and Pricing Model
-
(0 ratings)
8.1
(5 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
9.3
(7 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(8 ratings)
Professional Services
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(7 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.2
(9 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(9 ratings)
User Testimonials
AWS BatchControl-M
Likelihood to Recommend
Amazon AWS
More appropriate if you have a tech group that can use more of the AWS Batch rather than one or 2 things. It works great for me, but there was a huge learning curve the first week of using it. Now, I love it - and I hope to dig deep into other parts not just S3.
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BMC Software Inc.
Anytime you have a process that has to do multiple things, transfer data, interact with other systems, Control-M is critical. Not only does it provide the insight to what is going on, but it also lets you keep tight audit controls over access, reduces the need to spend large amounts of time tracking down issues, reduces the need to write custom "code" to do integrations with other systems and helps you better manage and track critical SLAs for workflows across the business.
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Pros
Amazon AWS
  • Easy to orchestrate and trigger jobs
  • No time limit issues like lambda
  • Multiple Jobs can be run in same single compute and job queue
  • JOb queue can queue up task for parralled or serialization
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BMC Software Inc.
  • The good thing is that there are so many connectors available. Control-M provides lots of features, and we are using almost 60 to 70% of them. Control-M is providing us with so much capability to use during our daily problem-solving.
  • Most of the job creation is very simple and quick and worked as per expectations.
  • Testing and debugging are also very easy, and you can test multiple scenarios using temporary changes during job runs.
  • Log and output presentations are also very good, short and detailed.
  • To monitor specific job net, we can create viewpoint, which can be use on daily basis.
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Cons
Amazon AWS
  • Jobs monitoring dashboards are not matured
  • Documentation and support is something which can be improved
  • Sometime i faced the slow response or slow in performance i would say
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BMC Software Inc.
  • I haven't come across too many spots where I'm not happy with the product. Most of the shortfalls were in my knowledge of the product as opposed to the actual product. Currently we're having a little bit of an issue with the deployment of the software to the servers, but it's more of an "us" problem than a product problem. I can't really give any good examples of shortfalls of the product that I've found so far.
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Likelihood to Renew
Amazon AWS
No answers on this topic
BMC Software Inc.
It is one of the best solutions on the market, in terms of innovation, reliability and stability. Control-M provides security when used by the largest companies in Mexico such as banks, department stores and logistics. It has proven to be able to integrate with new technologies on the market and provide almost 100% availability, thanks to its automatic FailOver scheme.
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Usability
Amazon AWS
Key advantages include cost-effectiveness through dynamic resource provisioning and the use of spot instances. It auto-scales to meet workload demands, allowing easy job submission via the AWS Management Console or SDKs. It integrates seamlessly with other services like S3 and CloudWatch. It features automatic retries for failed jobs. It allows for a custom computing environment tailored to specific needs
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BMC Software Inc.
User experience is meeting my expectations. We had a manual checklist, which Control-M Reports has now replaced, that helped us check the jobs without any issues. So, being fair with the work, the ratings should also be fair. More to come as the AI progresses; this will not only help motivate the Control-M Developers but also lead to the development of advanced technology.
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Reliability and Availability
Amazon AWS
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BMC Software Inc.
Secondary Instances: Control-M supports the installation of a secondary instance of the entire Control-M environment, Control-M/EM, or Control-M/Server.Automatic & Manual Failover: In case of a failure on the primary host, Control-M can automatically failover to the secondary host if using Oracle or MSSQL databases. Manual failover is also an option, enabling a controlled switch during planned maintenance.Fallback: After resolving the issue on the primary host, you can easily fall back to it, or even designate the secondary host as the new primary. Database Replication: For high availability, Control-M leverages database replication from the primary site to a disaster recovery site. While replication is essential, its implementation and maintenance are the user's responsibility.
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Performance
Amazon AWS
No answers on this topic
BMC Software Inc.
good page load times, efficient report completion, and minimal impact on integrated systems. Specifically, the well-designed GUI contributes to a positive user experience, and the platform's ability to automate various stages of the workflow, including Big Data processes, is highlighted as a key strength. Fast Page Loads: Control-M is reported to have a responsive user interface with fast page load times, allowing users to quickly navigate and manage their workflows
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Support Rating
Amazon AWS
No answers on this topic
BMC Software Inc.
Support is generally excellent. Getting lower priority ones resolved can take a while, but it's rare for something to have to be dumped in the "unfixable" bin. If you end up speaking to Houston or Tel Aviv, then you know you've got a "live one".
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In-Person Training
Amazon AWS
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BMC Software Inc.
Very knowledgeable instructors provide a hands-on, collaborative learning experience and can interact directly with instructors to develop our Control-M skills. This format allows for immediate feedback, in-depth discussions, and tailored guidance, leading to a deeper understanding of Control-M concepts and practical application. Face-to-face interaction fosters higher engagement and a more dynamic learning environment.
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Online Training
Amazon AWS
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BMC Software Inc.
Simple and easy to use web based, well paced. Available any time. All online courses are simple and easy to access and use. Very practical everyday use scenarios and solutions. Incorporates software simulations, learning games, and built-in assessments to enhance comprehension and engagement. Online subscriptions are regularly updated with the latest product information, ensuring users have access to the most current knowledge.
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Implementation Rating
Amazon AWS
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BMC Software Inc.
As HA we have depend on the external DB, why don't we have HA feasibility with embedded DB. As with external DB, there are performance issues and fine tuning the DB. As if its embedded DB, Control-M it self take care of the functionality.
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Alternatives Considered
Amazon AWS
We wanted to start everything on a scale & with fewer resources to manage the underlying infrastructure.
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BMC Software Inc.
Control-M: Known for its comprehensive workload automation capabilities, handling complex job scheduling, dependency management, and IT process automation. TWS: Traditionally strong in Batch processing and job scheduling, focusing on high-performance computing environments. TIDEL: Offers a combination of workload automation and IT process management, often used in mainframe environments.AutoSys: Provides job scheduling and workflow management with a reputation for scalability and performance.
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Contract Terms and Pricing Model
Amazon AWS
No answers on this topic
BMC Software Inc.
While Control-M offers flexibility with usage-based and subscription-based pricing, some users might prefer more predictable, upfront costs, especially for large-scale deployments. A potential area for improvement could be offering more options for fixed-term contracts with predictable pricing based on factors like the number of agents or jobs, providing a clearer budget for long-term planning
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Scalability
Amazon AWS
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BMC Software Inc.
awesome product.Control-M delivers advanced operational capabilities easily consumed by Dev, Ops, data teams, and lines of business.Control-M Workflow InsightsApplication and data workflow observability: Increased confidence that SLAs are being met for Control-M users and IT leadersComprehensive control and management capabilities: Enhanced dashboards and reporting with constant telemetry and intelligent analysis on executing workflowsSelf-service visibility: In-depth reporting to help teams work autonomously
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Professional Services
Amazon AWS
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BMC Software Inc.
Strengths: The vendor provided strong post-sales support, timely issue resolution, and effective onboarding. Their technical team was knowledgeable and responsive, ensuring smooth integration and minimal disruption. Training resources and documentation were comprehensive. Areas for Improvement: While overall service was excellent, occasional delays in advanced customization or escalations slightly impacted timelines. More proactive optimization suggestions could further enhance value.
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Return on Investment
Amazon AWS
  • Overall over business is able to save the cost
  • Saved our times to improve the existing process
  • Able to integrate with other applications as well, so that is plus point
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BMC Software Inc.
  • Since centralizing all our workflows in Control-M, we've cut end to end processing time by nearly 30%
  • Before Control-M we were babysitting scripts, manually rerunning failed jobs, and chasing ghost errors. With automated recovery, smart notifications, and fewer failures slipping through the cracks, we have saved 3 hours a day across teams
  • Our workflows success rate sits at 99.95% and when things do fail, they are pinpointed immediately
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