Compare Control-M and JAMS 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (61.5% of reviews)
Mid-Market (47.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $29,000.00 500 Executions Per Month
$9,996.00 Per Year
Control-M
Star Rating
(157)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (61.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $29,000.00 500 Executions Per Month
Learn more about Control-MJAMS
Star Rating
(246)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (47.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$9,996.00 Per Year
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Control-M excels in providing a centralized workflow management system, allowing users to schedule, monitor, and manage jobs across multiple systems from a single interface. This capability is particularly praised for making operations much easier and more efficient.
- Users say that JAMS stands out for its detailed reporting features, which help in tracking job performance and optimizing infrastructure. Reviewers appreciate the tool's ability to automate issue detection and resolution, keeping them informed about system status.
- According to verified reviews, Control-M is recognized for its reliability and scalability, with users noting that it effectively automates workflows across both cloud and on-premises systems. This adaptability is a significant advantage for organizations with diverse IT environments.
- Reviewers mention that JAMS offers a user-friendly visual interface that simplifies task execution, even for non-technical users. This accessibility is highlighted as a key benefit, making it easier for teams to manage jobs without extensive training.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Control-M has a slightly lower score in ease of setup, it still provides a robust solution for complex scheduling needs. Users appreciate the intuitive onboarding process, which helps mitigate initial configuration challenges.
- Users report that JAMS has a strong focus on notification management and report generation, which enhances operational visibility. This feature is particularly beneficial for teams that require constant updates and insights into their job scheduling processes.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Control-M
Starter Pack (SaaS)
Starting at $29,000.00
500 Executions Per Month
Full-featured Control-M SaaS orchestration — right-sized for growing teams and hybrid cloud apps.
- Visual Workflow Designer
- Cloud native & hybrid app integration
- API jobs, event triggers, file transfer
JAMS
Core
$9,996.00
Per Year
Perfect for small teams getting started with automation.
Core Integrations: PowerShell, SQL, Azure Data Factory, Python, & 20+ others.
- Full IT and data orchestration
- Cross-platform job scheduling
- Advanced workflow automation
Free Trial
Control-M
No trial information availableJAMS
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
95
9.1
193
Ease of Use
8.7
97
8.6
195
Ease of Setup
8.2
64
8.5
160
Ease of Admin
8.6
43
8.6
114
Quality of Support
8.5
91
9.3
187
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
44
9.1
113
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
93
9.0
188
Features by Category
Automation
9.1
54
9.0
158
8.8
51
8.8
145
8.1
28
Feature Not Available
Administration
7.9
50
8.5
155
9.0
50
8.5
143
8.4
43
8.5
126
8.3
26
Feature Not Available
8.5
31
8.7
92
8.5
25
8.8
83
Functionality
9.4
63
9.3
162
8.4
44
8.5
122
8.7
33
8.1
85
Agentic AI - Workload Automation
8.5
11
7.7
27
8.8
10
7.5
27
8.7
14
7.4
31
7.6
9
7.6
23
7.2
9
7.0
23
7.2
10
7.3
22
7.6
9
7.7
22
Functionality
Not enough data
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Management
Not enough data
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Agentic AI - Continuous Delivery
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
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Management
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Agentic AI - Continuous Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Development
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
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Security
Not enough data
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Integration Options
Not enough data
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Deployment
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Agentic AI - Runbook Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Database
8.6
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
Integrations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
8.0
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Processing
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
Building Reports
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Control-M and JAMS are categorized as Workload Automation
Unique Categories
Control-M is categorized as Runbook Automation, Big Data Processing and Distribution, iPaaS, Build Automation, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, and Big Data Integration Platforms
JAMS has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Control-M
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
24.2%
Banking
8.3%
Financial Services
8.3%
Telecommunications
7.5%
Retail
5.8%
Other
45.8%
Financial Services
17.2%
Information Technology and Services
8.4%
Insurance
6.3%
Computer Software
4.6%
Banking
4.2%
Other
59.2%
Alternatives
Discussions
Is Control-M an ETL tool?
2 Comments
LV
Yes. Control-M is used for scheduling and monitoring the jobs in ETL.Read more
What is Control-M and DevOps used for?
1 Comment
SR
Control-M is used to automate, schedule, and monitor backend jobs and workflows, while DevOps is used to build, test, deploy, and operate software quickly...Read more
What is workflow in control-M?
1 Comment
LV
Control-M Workflow Insights provides valuable dashboards that give users in-depth observability to continuously monitor and improve performance of the...Read more
What is Enterprise Scheduling?
2 Comments
RG
Enterprise scheduling is the concept of using a centralized job scheduling platform to coordinate the execution of tasks across multiple systems within a...Read more
What is a JAMS Job?
2 Comments
RG
A JAMS job is a definition for a task to be performed. It can be triggered by the appearance of a file at a certain location, an email receipt, a date/time...Read more
How to hold schedules of all the jobs ?
2 Comments
KV
Hi Rajesh,
This is attainable by creating a maintenance window in JAMS. Please see the following KB:...Read more
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