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ActiveBatch by Redwood vs vCenter Orchestrator comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 17, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
7.9
ActiveBatch by Redwood enhances efficiency, reduces manual tasks by 25-30%, and lowers costs through streamlined automated processes.
Sentiment score
6.0
Medium to large enterprises gain ROI from virtualization, but quantifying returns is challenging; vCenter Orchestrator suits specific needs.
Automation with ActiveBatch by Redwood significantly reduced the repetitive operational work, improving analyst productivity by around 25 to 30%, mainly because less time was spent manually triggering these jobs, checking dependencies, or fixing missed schedules.
Ai/Data Analyst at CSD
I have seen a return on investment with ActiveBatch by Redwood, as it is cost-efficient and has improved time management.
Application Administrator Lead at Bluestem
I saw a roughly 25% time saving on routine operations with ActiveBatch by Redwood, and we needed fewer manual interventions, allowing my team to focus on other priorities because of this tool.
Cloud Engineer at TO THE NEW Digital
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.3
ActiveBatch by Redwood provides mostly reliable support with prompt service, though escalations may experience occasional delays.
Sentiment score
6.2
VMware support is praised for communication and resolution but needs faster response and deeper expertise in some cases.
What stood out to me is that the platform has a lot of features, so having responsive support really helps when workflows become more complex.
Ai/Data Analyst at CSD
Customer support for ActiveBatch by Redwood has been responsive and knowledgeable whenever we need any help.
Cloud Engineer at TO THE NEW Digital
We often need to escalate issues to level two or three for solutions related to long-standing problems.
Application Administrator Lead at Bluestem
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
8.3
ActiveBatch efficiently scales to manage increasing complexities and integrations, maintaining performance and stability for enterprise automation needs.
Sentiment score
7.3
vCenter Orchestrator effectively scales from small to large environments, adapting well despite some hardware-specific challenges.
It works well in enterprise environments; it can scale from smaller scheduled jobs to much more complex operational workflows over time.
Ai/Data Analyst at CSD
The scalability of ActiveBatch by Redwood is excellent.
Cloud Engineer at TO THE NEW Digital
ActiveBatch by Redwood's scalability is excellent; it experiences minimal failures and outages.
Application Administrator Lead at Bluestem
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.0
ActiveBatch by Redwood is stable, reliable, automates effectively, and ensures uptime despite occasional minor bugs or external issues.
Sentiment score
7.9
vCenter Orchestrator is highly stable, reliable, and efficient, with occasional issues, praised for trustworthy performance by users.
Once workflows are properly configured, they can run continuously and predictably, reducing operational delays and manual follow-up work.
Ai/Data Analyst at CSD
ActiveBatch by Redwood is stable and performs much better than my previous solutions.
Cloud Engineer at TO THE NEW Digital
 

Room For Improvement

ActiveBatch by Redwood needs UI improvements, intuitive dashboards, easier onboarding, better support, and enhanced cloud, AI, and integration features.
vCenter Orchestrator requires affordability, interface improvements, better integration, automation features, simpler workflows, and accessible support and resources.
Overall, the platform is very capable and reliable for automation and workflow scheduling, especially in data-heavy environments.
Ai/Data Analyst at CSD
On the web console, users encounter daily activity issues where the job instances do not appear or update correctly, and they cannot view the latest logs.
Application Administrator Lead at Bluestem
I rate ActiveBatch by Redwood an eight out of ten because it is powerful, but a perfect score would require a more modern, user-friendly interface and slightly faster performance.
Cloud Engineer at TO THE NEW Digital
 

Setup Cost

ActiveBatch's flexible licensing and value-added features justify its reasonable pricing despite recent subscription model changes.
Enterprise users have mixed opinions on vCenter Orchestrator pricing, with some finding it expensive due to complex licensing.
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for ActiveBatch by Redwood has been great
Application Administrator Lead at Bluestem
The main benefit comes from the amount of manual effort and operational time saved through automation.
Ai/Data Analyst at CSD
 

Valuable Features

ActiveBatch by Redwood offers customizable scheduling, integration, automation, and a user-friendly interface, enhancing efficiency and reducing errors.
vCenter Orchestrator offers seamless automation, easy integration, scalability, user-friendly interface, and cost-effective virtual machine management.
Automating the scheduled data workflows and integrations helped improve analyst productivity by around 25 to 30%.
Ai/Data Analyst at CSD
Cross-platform integration helps my daily work as we automate tasks across Windows, Linux, and other cloud tools seamlessly.
Cloud Engineer at TO THE NEW Digital
The addition of AI has made troubleshooting and supporting users through ActiveBatch by Redwood quicker for me.
Application Administrator Lead at Bluestem
 

Categories and Ranking

ActiveBatch by Redwood
Ranking in Process Automation
16th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
39
Ranking in other categories
Managed File Transfer (MFT) (10th), Workload Automation (9th)
vCenter Orchestrator
Ranking in Process Automation
13th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
51
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Process Automation category, the mindshare of ActiveBatch by Redwood is 1.2%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of vCenter Orchestrator is 0.9%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Process Automation Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
vCenter Orchestrator0.9%
ActiveBatch by Redwood1.2%
Other97.9%
Process Automation
 

Featured Reviews

Sai  - PeerSpot reviewer
Ai/Data Analyst at CSD
Automation has streamlined complex data workflows and now saves time on recurring reporting
To improve ActiveBatch by Redwood, the UI could be more modern and intuitive, and another thing that comes to mind is that it can feel overwhelming when workflows become large and complex. Troubleshooting can take extra time when there are multiple dependencies, jobs, and integrations running together. Better visualization of workflow relationships and easier debugging would really help. I would also appreciate seeing more simplified onboarding and documentation for newer users, as there is a learning curve at the beginning. Another improvement area could be smarter analytics or AI-driven recommendations, such as proactively identifying workflow bottlenecks, failed job patterns, or optimization suggestions instead of relying mostly on manual monitoring. From an operational perspective, faster configuration for integrations and cloud-based workflows would make implementation smoother, especially in environments working heavily with APIs and data pipelines. I have covered the main points regarding needed improvements. Overall, the platform is very capable and reliable for automation and workflow scheduling, especially in data-heavy environments. Most of the improvements I want are around making it easier for day-to-day use, such as a more intuitive UI, simpler troubleshooting for complex workflows, better onboarding for newer users, and more intelligent monitoring or optimization insights. The core functionality is strong, and the biggest opportunity is improving the overall user experience and simplifying operational management.
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Hybrid Cloud Engineer at RealPage
Boosts operational efficiency with flexible workflows and reliable cluster management
We currently use vCenter Orchestrator's pre-built workflow templates for our IT processes. The templates are flexible, allowing us to create and convert processes simply and manage patches. Regarding integration capabilities, we do not integrate any third-party tools. We exclusively use VMware products. The integration within the VMware infrastructure is limited to Single Sign-On (SSO). I have not created any workflows in vCenter Orchestrator as workflows are only used for change management. I have not encountered any drag and drop interface. The version control and logging features of vCenter Orchestrator have significantly improved the reliability of our automated processes, particularly during upgrades or patching to the cluster-wise. Previously, it would be done on a one-to-one cluster or one-to-one host basis, but now we only need to monitor it for upgrading or patching the entire cluster. I cannot comment on the pricing and licensing of vCenter Orchestrator as these aspects are managed by our onsite counterpart. Overall, I rate vCenter Orchestrator 8 out of 10. The rating reflects occasional delays in support response times and portal stability issues.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
12%
Construction Company
9%
Performing Arts
6%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Marketing Services Firm
12%
Construction Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business11
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise49
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business18
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise20
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ActiveBatch Workload Automation?
I was not directly involved in the pricing, setup cost, and licensing decisions for ActiveBatch by Redwood, so my experience is from the user and workflow side rather than procurement. However, bas...
What needs improvement with ActiveBatch Workload Automation?
One way ActiveBatch by Redwood can be improved is through a more intuitive user interface for new users. I rate ActiveBatch by Redwood an eight out of ten because it is powerful, but a perfect scor...
What is your primary use case for ActiveBatch Workload Automation?
My main use case for ActiveBatch by Redwood is automating complex job scheduling and workflow orchestration across multiple systems. I also automate end-to-end IT maintenance tasks such as system h...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for vCenter Orchestrator?
We're running a low-profile budget. This is not our main focus on investment technology, so we're trying to reduce costs due to the change from perpetual to subscription licenses.
What needs improvement with vCenter Orchestrator?
For our environment, I do not see any areas of vCenter Orchestrator that could be improved or enhanced. We are currently satisfied with the orchestrator. If any improvements are needed, I will prov...
What is your primary use case for vCenter Orchestrator?
My usual use cases for vCenter Orchestrator involve managing all the ESXi hosts from the US, as we have almost 1200 to 1500 ESXi hosts.
 

Also Known As

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Overview

 

Sample Customers

Informatica, D&H, ACES, PrimeSource, Sub-Zero Group, SThree, Lamar Advertising, Subway, Xcel Energy, Ignite Technologies, Whataburger, Jyske Bank, Omaha Children's Hospital
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